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Toaster Ovens Buying Guide

The toaster oven  is a master of delivering crisp veggie burgers,  pizza bagels,  Hot Pockets,  ready-to-bake biscuits,  and other such frozen foods that all too frequently end up in microwaves  because no one wants to wait for the conventional oven  to pre-heat. On the other hand, they also save space and money for small apartments or dorm rooms that can't fit a full-size oven. The toaster oven, as implied by the slightly deceptive name, is a small oven that handles a variety of low volume tasks such as toasting, baking, and cooking, and it even comes with movable shelves. However, it is not meant as a replacement for the standard toaster. What it can do is accommodate a variety of irregular shapes and other items that do not fit in, or would fall apart in, a toaster. 

Features

  • A non-stick  or porcelain  interior makes for easier clean up as do removable crumb trays.
  • Broil feature  (especially for hamburgers) and a warming compartment.
  • Infrared  for toasting and convection for roasting and baking.
  • Thermostat  to get a variety of cooking abilities.
  • Timer  with automatic shut-off, a nice safety feature.
  • Self-cleaning function  -- many models are self-cleaning which means that the food particles inside will fall to the bottom and disintegrate over time.

Trusty Toaster Ovens

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Hamilton Beach Ctr Top Oven 

This is a toaster oven and a rotisserie all in one! Its extra large size accommodates all types of food and it is also easy to clean.

Oster Inspire 6 Slice Toaster Oven-Black 

This toaster oven can fit up to 6 slices and comes with a nonstick interior baking pan. Besides toasting, this oven also gives you the option to broil.

Delonghi Large Capacity 6 Slice Toaster Oven-Black 

This is a large size oven that allows you to cook virtually anything from pizza  to a grilled cheese sandwich.  It has a pullout crumb tray for easy cleaning and cool touch sides.

Black and Decker B&D 6 Slice Convection Oven 

This is a smaller, no fuss toaster oven that can be used anytime and is easy to wipe clean. Allows you to cook and heat just about any snack or meal.

Toastmaster 6 Slice Convection Oven 

This toaster has a non-stick interior and gives you the option of toasting, baking or broiling your food.

The Ultimate Oven

George Foreman GRV660 8-in-1 Toaster Oven  

This toaster oven truly has it all.  You can bake, broil, roast, griddle and grill with this ultimate toasting machine. You can even rotisserie if you choose to, and this model comes complete with a bun warmer for your hamburgers  and hot dogs.  This oven also has multiple accessories such as a baking pan and rotisserie spit that allow you to quickly and easily change racks to make any type of meal. In addition to being easy to clean, this toaster oven gives you the convenience of a large scale oven without the hassle.

 

Other Supplies

Spatula 

This is definitely useful for helping to lift your food off of the toaster oven racks and ensuring it doesn't break apart in the process.

Aluminum Foil 

Use this to  cover baking trays or cooking racks to make for easy clean up after your food is finished.

 

Oven Mitt  

Remember, food coming out of the toaster oven will be hot! Be sure to use an oven mitt or dishtowel  after food has been cooked.

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Too cold outside to grill that steak? Just purchase an indoor grill! A small, more convenient way to get that grilled taste you love indoors.

Microwaves

When you're on the go, sometimes it helps to have a microwave. Quickly heat up soups, cook popcorn, or cook vegetables in this handy machine.

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