Steam Oven Cooking buying guide
Steam oven cooking allows you to add moisture to your cooking, without boiling or waterlogging your food. It preserves the natural textures and flavours in your food, and reduces the need for oils in your cooking. So whether it’s baking, roasting or slow cooking, add some steam and cook like a pro.

Why you need Steam Cooking

Succulent crispy results
Steam ovens do more than steam veggies - they're pros at retaining food's moisture and creating the perfect crispiness.

Great for baking
From baking a cake that has a soft centre with lots of moisture to bread with the tastiest crust - steam cooking can help you do it all.

Preserves vitamins nutrients
Unlike conventional cooking, steam cooking locks in vitamins and minerals to help you make healthier food.

Healthier & cleaner cooking
Steam-cooked food stays as close to its natural state as possible, so you enjoy the best, fresh flavours at home. Plus no oil means less mess!
Let’s talk tech

How does a Steam Oven work?
Different steam ovens add steam to your cooking in different ways.

Combi cooking
The world of multi-stage cooking. Start with steam cooking, then switch to roasting.

Sous vide mastery
For when every degree counts. By vacuum-sealing food, you can slow cook to perfection.

Plumbed or non plumbed?
Manual refills on your steam oven are easy with the simple to use water compartment.

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The only thing better than a great meal, is reheating it and eating it again.

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With separated compartments within your steam oven, avoid flavour cross-over!
There's more to love about cooking with steam

Roast chicken with Adam Liaw
How to use the multi-phase cooking function in the ASKO Steam Oven.

Westinghouse Steam Ovens
Use steam and hot air for crispy, tender family roasts without oil or fat.

Electrolux Steam Oven with Probe
Retain the vitamins, minerals and flavours of your ingredients with a steam oven.
More tips & advice
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Why you should upgrade to a Steam Oven
February 5•9 mins readCooking delicious meals for your friends and family is a wonderful way to connect, get creative and entertain at home. You may have heard the buzz around steam ovens as a healthier way to prepare food compared to more traditional methods. So if you fancy channelling your inner Masterchef, then it might be a good time to upgrade to a steam oven. Let’s take an in-depth look at this incredible cooking appliance and uncover a whole world of dishes you can make.
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Full steam ahead: easy steamed dinners the family will love
February 1•5 mins readWant to be famous for Oscar-worthy Sunday roasts? How about stepping up those family favourites so they taste even better? You need to join Team Steam! Have you heard the buzz about steam cooking? It’s only the hottest (sorry) new home-cooking trend, delivering healthier, restaurant-quality meals in a flash – every bite bursting with sealed-in flavours, colours and nutrients.
With more Australian families now enjoying the many perks of steam cuisine, we’ve rounded up three fantastic meals to get you inspired, along with the best steam ovens and small kitchen appliances to help you ace them.
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It's getting steamy! 9 reasons you'll love a Steam Oven
February 10•2 mins readGetting steamy in the kitchen has a whole new meaning thanks to the latest steam ovens.
So what is a steam oven used for? Learn below or visit our handy steam oven buying guide.
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Customer rated: top-selling ovens to buy now
February 29•4 mins readBuying a new oven can feel like a leap of faith. Not only is it one of the biggest home appliance outlays you’ll make, but the right oven can also make a whopping difference to your home life (and tastebuds!) for years to come. Do you go for a classic electric or freestanding model from a trusted household brand? Or do you seize the moment and invest in a modern marvel with all the latest bells and whistles to transform family mealtimes (hello, pyrolytic ovens, do-it-all double ovens and combi steam ovens!)?
Fear not. We’re here to help you snap up that perfect new oven with total confidence by sharing our most popular and top-rated ovens! Don’t just take our word for it though… Be guided by our happy customers who have tried, tested and loved these all-star ovens all the way to Top Seller status. And have written the rave oven reviews to prove it!
FAQs
An oven that cooks with steam? Here’s how! A steam oven work by utilising water stored in a tank, when this water is boiled the steam is released into the oven to cook. It has been found to cook as effectively as a traditional convection oven. To discover why it might be the perfect fit for you read this page.
This does depend on your personal preference and how you cook, you also need to consider the capacity and other features when picking an oven. A steam oven is ideal for those who love baking, or those who are health conscious (as it requires less oil).