Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro Review: More Than Just Hot Air

The 'Pro' in its name isn't just for show.

BY STAFF @THE BRIMLY TEST KITCHEN

October 25, 2023

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If you're anything like us, you've witnessed your countertop real estate being claimed by various gadgets over the years. Some were fleeting romances; others became daily staples. So, when the Breville Joule® Oven Air Fryer Pro arrived at our doorstep, we were both curious and skeptical. Could this new contender truly shine, or would it end up in our test kitchen's "rarely used" category? Let's dive in.

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First Impressions & Design

Unboxing the Breville Joule® Oven Air Fryer Pro is like opening a much-anticipated birthday gift. The packaging is sleek and provides a teaser of the modern aesthetic of the product within. The smooth, curved edges of the air fryer itself evoke a sense of sophisticated minimalism, making it an elegant addition to any kitchen. It's not just an appliance; it's a statement piece. We felt a certain thrill - a mix of excitement and anticipation - when we first set eyes on it. Breville has always had a knack for blending form and function, and with this product, they've nailed the brief once again.

Functionality & Usability

Beyond its good looks, the real test of any appliance lies in its functionality. And let me tell you, the Breville Joule® doesn't disappoint.

While its primary function is air frying, the 'Pro' in its name isn't just for show.

Size & Capacity. It's surprisingly spacious inside, with dimensions catering to compact and expansive kitchen spaces. This air fryer can easily accommodate a family-sized meal, making it perfect for gatherings or meal prepping for the week ahead.

Element IQ® System. This is where Breville truly shines. The Oven Air Fryer Pro comes equipped with Breville's signature Element IQ® System. It uses six independent quartz heating elements to move the power where it's needed most, above and below the food. By doing so it ensures precise and stable heat for optimal cooking results.

PID Temperature Control. The Precision Integrated Digital temperature control eliminates the guesswork. It maintains the set temperature across the entire cooking process, ensuring your meals are cooked uniformly and to perfection.

Super Convection. This feature offers a two-speed fan (regular and super) designed for quicker cooking, ensuring crispiness for air-fried delights and speeding up the roasting and baking processes. The super convection mode moves a greater volume of air, ensuring fast and even heat distribution, perfect for air frying or dehydrating food.

Diverse Settings. You're armed for any culinary challenge with multiple cooking presets, from roasting to baking, dehydrating to air frying. Plus, with its custom programmability, if you find the perfect temperature and time for a unique dish, you can save it for future use.

High-Resolution LCD. The user-friendly LCD offers at-a-glance updates on the cooking progress. From temperature settings to cooking time, it's clear, intuitive and gives the chef complete control.

The Breville + App. It offers remote control of the oven via smartphone or tablet, allowing for adjustments to temperature, mode, and cooking time from anywhere in the home. Users can save personalized cooking settings for quick future use, receive real-time notifications about their meal's progress, and even explore exclusive recipes specifically crafted for the Air Fryer Pro. Newcomers can benefit from the App's detailed tutorials, ensuring optimal use of the oven's features, while software updates ensure the device stays updated with the latest technological innovations from Breville.

Personal Experience & Impact

The Brimly gluten-free test kitchen sees a lot of action and has witnessed a plethora of appliances over the years. Our team is always on the lookout for tools that can simplify and elevate our culinary adventures. On one memorable day, we challenged the Breville Joule® with a pulled pork recipe. Given the challenge of an 8-hour slow cook time for that specific recipe, we were eager to see how the air fryer would fare.

The result? The fall-off-the-bone goodness of a perfectly cooked pork shoulder was born. The even air circulation meant consistent results, and the fact that we had it running for that long at a steady pace was nothing short of incredible. Since then, our Breville Joule® Oven Air Fryer Pro has become a staple in our daily operations. Whether crisping up some potatoes or baking a batch of gluten-free cookies, it delivers consistently impeccable results. It has, without a doubt, made our culinary processes more efficient and our meals even more delightful.

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Final Thoughts

After using this air fryer, we've gotta say, it's not just some random kitchen toy. It's got a cool modern look that'll make any kitchen shine, and it does a lot more than just fry stuff. After testing it out, it's become one of our go-to kitchen tools. It's not just good-looking either; it's super practical and can do so much. So, if you find yourself just starting out in the kitchen or have been cooking for years, this Breville air fryer will be a game-changer.

And that Breville + App isn't just a remote control; it takes your cooking to the next level. With this App, every meal feels special. And you can tell Breville's always trying to improve. They've packed it with the latest tech to ensure it's top-notch. When you look at other air fryers, Breville's mix of style and tech know-how makes the difference.