Our Place Large Wonder Oven Review

My dream kitchen has side-by-side double ovens, a double dishwasher, and a separate drink fridge. Frankly, I can’t think of an appliance I wouldn’t like to have in multiples. I’m sure I could find a use for three kitchen sinks. But double-appliance status is hard to achieve. Luckily, there’s a workaround for at least one of them. A high-quality toaster oven can do almost as much as a standard one. Using a toaster oven to roast vegetables while your entrée is baking can cut dinner cooking times in half. They can also quickly make toast, heat leftovers, or crisp up a frozen pizza. Many of them can even air fry.

I tested the original Our Place Wonder Oven when I reviewed toaster ovens. The petite appliance didn’t claim a top spot, but Our Place remains a buzzy and prominent company. The release of its new, larger Wonder Oven inspired me to take a deeper look at this product’s features and capacity.  

The Tests

• Toast Test: To evaluate the toast function, I placed one slice of sandwich bread directly on the oven’s wire rack. I toasted the bread for six minutes and inspected both sides to check for even browning. 
• Hot Spots Test: I lined a wire rack with nine slices of sandwich bread. After preheating, I placed the rack in the middle position and baked the bread at 350˚F for 10 minutes without flipping or turning. I inspected both sides of the bread to check for even browning and identify any hot spots. 
• Frozen French Fries Test: To evaluate the large Wonder Oven’s ability to handle frozen foods, I used the air fry setting to prepare 16 ounces of frozen French fries. I placed the frozen fries directly in the included mesh basket and air fried them for 20 minutes at 400˚F, shaking once halfway through. After frying, I tasted the fries and assessed their texture.  
• Chicken Wings Test: I tossed two pounds of chicken wings with one tablespoon of olive oil, one tablespoon of salt, and one teaspoon of pepper, and preheated the oven according to the manufacturer’s instructions. I used the oven’s air fry setting and the included mesh basket to fry the wings at 360˚F for 24 minutes, flipping halfway through, and finished by frying for an additional six minutes at 390˚F. I checked for even cooking and tasted the wings to evaluate texture. 
• Cleaning Test: After testing, I cleaned the oven according to the manufacturer’s instructions. I washed the baking sheet, crumb tray, wire racks, and mesh basket in the sink. I unplugged the device and cleaned the cooled interior and door with a soapy sponge. 

What We Learned

How Big Is the Large Wonder Oven?

This model’s 32-quart capacity makes it large enough to roast a whole chicken, a 12-inch pizza, a branzino, and a tray of cookies (not all at once). It has the functionality of an additional oven, but one that heats up quickly and won’t significantly warm your kitchen during summer months. But is it too big?

The original Wonder Oven is 10.6 inches deep and 11.5 inches wide—it claims just under a square foot of counter space. (.84 square feet, to be exact.)  The large Wonder Oven takes up almost twice as much room. At 16.75 inches wide and 13.25 inches deep, it requires 1.53 square feet. Of course, counterspace value is relative to your kitchen. It’s premium real estate in mine. For me, the large Wonder Oven was simply too big. (For perspective, I typically use a teeny-tiny Balmuda toaster oven.) In an expansive home, however, devoting the extra space may be worth the benefits of a larger appliance. 

It Was Challenging to Control the Temperature

The large Wonder Oven has a temperature range of 200˚F to 450˚F. Setting the temperature involves turning a dial marked in 25-degree increments. This level of control is sufficient for most recipes, but confirming the oven was at temperature and achieving even heat turned out to be somewhat challenging. 

Our Place’s suggested chicken wing recipe requires using the broil setting to preheat the oven to 400˚F. But for how long? It doesn’t say, and the oven doesn’t include any indicators, like the temperature display included on most home ovens would. You would need to use an oven thermometer to verify accuracy. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with a good oven thermometer—it’s the best way to verify temperature for a home oven as well. 

The heatmap test also displayed some uneven browning. While some areas of the bread browned lightly, others reached a medium-dark toast. Hot spots are a common issue in both toaster ovens and standard ovens. While even browning is ideal, some variation isn’t necessarily a deal-breaker. If one half of the pan came out charred while the other remained untoasted, I’d be more concerned. You should be able to achieve even results in the Large Wonder Oven by rotating your pan or tray once. 

The Extra-Large Capacity Enabled Extra-Crispy Air Frying

A crowded oven is the enemy of all things crispy. Food releases water whenever you apply heat, whether you’re roasting, toasting, or baking. If the water has enough room to escape, ingredients can develop a crispy, brown exterior. If it doesn’t, the results will be soft and soggy. Take chicken wings, for example. If they are too close together, the wings will steam each other in the oven. When there’s no room for rapidly evaporating moisture to escape, each wing will cover its neighbor in a steam bath.

This was not a problem during testing. The large air fryer basket had enough room to accommodate two pounds of chicken wings with ample space in between each piece. The results were delightfully crispy. The free flow of hot air allowed fat to render out completely, creating golden, shattering skin. The meat was moist and evenly cooked. 

The Wonder Oven also produced high-quality fries. My from-frozen waffle fries were slightly soft after an initial 20-minute air fry, but an additional five minutes at 400˚F yielded a satisfyingly crunchy exterior and soft, fully cooked center. 

The Door Seal Was a Serious Problem

Despite its picture-perfect colorful exterior, the large Wonder Oven has a glaring problem: It’s leaky. Little puddles formed underneath the door during each test. This was mildly annoying during the hot spot test, when the cumulative moisture from nine slices of bread pooled on my countertop. When it came to the chicken wing test, I was downright horrified—the oven leaked both grease and water. Visible drops of chicken fat formed on the bottom of the door and dripped right onto the counter. Editor’s Note: We repeated the toast, French fries, and chicken wing tests in a new Large Wonder Oven unit and did not experience any leaking.

The Verdict

I was genuinely impressed with the Wonder Oven’s air-frying abilities: Its chicken wings were some of the best I’ve ever made. It also produced crispy waffle fries and quickly churned out toast. For me, this oven had one fatal flaw: It leaked water and grease onto my countertop, thanks to a poorly sealed door. I personally wouldn’t invest in a leaky oven, but if you’re a die-hard chicken wing lover who prefers colorful appliances and is willing to commit to regular cleanup, the Large Wonder Oven may be worth a look. (Editor’s note: We repeated the toast, French fries, and chicken wing tests in a new Large Wonder Oven unit and did not experience any leaking.)

The Pros

The Our Place Large Wonder Oven’s generous capacity makes it a viable alternative to home ovens in most scenarios. It’s big enough to prepare dinner for a family of four. At 16.75 inches wide, it’s still significantly smaller than a home oven—this means that it will heat up more quickly and save time compared to a standard appliance. The Large Wonder Oven aced the air fryer tests: it produced golden French fries and crispy chicken wings. 

The Cons

The leaky door was a major strike against the Large Wonder Oven I tested. It dripped steam or grease onto my countertop each time I used it. While the increased capacity has some advantages, the large footprint may make this oven impractical for smaller kitchens. 

FAQ

What recipes can you make in the Wonder Oven?

The Wonder Oven can bake, broil, toast, and air fry. It can prepare a wide range of recipes—from chewy sugar cookies to delicate salmon. The Large Wonder Oven is spacious enough to roast a whole chicken or bake a 12-inch pizza. 

How do you clean the Wonder Oven?

Clean it as you would any toaster oven or air fryer. Unplug your Wonder Oven and wait for it to cool completely. You can clean the air fryer basket, wire racks, baking sheet, and removable crumb tray in the sink with warm, soapy water and a sponge. Once it’s completely cool, clean the oven components with the soft side of a dish sponge and dish soap. For stubborn bits or stuck-on stains, try applying a mixture of baking soda and water. Avoid abrasive materials that may scratch the surface. 

Why We’re the Experts

• Madeline Muzzi is a writer, editor, and video producer.
• She has written many reviews for Serious Eats, including wine decanters and countertop ice makers.
• Madeline also tested the original Our Place Wonder Oven while writing our toaster oven review. 
• For this review, Madeline tested the Large Our Place Wonder Oven’s bake, toast, and air fry functions.