Even we can admit it: Ovens are not the most exciting topic. All kidding aside, the market seems to be exploding with cooking gadgets that take the guesswork out of roasting, let you control the temperature from your phone, and even claim to replace all your countertop appliances.
The June Oven ($599) is seven appliances in one: A convection oven, air fryer, dehydrator, slow cooker, broiler, toaster, and warming drawer.
Breville’s Smart Oven has nine cooking functions; $259.95.
We learned about the Master Chef 5 Ovens in 1 from our sister site, The Organized Home, when a designer used it in her kitchenette remodel.
Whirlpool offshoot WLabs’ Smart Oven has 11 cooking modes, a built-in sensor that automatically sets the oven temperature based on what you place inside, a smart thermometer, and more; it’s $799 and available for preorder now.
The founders behind Brava wanted to make cooking and meal time more efficient and enjoyable, which led them to create a light-based heat source that cooks food faster than traditional ovens.
The Tovala Steam Oven has a barcode scanner, which allows you to scan items you bought at the grocery store, or meal kits purchased through Tovala and let the oven do the heating, timing, and cooking. The oven is $349, and includes the option for an accompanying meal kit subscription.