DeLonghi AS1870B convection oven with rotisserie

I’ve heard nightmarish stories about buying convection ovens. The nightmares included problems with heat, size and appearance of the unit. So I did a lot of research before deciding on this unit. After quality and price, some of the biggest concerns I had were the height and appearance of the oven. I was looking for something a little more retro and streamlined. I have had my DeLonghi oven for three months and I am absolutely satisfied with it. It looks amazing with black and chrome accents AND it fits with room to spare between my counter space and the cabinet above.

I use my DeLonghi primarily to cook rotisserie chicken, and it does an excellent job! My whole family loves the way the inside of the bird stays juicy and moist while the outside browns evenly. I just tie the bird up and put it on the spit, set the timer and come back when it’s done. Cleanup is also pretty easy as I just line the crumb tray with foil and throw it away when the baking is done! I can always put some vegetables in foil and cook them with the chicken, so the total time I spend preparing the meal is usually less than ten minutes… that means a lot to me!

Another concern of mine was how hot the outside of the oven gets during cooking. All the reviews I read on the different countertop ovens said that heat was a big deal. Since I don’t keep it near anything that can be damaged by heat, that hasn’t been a big problem for me. But even though the unit gets warm to the touch, it definitely doesn’t heat up the kitchen when I use it. That makes it so much more enjoyable to use than my big oven, which makes cooking quite inconvenient, especially during the summer. Also, with my children around, I feel safer.

I have also used it to bake mini loaves of bread, steam vegetables, cook personal size pizzas, and even make homemade jalapenos with it! Works so much better than my larger oven for making snacks and small meals. The only negative thing I can say about this oven is that they say it will cook up to a 12 pound bird, the largest I have been able to fit that will properly rotate on the spit was 8 pound. Could fit a larger bird, but would have to be roasted, not grilled. I am very pleased with this oven and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great looking unit that has a rotisserie, convection and fairly small counter space.