Basically I was looking for a larger capacity Air Fryer Oven to the wincy one I have, and nothing wrong with it apart from size and it was cheap. During my search, mainly on YouTube, I came across Hysapientia, never heard of it.

I was very impressed with the first video, but ever the sceptic, I decided I needed to look closer at this model. Two solid days I researched this model and with every piece of information I obtained I became increasingly impressed, the price was a little inhibiting; however, Amazon [at the time of purchase] had it on offer at £159.99, which was not too much beyond my budget.

When it arrived, it was as impressive as boasted about in the video unboxings; absolutely solid! Accessory wise, it comes with everything you need, check out any of the YouTub Video’s to see what it comes with.

Having used it extensively over the weekend, new toy, of course I was going to play with it. One of the biggest attractions for me was being able to split the oven, so for small meals etc, all I need is one side of the oven, which is a definite energy saver, and who doesn’t need that with current energy prices. Also, again, relative to spliting the oven, one side for food that require higher temperatures and/or longer cooking times and the other side for food that requires lower temperatures and a different cooking time, RESULT!!!!! makes life so much easier, and again more energy efficient, given that ordinarily I would have needed to put the main oven and the smaller oven on in my main cooker.

At this point in time I have not used this as a single oven, but definitely will be doing. That said, if its functionality as a split oven is anything to go by, the single oven function must be equal in performance.

With the single oven function, both lights come on, with the split oven function, only the light for the side in use comes on or both if both sides are in use. The accessories supplied are of high quality and highly functional and versatile. the main trays are advised to be used as drip/crumb trays, and they work exceptionally well in that capacity, but they are equally functional as baking trays. I did purchase extray trays and baskets, mainly because I like a spare set of everything, I also ordered a dedicated crumb tray which was listed as only 1 left so grabbed that in double quick time, sadly, it was not available, [so if you are the one who got my crumb tray, can I have it back] but if I see one again, definitely having that, because it would free up the main trays for baking, roasting etc and probably easier to clean.

In terms of operating, it is so simple, the operating panel is easy to read and if you watch a couple of video’s you don’t need the manual, couldn’t be better. Initially, sliding the middle panel in to split the oven was a little tricky, but it was new so that is what I put it down to, however, I sprayed the top and bottom of the panel with a little Olive Oil and no problems since, be sure to check the direction of the arrow, it must always be pointing up.

As a single oven it can take most of my cooking dishes, so Cottage Pie is on the menu at some point this week; I also like the fact that you can bake a cake, scones and everything you would normally use your main oven for and it costs less to do so.

Glass panel doors are a bonus, or in my case a must have, it’s great to see how your food creation is doing without having to open the door. In terms of cleaning, of course nobody likes cleaning the oven, but in this instant it is a five minute job with a simple damp sponge and some fairy liquid, jobs a good ‘un and yes it is advisable to clean it after each use, but, if you don’t, I would imagine it is not that difficult to clean. It is recommended that no abrasives are used including wire wool. I can see why, the interior is stainless steel and looks great, but once scratched, it wouldn’t look so great and, it may impair the functionality, I don’t know this, I am just guessing.

It comes with a cook book, to get you started and stimulate you imagination; it is solidly built and I anticipate it will last for years. Would I recommend it? absolutely I would! would I have paid full price for it? well, prior to purchase, I might not have and may have compromised and gone for a cheaper model. that said, after purchase, I definitely would have paid full price for it, it is worth every penny. Unfortunately few of us have crystal balls, so, basically, if it is what you really want and full price is within you capacity, then go for it, don’t skimp, because I suspect if I had done so, I would have regretted it.

If this meets your needs, buy it, I seriously doubt you will regret it