The air fryer has already reshaped everyday cooking in countless homes, helping people use less oil and get weeknight meals on the table faster. Lidl is now pushing that idea further in Spain with a new Silvercrest 9‑in‑1 unit designed to combine several cooking methods in one compact appliance, with the aim of reducing the number of separate gadgets taking up space on the kitchen worktop.
A new challenger for the air fryer age
The Silvercrest 9‑in‑1 is not simply an air fryer dressed up with a bigger label. In practice, it works more like a small, countertop oven with a viewing window - but with extra talents such as roasting, dehydrating, slow cooking and even turning a whole chicken on a spit.
It is clearly aimed at people who like the crisp results of air frying yet feel boxed in by small drawers and single-purpose machines. Rather than swapping between a conventional oven, a grill, a dehydrator and a reheating function, the idea is to rely on one appliance with a 12‑litre capacity. That larger chamber makes it a better fit for families and batch cooking than many early air fryer designs, which often struggled to cook an entire meal in one run.
Instead of only replacing deep fryers, the Silvercrest 9‑in‑1 is positioned to stand in for several everyday appliances at once: an oven, grill, dehydrator and rotisserie.
Powering the unit is an 1,800 W hot-air circulation system. By pushing fast-moving heat around the chamber, it aims to deliver the browning you would normally expect from an oven or fryer, without immersing food in oil. The familiar promise remains the same: a crisp exterior, a tender middle, less fat, and shorter cooking times.
Nine cooking modes inside one appliance
The Silvercrest 9‑in‑1 combines its accessories with digital controls to cover a wide set of cooking styles. A front-mounted touch control panel provides both automatic programmes and manual adjustment. Rather than leaving you to guess settings, the presets are intended to handle common foods and methods with less trial and error.
From air frying to slow cooking
Based on Lidl’s published specifications, there are nine headline modes - functions that would usually be spread across multiple devices:
- air frying for chips, vegetables and breaded snacks
- roasting and baking for meats, casseroles and cakes
- grilling for skewers, vegetables and steaks
- dehydrating fruit and herbs at low temperature
- reheating leftovers while avoiding sogginess
- slow cooking for stews and tougher cuts of meat
- steam-assisted cooking for selected recipes
- rotating basket mode for chips and small pieces
- rotisserie mode for a whole chicken and kebab-style meats
This range places it firmly in multi‑cooker territory rather than the narrower air fryer bracket. The rotating accessories are a key part of that shift, helping food colour more evenly by turning through the hot airflow - much like a traditional rotisserie oven.
The “9‑in‑1” description reads less like pure marketing and more like a practical summary: one box that can fry, roast, grill, dehydrate and cook on a rotisserie.
Silvercrest 9‑in‑1: key specifications and accessories
Lidl presents the Silvercrest 9‑in‑1 as a particularly full-featured option for its price band. The main specifications are:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power | 1,800 W |
| Capacity | 12 litres |
| Temperature range | 40 °C to 200 °C |
| Timer | Up to 24 hours for dehydration mode |
| Automatic programmes | 10 presets via digital touch screen |
| Cleaning | Removable accessories dishwasher‑safe |
The 40 °C low end is useful for dehydrating and for gently proving dough, while 200 °C covers everyday roasting and crisping. The long run time - up to 24 hours - is designed for slow dehydration of fruit, herbs, or even homemade pet treats with minimal attention.
In the box, Lidl includes multiple items to turn the empty chamber into a flexible cooking setup: internal racks, a drip tray, a rotating basket, a whole-chicken spit, a kebab kit with skewers, a removal handle, and a recipe booklet written around the appliance’s modes.
A front window that lets you keep an eye on progress
One of the most useful design choices is on the door: a wide viewing window. Many early air fryers required you to pull out the drawer to check on food, dumping heat every time you looked. With a glass panel, you can watch a chicken brown or see apple slices shrink without interrupting the cycle.
The viewing window reduces guesswork and prevents repeated heat loss, so it is easier to judge doneness without constantly opening the appliance.
This matters even more when you move between cooking styles. With dehydrating, for instance, texture is often a better guide than the clock. Being able to see whether slices still look moist or have turned leathery can help avoid ruining a batch.
Price, who it is for, and where Lidl sells it
In Spain, Lidl lists the Silvercrest 9‑in‑1 exclusively in its online shop for €79.99. At current exchange rates that is roughly R$490 (Brazilian reais), and it undercuts many branded multi‑cookers and larger air fryers across the broader European market. For UK readers, €79.99 typically lands around £65–£75, depending on the day’s rate and fees.
Silvercrest is Lidl’s in-house brand for electronics and small appliances, and it usually aims for a middle ground between price and features rather than premium materials. The emphasis tends to be on value: a capable machine for shoppers who want functionality but are cautious about spending a lot on something that could end up unused.
Limited availability outside Europe
Officially, the Silvercrest 9‑in‑1 is sold only in countries where Lidl operates. That means it is not available in Brazil or much of Latin America, and it also rules out direct purchase in the US and UK. Even so, some international buyers have started using global marketplaces such as eBay or AliExpress, where imported units appear via third-party sellers.
Those import routes change the overall equation. Shipping costs, customs charges and longer delivery times are common, and warranty support may disappear once the appliance crosses borders - along with reliable access to authorised repairs. With a heating device drawing 1,800 watts, uncertain servicing can reasonably raise concerns around safety and long-term dependability.
Grey‑market imports can look cheaper than premium rivals at first, but they often leave the buyer carrying the full risk if anything fails or needs repair.
An additional practical consideration for UK buyers is electrical compatibility. Imported units may arrive with a non‑UK plug and could require an adaptor, and voltage/frequency expectations vary by region. For high-power cooking appliances, using the correct plug, fuse, and certified markings (such as appropriate conformity labels) is particularly important.
Why multi‑function cookers are becoming more popular
Even in places where this specific Lidl model cannot be bought, its launch underlines a clear direction of travel. Many households are juggling smaller kitchens, higher energy bills and busy routines. A single unit that can grill a steak, dehydrate mango slices and roast a chicken can be far more appealing than maintaining a row of one-job appliances.
There is also a business advantage for manufacturers. Multi‑cookers encourage people to learn one machine’s timings and quirks; once a household adapts its routines to a particular device, it is more likely to stick with that brand for replacements or upgrades. Cookbooks, recipe apps and social media groups then reinforce the habit, sharing settings and techniques tailored to each model.
Health, energy and the real-world compromises
On the health side, appliances like the Silvercrest 9‑in‑1 make low-oil cooking easier without giving up crunch. Chips, chicken wings and breaded vegetables can turn crisp with just a light brushing of oil - or sometimes none at all, depending on preference. The dehydrating setting also makes it easier to create homemade snacks such as dried banana slices, vegetable crisps or granola with less added sugar.
Energy use is more nuanced. At 1,800 W, the peak draw is comparable to many ovens. However, the cooking chamber is smaller and typically heats faster, and programmes are often shorter. For a single tray of food or a small meal, that can reduce total energy used. For larger joints or big baking sessions, a full-size oven can still be the more practical choice.
There are trade-offs to accept. A multi‑cooker seldom matches the baking consistency or sheer capacity of a high-end built-in oven for bread or delicate pastry. Some people also find the adjustment period annoying: settings often differ from printed recipes, and a bit of testing remains part of getting good results.
What the Silvercrest 9‑in‑1 suggests about the next wave of kitchen gadgets
The Silvercrest 9‑in‑1 offers a glimpse of where the air fryer trend may be heading. Shoppers increasingly expect more than a basket and a dial: glass doors, digital presets, rotisserie kits and dishwasher-safe parts are quickly becoming standard rather than premium extras.
If you are weighing up a similar purchase, a straightforward checklist helps: measure your available worktop space; match the 12‑litre capacity to the way you usually cook; ensure the temperature range drops to at least 40 °C if dehydrating matters to you; and confirm you can get spare parts and service support in your country. A bargain import may look attractive, but a failed heating element or unresponsive touchscreen can turn any multi‑cooker into a bulky storage box.
As more brands compete in this segment, the term air fryer may gradually give way to a broader class of compact, front-window countertop ovens that air fry, roast, dehydrate and slow cook in one chamber. Lidl’s Silvercrest 9‑in‑1 is simply one take on that concept - but it points towards a future where kitchen gadgets behave less like fryers and more like mini-kitchens in a single cube.
Comments
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!
Leave a Comment