- IKEA Gåtebo is a microwave, air fryer and grill in one
- It costs $199 / £150 / $299, which is a lot less than most combi cookers
- Together with the compact Tillreda induction cooker, it can replace your oven
IKEA’s three-in-one Gåtebo microwave oven has proven incredibly popular since its launch in Europe last year, and now it’s available worldwide for just $199 / £150 / $299. It is no bigger than an ordinary freestanding microwave oven, and is packed with so many cooking functions that it can easily replace an ordinary oven for a small household.
Imagine what you could do with all that extra space. You can install a dishwasher if you don’t already have one (one of the best kitchen appliances ever created), have under-counter bins to sort trash and recycling, install a full-size water softener, or just have an extra cabinet for all your oils and spices.
Microwave and air fryer combos aren’t an entirely new concept, and they’re a great option if you’ve resisted buying an air fryer due to lack of space. Even the compact Ninja Double Stack still has a footprint of 11 x 18.5 inches / 28 cm x 47 cm, which is significant when you already have a tight workspace.
Gåtebo’s cooking options include microwave, grill, airfry, defrost, tea/coffee heating and two combination cooking methods (microwave and grill, and microwave and hot air). Not sure where to start? The manual provides detailed instructions for favorites such as 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 great selection of cheap induction hobs, including the portable Tillreda, which costs just $74.99 / £45 / AU$49 and can be hung up or hidden out of sight when you’re not preparing dinner.
The puzzle nest is also remarkably cheap. By 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 (approx. $440 / AU$660).
I have yet to get my hands on the Riddlebo to test its cooking capabilities for myself, but I hope to review it soon and see if it deserves a spot in our full list of the best airfryer. Who knows, it might even dethrone the Samsung Combi.
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