Traditional ovens heat food using top and bottom elements. Most modern models, including Miele’s, also feature a fan—what we call Fan Plus—which circulates hot air evenly for faster, more consistent cooking. Air fryers use a more compact cavity and faster fan speeds to create crisp textures with minimal oil. Miele’s AirFry function—available in selected models—adds a unique twist by combining Fan Plus with top heat. This creates ideal conditions for air-fried results inside a full-sized oven, with no need for additional appliances.
Air fryers have surged in popularity thanks to their versatility and convenience—ideal for everything from crispy vegetables and chicken wings to reheating leftovers or baking frozen favourites. Their appeal lies not only in speed, but in the ability to prepare a wide range of meals with minimal oil and easy cleanup. Convection ovens operate on a similar principle, and Miele enhances this with a powerful fan and integrated heating systems. The AirFry mode, available on selected models, replicates the results of a standalone air fryer—without the need for extra countertop appliances.
Air frying uses little to no oil and encourages crisp textures through the Maillard reaction - a natural browning process that enhances flavour, creating golden finishes and rich aromas without deep frying. It’s the same reaction that gives seared meat its savoury crust, toasted bread its golden surface and baked goods their tempting colour and depth of flavour. The result is lower-fat meals that taste delicious.
Evaluating cooking performance and results
Why choose a Miele oven with AirFry mode
Miele ovens with AirFry mode combine advanced cooking technology with thoughtful design and a range of additional features:
- AirFry mode delivers authentic crispiness using targeted fan circulation and a perforated tray
- EasyControl Plus display offers effortless navigation thanks to an intuitive rotary dial and text guidance
- Pyrolytic self-cleaning2 makes cleaning fast and easy as burnt-on residue is turned into ash at high temperatures
- Miele app lets you monitor and control cooking from anywhere via WiFi3
- Automatic programmes, optimised for fish, roasts, sponges, pizza, lasagne and more help ensure perfect results every time
- Rapid heat-up, reaching cooking temperatures in around five minutes, makes pre-heating unnecessary, saving energy and supporting spontaneous cooking
- SoftOpen and SoftClose2 doors ensure smooth movement that protects both appliance and kitchen
- FlexiClip runners add stability and effortless glide when handling trays
- PerfectClean accessories, including trays, the Gourmet backing and AirFry tray, prevent sticking and simplify cleaning
- Touchcool front and safety locks protect surfaces and secure the oven during pyrolytic cleaning
Using Miele’s AirFry mode couldn’t be easier. Select the AirFry function on the control panel, choose temperature and duration, optimally place the ingredients on the AirFry tray, insert into the oven and press start - it’s simple and intuitive.

Making the right choice: Oven or Air Fryer?

Considerations for passionate cooks
You know the value of precision, consistency and creative freedom in the kitchen. With Miele’s AirFry oven, you don’t have to compromise. Whether you’re roasting vegetables, baking pastries or craving the satisfying crunch of golden chips, this is an oven that delivers across every cooking technique - beautifully and reliably. It’s smart, powerful and designed to enhance every dish, not just one style of cooking.

Factors for homemakers
Your kitchen works hard and so should your appliances. Instead of adding another gadget to the worktop, Miele’s AirFry mode builds that functionality into the heart of your kitchen. It reduces clutter, simplifies your routine and brings effortless control through the Miele app. From family meals to weekend entertaining, one connected oven does it all - elegantly and efficiently.

Final recommendation
If you’re upgrading your oven, don’t settle for one-dimensional cooking. A Miele oven with AirFry mode offers so much more; crisp air-frying, precision roasting and baking, pyrolytic cleaning, smart connectivity and that unmistakable Miele build quality and reliability. It’s a single, integrated solution that replaces multiple appliances and brings lasting value to your kitchen. For those who care about how they cook - and how they live - this is the smart choice.
Experience Miele
Miele ovens are tested for the equivalent of 20 years' use¹, ensuring dependable, precise performance day after day. Unlike many countertop air fryers, which are often disposed of when performance drops, Miele designs for longevity. Spare parts are available for over a 15 years, and many issues can be resolved through repair - not replacement. Choosing an A-rated Miele oven means investing in an appliance that is built to last, reducing waste and promoting a more sustainable kitchen. Standalone air fryers are currently non energy rated.
Still unsure which AirFry oven is right for you? Visit your local Miele Experience Centre to explore the range up close and receive expert guidance tailored to your needs. You can also book a Miele Discovery Course - a relaxed, hands-on session where our culinary experts will prepare a delicious three-course lunch and walk you through the appliances in action. They will answer your questions, and help you make confident, informed choices. It’s the perfect way to see how Miele performance and design could transform your everyday cooking.
FAQs Ovens vs Air Fryers
Footnotes
- Tested for up to 20 years of average use. For more information: miele.com/20years
- Certain features vary by model and market.
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