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The 8 Best Countertop Ovens of 2023

The winner is the Oster Extra Large Digital Countertop Convection Oven

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Brigitt Earley

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Updated on 11/25/22

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Tested & Approved

Our experts chose the Oster Extra Large Digital Countertop Convection Oven as our winner for its high level of performance, including impressive energy efficiency, extra-large space, and ease of cleaning. For a budget pick, the Black+Decker Crisp N' Bake Air Fry 4-Slice Toaster Oven is a good choice for its above-average cooking performance and compact design.

You don’t need a big, hefty kitchen appliance like a wall oven to do the heavy lifting in the kitchen. The right countertop models can churn out all the power you need to complete a wide range of cooking tasks, from toasting and roasting to baking and broiling. Plus, they require a lot less power than traditional ovens, which makes them much more energy-efficient machines.

To determine which of the most popular models are truly the best, we tested them at home and in our Lab and rated them on performance, ease of use, features, and more. Many English muffins, baked potatoes, and even whole chickens were cooked in preparation of finding which models are worth the buy.

If you're ready to start cooking with this workhorse appliance, here are the best countertop ovens, according to our tests.

Our Top Picks

Best Overall:

Oster Extra Large Countertop Convection Oven at Amazon

Best Budget:

BLACK+DECKER Crisp N' Bake Air Fry 4-Slice Toaster Oven at Walmart

Best Smart:

Breville Smart Oven at Amazon

Best Splurge:

Brava Countertop Oven at Amazon

Best for Pizza:

Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Pizza Oven at Amazon

Best With Rotisserie:

June Oven Plus at Amazon

Best With Air Frying:

Cuisinart TOA-60 Convection Airfryer Toaster Oven at Amazon

Best Multipurpose:

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer at Amazon

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Oster Extra Large Digital Countertop Convection Oven Review

Who else recommends it? Bob Vila also picked the Oster Extra Large Countertop Convection Oven.

What do buyers say? 87% of 6,500+ Amazon reviewers rated this product 4 stars or above.

Though countertop ovens are generally more energy-efficient than wall ovens or oven-stove combinations, this particular model uses an extra-impressive 50 percent less energy while still giving you great results. In our home tests, it cooked a juicy meatloaf in just 45 minutes (compared to an hour in a standard oven).

Size is usually the big disadvantage of a countertop oven over a traditional one, but the Oster Extra Large truly lives up to its name. It can accommodate two 16-inch pizzas, 18 slices of bread (seriously!), or—as our tester demonstrated—a full family-size chicken. It has a maximum temperature setting of 450 degrees, and its 90-minute timer automatically turns the oven off in case you get distracted.

It’s easy to use, thanks to convenient digital settings for baking, broiling, toasting, and defrosting. There’s also a dedicated pizza function as well as a warming feature to keep food hot while the rest of your meal cooks. Our tester was particularly fond of the glass door, since it offers a large view window to let you see what’s cooking without having to open the oven, but she did warn that it's a bit delicate. The bottom line is: Any family would be hard-pressed to find a more spacious option with higher efficiency.

Price at time of publish: $179.99

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Power Rating: 1,500 watts | Dimensions: 13 x 21.5 x 19 inches | Weight: 26 pounds

What Our Testers Say

"One thing I really love about this oven is how easy it is to clean. The control panel is entirely digital, so there are no dials, knobs, or crevices to collect dirt and grease." — Sage McHugh, Product Tester

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Black+Decker's Crisp N' Bake Is a Compact, Efficient Toaster Oven

Though many countertop ovens will run you a few hundred (if not thousand) dollars, this introductory model is much more affordable. Still, you’ll get plenty of the features and cooking power people love about higher-end models. 

As a big bonus for anyone with a small kitchen, this oven is extremely compact and lightweight—it weighs just over 8 pounds. Our tester says this makes it extremely easy to move in and out of storage. The only downside? That lightweight construction means the oven isn’t as heavily insulated as some others, so it gets hot on the outside during cooking. 

If you can look past that, you’ll be impressed by this oven’s capacity. It easily fits a 9-inch pizza, four slices of bread, or a variety of other snacks and meals. It also has five convenient cooking functions: warm, bake, toast, broil, and air fry. (Previous models didn’t have the ever-popular air-fry option.) And, as a bonus for anyone just building out their kitchen—college students, recent grads, newlyweds, and so forth—this model comes with a rack, baking pan, and air-fry basket that fit perfectly in the toaster oven for convenience. 

Performance is surprisingly good, too, according to our reviewer. In tests, bread toasted evenly, frozen food cooked well, and chicken legs cooked adequately using the air fry function new to this particular model.

Price at time of publish: $45

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Power Rating: 1,150 watts | Dimensions: 15. 5 x 8.2 x 11.5 inches | Weight: 8.51 pounds

What Our Testers Say

“While this isn’t going to do as much as one of the large, expensive models, this does a great job with the tasks it's built for.” — Donna Currie, Product Tester

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Breville Smart Oven Review

Though you’ll pay a hefty price for this countertop oven, it’s well worth the money. The 1,800 watts of power and (optional) convection heating help to roast meat, toast bread, and bake in less time than traditional countertop ovens. And the smart heating system, referred to as "Element IQ," provides more consistent power, so your food is cooked to perfection each time. Altogether, this model boasts nine different preset cooking functions, including a "slow cook" option that can cook food for up to 10 hours.

Our tester was also impressed by the LCD screen that helps you easily select one of the many cooking functions. To test them, our reviewer baked pizzas, casseroles, cinnamon rolls, and homemade pies, with each and every test coming out perfectly. It outperformed expectations when it came to baking cookies, too, something that is notorious for cooking unevenly in small oven spaces. You can even modify the presets to customize its cooking to your liking.

Adding to the convenience, this machine has an interior light that automatically turns on when the door is open. Plus, it comes with a baking and broiling tray as well as a nonstick pizza pan. If you're worried about this multi-functional oven looking clunky in your kitchen, our tester found the stainless steel exterior attractive and found it has an unexpectedly low profile that makes the appliance look sleek and modern—not bulky. Plus, you could always opt for the mini version if you’re really short on space. 

Price at time of publish: $269.95

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Power Rating: 1,800 watts | Dimensions: 19 x 13.9 x 14.1 inches | Weight: 22.5 pounds

What Our Testers Say

“I have to be honest, I fell in love with this oven from the first pizza. After using it to make bread, steak, casserole, turnovers, and more, I was amazed with its prowess.” — Donna Currie, Product Tester

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Brava Oven Review

When the most basic model costs more than $1,000, there’s no question about it: This small kitchen appliance is a big-time splurge. But for those who are willing to pay the price for convenience, it’s a worthy one. Inside the Brava, your dishes get cooked to perfection by six high-powered halogen lamps that heat to 500 degrees in less than a second. That's right: The Brava cooks by using light. When we sent this to the home of our tester, she found that she could cook two different dishes at different temperatures at the same time, which became her favorite feature. The oven has three zones—each with two lamps—that can be customized individually and really can maintain separate temperatures in separate zones.

Another big highlight for our tester was the custom cook function. You can essentially create your own cooking presets, which help the oven learn your household's culinary preferences. Brava's compatible app is helpful for sharing recipes with friends via text or social media. You can download custom meal programs from the user library, and your phone will notify you before cooking is complete. Lastly, our tester found that customer service is quick with answering any questions, plus there's a Facebook group for additional support.

Price at time of publish: $1,295-$1,795

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Power Rating: 1,800 watts | Dimensions: 17.3 x 16.4 x 11.3 inches | Weight: 34.4 pounds

What Our Testers Say

"After learning how to use the Brava, I quickly fell in love with the custom cook feature. Once I cooked something and touched it up for some extra searing or to reduce the doneness, I was able to add it as a custom cook to save for the future." — Renu Dhar, Product Tester

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Breville The Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Review

Since this particular countertop oven is designed specifically for pizza, it has a slightly different aesthetic than other models. It has a retro design that our home tester called “attractive in an industrial sort of way.” Outside of looks, the design is convenient enough, since it’s wider than it is tall, which makes it easier to store under your cabinets. Our Lab testers noted that if you want to store it between uses, it's "easy to transport, but heavy."

Though functionality is limited—it's a pizza oven designed to make pizza and not much else—it does very well at what it’s meant to do. And there are actually a variety of settings available, designed for a range of pizza styles including frozen pizza, pan pizza, New York pizza, thin and crispy pizza, and "wood-fired" pizza. In both home and Lab tests, it made phenomenal frozen pizza with crispy bottoms and well-browned tops. Our home tester also found that this might be the ultimate machine for nachos (tortilla chip-based pizza, essentially), as it produced still-crispy chips with gorgeously melted cheese.

One of its few downsides with the Breville—besides its high price, of course—is that it's slightly hard to clean, and its included metal pizza peel doesn't work as well as a wooden one. That said, our home tester said it was the most efficient and fuss-free way she’s ever made pizza. 

Price at time of publish: $999.95

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Power Rating: 1,800 watts | Dimensions: 18.1 x 10.6 x 18.5 inches | Weight: 37.47 pounds

What Our Testers Say

“I’ve made pizzas at home several different ways, from the large oven to a countertop oven to an outdoor oven, so I’ve got a lot to compare it to. Breville's Smart Oven Pizzaiolo was undoubtedly the easiest.” — Donna Currie, Product Tester

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June Oven Review

If you've looked at the June Oven before, you might think, "Wait a minute, that doesn't have a rotisserie function," but it's a new feature included with the release of the Generation 3 version. If you're unfamiliar with the June, this is an incredibly versatile countertop oven. In addition to the rotisserie function, it can do everything from toasting and air frying to proofing dough and acting like a pizza oven. What's more, it has a compatible smartphone app that allows you to watch a live feed of what's cooking via an internal camera.

Our home tester excitedly received the updated June Oven Plus. She was already familiar with many of the functions from the second generation and happily noted a few critical design improvements. During testing, it continued to impress our reviewer whether she wanted to heat up leftovers, toast English muffins, or bake cookies. No matter what she placed in the oven, it recognized the food and gave her the correct options for cooking. She also tested the new pizza function, which baked and broiled pizza to crisp precision.

Of course, the rotisserie function truly wowed our tester. The function is a little hidden, but once you place a chicken in this oven, it will recognize it and begin rotisserie cooking. Unlike cheaper rotisserie-only ovens, many of which get messy inside, this doesn't spin the chicken. Instead, it turns elements on and off, mimicking a spit. The result is one of the best roasted chickens we've ever seen in testing. But you'll pay for that functionality: The June is also one of the more expensive countertop ovens out there.

Price at time of publish: $849

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Power Rating: 1,800 watts | Dimensions: 12.75 x 19.6 x 19 inches | Weight: 39 pounds

What Our Testers Say

“The heating elements turn on and off, mimicking the way a rotating chicken heats and cools. The result was one of the best roast chickens I’ve made." — Donna Currie, Product Tester

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It may surprise you to learn that some of the best air fryers aren’t dedicated air fryers, but countertop ovens with air-frying functionality. Such is the case with this model by Cuisinart, which “fries” food to that golden brown, crispy perfection using super-hot air, circulated by an ultra-powerful fan.

Choosing a model like this one is a wise choice for anyone with limited counter space, as it combines two appliances in one, but it’s also a great option for families. Traditional air fryers typically don’t offer enough space to cook for more than two people. This model, on the other hand, is large enough to cook up to 3 pounds of food at once, whether meat, veggies, or even snacks.

In fact, our Lab testers found this to be one of the most compact versions of air fryer/oven combos, and it performs exceptionally well as an air fryer. It does run a little hot, so even though french fries and chicken tenders came out golden and tasty, a few were a little too well-done. When roasting chickens to test for versatility, this model produced a crispy-skinned bird that was also delicious and juicy. A couple downsides are manual-only controls and that it is a bit difficult to clean inside.

Price at time of publish: $205

The Spruce Eats / Tamara Staples

Power Rating: 1,800 watts | Dimensions: 15.5 x 16 x 14 inches | Weight: 21 pounds

Lab Test Takeaway

"The roasted chicken we made was so incredibly delicious. It really achieved great golden (dark) results, gorgeous crispy brown skin, and a delicious taste—not dried out."

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Breville makes all kinds of technologically advanced countertop kitchen equipment, and it's no surprise this story includes more than one of the brand's models. The Smart Oven Air Fryer adds air frying capacity to all the many functions of the standard Smart Oven we feature above, with an according increase in price. After testing, our Lab named the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer one of its top picks for air fryers, and it's also a top pick for countertop ovens. We found that it did a great job with both oven functions, including baking cookies, and air fryer functions, such as making golden, crispy french fries.

The machine has a nice capacity, able to fit a 13-inch pizza, nine slices or bread, or almost an entire bag of frozen fries. The Lab was also impressed by how easy it is to clean, with a removable crumb tray and fully disassemble parts that all clean off with a simple rinse or wipe. Another nice feature is its many color options, which will match any kitchen. Just be careful with the door: Its glass gets quite hot while in use.

Price at time of publish: $349.95

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Power Rating: 1,800 watts | Dimensions: 18. 9 x 15.9 x 10.9 inches | Weight: 29 pounds

Lab Test Takeaway

"It is a great air fryer—the fries were very crispy and cooked up perfectly. The baking setting worked really nicely, and I was pretty happy with the broiler, as well. All in all, I would use this machine for all the functions that it offers."

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Final Verdict

The overall best option is the Oster Extra Large Digital Countertop Convection Oven because of its energy efficiency, roomy interior, and ease of cleaning. If you're looking for something more compact, try the Black+Decker Crisp ‘N Bake Air Fry 4-Slice Toaster Oven. Its versatility allows you to warm, bake, toast, broil, and air fry, all while being budget-friendly.

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How We Tested

After researching a variety of countertop ovens, we sent top-rated models to our experienced at-home testers to put through the paces in their kitchens. We also tested two in our Lab as part of an air fryer test. We evaluated each one on its performance, ease of use, features, and more. Our testers cooked everything from whole chickens and baked potatoes to English muffins and tried out special air frying and rotisserie functions when applicable. Testers then offered additional insights on each model's strengths and weaknesses.

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What to Look for in a Countertop Oven

Size

When it comes a countertop oven for your home, there are two size factors to consider: the amount of cooking space you want and how much counter space you have. Ovens with larger interior capacities will generally have a larger footprint, but some use clever design to pack more baking space into less counter space. In addition, many countertop ovens double as toasters or air fryers. These might be bigger than other models, but you can still end up saving space if you combine two or three separate appliances into one.

Features

Besides baking, many countertop ovens have additional features and functions. While most models have have toast, bake, and warm modes, there is a wide range of more advanced technology out there. Higher-end models have more specific and elevated options, including a powerful fan for convection baking and air frying, a rotating rotisserie, or a high-heat pizza mode. Some even have smart functionality to take the guesswork out—you simply tell the oven what you're cooking and it does the temperature and time for you. In general, more features means a higher price, and it might not be worth paying for cooking modes you don't plan to use.

If you plan to use a countertop oven as your main oven, a great feature to look for is a convection setting. "A convection oven is great to have because it cooks food by circulating air at a consistent and dry temperature," said Ron Yan, a private chef in New York City who uses exclusively a countertop oven in his own apartment. "This means that food will cook faster, and the surfaces of meats, such as chicken or turkey, can get delicious crispy skin while keeping the insides juicy and moist. It’s particularly great for roasted meats, vegetables, anything potato-based, cookies, and other pastries.”

Power & Heat Source

Nearly all countertop ovens use electricity, which means their power is measured in watts. Higher wattage means the oven heats up faster—but that's not the whole story. Larger spaces take more power to heat up, so a small-capacity oven might actually work better than a huge one even if it has somewhat less power. The way the oven heats up matters, too. Most ovens use metal heating elements like you'd find in a toaster oven or electric wall oven, but the way those heating elements are shaped and arranged affects how efficiently the oven cooks. (The futuristic Brava oven even ditches the traditional heating elements for super-powerful lights, which gives it some interesting abilities.)

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FAQs

How do you clean a countertop oven?

After unplugging it and letting it cool completely, you clean a countertop oven in much the same way you'd clean a traditional oven: Remove any removable parts and rinse them in the sink, and wipe out the inside with a damp cloth or sponge. You should always check your particular user manual for full instructions, but few countertop ovens have dishwasher-safe parts; soap and water is typically all you'll need. No matter what, the whole oven should never be rinsed out or submerged in water: This will ruin its electronic parts. It's also a bad idea to use oven cleanser or other harsh chemicals on a countertop oven. Stick to dish soap and plain water.

Does a countertop oven need a special outlet?

No. That's really what sets a countertop oven apart from a full-on wall oven or combination oven/range. Countertop ovens use the standard 110-volt outlet you'll find in most any room of an American house, while electric wall ovens and ranges use the special 220-volt outlets you also need for large appliances like clothes dryers and air conditioners. So you won't need to hire an electrician to "install" a countertop oven; you can simply take it out of the box and plug it in.

What's the difference between a toaster oven and a countertop oven?

There's not exactly a hard line between the two, but a toaster oven is typically smaller, less powerful, less multifuctional, and less expensive than a countertop oven. As the name suggests, a toaster oven is designed for making toast or pretty quick-and-easy heating tasks—reheating a slice or two of pizza or some leftover fried chicken, or baking frozen cookie dough or chicken fingers. It's not large enough to cook a big meal, and it's not usually built to hold a consistent temperature for long enough to do much serious baking or roasting. With a countertop oven, you trade a higher price for more interior space, more power, better temperature control, and more ability to do things like slow-cook and air fry. You can bake a whole from-scratch pizza (or two!) rather than just re-crisp a couple slices.

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Why Trust the Spruce Eats?

This article was written by Brigitt Earley, a freelance writer who has spent the last 10-plus years researching the best kitchen accessories for various digital publications, including The Spruce Eats and Good Housekeeping. From countertop ovens to blenders, she’s covered it all. Brigitt also has a culinary degree from The French Culinary Institute and uses a slightly older model of the Breville Smart Oven in her own home. 

The roundup was updated by The Spruce Eats commerce writer Jason Horn to include additional testing insight. He's been covering food and drinks for more than 15 years and wishes he'd been lucky enough to get to test the ultra-expensive light-powered oven of tomorrow.

Each of the ovens featured on this list was either tested in our Lab or by our expert at-home testers.

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Ron Yan is a private chef in New York City who exclusively uses a countertop oven in his own apartment.

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Best toaster oven 2023, according to our experts

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The best toaster ovens are quickly becoming some of our favorite countertop companions. These versatile appliances are a great way to declutter your kitchen, thanks to added functionalities that might just convince you to replace your toaster and air fryer. 

Because of their built-in fans, toaster ovens often use the same technology that you'll find in convection ovens. This fan keeps hot air circulating for quicker cooking times and more evenly crisped surfaces on your roasted vegetables or even a simple oven pizza. 

Best of all, they often feature dedicated settings to cook a wide variety of meals, including dehydrating slices of fruit (ideal for homemade summer garnishes) or broiling the top of your mac and cheese for a bubbly brown top. A toaster oven can even be used to replace the best air fryers thanks to their in-built frying baskets. 

I've ranked the best toaster ovens you can buy from Cuisinart, KitchenAid, Ninja and more to help you find the right one for your kitchen. Of course, toaster ovens were primarily designed to replace the best toasters, and some of them even come with modes for bagels and fully adjustable brownness settings to cook multiple slices at once. This will prove particularly helpful to those who enjoy artisanal bread which may not fit into a conventional toaster. 

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KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry| was $219.99, now $189.99 at Amazon
The complete kitchen in a countertop oven can dehydrate, proof, air fry, bake, broil, keep warm, and toast six slices with a bagel setting option too. Our favorite part is how it can air fry without having to flip food.

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The spacious Instant Omni Air Fryer toaster oven can fits a 12" Pizza, 6 Slices of Bread, or a whole chicken. It's preheats pretty quickly and multi-functions with tons of cooking modes: air fry, broil, bake, roast, toast, warm, and convection. Use the Instant App for access to over 100 recipes.

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The best toaster ovens 2023, according to our experts

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1. Café Couture Oven with Air Fry

Best overall toaster oven

Specifications

Dimensions: 13.1 W x 5.0 H x 12.4 L inches

Power : 1800 W

Capacity: .8 cubic feet

Cooking functions: Air fry, convection bake, convection broil, bake, broil, warm, toast

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Fancy design

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Wi-Fi connect enabled for SmartHQ App

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Remote enable feature

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Lightweight

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Cord wrap on rear of oven

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Control lock feature

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Adjustable alarm volume and brightness display

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14 cooking modes

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Could be too small for large families

Why we love it 

This gorgeous toaster oven has a good capacity, allowing for a 12-inch pizza, a 9 x 13 inch pan (with no handles), or up to 6 slices of toast. The oven has a built-in WiFi, and  the SmartHQ App means can monitor and control the oven from your cell phone. The app makes it easy to adjust the oven temperature, change the cooking time, and stop the cooking cycle. You can even do this with voice command, but if you don't want to use an app you can also control it manually. 

It made a delicious baked salmon and a homemade pizza with perfectly melted mozzarella. It broiled tender, juicy chicken and gooey chocolate chip cookies. 

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While it held up well on test, the capacity may be a little small for bigger families. 

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2. KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry

The best toaster oven with air fryer

Specifications

Dimensions: 16 x 17 x 11.3in

Power: 1800 watts

Capacity: 0.74 cubic feet

Cooking functions: 9

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Versatile

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Sleek interface

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Easy monitoring

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Generous capacity

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No-flip air frying

Reasons to avoid

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Exterior gets hot to touch

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Alerts could be louder

Why we love it
The KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry is a beautiful appliance, with a sleek matte black exterior and glossy steel door. It's intuitive to use thanks to a simple dial on the front of the machine,whic helps to pick a mode and then choose a time, up to 120 minutes. We found the bright LED display easy to read, and simple enough to toggle back and forth between the remaining cooking time and minutes.

There's an incredible range of modes: dehydrate, proof, bagel, toast, air fry, bake, broil, air fry, and keep warm, reaching temperature in just four minutes. Our expert reviewer Jaclyn especially appreciated the proofing function, which is a welcome addition for keen bakers. Every setting delivered consistent results, and the air fry basket is a stand out addition. It's very deep and cleverly designed so that you won't have to flip food half-way through. It turned out delicious, thick-cut fries, perfect tater tots, and even fried chicken. Jaclyn was full of praise for this oven, going as far as to say that it could replace an oven for feeding small families. Though it's compact enough to fit on a countertop, it has a fantastic capacity, with enough space for a sheet cake, a 12-inch pizza pan, or up to 2 full-size chickens.  If you're looking to cut costs and save space, this toaster oven can replace a toaster, air fryer and dehydrator all in one appliance. 

Good to know
When operating, the handle remains cool to the touch, but the sides of the oven get very hot. Toasting is this oven's weakest function - the heating element is only on one side, so it can cook batches of toast unevenly, and the highest heat setting is overkill, burning one of the slices of toast on test. The grill of the air basket is also a little untidy, spilling crumbs into the body of the machine. 

Jaclyn's full KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry review has more details

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3. Wolf Gourmet Countertop Oven

Best premium toaster oven

Specifications

Dimensions: 22 x 12 x 16in

Power: 1800 watts

Capacity: Fits most 9 x 13in stoneware dishes

Cooking functions: 7

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Reasons to buy

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Included temperature probe

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Digital timer display

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Sturdy and durable construction

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Even cooking

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Swappable dial colors

Reasons to avoid

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Price

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Lacks the smart features of similarly priced ovens

Why we love it
Wolf Gourmet comes with a hefty price tag, so it's no wonder that the Wolf Gourmet Countertop Oven is among the very best of the toaster ovens we tested for this guide.  Expert tester Terri says it's "the very best countertop oven that money can buy", and it's her go-to toaster oven. 

Settings include bake, roast, broil, toast/bagel, and there is also a proof setting which will work well in lieu of the best bread makers. Terri has been using this oven since 2020 without any issues, and if the five-year warranty is anything to go by, this toaster oven is built to last. 

This countertop oven allows you to toggle its convection setting, meaning you can turn it off for toasting or braising. The temperature probe is also easy to use, and we found that you can top up on timings to add some extra char to your steaks without compromising on how juicy it is on the inside. 

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Other ovens on this list have more features and smart capabilities, such as being controlled by an app or by voice control. There's also no avoiding that the price puts it out of reach for some readers. That said, if you can swing it, this well-built machine is every bit as luxe as you could imagine.  It's the benchmark of toaster ovens.  

Our full Wolf Gourmet Countertop Oven Review has more details

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4. Fotile ChefCubii Countertop Oven

Best toaster oven for steam cooking

Specifications

Dimensions: 15.5 x 16 x 14 inches

Power: 1800 watts

Capacity: 1 cubic foot

Cooking functions: 4

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Reasons to buy

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Steam function

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Portable water tank

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40 preset recipes

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Simple controls

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Self-cleaning

Reasons to avoid

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Expensive

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Oven door difficult to open

Why we love it

The Fotile ChefCubii has four main functions: it can steam, bake, air fry, and dehydrate. However, it goes much, much further than this, with a whopping 40 different preset menu functions. This means you can effortlessly proof bread dough or cook rice, make tacos, make egg tarts, cook BBQ ribs and dozens of other meals besides. This made it easy to cook - rather than needed to know anything about steaming or dehydrating, just pick one of the presets and get cooking. They're even printed on the interior of the door so you don't have to pull out the manual to find out which number to scroll to. These presets helped our expert tester Terri to cook juicy, tender pork chops and perfect cookies.

Yet despite all these features, the stand out function is the steam cooking. It's one of the healthiest ways to cook, leaving food juicy and tender, without the need for added oil. The ChefCubii utilizes a portable water tank/drip tray that slides into the bottom of the oven, and there's an indicator for when it needs to be refilled. It made delicious steamed shrimp.

What's more, the sleek, glossy white finish is also a welcome change to the sea of stainless steel.  Thanks to a self-cleaning mode, it's also incredibly simple to clean.

Good to know
Terri's only complaint is that the door is made of two layers of tempered glass and one layer of low E glass, which seal very tightly, but these make the door difficult to open. Fotile explained that the ChefCubii is designed with a damping setup on the door (in the corners, metal hinges) for added compression and to make sure the unit is seamlessly closed up, but this meant that Terri needed to hold the top of the oven with one hand to stabilize and pull open the door with the other hand.

Terri's full Fotile ChefCubii Countertop Oven review goes into more detail

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5. Tovala Smart Oven

Best toaster oven for oven-ready meals

Specifications

Dimensions: 18.5" L x 12.32" D x 11.75" H

Power: 1525W

Capacity: 12.75" L x 11" D x 8" H

Cooking functions: Steam, Bake, Broil, Toast, Reheat

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Reasons to buy

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Space-saving/lightweight

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Optional meal delivery service

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Steam, Broil, toast, and reheat functions

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Scan to cook Tovala meals

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Scan to cook numerous grocery items

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Recipe library

Reasons to avoid

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Tovala meals can be an expensive ongoing cost

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Must have WiFi and smartphone to set up the oven

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On the small side for family-sized meals

Why we love it

Unlike some other ovens on the list, the Tovala Smart Oven isn't just a toaster oven. It's main feature is a menu of oven-ready meals from a range of world cuisines - everything from Italian to Indian to Indonesian. 

Our expert reviewer Terri Williams found that these healthy meals were delicious - so delicious, in fact, that she would "pay money in a restaurant" for them, which is remarkable for what's essentially a TV dinner. Thanks to the app handling the temperature and timer, every single meal on test was "ridiculously easy to prepare" - the only way it would be easier would be "hiring a chef". 

If you don't want the ready meals, the usual cooking functions are all excellent, and Terri particularly liked the steam function. What's more, the Tovala is compatible with popular brands like Pillsbury, Eggo, Kashi, Amy’s, Annie’s, and Totino’s - just scan the barcode and the Tovala will cook waffles and pizza rolls to perfection. This oven takes up way less space than other toaster ovens on our list, so it's a good option if you're working with a smaller kitchen.  

Good to know

Terri found that there's a "hefty" ongoing cost. Prices start at $9.99 per meal, which is very expensive for home cooking. If you're cooking for a family, that's a lot of $10 meals, and the portions are quite small. You also need a smartphone and a good WiFi connection for this toaster oven to work, so if you're old-school and don't have either of these, or if your WiFi's slow or your cellphone is out of charge, you won't be able to use this oven. 

Terri's full Tovala Smart Oven review explains more

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6. Calphalon Cool Touch Toaster Oven

Best toaster oven for safety features

Specifications

Dimensions: 12.11" H x 19.25" W x 16.8" D

Power: Power

Capacity:

Cooking functions: Baking Pan, 12-inch Pizza Pan, Wire Rack, Crumb Tray, Dehydrate Basket

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Reasons to buy

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Exterior stays cool to the touch while cooking

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12 cooking functions

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Turbo Convection and Programmable Step Cook feature

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Easy-to-read LCD screen

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Glass door to see what’s inside

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Several accessories

Reasons to avoid

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Does not include an air frying feature (that's a different model)

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No recipe booklet

Why we love it
By far the best feature of this toaster oven is its safety. While you should never do this, it's completely safe to touch even at its top temperatures, which is a fantastic safety feature if you have kids. It has 12 modes - Toast, Bagel, Bake, Roast, Broil, Pizza, Cooking, Reheat, Dehydrate, Keep Warm, Defrost, and Bread Proof, and these are easy to select thanks to an LCD screen control panel and dials, and uses a combination of touchscreen buttons and control dials. 

Another ingenious feature that Terri loved is the step cook function, so you can program two back-to-back cycles. For example, you can set the oven to defrost and then automatically start the roast function, or set the oven to bake and then set “keep warm” as the second cycle if you need a minute to cook your sides. It also has an alert if you don't open the door, so if you forget you've got some cookies baking you'll be reminded to take them out. 

Speaking of which, Terri's cookies were well cooked, with a crisp crunch balanced by indulgent, melted chocolate, and pork chops were tender and juicy.

Good to know
The Performance Cool Touch Toaster Oven doesn't have an air fryer feature. A decade ago this wouldn't be a problem, but it's becoming an industry standard, one found in every model featured above. To be fair, there is another version that includes the air fryer, but it lacks the keep-cool sides. 

Terri's full Calphalon Cool Touch Toaster Oven review explains more

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7. Instant Omni Plus Air Fryer Toaster Oven

Best toaster oven for versatility

Specifications

Dimensions: 15.75 x 16.54 x 13.9in

Power: 1800 watts

Capacity: 18L

Cooking functions: 10

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Reasons to buy

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Cooks superbly

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Sleek and easy to use digital interface

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10 different cooking functions, including rotisserie

Reasons to avoid

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Pre-heating takes longer than others

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Kind of noisy

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Door pull can be hot to the touch if oven left on for an extended period of time

Why we love it
The Instant Omni Plus is a highly versatile air fryer toaster oven for those looking for a multi-functional countertop appliance. Whether toasting, air frying or simply reheating, the Instant Omni Plus cooks superb and tasty results. Its features include air frying, broiling, baking, roasting dehydrating, reheating, toasting, warming, convection, and a unique rotisserie feature. It easily fed a group of four and comes with a variety of trays to best match what you're cooking. To minimize clean-up, the mesh air fryer basket sits directly on top of the enamel baking sheet to keep anything from dripping onto the heating elements. There's also a wire oven rack for toasting or using your own cooking vessels within the oven. And all the accessories are dishwasher safe. 

We particularly like the large LED touchscreen that makes it easy to see cooking progress, time and temperature. The oven utilizes a golden quartz infrared heating system that also cooks food about 25 percent faster, which does present a bit of a learning curve, but leaves you with faster meal prep once you get the hang of it.

Good to know
The rotisserie feature is unique and created one of the best chickens we've ever made, but it was a much messier process than anticipated. We struggled to fit a four-pound chicken and had to pin it down so that it could rotate. What's more, the attachments to use the rotisserie feature are sharp and bulky, making it difficult to figure out proper storage, especially since it's unlikely the average user will make rotisserie daily. A little storage bag would have been a nice add-on. 

The pre-heating took a little longer than the other toaster ovens on test, and we found that the handle gets a little warm, so is best opened with a mitt. 

Jaclyn's full Instant Omni Plus review goes into more detail.

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8. Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Digital Air Fry Oven

Best toaster oven for small kitchens

Specifications

Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 15.1in

Power: 1800 watts

Capacity: Fits 13 x 13in baking tray

Cooking functions: 8

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Reasons to buy

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Folds away to create counter space

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Sleek curved display

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Easy to clean

Reasons to avoid

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Not the largest capacity

Why we love it
If you live in a small home and want something to speed up meal times without taking an entire counter's worth of space, the Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Digital Air Fry Oven is designed just for you with a special space-saving Flip-Up design. It has eight modes: air fry, air roast, air broil, bake, bagel, toast, dehydrate and keep warm. While it can't rival full-sized air fryers, it still has the space for a 13 x 13in baking tray, and it comes with two inserts for air frying and baking. 

It can also fit up to nine slices of toast and up to 4 pounds of chicken wings. The flip-away design is distinctive and great for those with small homes, and it also has a pull-out crumb tray to make sure it's clean for day-to-day use.  Because it lifts up, it's easy to access the underside of the toaster oven to get an easy and deep clean, which is great news for those who plan to use this as their main toaster oven.

It makes fantastic toast and bagels - everything came out even, with some slight marks from the wire rack on one side of the toast.

Good to know
It doesn't look quite as stylish on a countertop compared to other toaster ovens. It also has a more narrow cooking height than other machines, so keep that in mind if you plan to cook bulky food items like a whole chicken.  

Our full Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Flip Mini Oven review has more details

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9. Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven

Best toaster oven for first-timers

Specifications

Dimensions: 15.5 x 16 x 14in

Power: 1800 watts

Capacity: 0.6 cubic foot

Cooking functions: 7

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Reasons to buy

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Seven cooking modes

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Speedy cooking

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Energy and heat-efficient

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Interior light

Reasons to avoid

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Tricky to set accurate temperatures

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Accessories can't go in the dishwasher

Why we love it
The Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven has a mid-size capacity that allows you to adjust the temperature, timer, and settings. You can air fry, bake, convection broil, warm, and more. The controls are incredibly straightforward, and you can simply twist the dial to add or take away time from your cooking cycle.  

Our expert tester Helen McCue found that the Cuisinart TOA-60 cooked fast, with finished nuggets in just 7 minutes, and an oven pizza in just 10. This is a great alternative to a conventional oven, as we were able to cook an entire chicken which came out crisp and delicious. It also baked delicious muffins, but note that a standard muffin tin is too wide for this compact appliance. 

Good to know
Because it operates with a dial, we found that it's tricky to find the exact temperature when turning it compared to other smart toaster ovens that use an app. Fries weren't as crisp as those from an air fryer,  and battered fish was a little dry.  Toast also needed turning halfway through cooking to reach an even level of brownness. 

Our full Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven review has more details

How we choose and review the best toaster ovens

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Where to buy the the best toaster oven

We've reviewed every single toaster oven in our guide to help you find the best. We take our testing incredibly seriously and never award a rating or a badge to a product that's not been tested by a member of our team. 

Our best toaster oven page is one of the many pages we update with regular reviews of leading market choices, so this page will be sure to change as we add more of our testing results. 

For more insight into our testing process, our review guidelines go into more information. 

Our review panel includes:

Ecommerce Editor

A countertop oven is Jaclyn's favorite kitchen appliance, especially for cooking up sides alongside a main meal, reheating leftovers, or getting a perfectly toasty bagel. As ecommerce editor, Jaclyn regularly scouts out the best of the best for buying guides to help you fill your home with only the best.

Contributor

Terri hates cooking – but loves testing kitchen appliances. She’s tested over a dozen countertop ovens, and has written buying guides on countertop ovens and other kitchen appliances and home goods for several popular websites.

Contributor

Helen McCue initially trained as a home economist. After starting her career in the food industry, she moved into home appliance reviews, utilizing her cooking skills and experience to put all kinds of products to the test, and over the years has reviewed hundreds of home and kitchen appliances for a variety of publications.

What should I look out for in a toaster oven?

For one thing, you should consider the space you have available. While the best toaster ovens are excellent stand-ins for a regular oven, they do require counter space. We included the dimensions to make that consideration a little easier. 

Another design element would be dial controls versus buttons, and the inclusion of a digital display. Some may feature a combination of both to operate. Digital displays typically help you identify the exact settings a bit easier, but may drive up the price of your toaster oven, and can make the experience more sophisticated, though you will find yourself with more control.  

As for features, we recommend a toaster oven air fryer. That's not just because we're air fryer lovers, but convection technology will mean that your food will cook faster, and you'll end up with more options when it comes to mealtimes. Other functions like Steam cooking seems to be growing as an offering in toaster oven designs as well. 

How a toaster oven works

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The basic function of a toaster oven is a grill to cook toast and bagels. It's a larger surface with more capacity than a toaster, so you can cook up to eight slices at once, or thick-cut artisan breads like homemade sourdough. However, modern toaster ovens have multiple functions. Our tests have found toaster ovens that can bake, dehydrate, air fry, and much else besides, including cook an entire rotisserie chicken. 

Thick-cut fries ready to be air-fried in a toaster oven

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Is a toaster oven the same as an air fryer? 

They're two different appliances. The basic difference is that an air fryer is an appliance that circulates hot air around food to cook it, where an a toaster oven toasts bread. However, the best toaster ovens and air fryers have multiple functions - though toaster ovens tend to have many, many more. 

Are toaster oven air fryers good?

The very best air fryers air fry better than most toaster ovens, so if you're after perfect, healthy fries, some toaster ovens might not cut it. However, many air fryers just can't compete with the best toaster ovens for functionality, and the best toaster ovens featured above are more than a match for air fryers, making delicious fries and baked salmon. 

If you're pushed for space, a toaster oven is a great option that can save you buying lots of different appliances. There's almost no limit on the appliances that can be replaced with the right toaster oven - you can get a dehydrator, air fryer, steamer, broiler, microwave and toaster all in one appliance, saving you money and space on your countertop.  

Do I need a toaster oven if I have an oven?

It depends on your space and what you're trying to cook. A traditional oven can roast and bake just fine, but a toaster oven offers quicker cooking, as well as multiple specialist functions like toasting, steaming rice, and in one of the above toaster ovens, spinning an entire rotisserie chicken. Lots of buyers do away with ovens in RVs or cabins and easily make do with a good toaster oven, so it depends on your kitchen setup.  

Can a toaster oven replace a microwave oven?

If it has a microwave function, absolutely. Even if not, the basic principle of heating food is the same, so classic microwave dinners like pizza rolls can turn out even better in a toaster oven. 

Can I bake in a toaster oven?

Cookies on test in the Fotile ChefCubii

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This is an easy answer - you can absolutely bake in a toaster oven. Our expert tests trialled cookies, muffins and sheet cakes, and you can even use some toaster ovens to proof a loaf.  

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top 10 rating according to KP

Mini-oven, or roasters - a compact analogue of an oven. In terms of the quality of work, it is not inferior to the “big brother”, and due to the smaller dimensions of the working chamber, it consumes less electricity. The demand for mini-ovens is understandable, they are functional, convenient and do not take up much space. In the mini-oven, you can cook fish, bake meat or vegetables, and experiment with baking. What is important - food cooked in the oven is much more useful than, say, in a frying pan. If only because you can cook without the use of oil or with a minimum amount of it. nine0003

The mini-oven is also very convenient to use. All that is required is to set the temperature and the timer - and you can safely go about your business. All mini-ovens have the same purpose - baking at a certain temperature. Main functions: upper heating, lower heating, combined. Also, depending on the model, there may be a grill function and convection. Rotisserie ovens are the most expensive. Komsomolskaya Pravda talks about the best mini-ovens in 2023 - we publish the rating. nine0003

Editor's choice

Oberhof Mofen L24

Oberhof Mofen L24. Photo: minioven.oberhof.ru

The oven of the European brand, despite its miniature size, has outstanding functionality. It performs the role of not only an oven, but also a dehydrator and air grill - an excellent solution for a small kitchen. Also the furnace can work in a turbo mode and in the convection mode. In it, you can cook almost everything according to the most complex recipes: from meat and pastries to yogurt and marshmallows. According to the owners, the mini-oven is very convenient to use. Even the most inexperienced chefs will be able to cook their masterpiece thanks to 10 built-in programs, an accurate timer. It is very easy to choose the operating mode of the furnace due to the presence of a backlit LCD display and a Russified menu. nine0003

Editor's Choice

Oberhof Mofen L24

The best solution for a small kitchen

Oven, dehydrator and convection oven in one device. 10 built -in programs will help prepare a delicious dish even the most inexperienced culinary specialists

Find out the cost of checking the characteristics of

The main characteristics
24 liters 99
volume
250 ° C
Management Mechanical
Additional characteristics 10 modes, 5 modes, Timer, internal backlight, mechanical control, LCD display with a Russified menu
Plus and minuses

EU functionality and equipment, convenient operation

Top-9 rating according to KP version

1.

KRAFT KF-MO 3801 KRAFT KF-MO 3801. Photo: yandex.market.ru

A very simple mini-oven, both in terms of design and functionality. However, it is voluminous. It comes in three colors: white, silver and black. It heats up quickly, the light indicator indicates that the required temperature has been reached. Switches do not crack - they work smoothly. You can set it to minimum power and use it to dry food without fear of burning. The set includes two large baking sheets and a wire rack. Users note that during operation, the device heats up unevenly from different sides. This does not affect cooking - everything is baked the same way. You just need to consider not to grab the hot part. It is interesting that roasters are made not in China, but in Turkey. Please note that the device is heavy - almost 10 kg, once again you cannot move it from place to place. nine0002 No door closer, quality of materials: does not break, but it is clear that the components are budget

2. KEDR plus ShZh-0.

625/220 KEDR plus ShZh-0.625/220. Photo: yandex.market.ru

Another mini-oven, which is available in all sorts of colors. However, we cannot praise this feature here. They look really toxic. We are not talking about the quality of materials, but the degree of saturation of the paint. It seems that there are also neutral black and silver colors, but they only emphasize the strange shape of the case. The domestic company claims the effect of the Russian stove. Maybe this is the reason for the shape that is interesting for a mini-oven? The description of the roaster says that heat is distributed evenly throughout the entire volume and envelops the pastries. In general, the reviews do not contradict this. It is also a fairly economical device in terms of the load on electrical networks. On its website, the manufacturer claims that the service life of the device is up to 20 years. Inside you can put dishes made of ceramics, glass or metal pallets. Please note that this is a budget device. Don't have high expectations for it. nine0003

3. GFgril GFO-38B


GFgril GFO-38B. Photo: yandex.market.ru

The product of a young Russian company that specializes in the production of grill equipment. Stainless steel roaster, black lacquered. The device weighs 7.5 kg. But the device itself does not look bulky. Mini-oven of large volume of 38 liters. Anything can be baked. There is a convection mode for uniform frying of complex dishes.

Controlled by simple mechanical controls. One of them seems redundant - just convection, just ON and OFF. Why not bring this function to the button and save space on the front panel? Probably, this will lead to an increase in the cost of the model. The minimum possible temperature of 100 degrees is hardly suitable for delicate heating. The sleep timer is set to a maximum of one hour. The set includes one baking sheet, a wire rack and a clamp to get the finished dish. nine0003

The grate sags under heavy dishes, there is no indication that the desired temperature has been reached

4.

Simfer M4558 Simfer M4558. Photo: yandex.market.ru

A Turkish company that specializes in the production of stoves, and indeed all kinds of household appliances for the kitchen. This is the largest mini-oven in the ranking of the best. For a volume of 45 liters, the dimensions do not seem too bulky. Works in six modes: different combinations of heating and grill. The timer can be set to 90 minutes. It is unlikely that any of the dishes will require more. There are three levels of guides inside. The manufacturer boasts of thermal insulation: everything inside is sheathed with a contour seal so that extra degrees do not go outside for safe use and reduce electricity costs. Interestingly, the kit includes not only a wire rack and a traditional rectangular baking sheet, but also a round one, for example, for pizza, casseroles and pies. nine0003

Time and timer on one button, weight

5. REDMOND SkyOven 5706S

REDMOND SkyOven 5706S. Photo: yandex.market.ru

Roster for demanding customers. The manufacturer himself calls it a smart oven. Suitable for cooking everything: main dishes, homemade breads, desserts and muffins. You can control the device through an app on your smartphone. There are 16 programs to choose from, you can postpone the start, turn on the heating. Inside the mini oven there is a fan for the convention. What is convenient is the automatic program for recipes. In addition to the ordinary, like "fish" or "vegetables", there are interesting dishes like ciabatta bread, scrambled eggs or cheesecake. An interesting program of languor. The oven can operate at low power for up to 10 hours. Despite the wide choice of auto programs, you can modify them manually - increase the temperature, add a few minutes. The set includes a spit and a grill grate. Of course, after such cooking, you will have to wash the roaster from fat. A removable tray is designed to simplify the process. nine0028

Pros and cons

Functionality, volume

The front part is heated, price

6.

BBK OE0912M BBK OE0912M. Photo: yandex.market.ru

Most people associate this company with audio equipment. In fact, the range of its products is wider. It also has a mini oven worthy of mention in the ranking of the best for 2023. This is a very compact roaster, often called a sandwich maker. Chicken carcass, big pie will not fit. A small piece of meat, potato wedges, mini pizza or tea casserole - that's the intended purpose. Note that there is a very small distance from the grate to the upper heating element - only one and a half matchboxes. Therefore, the products must lie in one layer. The timer here is only 30 minutes. But with such proximity to the food, it is unlikely that anything will require a longer cooking time. The manufacturer ambitiously puts a grill grate in the kit. But the handle for the baking sheet is a very convenient thing, and it is here. nine0003

The main characteristics
volume 9 liters
The maximum heating temperature 230 ° C
Mechanical mechanical timer
Pros and cons

Price, durable

Heats up, fries unevenly when used for a long time

7.

Moulinex Optimo OX464E32 Moulinex Optimo OX464E32. Photo: yandex.market.ru

Although not the most powerful, but worthy of mention in the list of the best mini ovens in 2023. There is a convection and grill mode. Separately, it is worth mentioning the defrost function. Still, a handy thing if there is no microwave or time. In the front part of the case, in addition to the adjusting wheels, there are two indicators - switching on and reaching the set temperature. Interestingly, the device's timer can be adjusted up to 120 minutes. This is a record in our ranking. When finished, the device beeps and turns off. The kit comes with a pair of stainless steel grates, a baking sheet and a grill spit. Holds two dishes at the same time. Seven operating modes are available to users, depending on the type of product. On which to fry meat, and on which pastries - you will have to look in the instructions. On the front part of the designation are only sources of heat supply. nine0003

Main characteristics
, defrost, convection, top + bottom heating, mechanical timer
volume 33 liters
Pros and cons

Double glass door, easy operation

Heat flow goes up, price

8.

Panasonic NU-SC101 Panasonic NU-SC101. Photo: yandex.market.ru

Compared to other mini-ovens in the rating, it stands out for its design and cost. It looks like a compact copy of a conventional oven. It’s worth mentioning right away that it doesn’t have a classic working principle for roasters. Here everything is fried and baked thanks to convection. The bet is made precisely on the air processing of cooked food. There are even three steam settings - for vegetables and puddings, chicken and fish, or the most powerful one for frozen foods. In addition, the manufacturer makes a nod to families with small children - you can sterilize dishes with steam. Don't think it's a steamer. You can also cook pastries, moreover, complex ones, for example, cake biscuits. Note the fermentation mode - suitable for infusing sourdough for yogurt or dough. In the upper part there is a display and a control panel with a choice of operating mode. It can be used as a microwave without fear that the food will burn or dry out. The chicken is placed inside. nine0003

The main characteristics
cooking, electronic timer, internal lighting, touch control, display
volume 15 liters
Pros and cons

Number of functions, appearance

Price, due to the use of steam it can rust, there is no wipe

9. De'Longhi EO 12562

De'Longhi EO 12562. Photo: yandex.market.ru

On the official website of the company it is said that the product has been withdrawn from the assortment, but there are still stocks in store warehouses in 2023. This successful model from the Italian brand can be found on sale at a good price. Simple and stylish mini-oven with bevelled door. There are five cooking modes, including convection, grill and defrost. A keep warm function is available so that the dish does not cool down. Only three switches are responsible for control, which can be sorted out without instructions. Please note that the volume of the oven is small. That is, a whole shank or a solid baking sheet with meat will not enter. Although the broiler carcass is placed. Even pots fit in. nine0003

The main characteristics
9ARE , defrost, keep warm, convection, top+bottom heating, mechanical timer, interior lighting, mechanical control
volume 12 liters
The maximum heating temperature 220 ° C
Mechanical
Pros and cons

Nothing superfluous, dimensions

Judging by the reviews, the timer often fails, it used to cost two to three times cheaper

Experts from Komsomolskaya Pravda — Dmitry Dubasov , head of the procurement department at STARWIND and Andrey Trusov , founder and development director of V-Import, spoke about the secrets of choosing the best mini-oven.

Chamber volume

Decide on the desired chamber volume. If you have a small family or plan to use a mini-oven as an additional equipment for preparing snacks, then a volume of 5-8 liters is enough. For families of three to four people, models with a chamber volume of 20-25 liters are suitable, it will be enough to cook one dish. Chambers with a volume of 25-70 liters are needed for large families of 5-7 people. It can cook two dishes at the same time. nine0003

Power and maximum temperature

The price will also depend on the volume of the chamber. If you are used to cooking in small portions for one meal, then you do not need a large volume of the oven. But if you need to feed a large family and guests, then you will need a larger oven. However, it should be borne in mind that models with a small chamber volume (up to 18 liters) may not have internal illumination.

Timer, indicator light, and a set of accessories (baking tray, removable grid and removable drip tray handle) are available for all models, regardless of price. nine0003

What are the sizes of ovens

Ovens are an accessory to almost any kitchen. These are high-tech independent devices with many useful options, including the possibility of grilling, steaming or using microwaves, with convection, self-cleaning, built-in auto programs.

When choosing an oven, we consider:

But first of all, even before the purchase, we determine the place of its installation - and, based on this, the dimensions.

Standard oven dimensions

The outer dimensions of a standard oven, both electric and gas, must match the dimensions of the kitchen set. The width of most models, like the height, is 60 cm, and their depth is from 54 to 58 cm. nine0003


The internal volume of the oven depends not only on external characteristics, but also on the number of functions: say, a cabinet without a microwave will have a larger volume than a model with a microwave of the same dimensions.

An example of a standard oven is the most popular electric Asko OCS8664S in the Hausdorf online store: width and height - 60 cm, and depth - 55 cm. ventilation. nine0003


The most popular standard gas oven Electrolux EOG92102CX has the same width and height, and the depth is 57 cm.

Large ovens

Models with a width of about 90 cm are considered large, height and depth in such cases are standard: about 50 and 55 cm, respectively. The volume of the chamber is from 80 liters, most often it is 110-120 liters. Thanks to this, you can cook whole poultry and fish, bake desserts for the holiday in one go. nine0003


Some manufacturers, for example, Wolf, make the oven more spacious due to the height - their models are 72x75x60 cm. They also produce twin appliances, the total volume of which is more than 200 liters.

Small ovens

Compact models, as a rule, are reduced due to the height - it is about 45 cm, while the width and depth remain standard: 60 and 55 cm, respectively. The volume of such devices is 45-50 liters. For example, Gorenje BCM547ORAW has the following parameters HxWxD: 45.5x59.5x54.6 cm.

Narrow ovens are also produced. These are quite rare models, their width is 45 cm, height and depth are standard - 60 and 55 cm, respectively. For example, Korting OKB 7931 CMX: 59.5x45x56.5 cm.


Custom height ovens

Among the models whose sizes differ from the standard, several categories can be distinguished.

Ovens of small height from 30 to 45 cm. These are devices with a volume of up to 50 liters, among which models with microwaves can be distinguished. nine0003

In our catalog there are also models of lower height, convenient for embedding in a box in a small kitchen, such as De Dietrich DOP1199X 38 cm high.


This category also includes free-standing cabinets, which are produced much less than built-in ones. Among them, for example, is the small desktop model Ilve A645LZE4 with a volume of 35 liters and a height of 45 cm.

Tall ovens 60 cm or more - most often semi-professional devices of large volume. So, Wolf ICBSO30PM / S / PH is 72 cm high and 125 liters in volume and exceeds the standard values ​​​​in width - it is 76 cm.

In this group, dual devices with an additional oven with a total volume of about 250 liters and a height of 130 cm stand out - like the Wolf ICBDO30CM / B with 10 operating modes.

Among them there is such a rarity as free-standing ovens - for example, the unique model Ilve 200B-MMP graphite height 90 cm with two chambers with a volume of 73 liters.


Custom width ovens

Narrow cabinets are considered to be less than 50 cm wide, which will easily fit in a small cabinet. Sometimes their volume is quite large due to the greater height and depth, but there are also smaller devices for infrequent cooking.

The Korting OKB 7931 CMX cabinet, 45 cm wide, for example, has a volume of 45 liters: its height is 60 cm and its depth is 57 cm. nine0003

For wide cabinets, this size ranges from 61 to 120 cm: in our catalog, devices with a width of 90 cm are mainly presented. - 57 cm.


Do you need custom depth ovens

Ovens less than 50 cm deep are rare. It makes sense to purchase such models only for placement in a hanging cabinet or on a shelf, as well as when ordering kitchen furniture by individual measurements. nine0003

Deep ovens are also almost never produced, as they are ergonomically inconvenient: the user simply does not have enough arm length, and it becomes difficult to see the contents.

Do the dimensions depend on the type of heating

The dimensions of electric and gas ovens are almost the same, since the connection method does not affect the internal filling of the chamber.

Minor differences include depth. For gas ovens, it is on average less than for electric ones: if for gas ovens it is about 55 cm, then for electric ones it is 2-3 cm more. nine0003

Built-in kitchen cabinet dimensions

All devices in the Hausdorf online store are purchased with a detailed installation diagram or installation instructions, where the installation dimensions of the equipment are indicated.

If you plan to purchase appliances of standard dimensions, you can install them in existing kitchen furniture. The cabinets of a conventional kitchen set are 60 cm deep, the height of a standard countertop is from 82 to 85 cm. nine0003


The most common width is 60 cm, but there are more or less wide cabinets, and the difference is usually a multiple of 15 cm (that is, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90 cm). Cabinets and canisters have the same depth and width.

If you want to purchase household appliances of larger or smaller dimensions, it is better to do this in advance, and only then order a headset for existing equipment.

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