Healthy french fries and chicken wings: TOP-5 multi-ovens

The inexpensive multi-oven of the famous Slovenian brand Gorenje is a multifunctional model, as it allows you to cook a variety of dishes and offers as many as 9 preset programs. These are the modes for cooking fries, chips, chicken, meat, shrimp, fish, pastries, pizza and vegetables. That is, not only the standard french fries and fried chicken - there is space for a flight of culinary imagination. Power is 1400 W, thanks to which food is cooked faster than in a conventional oven - for example, it takes only 15 minutes to cook french fries, 20 minutes for shrimp, and 17 minutes for vegetables. In addition, it is possible to manually set the optimal temperature (from 80 to 200 degrees) and a timer, but for a maximum of 60 minutes. Touch control panel, temperature and time settings are displayed on the display.

Outwardly, Gorenje AF 1409DB is similar to most conventional multi-ovens: a barrel-shaped plastic case, a removable bowl and a basket where products are loaded. Through its mesh bottom, fat flows to the bottom of the bowl, as a result of which the food remains juicy, but less greasy and more healthy. And the non-stick coating does not allow the pieces to burn and provides an easier and faster cleaning of the appliance. At the same time, the bowl is quite voluminous - 3.5 liters, although it holds, of course, less, since it is not recommended to fully load it. In any case, several servings of food are provided to you. And although such a kitchen unit cannot be called compact (its dimensions are 280x340x306 mm), it does not weigh that much - 4.5 kg.

By the way, after cooking, the bowl and basket can be washed with a soft sponge with the addition of detergent, but they are not intended for the dishwasher. The body of the device is recommended to simply wipe with a damp cloth.

First of all, the multi-oven catches the eye with its design: a white plastic case has bright green inserts and a large LCD display with a touch control panel. The design is the same as most of these devices: a removable basket with a handle is hidden inside, where ingredients are directly poured, a container where the basket is inserted and fat drains, as well as a heating element and a fan that circulates hot air. In addition, a filter is built into the air outlet grate that absorbs greasy fumes and odors so that you do not feel “aromas” during frying.

The device has a power of 1400 W and a bowl with a volume of 3 liters. True, this is a total volume, and since it is impossible to fully load the container, the actual allowable amount of food is much less: for example, 500 g of french fries, chicken legs or nuggets, up to 400 g of frozen fish fingers and a maximum of 5 muffins. For this there is a designation MAX on the wall. By the way, both the basket and the lower container have a non-stick coating, which prevents food from sticking, but requires more delicate care - without the use of metal accessories and abrasive cleaners. You cannot wash them in the dishwasher.

Sencor SFR 5320 offers 6 automatic programs that automatically set the settings depending on the type of product. These are pre-fried french fries; homemade french fries; hamburgers; chicken legs; fish and cakes. And if everything is clear with five, then the “Hamburgers” mode is not so common. In fact, it means frying a minced meat patty, which will eventually become the main component of your hamburger. You can also independently set the time (up to 60 minutes) and cooking temperature (from 60 to 200 degrees), change them at any time, even during operation, and pause the process to mix the ingredients. After the set time has elapsed, an audible signal will sound, and the device will go into standby mode. Also, the heating element turns off and the countdown stops when the container with the basket is pulled out. Finally, a child lock function is provided to prevent younger family members from accidentally changing the settings.

The multi-oven of the German brand of household appliances Caso differs from its competitors in pre-installed programs for cooking food. If for most models the modes indicate a specific product (for example, fries, chicken, vegetables, etc.), then here they indicate action. There are four programs in total: warming up (for the appliance itself after turning on when it is still cold), heating the dish, heating so that the food remains hot after cooking, and defrosting frozen foods. On the one hand, such functions are convenient and not available in all devices, on the other hand, you will have to select the temperature and cooking time yourself. It is allowed to set the temperature from 60 to 200 degrees and the timer for a maximum of 60 minutes. Fortunately, the instructions have examples of settings for certain types of products.

Right during cooking, you can change the temperature and time, or pause the process to check the readiness of the ingredients or mix them.

The control of the multi-furnace falls on the shoulders of the touch panel, which is complemented by a display showing the selected time and temperature. In general, the control is simple, but at first you will have to turn to the instructions for help in order to decipher the meaning of the symbols of the buttons on the panel. The manufacturer also took care of the safety of the device itself: the overheating protection system turns off the device in case of temperature rise in the area of electrical components, and the safety switch stops heating if the container for the basket is removed from the working device. As soon as the bowl returns to its place, work will resume.

Also, the model is equipped with a bowl with a volume of 3 liters, in which several servings of food can be cooked at once. Despite this, it is not too bulky: the dimensions are 286x305x348 mm, and the weight is 4.4 kg. The case is made of heat-resistant plastic, which does not get very hot during operation, rubberized legs provide stability. The bowl has a non-stick coating that allows you to minimize the use of oil or even completely abandon it. By the way, it can be washed in the dishwasher.

The Steba multi-furnace can compete with the best Philips models in terms of equipment, but at the same time it costs less. She proves that cheaper is not always worse, and sometimes even vice versa. The prefix XL in the name indicates its large capacity - the volume of the bowl is as much as 5.2 liters, and this is lunch or dinner for several people at once. In addition to the fact that the bowl has a non-stick coating, it also has a food divider, with which you can cook several different dishes at the same time - for example, meat and vegetables as a side dish. Fortunately, there is enough space for this.

The model offers 7 automatic programs with preset settings for cooking various products, including chicken, fries, meat, fish and pastries. A manual mode is also available, which allows you to independently select the temperature and cooking time. The temperature varies from 80 to 200 degrees, and the maximum timer time is 60 minutes - this is definitely enough for any culinary wishes. At the same time, right during the process, you can make adjustments to the settings without stopping the programme. In addition, there is a keep warm function so that the cooked food does not cool down and remains as hot as immediately after cooking.

Control of the device is quite simple and clear - using touch buttons with symbols. The selected settings are displayed on the display and will be visible even in poor lighting conditions. The overheating protection system is responsible for the safety of the device itself. As for the dimensions, they correspond to the capacity - 37x34.5x42 cm. It is better to choose a place for the equipment in advance, since it is not very convenient to carry it - it weighs about 6 kg.

The Philips model is rightfully considered one of the most popular on the market. Although it is not cheap, it has a lot of useful features and capabilities for quick and convenient cooking of delicious dishes. First of all, this is one of the most capacious multi-furnaces in the manufacturer's assortment. It allows you to cook up to 1.4 kg of food at a time, and this is a small whole chicken, several servings of chicken legs and a lot of french fries. In general, there is enough food for the whole family. True, this was reflected in the dimensions of the device: it takes up a lot of space in the kitchen and weighs as much as 8 kg. Nevertheless, it will be not only functional, but also a stylish assistant: the black plastic case has a glossy finish, which, although it quickly collects fingerprints, is also quickly cleaned.

In addition to the fact that the multi-oven itself means almost oil-free cooking, the Philips Avance Collection HD 9650 is also equipped with Twin TurboStar technology to remove excess fat from products. Powerful streams of hot air melt the fat, after which it flows down and settles at the bottom of the bowl, without falling back on the ingredients. Thus, the food becomes as useful and healthy as possible, even if it is french fries or grilled chicken, which are usually "bathed" in oil - perfect for supporters of proper nutrition. At the same time, meat or fish do not lose their juiciness and do not become dry and tasteless.

The device allows you to fry, bake and bake meat, vegetables, chilled snacks (such as nuggets) or pies and muffins. For this, five preset programs are provided: french fries, chicken, meat, fish and cake(baking), as well as a manual mode to select the required temperature and cooking time yourself. When choosing an automatic programme, the device sets only the temperature, so at first you will need an instruction book and a recipe book from the package, which details the required time, taking into account the number of products. The multi-oven does not take time to warm up - load the ingredients and start cooking immediately. During operation, it is possible to pause the process to mix or turn the products. Another useful feature is Keep Warm for up to 30 minutes, so that the dish remains hot even if someone is late to the table.

The non-stick coating of the bowl not only prevents sticking, but also makes it easy to clean after cooking. Simply remove the removable parts, drain off the oil and fat collected at the bottom and rinse the bowl and basket with hot water and detergent. In addition, they can be washed in the dishwasher. There is also a cord compartment for more convenient storage.

By the way, for an additional fee, you can buy accessories for the multi-oven - baking kits (large mold and small silicone ones), grill kits (grill pan and skewers) and party kits (two-level accessory and food divider).