The 10 Best Toaster Ovens
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From infrared to French-door, 10 convection and air fryer toaster ovens compared by size, results and warranty. The Breville Smart Oven comes out ahead. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
A toaster oven toasts, bakes, broils and reheats without heating a full kitchen oven, and many now add an air-fry setting. Apartment dwellers, families and anyone cooking for one or two use them daily. Where counter space is tight, one model here tips up onto its back end when you're done to save room.
Editor's Notes
October 19, 2026, by Ezvid Wiki Admin:
Most changes here are swaps for newer versions or for ovens that stores no longer carry. The Oster, the Cuisinart Chef's Convection and the KitchenAid are no longer reliably for sale, and the older Black + Decker listing vanished, so they're out. The Cuisinart TOA-60 and the Ninja Foodi made way for their current versions, the Cuisinart TOA-70 and the Ninja Flip SP151. The breakfast station and the little-known Luby went too.
Two old favorites stay. The Breville Smart Oven keeps winning independent cooking tests, and the Panasonic FlashXpress still makes some of the best toast around. We checked the recall lists too: Panasonic's July 2026 recall hits the NB-G200, not the FlashXpress. New this time is a spread by type, from the Breville Air Fryer Pro to the Black+Decker TO1787SS, plus honest notes where no lab test exists.
December 12, 2020:
When it comes to toaster ovens, there is a large number of options available with varied capabilities. This round of updates seeks to showcase that variety while highlighting those that consistently outperform.
Many of our prior picks remain on the list. The Panasonic FlashXpress, for instance, continues to impress thanks to the rapid, even heating offered by its ceramic and quartz components. The Breville Smart Oven stands out due to its unique slow cooking function.
Options like Zojirushi 2-Slice and Cuisinart Deluxe Convection, however, wound up being bumped thanks to continued positive feedback on more distinctive options. Plenty of the toaster ovens on this list can perform basic baking and toasting operations, but newcomers like the Nostalgia Retro 3-in-1 Breakfast Station introduce a whole new world of compact functionality.
In other cases, there was value in providing contrast. The Cuisinart Toaster Oven Airfryer, for example, has entered the mix as a competitor to the Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 thanks to its more navigable interior and powerful air frying abilities.
The prior rankings didn’t include many truly high capacity options, which is why the Luby Countertop Toaster Oven was introduced during this round of updates. That being said, while some of the appliances on the list are relatively compact in comparison to prior picks, if space is truly a concern, it may make more sense to go with a traditional toaster.
As always, it’s crucial to remember that all toaster ovens require some safety precautions. The sides and tops of these appliances can get incredibly warm at times, so it’s important to keep them away from sensitive surfaces such as plastic bags and utensils. It’s also essential to regularly empty the crumb trays and keep the interiors clean to prevent a fire.
November 27, 2019:
We've kept a range of models at various price points, considering features, ease of use, and safety. No matter the safety features, though, you'll need to keep them clean and free of built-up crumbs and food debris, which could pose a fire hazard.
Currently, the popular Panasonic FlashXpress still comes out on top, as it has plenty of advanced functionality for a relatively reasonable price. It's also made to heat more quickly than many, which is crucial in today's fast-paced world. We added the Ninja Foodi 8-in-1, too, which works as a convection oven, dehydrator, air fryer, and more. For those who have a leaner budget, the Black & Decker Countertop or Oster Large Capacity remain good alternatives, even though they don't have quite the same number of fancy extras. We've removed the similarly priced Hamilton Beach Easy Reach, though, as it has a few issues with long-term durability that can be frustrating.
Finally, after some consideration, we have decided to keep the Cuisinart Chef’s Convection. For many, it's a helpful kitchen tool, but it must be noted that the exterior can become quite hot. If you're the patient, careful type, this isn't necessarily a problem; if you have small children or tend to cook while in a hurry or distracted, this may be a deal breaker.
Special Honors
Tovala Smart Oven Tovala sells countertop ovens built around its meal subscription. You scan the barcode on a prepared Tovala meal and the oven sets its own cooking program, and it also works as a regular oven for your own food. It suits people who want home-cooked dinners with almost no prep, as long as the meal plan fits the budget. tovala.com
Size It By Pizza And Chicken, Not Slices
For a turkey or a Dutch oven, only the biggest countertop ovens, about 1 cubic foot inside, will do.
Slice counts on the box are a rough guide at best. Pizza size and chicken fit tell you more. A four-slice oven usually takes a 9-inch pizza, and a six-slice oven takes about a 12-inch one. The Panasonic FlashXpress fits four slices or a 9-inch pie. The Breville Smart Oven has a 13.5-by-11.5-inch cavity that fits a 13-inch pizza.
Roasting a whole chicken is the real test. You need roughly 0.6 cubic foot of space. America's Test Kitchen found that Breville's smallest oven, the Mini, couldn't hold a whole chicken, while Cuisinart rates its 0.6-cubic-foot TOA-70 for a 4-pound bird. For a turkey or a Dutch oven, only the biggest countertop ovens, about 1 cubic foot inside, will do.
Then measure your counter. Large ovens run 19 to 22 inches wide and need clearance at the back and sides, so leave several inches free and follow the manual's figure. A flip-up oven or a small infrared model fits where a big box won't.
Classic, Convection, Air Fry Or Infrared
A classic toaster oven has heating elements and no fan. It toasts and reheats well and is the simplest to use, but it bakes more slowly and browns less evenly. A convection oven adds a fan that moves hot air around the food. Breville says its convection setting can cut cooking time by up to 30 percent, and it also browns roasts and cookies more evenly.
An air-fry mode is a stronger fan plus a mesh basket, usually with a top temperature of 450 degrees. It crisps frozen foods and wings, but it isn't a deep fryer. In a 20-oven comparison by Healthy Recipes 101, thick fries stayed soft even in a premium Breville. Infrared models such as the Panasonic heat right away with no preheat, which makes them quick for toast, but they skip the broil and long-roast jobs.
Toast quality varies more than ads suggest. ATK's testers found some big ovens slow or uneven at toast, and they found older budget ovens running 30 to 60 degrees cooler than the dial said. If toast is what you make most, weigh test results over feature counts.
Safety, Recalls And Care
Toaster ovens get hot on the outside, and glass doors get hottest of all. Keep the oven clear of walls, cabinets and curtains, never set anything on top while it's on, and unplug it when you're done. Empty the crumb tray often, since built-up crumbs can catch fire. Yale's fire marshal sums up these basics in a one-page toaster oven safety sheet.
Check recalls by model number, printed on the plate on the back or bottom. In July 2026 Panasonic recalled its NB-G200 toaster ovens over power-cord insulation that can expose wires, a shock and fire hazard (CPSC, Panasonic). The FlashXpress NB-G110P isn't part of it. In 2025, Oster's maker recalled about 1.29 million Oster French-door countertop ovens over a door problem that could burn users (CPSC).
For cleaning, let the oven cool, then wipe the interior with a damp cloth. Nonstick cavities wipe clean, while bare-metal walls need a soft scrub. Never line the bottom with foil that touches the heating elements, and check the manual before you put racks or trays in a dishwasher.
How we researched this
We compared 23 current and recent toaster ovens, checked the makers' published specifications for the 10 finalists, and read independent test results from America's Test Kitchen, Healthy Recipes 101 and Consumer Reports where they exist. We analyzed owner feedback patterns and checked every brand against CPSC recall records. The 3D models are built from published dimensions. Updated October 19, 2026 by Ezvid Wiki Admin.
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- America's Test Kitchen: The Best Toaster Ovens
- Healthy Recipes 101: 20 toaster ovens compared
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- Panasonic: NB-G200/205 recall information
- CPSC: Oster French Door countertop ovens recall
- Yale Fire Marshal: Toaster oven safety
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- Panasonic
- Cuisinart
- Ninja
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Frequently asked questions
Is a toaster oven better than an air fryer?
It's more versatile. A toaster oven toasts, broils and bakes in a wider, flatter space, and many now include an air-fry mode. A basket air fryer usually crisps food faster in a smaller space but can't toast bread or fit a pizza.
Should I get a convection or a conventional toaster oven?
Convection is worth it if you bake or roast often. The fan cooks faster and browns more evenly. If you mostly make toast and reheat leftovers, a conventional model such as the Cuisinart TOB-40N is simpler and costs less.
Which toaster ovens can roast a small chicken?
Look for about 0.6 cubic foot of space or more. The Cuisinart TOA-70 is rated for a 4-pound chicken, and the Breville Air Fryer Pro fits a 14-pound turkey. Compact ovens with low cavities, such as the Ninja Flip SP151, can't fit one.
How long does a toaster oven last?
We found no independent long-term data. Warranties are the best guide to what a maker expects: one year for most models, two years for some Breville and Black+Decker ovens, and three years for the Cuisinart TOA-70.
How much energy does a toaster oven use?
Most draw 1,100 to 1,800 watts while heating. Because the cavity is small and heats quickly, a toaster oven usually uses less energy than a full oven for small batches. Hamilton Beach claims up to 75 percent savings on small reheats, a maker figure we couldn't confirm independently.
Is a toaster oven better than a regular toaster?
Only if you'll use the extra jobs. A pop-up toaster is faster and cheaper for bread alone. A toaster oven also handles bagels, open-face sandwiches, frozen foods and small bakes, and it takes more counter space.
