Experts caution against using air fryers instead of ovens

Baking

Large meals

Slow roasts

High-volume cooking

Recipes requiring precision and moisture control

The Bottom Line

Air fryers are convenient, efficient, and remarkably versatile, but they aren’t a one-size-fits-all appliance. Ovens offer capacity, consistency, and cooking methods that air fryers simply can’t match.

The real “kitchen hack”?
Use both tools for what they do best—and enjoy the best of both worlds.