TOP 15 best convection ovens: 2021 rating and which model to choose according to customers

Rating of the TOP 15 best convection ovens of 2021

What to look for when choosing an air fryer

The variety of convection ovens is represented by a wide choice from simple devices with a mechanical control system to multifunctional devices equipped with an electronic panel.

Before purchasing, you need to study the following characteristics:

• Power is the main indicator that directly determines the speed of cooking; the minimum value is 800 W;
• Volume – the capacity of the bowl in which products are placed; it is possible to increase the standard volume using a special ring;
• Type of heating element - there are two types: heating element or halogen lamp, the service life of the first is much longer;
• Type of control - simple mechanical is carried out by rotary controls, more advanced and functional is electronic control using a display;
• Flask material – heat-resistant glass, food steel with non-stick coating or ceramics are used for manufacturing;
• The complete set - in addition to the flask itself and the lid, may include: racks with different heights of legs, a mesh baking sheet, skewers, and tongs.

The best air fryer manufacturers

Top manufacturers are determined by the number of purchases of their products.

According to these indicators, the leaders are:

• Kitfort. The company has proven itself on the positive side with high-quality products at low prices. At the moment, the production of air fryers is located in China, which allows us to keep the price at a given level.
• GFgril. The company entered the small household appliances market in 2012 with high-quality electric grill models. At the moment, the manufacturer has expanded its range, and the company produces pancake makers, multicookers, waffle irons and other kitchen electrical goods.
• Hotter. The company specializes exclusively in the production of air fryers and has established itself as a reliable supplier of high-quality household appliances.

General customer reviews on air fryers

The above reviews concern the advantages and disadvantages of individual air fryer models. Let's consider reviews about air fryers in general, as about a certain type of kitchen appliance. Below are positive, negative and neutral user ratings regarding these devices. All this will help you decide whether you need an air fryer in the kitchen, or whether you can do without it.

Positive

Nikolay, 2021: An air grill is an excellent option for a summer house, better than a banal electric stove. It’s convenient that it’s compact, so you can bring it and take it away. If the model is multifunctional, then it can replace not only an oven, but also an electric dryer, a microwave, and a toaster.

Elena, 2021: I think that the air fryer is good in itself, and not just as a replacement for an oven, microwave, etc. Some dishes are best prepared in these devices. Vegetables are wonderfully baked, jacket potatoes are especially good. The fish is simply excellent, for example, sea bass with scales.

Innari, 2021: My husband and I bought an air fryer to replace the microwave. The replacement turned out to be successful. The chicken turns out especially well. I got used to baking cupcakes. In addition, we defrost and reheat in it. An excellent device, a worthy replacement for a microwave.

Ako, 2021: I use it for cooking kebabs, chicken, and baking potatoes. Judging by the reviews, you can also smoke food, but I haven’t tried it. For me, the main advantage of this device is that the dishes are low-fat, because... fat drips to the bottom of the bowl. This is its main advantage over the oven.

If you use the self-cleaning mode of the air fryer, you can leave used and dirty grates, skewers, etc. in the flask. This will significantly speed up their final cleaning.

Negative

Gosha, 2021: In terms of cooking, the air fryer does not offer anything unusual or unique. I have no desire to clutter my kitchen with additional appliances. At the dacha there is a stove and an oven, they are quite enough for cooking. I prefer to cook shish kebab on the grill. So this device is not for me.

Unsinn, Yekaterinburg, 2021: I was not at all impressed by this device and even disappointed. Baking is a problem, everything dries out. You bake meat in a pot - the meat is cooked, but the potatoes are half-raw. The volume is insufficient compared to the oven. A dubious purchase, I hardly use it.

Axxxxk, 2021: I'm skeptical about the air fryer. If you have a normal electric oven, it is not clear why this device is needed. In addition, it is bulky, unless, of course, you take it for a family of 3-4 people, and not some ultra-compact models.

Ulyana, 2021: I still don’t understand what a convection oven is for? What can you cook in it that cannot be cooked using a conventional oven or slow cooker? I don’t feel like buying another device, which I then use only occasionally or, over time, completely forget about its existence.

Neutral

Mikhail, 2021: I can’t imagine a situation where such a device would be simply irreplaceable. However, it cannot be called useless. In general, it all depends on specific conditions and personal preferences. Whether to buy it or not is something everyone must decide for themselves.

Alexandra, 2021: I myself use the air fryer from time to time. Some dishes in it turn out quite well and even very well. But, frankly, they can be cooked in the same oven.

Alexey N., 2021: You should not think that an air fryer is something that you simply cannot do without. In some situations it is useful, for example, when traveling to an insufficiently equipped dacha. Sometimes it's unnecessary. For example, why is it in the kitchen, which already has an excess of various equipment? In general, I have the same attitude towards this device.

Dex44, 2021: Well, the device is like a device. Some things are cooked better in it, and some things are cooked worse than in the oven or microwave. He is definitely not irreplaceable. If you have space in the kitchen and financial resources, why not buy one. I just advise you not to take very budget models, usually the quality is terrible.

Customer Reviews

Gerasimenko Olesya

Kitfort KT-2206 Eva

Stylish design, the air fryer will fit well into the interior of a kitchen in modern or high-tech style. The white glossy plastic and gray chrome-look handle are completely invisible to fingerprints. Cooks quickly and bakes food evenly. Compared to my old air fryer with a glass bowl (only 100 W less power), it copes much better with thick fish steaks, without even turning them over during cooking. The sound signal about the end of cooking is quite “delicate” and does not irritate. The non-stick coating is good, nothing sticks, and is very easy to clean. I liked the protection against accidental pressing of the button that separates the basket and the bowl (a plastic cover above the button - you can lift it in a split second, but you won’t be able to do it accidentally and press the button). It is very convenient to store the cord - there is a place for it inside the convection oven itself; after winding up the cord, only the plug remains visible. During operation, the body heats up noticeably, in the off-season you can not only cook, but also warm up next to it