I Reviewed the Insta-Famous Wonder Oven Pro – It’s Gorgeous, Non-Toxic, and Makes the Best Appetizers I've Ever Served

Early Black Friday deal

Save $54

Our Place Wonder Oven Pro: was $349 now $295 at fromourplace.com

Our Place is running an early Black Friday sale, knocking their latest air fryer below $300.

View Deal

I have been using an air fryer toaster oven for over five years now. And for the most part, I choose it over my primary oven. As a reviewer with over 15 years' experience of testing kitchen appliances, I’ve cycled through an array of the best non-toxic air fryers, and simply put, the Wonder Oven Pro is the best I’ve used yet.

The original Our Place Wonder Oven captivated many culinary-minded imaginations. Dubbed the 'adult Easy Bake Oven,' it’s cute, it’s pretty, and it went viral on TikTok before selling out in about a week. But as the tester noted in her review, it’s also extremely compact and has a clumsy, analog timer. It might be a good fit for smaller households, but it didn’t feel right for feeding my larger family.

Not only is the new Wonder Oven Pro bigger (large enough to fit a whole chicken or up to three racks), but it also offers a more optimized convection fan for better air frying, along with simple, intuitive touch controls. Plus, it has two extra functions, bringing the total up to 8. But the real beauty of this oven, other than its five, elegant matte colors, is how well it does just about everything. From baking and roasting, to air frying and broiling, to toasting and dehydrating, I put the Wonder Oven Pro through its paces. Here’s why I’m keeping it in pole position on my kitchen counter (for now).

Specifications

Design & First Impressions

I ordered the Wonder Oven Pro in Pistachio, which is a muted mint green that perfectly matches my kitchen tiles. This is one good-looking appliance. As mentioned, it’s a more substantial product than the original Wonder Oven but yet, it also took up less room than the Midea Flexify French Door Air Fryer that I was using before.

Unpacking yielded a handful of accessories, including an air fryer basket, two racks, and a crumb tray made of steel. The back pan is cast aluminum, and like all of Our Place’s cooking products, its non-stick coating is also non-toxic.

The digital controls make the entire thing nearly idiot-proof, and I didn’t even bother to read the instruction manual before I started cooking. Once you tap the power button, all the other functions light up. Just choose from the touchscreen, then adjust the temperature and time with a tap and a turn of the only dial on the oven. It’s funny how something as simple as an innate interface can have such an impact, but it does.

You’ll also notice a round hole with a cap on the top left side of the oven. This is the inlet for the steam-infusion feature. The idea is to pour water into the inlet, which will, in turn, help keep meat and poultry juicier, breads fluffier, and pastries flakier. More on that later.

Cooking Performance

Test 1: French Fries

Frozen French fries are always my first test, because the best air fryers should create crispy, restaurant-quality fries, which in the past came out limp from a conventional oven.

I used Trader Joe’s Handsome Cut Potato Fries, placed them in a single layer in the basket, set the air fryer at 450°F for 20 minutes, and walked away. This was my mistake – the oven cooks way more quickly and powerfully than expected, so the fries burnt and my son rejected them immediately. So, back to the drawing board.

Next, I turned the oven down to 400°F for the same time and stayed close by. About halfway through, I shook the fries and after 20 minutes, I was rewarded by crispy, golden results. They were still a little dark in some places, but still totally teenager-approved.

Test 2: Chicken

Chicken fingers are always on the menu when I test a new multifunction oven, and the first batch was soaked in buttermilk, breaded with herbed panko, and sprayed with avocado oil before being laid in the basket.

I set the air fryer at 425°F for 35 minutes, and after five minutes, I added two capfuls of water to the steam inlet. This made a sizzling noise, but it didn’t blow a puff of steam within the oven that I could see.

I turned the chicken once halfway through, lowered the temperature to 375°F, and the fingers came out looking gorgeous. I can’t say whether the water helped, but the outside did stay crisp, keeping the inside juicy.

My next batch of fingers was sprinkled with salt and kebab seasoning, then sprayed lightly with avocado oil. I ratcheted the oven back up to the hottest 450°F temperature to air fry these. I like my chicken very crisp, so I let them cook for just over 20 minutes. If you prefer a lighter fry, you can either do 20 minutes at 450°F or 15 minutes at 450°F. They paired beautifully with puffy pita, hummus, salad, and a few drops of hot sauce.

Lastly, I decided to try my hand at chicken jerky. I thinly sliced a chicken breast, dusted it with Jamaican Jerk seasoning, and laid it out on a rack. Once I slid it in, I pressed the Dehydrator function, and it cooked it for 12 hours at a super low 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The final product was chewy, delicious, and all-natural. For anyone looking for a low-calorie, yummy way to add some lean protein to their diet, this fits the bill. And I had to stop both my sons from eating the entire batch in one day.

Test 3: Roasted Vegetables

I love my artichokes, and they are the perfect veggie to air fry. I used artichoke bottoms in this test, sprinkled them with salt and lemon juice, sprayed them lightly with olive oil, and spread them out in the basket. Again, I went full throttle and put them at 450°F and set the timer for 15 minutes. I had to keep an eagle eye on them because I wasn’t sure how long it would take for them to cook through, and they got golden brown at around the 10-minute mark.

This is a popular side dish in my home, slightly crispy yet meaty on the inside. This batch made an excellent finger food for a cocktail party. I like to cover them in a showy avalanche of Parmesan cheese and pair them with toothpicks for easy eating when I serve them to company.

Test 4: Focaccia

To try one of the new extra features, I decided to make focaccia from scratch. After refrigerating the dough for 24 hours, I laid it out in the non-stick bake tray and set the Wonder Oven Pr to Proof for an hour. This was absolute magic, and it rose the perfect amount so I could use my fingertips to dimple the dough before adding a mixture of olive oil, salt, chopped thyme, and water to the top.

In the meantime, I switched the Wonder Oven Pro to bake at 450°F, poured three capfuls of water into the steam inlet, and put it back in for 25 minutes. Out came piping hot, homemade focaccia with a golden top and springy, plush insides. This was gobbled up within an hour, but now that I know how easy it is, as long as I have a day’s notice, I can put it on repeat.

Cleaning, Maintenance & Storage

My go-to cleaning cheat for any multifunction oven is to cover the crumb tray in aluminum foil, so I can just take it off and toss it instead of cleaning after every use. This has consistently served my lazy cleaning gene and works just as well here. Unfortunately, that’s where the shortcuts end. Every other accessory must be handwashed, though I’m aching to put the stainless steel racks on a gentle cycle in the dishwasher.

I also tend to put a piece of towel paper on the inside of the door when it’s opened and I’m pulling out a rack, just to catch any grease or crumbs before it gets stuck on the glass. This is especially helpful when I’m taking out bacon or anything breaded. However, you can also just clean it with some glass cleaner and a soft cloth.

As for storage, I’d guess that if you’re spending the money for this larger, higher priced oven, you won’t want to put it away in your cupboard. The Wonder Oven Pro was made to show off (especially in my pretty Pistachio). And even though it’s a hardworking kitchen appliance, it should fit gracefully under most standard kitchen counters.

How Does it Compare?

As you can see from the picture above, the original Wonder Oven is undeniably cute, but it’s nowhere near as advanced as the new Wonder Oven Pro. The older model features analogue dials – charmingly retro, but not ideal for precision. We found it difficult to set accurate cooking times, which is essential when baking something like fish or chicken. It’s also on the smaller side, best suited to one or two people, whereas the new model makes far better use of space. It’s still compact, but now capable of serving a crowd.

If you’re after a more affordable, straightforward fryer that delivers quick results every time, I’d recommend choosing a small-basket air fryer – like our favorite, the Ninja Air Fryer Pro – instead. But if you want an oven that multitasks like a pro and looks good while doing it, the Wonder Oven Pro is the one to beat.

Should You Buy The Wonder Oven Pro?

I’ll admit it: I didn’t expect to like this oven – in its cute, retro design and chic matte colors – as much as I did. But it truly won me over with its pitch-perfect touchscreen, eight cooking modes, powerful convection fan, and steam-infusion features. It’s big enough to cook for a family, yet compact enough to tuck neatly into a countertop corner.

At around $350, the price tag is a little toppy (unless it's on sale), but given its size, versatility, and performance compared to similar models on the market, it offers good value for money. The results were crispier, faster, and more impressive than I expected, and it's non-toxic. Really, what more can you ask for?

How We Test Air Fryers

To test the best air fryers on the market, we focus on exceptional cooking performance. Our team is made up of expert cooks, home economists, and experienced reviewers, We rigorously test each model by air-frying frozen French fries, chicken, and roasted vegetables. During our taste tests, we seek food that’s perfectly crispy on the outside and tender within. Our team has already tested the market leaders, so we know the industry benchmarks.

Ease of use is the best part of air frying, so our tests also evaluate the intuitiveness of the controls, basket design, instruction booklet and the accuracy of recipe presets. We also make sure to explore any special features, like grilling and dehydrating, to assess the versatility. While we're cooking, we make notes on capacity – essential knowledge if you're looking for a family-sized air fryer.

Cleaning up can be a hassle, so we check if the removable parts are easy to wash, whether by hand or in the dishwasher. We also examine for non-toxic materials (stainless steel racks, or PFAS-free crisper baskets) and assess their durability.

After testing, we scour the web for the best and worst customer reviews to assess the air fryer's reliability and overall customer satisfaction. If a product is brand new to the market, we make sure to carry out long-term testing and come back to our review after 6 months to add more opinions and fill out the customer ratings section.

Finally, when you're making a kitchen investment, price really matters, so we weigh up the air fryer's features and performance to see if it offers good value for money. Ultimately, our goal is to ensure you choose an air fryer that looks stylish in your kitchen, as well as being reliable, efficient, and a joy to use.