I got a first look at Smeg's debut air fryer — here’s why it was worth the wait
Home Home Appliances Kitchen & Dining Air Fryers I got a first look at Smeg's debut air fryer — here’s why it was worth the wait News By Camilla Sharman Published 14 September 2026 Eye candy for your kitchen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. While the iconic brand — famous for its retro aesthetic — already offers multifunctional appliances, such as its countertop oven with an air-fry function, today marks the launch of its first dedicated model.Earlier this year, Smeg introduced the prettiest microwave I’ve ever seen, which can also grill and air fry. But despite the microwave’s cute factor, I still predict Smeg’s new standalone air fryer will be an even bigger crowd-pleaser, since it addresses one of the appliance’s biggest issues: aesthetics.I got a first glimpse before the U.K. launch, and it doesn’t disappoint.
- ▪Home Home Appliances Kitchen & Dining Air Fryers I got a first look at Smeg's debut air fryer — here’s why it was worth the wait News By Camilla Sharman Published 14 September 2026 Eye candy for your kitchen When you purchase through links
- ▪While the iconic brand — famous for its retro aesthetic — already offers multifunctional appliances, such as its countertop oven with an air-fry function, today marks the launch of its first dedicated model.Earlier this year, Smeg introduce
- ▪But despite the microwave’s cute factor, I still predict Smeg’s new standalone air fryer will be an even bigger crowd-pleaser, since it addresses one of the appliance’s biggest issues: aesthetics.I got a first glimpse before the U.K. launch
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Home Home Appliances Kitchen & Dining Air Fryers I got a first look at Smeg's debut air fryer — here’s why it was worth the wait News By Camilla Sharman Published 14 September 2026 Eye candy for your kitchen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Smeg) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter It seems that every brand under the sun has already launched an air fryer, making Smeg a late arrival to the party.
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