- The IKEA Gåtebo is a microwave, air fryer, and grill in one
- It costs $199 / £150 / $299, which is much less than most combi cookers
- Paired with the compact Tillreda induction stove, it could replace your oven
IKEA's three-in-one Gåtebo microwave has proved incredibly popular since its launch in Europe last year, and now it's available worldwide for just $199 / £150 / $299. It's no bigger than a regular freestanding microwave, and is packed with so many cooking functions that it could easily replace a regular oven for a small household.
Just imagine what you could do with all that extra space. You could fit a dishwasher if you don't already have one (one of the greatest kitchen appliances ever created), have under-counter bins for sorting trash and recycling, fit a full-size water softener, or just have an extra cupboard for all your oils and spices.
Microwave and air fryer combos aren't a totally new concept, and they're a great option if you've resisted buying an air fryer due to a lack of space. Even the compact Ninja Double Stack still has a footprint of 11 x 18.5in / 28cm x 47cm, which is substantial when you're already coping with a cramped workspace.
The Gåtebo's cooking options include microwave, grill, air fry, defrost, warm up tea/coffee, and two combination cooking modes (microwave and grill, and microwave and convection). Not sure where to begin? The manual provides detailed instructions for favorites like french fries, potato wedges, chicken wings and nuggets.
But what about rice and pasta? Well, ditching your regular oven doesn't have to mean losing your stove. IKEA has a vast array of cheap induction hobs, including the portable Tillreda, which costs just $74.99 / £45 / AU$49, and can be hung up or tucked out of sight when you're not preparing dinner.
The Gåtebo is remarkably cheap, too. For comparison, our current top-rated microwave / air fryer combo is the Samsung Combi Smart Microwave Oven, which is more than double the price at £329 (about $440 / AU$660).
I've yet to get my hands on the Gåtebo to test its cooking powers for myself, but I'm hoping to review it soon, and see whether it deserves a place in our full roundup of the best air fryers. Who knows, it might even dethrone the Samsung Combi.
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