After seeing the Wonder Oven from Our Place making the rounds on TikTok and social media, I decided to try it out myself. It’s a 6-in-1 countertop appliance that claims to air fry, bake, roast, toast, reheat, and broil, all with steam infusion technology that promises crispy exteriors and moist interiors. Sounds great on paper… but how does it actually perform? I spent the past week testing it in multiple real-world scenarios, and even pitted it against one of my favorites, the Ninja Crispi, for a few comparison rounds. Here’s how it went.
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Unboxing and First Impressions
The Wonder Oven arrived in a surprisingly large box. Inside, I found the unit, a mesh tray, baking sheet, crumb tray, and a wire rack. Also included was a stack of branded materials: recipe booklet, user manual, and a “things to remember” card. I paid $145 for mine (it usually retails around $175), and while the reviews on Amazon are mixed (currently 4.2 stars out of 5), it’s also listed as a “frequently returned item,” which gave me pause.
Some quick observations right off the bat:
- Everything must be hand-washed—nothing is dishwasher safe.
- Amazon users claimed that the timer dial can be quirky, but I found you just have to turn it past 10 minutes, then backtrack to your desired time.
- Steam infusion requires adding a small amount of water through a reservoir. It’s not a huge hassle, but worth noting.
Round 1: Frozen Fries (vs. Ninja Crispi)
I started off with one of the most common air fryer tests: frozen French fries. I cooked 6 oz of fries in both the Wonder Oven and Ninja Crispi, using a single layer for consistency.
Results: The Wonder Oven fries were crispy and had great texture, but the Ninja Crispi’s batch was slightly crispier and cooked a little faster. Also, the Crispi doesn’t require preheating. Still, the Wonder Oven held its own quite well here.
Round 2: Baking Cookies
The manual didn’t offer any real guidance for cookies, so I went with package instructions and kept a close eye on the bake time. I tried batches of five and nine cookies.
Results: They came out great: golden bottoms, soft centers, and no sticking. Even with the oven already warm for batches two and three, I didn’t need to adjust much. I thought it worked great here.
Round 3: Toast (With and Without Steam)
I tested two slices of white bread for evenness, then tried again with the steam feature enabled.
Results: Toasting wasn’t perfectly even (slightly darker on the outer edges) but the results were pretty good. The steam version offered a nice crisp exterior and a fluffier inside. Not revolutionary, but definitely enjoyable.
Round 4: Personal Pizza
I baked a small frozen pizza at 425°F, then adjusted down to 325°F halfway through when the crust started cooking faster than the center.
Results: Final result was solid. It was done in about 14 minutes instead of the 19 minutes the box called for. Nice crisp crust, good texture, and evenly melted cheese.
Round 5: Meat & Potatoes (vs. Ninja Crispi)
I roasted steak and potatoes in both the Wonder Oven and Ninja Crispi. This time I used the steam feature in the Wonder Oven and skipped it in the Crispi.
Results: Both did well, though the Ninja Crispi may have had a slight edge in crisping the potatoes, and the juices didn’t pool around the food like they did in the Wonder Oven. Still, meat was juicy in both, and the difference was marginal. Next time I might use the mesh basket and the baking pan below to catch the drippings.
Round 6: Leftover Pizza (vs. Ninja Crispi)
This was probably my favorite test. I reheated two slices of cold pizza: one in the Crispi on “Recrisp” mode, and the other in the Wonder Oven on “Reheat” mode. I also tried a third slice in the Wonder Oven with steam enabled.
Results: The Wonder Oven actually came out ahead here. The pizza slice was crispier, warmer, and more evenly reheated than the one from the Ninja accoring to my thermal imager. The steam-enabled slice had a softer crust that mimicked how it originally tasted when fresh, which could appeal to some depending on preference.
Final Thoughts
The Wonder Oven mostly held its own against the Ninja Crispi, which is impressive considering how much I like the Crispi. Here’s how I’d break it down:
✅ Pros
- Solid performance in multiple tests
- Steam function adds versatility (albeit minor)
- More spacious interior than some competitors
- Stylish design (subjective, but worth noting)
❌ Cons
- Expensive compared to similar ovens (retails at $175)
- No dishwasher-safe parts
- Steam feature only provides a modest improvement
- Listed as a frequently returned item on Amazon
In the end, I think people who buy this will probably be happy with it, especially if they like the aesthetic and plan to make use of the steam function. But it’s not the only game in town. There are similar ovens out there at a lower price, just without the branding and steam flair.
Have you tried the Wonder Oven? Let me know your experience in the comments!
Video Review
Below you can watch my full review of the Wonder Oven.