The “Absolute Best” Air Fryer Toaster Oven That’ll Save You So Much Time (and Counter Space!)

How do I love thee, air fryer toaster oven? Let me count the ways. First, however, let me preface this by saying that I was a toaster oven skeptic — despite many of my fellow editors swearing by them — as I’ll bet most others with small kitchens are. However, once I took the plunge, I discovered that it made my tiny space tremendously more efficient. It’s my one-and-done appliance, saving me from storing a separate air fryer and toaster. To an extent, I don’t even really need a microwave.

More pros: I can use my full-size oven for storing other kitchen gear; I no longer have to wait for what seems like forever for my regular oven to heat up (and when it does, my entire studio apartment doesn’t feel like a sauna); it requires less effort to clean than a ginormous oven… I’m sure I could find more reasons to explain why I’m now a toaster oven fan, but I’ll cut right to the chase: I just found a Walmart deal that’s tempting me to part with my current mini model.

I thought mini was my only option with such limited counter space, but now that I’ve discovered the smartly designed Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 Digital Air Fry Countertop Oven, I realize that may no longer be the case. What’s more, it’s on sale right now, so I’m thinking it may be my new year treat to myself, as it’s bound to make meal prep and weeknight dinners way easier in 2025. Keep reading to find out why the Foodi is on my wish list!

If saving time and effort in the kitchen is one of your 2025 goals, then this deal is definitely worth snagging. For one, the Foodi has six functions all in one: air fry, air roast, air broil, bake, bagel, and toast. It packs a punch of 1,800 watts, so it can handle it all with ease, and thanks to its roomy interior, it can make as many as six chicken breasts, a 13-inch pizza, or nine slices of toast at once. In fact, the brand claims the Foodi has 45% more cooking area than the popular Cuisinart TOA-60.

That brings me to my favorite game-changing feature, beyond the fast 60-second preheat: When it isn’t in use, you can flip the machine up and away against your backsplash — an option that most toaster ovens don’t have. That way, it’ll take up 50% less space than it does when flat on your countertop. So, you’ll have all the benefits of a full-size toaster oven, allowing you to meal prep large batches, but it won’t eat up square footage.

Average Rating: 4.5/5

“The absolute best! I love that it folds up and gives me counter space when not in use and the back pops open to easily clean. And better yet, it cooks very quickly and is so easy to use that my 6-year-old can cook for himself early mornings when we are rushing. I have suggested this toaster oven / air fryer to several people and explained I’ve never had anything better.” —Michelle

“This thing gets hot! It takes no time to preheat for air fry, which is a wonderful upgrade from my last air fryer. I love being able to fold it up to save counter space. I’m able to clean it better, being that the bottom door opens up. Very smooth and quiet. Best air fryer I’ve had!” —Brittany

“I cook everything in this except soup. Okay, a bit of an exaggeration, but not far off. There are tons of quick recipes and it is obviously great for all of the finger food that we are fond of in North America. Heck, I will even throw a pack of chicken breasts in it on a Sunday or Monday morning to eat throughout the week. It is easy enough to clean and saves me a lot of time. I have found Ninja/Shark products in general more intuitive to use than anything else at their price point.” —Darryl

Whether you want to start meal prepping next year, free up space in your kitchen, or produce high-quality meals in less time, this versatile gadget has you covered. Plus, my Kitchn teammates can vouch for Ninja products, as they have tested a number of them. You can check out our rave reviews for the Ninja Speedi cooker, Twisti blender, Creami ice cream maker, and more — there’s no way you won’t thank yourself for adding the Foodi to your arsenal!

Buy: Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 Digital Air Fry Countertop Oven, $119 (normally $139)