Best Multi-Ovens: Compact Solutions for Quick Cooking

The compact Sencor SFR 5510BK model is something between a multi-baker and a traditional oven, but with the prefix "mini". The device takes up minimal space and cooks on the principle of a convection oven.

The multi-oven is designed for cooking with a minimal amount of oil or without it at all. The model reaches operating temperature approximately 3 minutes after switching on. The temperature inside can be set in the range from 60 °C to 200 °C. Users are kindly provided with 5 automatic programs: frozen and fresh french fries, chicken drumsticks and whole chicken, meat steak.

The Sencor SFR 5510BK is equipped with a rotating basket for french fries, a spit, a kebab maker, a traditional rack, and tongs. However, the model is somehow missing a drip tray — many users replace it with a suitable-sized plate. The working chamber of the multi-oven is 12 liters — you can cook a lot of food in it at once, feed the whole family, and even unexpected guests.

The mini-oven has a mode for maintaining the temperature of ready meals, is equipped with an odor filter, and has a viewing window. The control panel on the front panel of the device is represented by touch buttons and an info display with an auto-off timer (up to 60 min). Moreover, the model costs less than similar form-factor counterparts.

The Tefal Easy Fry Oven & Grill FW 5018 tabletop appliance serves as a compact alternative to a bulky oven. What's more, the model cooks faster and consumes less electricity compared to full-fledged ovens.

The device received an 11-liter roasting chamber accessed through the front door. A powerful 2000 W heater is embedded in the chamber's ceiling, supported by a convection fan for forced circulation of heated air currents. The cooking temperature can be adjusted in a wide range from 45 °C to 200 °C, using a convenient touch panel.

Cooking in the multi-oven is allowed on several levels at once. The model comes with a drip tray, a spit for chicken, a basket for french fries, a grill plate with a removable handle, and two drying racks. In dehydration mode (drying fruits, vegetables, or meat), users can set the auto-off timer for up to 24 hours. For all other programs, the timer is set at intervals of up to 60 min.

The model's software assets include 8 automatic cooking modes: french fries, meat, chicken, fish, grill, pizza, baking, and the aforementioned dehydration. You can visually control the degree of readiness of dishes through the viewing window. It is worth mentioning separately that all removable accessories for the multi-oven are suitable for washing in a dishwasher.

The tabletop multi-oven Zelmer ZAF7120 allows you to enjoy your favorite dishes with low-fat content, whether it's the most delicious french fries, chicken wings with an appetizing crunchy crust, or a fish steak.

The model offers 10 preset cooking programs: chips, meat, fish, seafood, chicken, roasting, frying, drying, reheating, and defrosting. In most modes, cooking is automatic — without the need to set time and temperature. In manual mode, these parameters are set in the range up to 60 min. and 200 °C, respectively. The touch panel with an info display serves to control the operation of the multi-oven.

The working chamber volume of the mini-oven is 12 liters. Two complete racks, a drip-baking tray for collecting fat or baking, hooks for the spit, a round rotating basket for french fries are provided for cooking in it. The visibility of the contents is ensured through the viewing window, supplemented by a system of internal chamber lighting.

For drying vegetables, fruits, or even meat slices, the Zelmer ZAF7120 has a separate dehydration program. This mode involves long-term low-temperature processing of products, turning them into tasty and healthy snacks — fruit, vegetable, and meat chips.

The multi-oven from Profi Cook combines in one packaging the functions of a compact oven, air fryer, grill, and dehydrator. In operation, the model relies on the circulation of hot air around the perimeter of the 11-liter working chamber.

The principle of convection allows cooking with minimal amounts of oil and fat. The multi-oven arsenal includes 8 presets for preparing the most popular dishes: french fries, chicken, vegetables, meat, fish, pizza, baking, and drying. The temperature inside the chamber is adjusted up to 200 °C using a touch panel.

The model is equipped with two racks for simultaneous cooking on different levels, a drip pan (also a baking tray), a rotating basket for french fries, a grill spit, skewers for meat and vegetables (8 pcs). You can monitor the cooking process through a glass viewing window.

At the end of the cooking process, the multi-oven emits a sound signal. The cooking time is allowed to be set in the interval of up to 60 min. Additionally, the model includes internal lighting. The front panel of the device case received a covering of steel plates, supported by a non-heating handle (also made of stainless steel).

The advanced rank Ninja SFP700EU multi-oven provides combined cooking of main courses and side dishes on two levels at the same time. However, this is far from the only merit of the considered model.

The device is equipped with a 12.5-liter roasting chamber and comes with three types of working surfaces: a baking sheet, a non-stick plate, and a combo tray. All removable parts can be washed in a dishwasher. And you are allowed to cook even frozen foods in them (without the need for pre-defrosting).

Compared to traditional counterparts in the multi-oven workshop, the model stands out with an extended list of automatic modes. Standard programs like AirFry frying or roasting are complemented by a grill mode, HypcerSteam steaming, stewing, and simmering. A total of 12 cooking programs are provided in the appliance. You can monitor all cooking stages through the viewing window in the door.

A touch control panel with an info screen is built into the device's door handle. By tapping on separate buttons, you can set the cooking temperature in wide ranges from 40 °C to 240 °C. The only holding back factor from an instantaneous purchase of the Ninja SFP700EU is the expensiveness. However, the module's functionality fully corresponds to every penny paid.