9 Toaster Ovens That Will Make Summer Cooking More Convenient — and They’re on Sale
The toaster oven just may be the MVP of your kitchen this summer. Sure, it’s a whiz with bagels and melts — but it’s the oven part of toaster oven that’s going to come in handy when the mercury climbs. After all, toaster ovens allow you to cook a full meal without having to turn on your actual oven, so your kitchen won’t turn into a sweaty sauna within minutes. Plus, considering the possibility for extended stays at home this summer, it’ll also make cooking convenient and a whole lot faster. If you’re considering adding one to your countertop, now’s the best time. A ton of retailers are offering really good deals (we’re talking up to 40 percent off!) on top brand-name toaster ovens from Dash, Cuisinart, Ninja, KitchenAid, and more! Check out our favorite deals below.
1. Dash Convection Toaster Oven
We are big fans of Dash appliances, and their toaster oven is another goodie from the brand. Despite its compact size (16.8 x 13.3 x 16.1 inches), it can toast, bake, broil, and even air-fry our favorite snacks. It’s also incredibly easy to use, comes with six pre-set settings, and includes accessories like an air-fry basket, baking pan, and a rotisserie skewer.
Buy: Dash Convection Toaster Oven, $148 (normally $165) at Amazon
2. Breville The Smart Oven Pro
Slow-cook porchetta for up to 10 hours, or switch into convection oven mode for kale chips (and cut cooking time by up to 30 percent!). Ten pre-set functions let you work your oven to its max potential ,while an auto shut-off function prevents any untoward accidents. Unlike most toaster ovens, the Breville Smart Oven’s smart LCD screen changes color to let you know it’s ready to start cooking.
Buy: Breville Smart Oven Pro, $224 (normally $280) at Bed Bath & Beyond
3. The Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven with Convection
Ninja’s sleek toaster oven takes up very little countertop space while also replacing up to eight key appliances. The powerhouse oven is built to take on everything from a 13-inch pizza to four pounds of fries to a full-sized rotisserie chicken.
Buy: The Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven with Convection, $200 (normally $230) at Bed Bath & Beyond
4. Bella Stainless Steel Toaster Oven
With only two knobs — one for temperature, the other for time — this oven, part of Macy’s Celebrate Summer Sale, takes the guesswork out of cooking. That makes it perfect for households with kids who are old enough to get their own personal pizza started (the oven can hold a 9-inch pie), or help out with making toast in the morning.
Buy: Bella Stainless Steel Toaster Oven, $41 (normally $45) at Macy’s
5. Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler
If you’re looking for a simple toaster oven that’ll handle your baking and broiling needs, you’ll want to check out this Cuisinart oven that’s currently priced under $100. It boasts 1800W of power, ensuring that your frozen pizza won’t still be frozen in the middle, while also browning your chicken to perfection.
Buy: Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler, $90 (normally $145) from Wayfair
6. Black + Decker Extra Wide Crisp N Bake Air Fry Toaster Oven
This extra-long toaster oven — which also made it to our best list this year — is wide enough to hold 8 slices of bread (most toaster ovens hold 6), or a 9 x 13-inch pan, and the air frying basket can hold up to 3 lbs. of chicken! If you’re cooking for a large family, just want to meal prep, or stress eat a bunch of pizza rolls (hey, no judgment), this is the one for you.
Buy: Black + Decker Extra Wide Crisp N Bake Air Fry Toaster Oven, $71 (normally $80) at Amazon
7. Oster XL Digital Convection Oven w/ French Doors
This powerhouse “turbo convection” oven can do the requisite broiling, baking, and toasting — but it also has a dehydrate setting, which is great for making dried fruit or beef jerky. It’s also got a huge capacity: The oven can fit not one, but two 16-inch pizzas on the double shelves, which are housed behind very chic French doors.
Buy: Oster Digital Convection Oven, $154 (normally $220) at QVC
8. KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven
Cleanup is a breeze (I own one, trust me!), thanks to the nonstick interior of this KitchenAid oven. It also features a digital display and nine pre-set settings, including one for cookies, since apparently not everyone just eats the dough out of the package. There’s also a setting for frozen food, which majorly cuts down on defrosting time.
Buy: KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven, $120 (normally $160) at KitchenAid
9. Hamilton Beach Toaster Oven
It’s like a pop-up toaster with an oven in the basement. This Hamilton Beach model switches from a traditional toaster with extra-wide slots (think: bagels and Texas toast) to an oven that can broil and bake (it’s roomy enough for a muffin tin) like a champ!
Buy: Hamilton Beach Toaster Oven, $85 (normally $100) at Wayfair
How do you put your toaster oven to use? Let us know in the comments below!