The best convection toaster ovens for multi-purpose cooking and baking

Convection toaster ovens (or countertop ovens) have recently become so trendy that they're starting to take the place of traditional ovens. And it should really come as no surprise given the myriad of benefits that come along with them. They use less energy, allow you to forego the preheating step almost entirely, and are particularly good for warmer months when you don't necessarily want to be heating up your kitchen with your conventional oven.

And while a convection toaster oven easily covers your bases when it comes to standing in as a mini-me version of the standard, large kitchen appliance â€" most can easily handle everything from roasted chicken to cupcakes â€" they're also a great alternative to a classic pop-up toaster and can toast bagels, sliced bread, and anything else you'd pop in the toaster come breakfast time. Read more...

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BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY OPTION

Oster Large Capacity Countertop Six-Slice Digital Convection Toaster Oven

You really can't go wrong with the 6-slice Oster toaster oven if you're looking for something around the $100 range.

• Power wattage: 1300 watts
• Size: 16.3 x 19.7 x 11.3 inches
• Weight: 20.30 lbs

$109.99 from Amazon

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MOST RELIABLE

Cuisinart TOB-260N1 Chef's Convection Toaster Oven

This compact oven looks to be in it for the long haul thanks to its high-quality basics and limited bells and whistles.

• Power wattage: 1800 watts
• Size: 20.87 x 16.93 x 11.42 inches
• Weight: 32.40 lbs

$450 from Amazon

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BEST OVERALL

Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven

Despite the lightweight feel, the Breville Smart Oven ranks high for its ten cooking functions, Smart Element iQ System, and interior oven light for easy use.

• Power wattage: 1800 watts
• Size: 15.7 x 18.5 x 11 inches
• Weight: 22 lbs

$374.99 from Macy's

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BEST SPACE-SAVING SOLUTION

BLACK+DECKER Countertop Convection Toaster Oven

Working with limited counter space can be challenging but this Countertop Convection Toaster Oven by BLACK+DECKER offers all the power of a larger oven but at a much smaller size.

• Power wattage: 1500 watts
• Size: 22.8 x 13.4 x 15.5 inches
• Weight: 15.8 Pounds

$89.99 from Amazon

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BEST MULTI-USE MACHINE

WEESTA 19 Quart Air Fryer Toaster Oven, 5-IN-1 Countertop Convection Oven

Compact but efficient, the WEESTA 19 Quart Air Fryer Toaster Oven will quickly become your go-to culinary workhorse for air frying, roasting, and baking.

• Power wattage: 1300 watts
• Size: 15.08 x 14.29 x 14.13 inches
• Weight: 21.2 lbs

$129.95 from Amazon

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BEST FOR AIR FRYING

Cuisinart TOA-60 Convection Toaster Oven Airfryer

Sure, an air fryer is great… but a multi-functional, air frying toaster is even betterâ€"and the Cuisinart TOA-60 remains top of its class in both cases.

• Power wattage: 1800 watts
• Size: 15.5 x 16 x 14 inches
• Weight: 21 lbs

$199.95 from Amazon

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BEST FOR BAKING

Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven Air Convection and Air Fry Countertop Oven

Baking is made easy (and much more energy efficient) with the Element iQ and large interior capacity of the Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven.

• Power wattage: 1800 watts
• Size: 18.5 x 26 x 17 inches
• Weight: 38.9 lbs

$499.95 from Amazon

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BEST AESTHETICALLY-PLEASING DESIGN

KitchenAid KCO255BM Dual Convection Countertop Toaster Oven

Design-savvy folks will particularly appreciate the KitchenAid countertop toaster oven for its minimalist aesthetic and compact size.

• Power wattage: 1800 watts
• Size: 16.4 x 18.5 x 13 inches
• Weight: 34.7 lbs

$279.99 from Amazon

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