No more hiding in the larder: why the new SMEG air fryer belongs on your worktop

The kitchen is the undisputed heart of the home, where craftsmanship, design, and family life come together. Whether a country cottage or an urban townhouse, every element from the choice of cabinetry to the hardware has been carefully chosen to create a haven. Yet, the rapid rise of modern cooking technology has consistently threatened to disrupt this visual harmony. 

If you’re proud of your carefully considered kitchen, the air fryer phenomenon has probably presented some challenges. The convenience, speed, and energy savings of rapid cooking are hard to resist, but the majority of appliances on the market are unquestionably heavy, functional, and best kept hidden. 

But finally, that compromise is now a thing of the past. SMEG, loved by interior designers for its beautifully designed kettles and toasters, has finally set its design skills to the humble air fryer with the Dual Flavour Air Fryer, available in a range of matte colours including White, Black, Storm Blue and Emerald Green.

The result is a piece of modern cooking convenience that feels like a natural extension of the home, worthy of prime space on a classic worktop rather than a place in the pantry. 

In practice, it fits just as easily into the rhythm of a busy household. Because hot air circulates instantly, there’s no waiting around for a main oven to preheat when you want to roast vegetables or prep quick canapés for guests. Whether you’re using automatic presets or switching between settings to get a crisp skin while keeping things juicy inside, the controls are simple, and the 7.3-litre capacity is deceptively generous, large enough to feed a full table without looking oversized.

It’s the small, thoughtful touches that make it feel like a real keeper, though. You can check on food without opening the drawer and releasing all the heat thanks to a glass viewing window with an internal light. 

And for anyone mindful of what goes into their cookware, SMEG has prioritised non-toxic materials: the basket is finished with a ceramic non-stick coating that is completely free of PFAS, popping straight into the dishwasher when the meal is over.

With the SMEG Dual Flavour Air Fryer, you won’t have to choose between contemporary culinary efficiency and a room that feels serene and well-styled – all the functionality you require, wrapped in a design you’ll genuinely love to see every day.