Everyone needs to know about this non-toxic air fryer - it's got style and substance

It’s no understatement to say that the Our Place Wonder Oven has been at the top of its game for years. Nostalgic and charmingly colourful, it’s the air fryer for anyone who wants their appliances to bring style into the kitchen as well as substance.

You've probably already heard of, or seen, the Our Place Wonder Oven. The brand isn’t just known for creating one of the best non-toxic air fryers. The female-founded brand has built a reputation for its carefully curated colour palette and signature ceramic coating, which features across everything from the versatile Always Pan to kitchen essentials that feel almost too beautiful to use.

I’ve admired this oven from afar for years, so I was particularly curious to see whether its performance lived up to its aesthetic. Over several weeks of testing, I used it as an air fryer, mini oven, grill, and even for pizza. And I can confidently say: it’s more than just a pretty face.

Our Place Wonder Oven review

• Dimensions: 29.5 x 29.6 x 29.2cm (HDW)
• Weight: 5.26 kgs
• Capacity: 12.3L (fits up to 2kg chicken)
• Colour options: blue, pink, cream black
• Functions: Air fry, bake, roast, toast, broil, and reheat
• Temperature range: 93° to 230°C
• Timer: 0 to 60 minutes
• Materials: chromed steel wire rack, aluminium and ceramic bake pan, chromed steel air fryer basket, stainless steel crumb tray
• Free from: PTFE, PFOA, PFAS, Lead, Cadmium
• Guarantee: 1 year

Who would the Our Place Wonder Oven suit?

The Wonder Oven is ideal for anyone cooking for one or two people who wants a multi-functional appliance without sacrificing kitchen aesthetics. It’s particularly well-suited to smaller kitchens, renters, or anyone short on counter space, thanks to its compact footprint and all-in-one design.

I also think it’s a brilliant choice for style-conscious cooks, those who care about how their kitchen looks as much as how it performs. If you’re going to leave your appliances out on display, this will please the eye.

It's also worth noting that Our Place is a big advocate of non-toxic cookware, so all elements are free from the nasty chemicals that we've been worried about.

Unboxing Our Place Wonder Oven

Our Place places a clear emphasis on sustainability, and that’s reflected in the packaging. The Wonder Oven arrives in minimal, recyclable materials, with each component clearly labelled and easy to identify.

Inside, you’ll find the oven fully assembled, along with four accessories: a bake tray, air fry basket, wire rack, and a crumb tray. I always pay close attention to how intuitively accessories are stored and used, and I appreciated that everything slots neatly inside the oven cavity without feeling cramped or easy to miss. The accessories also mean that you're well covered for making good use of all the different functions too.

What is the Our Place Wonder Oven like to use?

It might sound unusual to say, but the Wonder Oven gave me so much joy to test. As someone who reviews appliances daily, that’s not something I say lightly.

The analogue-style timer dial has a satisfying, tactile click and counts down with a classic “ping” at the end, it's a charmingly simple detail in a world of overly complex digital interfaces. The temperature and function dials are equally intuitive, clearly labelled, and easy to read at a glance, even in low lighting or if you rely on reading glasses. From a usability perspective, this is a well-considered design and I really appreciate Our Place taking a simple approach to air frying.

What is the air fryer function like?

For my air frying tests, I focused on everyday staples: chips and fish fingers. These are deceptively simple, but they’re excellent indicators of how well an oven circulates heat and manages moisture.

I was able to fit 16 fish fingers comfortably inside, which gives you a good sense of the Wonder Oven’s capacity, it’s not family-sized, but it’s generous enough for one to two people, or a light meal for three. The fish fingers cooked evenly with crisp, golden coatings and flaky centres, without needing much intervention. They were ready to eat in 15 minutes, which is about three minutes longer than some smaller, speedier air fryers, but it's still much faster than my oven.

Chips were similarly impressive. I tested both frozen and freshly cut varieties, and in both cases, I achieved a satisfyingly crisp exterior with a fluffy middle. What stood out most was the consistency: there were no obvious hot spots, and I didn’t need to shake the tray as frequently as I do with some basket-style air fryers. For a compact oven, the airflow is well-optimised.

What is the grilling function like?

I always use Mediterranean vegetables as my benchmark for grilling performance, because they quickly and tellingly reveal whether an oven can deliver intense, direct heat.

After just ten minutes, the vegetables were beautifully charred at the edges while remaining sweet and tender in the centre. This tells me the grill function reaches and maintains a high enough temperature to caramelise sugars effectively, rather than simply drying food out.

What is the toasting function like?

For toast, I tested thick slices of homemade bread, which can be more demanding than standard supermarket loaves.

The Wonder Oven produced evenly browned slices with a crisp exterior and soft, warm centre. There’s ample room for multiple slices, and the visibility through the glass door makes it easy to monitor browning, ideal for slower mornings or a quick cheese-on-toast lunch.

What is the baking function like?

Baking is where I’m at my most critical: I channel my inner Mary Berry. Even heat distribution is essential, and many compact ovens struggle with hot spots.

I baked a tray of cupcakes to test this, spacing them evenly to assess consistency across the cavity. The results were excellent: uniform rise, even colouring, and a light, fluffy crumb. This is a strong indicator that the internal temperature remains stable, something more serious home bakers will appreciate.

What is the pizza and reheat function like?

I always include a pizza test in my reviews, because it’s one of the best ways to assess both cooking and reheating performance.

For the initial cook, I made mini pizzas from scratch. The cheese melted evenly with light bubbling, and the bases crisped nicely. As expected with a compact oven, you won’t get the same dramatic rise as a dedicated pizza oven, but the results were very respectable for its size category.

The next day, I reheated a 12-inch pizza. This is where capacity becomes a consideration: the oven is slightly too small to fit a full pizza flat. By slicing it in half and rearranging, I was still able to reheat it effectively, with a crisp base and revived texture.

If you regularly cook large, supermarket-sized pizzas, this is something to bear in mind, but for smaller portions or leftovers, it performs beautifully.

Cleaning the Our Place Wonder Oven

Cleaning is refreshingly straightforward. All removable trays are dishwasher-safe, and the crumb tray does an excellent job of catching debris before it reaches the heating elements, a small but important detail for long-term maintenance.

During testing, the exterior stayed relatively clean, and any splashes or fingerprints wiped away easily. The ceramic-coated interior also helps prevent stubborn residue from sticking, which reduces the need for heavy scrubbing.

How does the Our Place Wonder Oven compare?

While testing, I kept the Ninja Combi firmly in mind, as it’s one of the Wonder Oven’s closest competitors in the multi-functional space.

The most obvious difference is size and capacity. The Ninja Combi is significantly larger, designed for batch cooking and feeding families, with enough room for full meals and larger items like whole pizzas or multiple portions at once. By contrast, the Wonder Oven is more compact and better suited to smaller households or anyone cooking in more modest quantities.

However, where the Wonder Oven really sets itself apart is in its design and user experience. It’s quieter, more intuitive, and far more aesthetically considered. The analogue dials feel calming and simple compared to the Combi’s more technical interface, and it’s one of the few appliances I’d happily leave out on display.

In terms of performance, both are strong, but they serve slightly different needs. The Ninja Combi edges ahead on sheer versatility and scale, while the Wonder Oven excels in ease of use, consistency, and day-to-day cooking for one or two people. It feels more lifestyle-oriented, whereas the Combi is more function-first.

Should you buy the Our Place Wonder Oven?

If you’re looking for an appliance that earns its place on your counter, both in terms of performance and appearance, the Our Place Wonder Oven is a joy to use and a pleasure to look at.

It won’t replace a full-sized oven for large families, but for everyday cooking, thoughtful design, and reliable results, it strikes a beautifully balanced note between form and function.

How we test

Whilst it might not look like a classic air fryer, that's exactly what the Our Place Wonder Oven boils down to in terms of functionality. That means that I put this through our standard series of air fryer tests, whilst also looking at the extra functions and features, from roasting and toasting too. I make notes on how intuitive the Wonder Oven is to use, as well as what it's like to clean and maintain too. If you're keen to find out more, you can visit our dedicated page on how we test air fryers.