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Julie White
July 04, 2025
Wonderful Counter-top oven
I bought this oven as a replacement from my previous countertop oven. I know it's odd to say, but I bought it for grilling more than anything else. There was a slight unpleasant odor the first time I used it, but I expected that, and after the oils burned off, it was fine. I was very hesitant about this little oven because I loved the one I had before so much but could no longer find it. It is safe to say I have grown to absolutely love this one as well! We love to grill steaks, and this does the job beautifully. I have added a pic of a steak I cooked in this oven. They come out so juicy and delicious!I have come to use it much more than my kitchen oven because it's just easier! All of the presets are amazing and take a lot of guess work out of what I am doing. The light is very bright and makes everything easy to see, making it almost impossible to burn or overcook what you're cooking.Calling all Sour-dough Bakers! - I am a sour-dough baker, I make all of our bread. I make a brioche that proofs very slowly. One day I decided (I had actually forgotten about this function) to put two loaves (yes! it has the capacity to hold two loaves of bread at a time!!) in on the proofing function. It works perfectly!!! Bread rose in half the time making it such a time saver! Another big thing with sour-dough bakers is the absolute fear of losing your starter. Let me tell you, the dehydrator is AMAZING. I put my sour-dough starter in on the provided baking sheet lined with parchment paper and forget it! I have dehydrated starter for days. FYI - Dehydrated starter ships very easily and makes a GREAT gift.Also, toasting artisan bread and melting shredded cheese on it for a sandwich or just cheese toast is so easy with this, and is something I eat DAILY.I also have very arthritic hands, making it difficult to lift hot, heavy pans out of my big oven. With the oven being at a higher, counter-top level makes it so much easier on me and I am not afraid I am going to drop hot pans/food and make a huge mess or burn myself.I am very proud I bought this little oven. It covers all of my needs perfectly! It was very much worth the money spent!
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Great buy!
Love this countertop oven! Easy to use and big enough to fit larger dishes! Very happy with my purchase!
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Overall good product
I bought this Nuwave Bravo oven to basically replace my large oven as the family has down sized. I have used it quite a bit now and am finally over the learning curve (I think!) The bake, broil, toast, grill and roast features work fine and I am just beginning to explore the air fry possibilities but what I have prepared that way so far has been good. One of the hardest learning curves was remembering that after the initial preheat phase you have to push the knob in again or it will shut off after 5 minutes, unlike a traditional oven which just stays on. Other reviewers have pointed out a burn issue with the way the oven rack is automatically pulled out slightly by opening the door (if on the third height adjustment) and that's the only thing I truly dislike about this Nuwave Bravo. Being satisfied that I was going to keep it anyway, I asked my husband to cut off the two hooks on the door so that it doesn't grab the rack anymore when you close it. Problem solved. However, you still have to be mindful if manually pulling out the tray slightly to check food progress as the rack still dips forward. The indented sides the racks slide into are wider than the rack, but I think that is to accommodate all the different accessories that go with this oven. The oven exterior does get extremely hot while in use so be sure to pull away from back of counter before getting started. The door handle heats about the same as a regular oven. Cleanup has been easy for cooking trays, racks and interior but I tend to wipe everything down after each use, so no splashes or crumbs are present to be reheated next time! All in all, were it not for the door hinges and rack dipping forward when removing I would have given this Nuwave Bravo a 5.
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GasDoctor
January 24, 2026
Spot on temperature control
Spot on temperature control. Bake time can be set for 99 hours, great for hobbyists who need long slow cooking time. Well made. Interior light. Three speed fan. Solid unit
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How to operate unit.
This Air Fryer / Smart Oven is a good replacement for our old toaster oven. Looks good, plenty of cooking room. Many features are available. The only negative is that it has a large learning curve. I am 80 years young and not a super tech. Most will be able to operate in a reasonable amount of time.
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