Fancy something crispy without hauling out a separate gadget? This Midea built-in single oven has XpressFry, which crisps chips and wings using far less oil than deep frying. The fan-forced cavity helps circulate heat for more even cooking across both shelves. XpressGrill brings fast, steady top heat for browning chicken thighs or charring peppers, and the full surface grill reaches the whole tray rather than just the middle.

Tidying up is less of a chore, too. XpressCleaning Aqua uses steam to soften baked-on grease, so the inside wipes down with a cloth, and the door glass lifts out for a proper scrub. Above the rotary knobs sits an LED display with a digital timer, giving you a choice of cooking programmes, plus an interior light so you can keep an eye on a roast without opening the drop-down door.