LOTS OF HOT AIR AND VERY LITTLE OIL – THAT’S THE SECRET OF AIR FRYING. THE NEW ALTERNATIVE TO DEEP FRYING PRODUCES DELICIOUSLY CRISPY VEGETABLE, MEAT, FISH AND MORE.
The art of crispy delights with a healthier twist
Air frying has become one of the most popular and inventive ways of cooking in recent years. The concept is simple: instead of frying in oil or baking in the oven, food is cooked in hot air until crisp, using only a fraction of the oil needed for deep frying. This clever air‑frying method delivers deliciously crunchy results that are neither overly greasy nor dry.
The crunch without the clutter
Air-frying and grilling harmonize in one oven. By using intense hot air circulation alongside the grill, our Air Fry function produces deliciously crunchy results that are neither greasy nor dry. Because the oven actively vents steam during the process, your food stays crisp on the outside and juicy in the middle—all while using a fraction of the oil.
The best part? It happens directly in your oven, so there’s no need for a second appliance taking up valuable space on your kitchen worktop.
Traditional air fryer or an oven with a air fry function?
Traditional air fryer:
A standalone, countertop appliance that uses a heating element and fan to crisp up your food in a small basket. While they’re great for quick snacks, their limited capacity makes them tricky for family meals—plus, they take up valuable space on your kitchen worktop.
Ovens with Air Fry function:
Our ovens with integrated Air Fry give you the best of both worlds. You can cook larger portions for the whole family without needing extra appliances. The special Air Fry tray can also be used with other heating modes, making it easy to achieve a juicy, grilled finish.
On many NEFF ovens, the Air Fry function is ready to go straight from the box. On other models, you can activate it via the Home Connect app and even save it as a Favourite for simple, one-touch cooking.
Why choose an Air Fry oven?
Is an air fry oven right for your kitchen?
Is an air fry oven right for your kitchen?
- Healthier favourites: Perfect for those who want that signature crunch using just a splash of oil.
- More space to cook: Ideal for families or hosting, allowing you to cook much larger portions than a standard fryer.
- Kitchens with limited worktop space: where an extra appliance isn't practical
- Quick, easy meals: Saves time on busy weeknights with fast results and no need to preheat.
- Total versatility: From quick mid-afternoon snacks to full Sunday roasts, it's built for every kind of cook.
In short: If you love that deep-fried crunch but want a bit more flexibility and a tidier worktop, a NEFF oven with Air Fry is the perfect kitchen partner.
Crispy dishes, straight from the oven
An Air Fry oven is about much more than just chips. The intense hot air circulation gives you that perfect golden finish on almost anything, using little to no oil. It’s a simple, clever way to get creative with your cooking.
What can you cook with Air Fry?
- The Classics: Perfectly crisp chips, potato wedges and sweet potato fries.
- Hearty Mains: Golden chicken wings, salmon fillets and crispy pork belly.
- Roasted greens: Broccoli florets, cauliflower and kale come out perfectly crisp and full of flavour.
- Sweet Treats: Everything from cinnamon-dusted apple crisps to homemade doughnuts.
Experiment with flavour
It’s easy to put your own spin on things. Try tossing your chips in smoked paprika and garlic, or marinating chicken wings in a spicy yogurt rub—the Air Fry function locks in the moisture while the outside stays crisp. You can even try thinly sliced parsnip or beetroot for a healthier take on homemade crisps.
Easy to use, easy to clean
Because you’re using so little oil, there’s no messy fat to dispose of and the oven stays much cleaner than a traditional deep fat fryer. It saves you time, energy, and—most importantly—leaves your worktop clear for when you really need the space to prep. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll wonder how your kitchen ever managed without it.
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A powerful fan distributes heat from the grill quickly and evenly around your food. At the same time, moisture is actively removed from the oven—ensuring a perfectly crisp finish every time. → Temperature range: 30 – 275 °C |
Tips for a perfect finish
The best setup for your oven
For the best results with Air Fry, we recommend using the special Air Fry tray, or a standard universal pan. These should be placed on shelf position 3 to allow the air to circulate perfectly.
To keep your oven floor clean and catch any stray crumbs or drips, you can also slide an empty universal pan onto shelf position 1.
Recipe: CHEESE STICKS
For 2-4 People
INGREDIENTS
575 g Feta, sheep´s cheese or shepherd's cheese?(cheese in brine)
3 tbsp Flour
1 Egg
30 g Breadcrumbs and/or Panko
Olive oil in a sprayer/vaporiser
PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES + 10 MINUTES BAKING TIME
Oven with Air Fry
Air Fry, 200°C, 10 min
Step 1
Remove the cheese from its packaging, allow to drain slightly, and cut it into sticks. First coat the cheese sticks in flour, then in egg and finally roll them in breadcrumbs or panko that is refined with finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes (4-6 pieces), finely chopped olives (60g), garlic granules, dried herbs, sesame seeds, black cumin.
Step 2
Place the Air Fry tray on the universal pan and then sprinkle the cheese sticks with a light drizzle of olive oil.
Step 3
Insert the Air Fry tray on level 3 and the universal pan on level 1. Air Fry for 10min at 200°C with the specific Air Fry heating mode.
Step 4
Finally service the cheese sticks with Ajvar sauce and chopped herbs e.g. parsley.
Recipe: ROOT VEGETABLE CRISPS
For 2-4 People
INGREDIENTS
250g root or tuber vegetables (e.g. beetroots, parsnips, carrots)
1-2 tablespoon(s) olive oil (or rape seed oil)
1-2 teaspoon(s) sea salt
PREPARATION TIME: 30 MINUTES + 30-40 MINUTES BAKING TIME
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C Air Fry. Peel the vegetables and use a vegetable slicer to slice them thinly. Dry the slices thoroughly on kitchen paper, then mix well with the olive oil in a bowl.
Step 2
Spread the vegetable slices on the perforated Air Fry baking tray.
Step 3
Place the tray in the oven at rack position two and bake the vegetables for 30–40 minutes until crisp. Open the oven and turn the slices halfway through the cooking time.
Step 4
Transfer the cooked crisps from the oven to a bowl and mix carefully with salt. They will become even crunchier as they cool. Store in an airtight container.
