Ikea's Gätebo is a 3-in-1 cooking appliance that combines a microwave, a conventional oven, and an air fryer in a single countertop unit, sold for 179 euros. Designed for small kitchens, it has already sold out multiple times, a clear sign of the demand it generates among home cooks looking to save both space and money.
Compact kitchen appliances have been quietly reshaping how people cook at home. And when a retailer as mainstream as Ikea enters the market with a multi-function device at an accessible price point, the response tends to be swift. The Gätebo is proof of that.
The Ikea Gätebo combines three essential cooking functions
The Gätebo is, technically speaking, a freestanding microwave oven with an integrated air fryer function. But that description barely scratches the surface of what it does. The appliance handles six distinct cooking tasks: conventional oven cooking, air frying without oil or fat, grilling, reheating, defrosting, and melting. That range covers the vast majority of what most home cooks actually need on a daily basis.
Ikea describes it plainly: "Idéal pour les espaces restreints, ce petit appareil ne sert pas qu'à faire du popcorn et à réchauffer de la pizza. Avec une fonction airfryer, le four à micro-ondes Gätebo en pose libre vous permet de cuisiner de nombreux plats sains et délicieux."
The appliance covers six functions: oven cooking, air frying (oil-free), grilling, reheating, defrosting, and melting — all in one countertop unit.
Air frying without the extra appliance
The air fryer function is arguably the most compelling addition. Oil-free cooking has become a genuine priority for people trying to prepare balanced and lighter meals without sacrificing texture or flavor. Traditionally, that meant buying a dedicated air fryer, which takes up its own shelf space. The Gätebo absorbs that function entirely. You can cook crispy potato croquettes or even a perfectly timed soft-boiled egg in the air fryer without pulling out a separate device.
A microwave that does more than reheat
The microwave function itself remains fully operational, covering the basics like reheating leftovers and defrosting meat quickly. But pairing it with a grill and a full oven mode means the Gätebo can handle tasks that a standard microwave simply cannot. Browning, crisping, baking — all become possible from a single appliance sitting on your countertop.
A product designed for small spaces and tight budgets
for three appliances in one countertop unit
At 179 euros, the Gätebo is positioned as a budget-conscious solution. Buying a standalone microwave, a separate oven, and a dedicated air fryer individually would cost significantly more and occupy far more counter space. For anyone living in a studio apartment, a shared flat, or simply a kitchen without room for multiple appliances, the value proposition is straightforward.
Ikea explicitly markets the Gätebo toward small kitchens and restricted spaces. The freestanding design means it requires no installation and can sit on any stable surface. That portability, combined with the breadth of functions, makes it a practical choice for renters and first-time buyers alike.
Repeated stock shortages confirm the Gätebo's popularity
The strongest indicator of the Gätebo's success is not its feature list but its stock history. The appliance has gone out of stock multiple times since its release, which points to sustained, high demand rather than a brief viral spike. It remains available on the Ikea website, but the pattern of shortages suggests that availability can change quickly.
Customer reviews on Ikea's website reinforce the picture. Buyers describe it as "au top, rapide, efficace et facile d'utilisation" (top notch, fast, efficient, and easy to use), "appareil complet, très pratique, facilement nettoyable" (complete appliance, very practical, easy to clean), and one buyer noted after several weeks of use that the unit was still performing without issue. The feedback points consistently to ease of use and reliability, two qualities that matter more than raw specifications for most everyday cooks.
The Gätebo has already sold out several times. If it’s currently available on the Ikea website, that availability may not last long.
The combination of a competitive price, a genuinely versatile cooking range, and a compact footprint has clearly struck a chord. For anyone trying to cook quick and satisfying recipes without a fully equipped kitchen, the Gätebo offers a realistic shortcut. And given how often it disappears from shelves, the window to buy it tends to be narrower than expected.
