The 8 Best Benchtop Toaster Ovens in 2021

1. Breville The Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

The most versatile toaster oven, for those who want a variety of cooking methods

With its technology and options, the best toaster oven and air fryer combo is the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro, which is the one we recommend the most if you’re looking for an excellent multifunctional oven that has a whole host of functions.

The Element IQ System helps to ensure that there’s even heat distribution within the toaster oven. The Dual Speed Convection heats the oven up faster, which helps to reduce the time needed to cook food. Both these features help to ensure that you get a great cook with whatever you’ve got in there.

This toaster oven boasts 11 cooking functions - toasting, baking, roasting, and as the name suggests, it can air fry too. With all these functions, it’s really a jack of all trades, so you’re pretty much covered on all bases. 

A standout feature is its ability to air fry, which as we all know, is the healthier alternative to deep frying, so you can enjoy those french fries guilt-free! If the air fryer function is the main one you’re wanting to use, you can also check out our top air fryer picks here.

Keep in mind the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro takes up quite a bit of countertop space even though it’s only got a capacity of 22 litres, so we do recommend this toaster oven only to those with plenty of kitchen space to spare.

2. Panasonic 38L Electric Benchtop Oven with Rotisserie

A great option for meat lovers

The Panasonic 38L Electric Benchtop Oven with Rotisserie is great if you’re mainly looking to cook meat.

With its built-in rotisserie function with 360° rotation and included rotisserie spit accessory, you’ll be able to get the perfect cook on your meats. It also comes with an extraction bracket, to help you remove the spit easily.

It has a relatively big capacity at 38 litres, so you can fit quite a bit in there. Considering its inner capacity, it doesn’t have a massively large footprint. Having said that, it’s not by any means compact, so that’s something to take note of if you have limited countertop space.

Featuring a wide temperature range, it makes this toaster oven quite versatile. It’s low temperatures can be used for heating up food or proofing and its temperatures go up to 230°C. Just be careful though, as the top surface of the oven can get quite hot.

Finally, it comes with a removable crumb tray, which makes cleaning a breeze. You won’t have to maneuver around the bottom of the toaster oven to clean up crumbs and oil drips.

3. De'Longhi Multioven EO241250M

Great for those frozen pizzas with its dedicated functions

We’ve selected the De’Longhi Multioven as the best toaster oven for frozen pizza. It has a dedicated defrost and pizza function that will thaw out that pizza you just got out from the freezer and cook it to perfection. 

The pizza function ensures that your pizza is crunchy yet soft, just as it should be. It also comes with a pizza pan, so you’re all set.

The Triple Surround Cooking System ensures that heat is spread evenly throughout to facilitate consistent cooking. It also has a double glass insulated door that helps to keep the heat within the toaster oven, saving energy and making cooking more efficient.

There’s also a dedicated recipes app with 50 recipes for you to try out. That way you can experiment and make the most out of your toaster oven.

Another great feature is the non-stick features of this toaster oven. It’s internal cavity is non-stick, along with the included baking tray and pizza pan, making for easy cleaning. The included wire racks are made of stainless steel so you know they’ll be long-lasting.

4. Sunbeam Quick Start Oven 22L

Straightforward with preset settings for toast and more

With its preset settings, the Sunbeam Quick Start Oven is one of the best toaster oven options for seniors, as it is really easy to use, and the perfect one for those of you who want to use it for the usual cooks like toast, pizza, crumpets and cookies. 

This toaster oven has 10 quick start functions, making it easy to get started. You don’t have to be a chef, just select the relevant function on the relevant dish for the perfect cook. Its controls are intuitive and easy to use, so you won’t need to constantly refer to the manual.

There’s also a 60-minute digital timer. If you set this up, the toaster oven will automatically turn off once the time is up, which is great if you tend to forget about it.

Overall, this is a great starter toaster oven for those who just want something that can do the basics without having to have the know-how to tweak settings.

5. Devanti Convection Oven 45L

Large capacity for those who have many mouths to feed

The Devanti Convention Oven is great for those who are looking for a big benchtop convection oven. It has the biggest capacity on our list. Given its size and convection feature, it also makes it one of the best toaster ovens for polymer clay and baking.

Let’s start with those who are looking for a toaster oven for polymer clay. With the convection feature and low emissivity glass, this toaster oven is well-insulated and keeps heat within the oven for consistent temperatures. This is an important one for polymer clay. At 45 litres, its large capacity also means you have more space for your crafts without overloading the toaster oven.

Back to cooking, with its large capacity and baking function, this toaster oven is also great for baking. You have the option of adjusting the top and bottom temperatures separately if you need to, which makes this toaster oven even more versatile.

One downside that comes with its large capacity is it’s overall size. It’ll take up more countertop space, so this one is probably a better option for those who have more space to spare.

This convection toaster oven is also a good one to consider if you’re wanting it as a main oven, as it has a bigger capacity that you would normally look for in a conventional oven.

6. Russell Hobbs Air Fry Crisp 'N Bake

Multifunctional oven that includes five different settings to cook a range of dishes

If you’re looking for a mid-tier price point toaster oven without completely compromising on versatility, the Russell Hobbs Air Fry Crisp ‘N Bake is a good option.

It has five settings - air fry, bake, toast, grill and keep warm. It’s got enough variety that gives you a bit more flexibility with your cooks.

With its convection technology, you won’t need to preheat this toaster oven like a conventional oven. It’ll heat up fairly quickly and also helps to save energy at the same time compared to a conventional oven. Sounds like a win-win to us.

With the air fry mode, it boasts a 15 minute cook time to achieve the perfect french fries which is pretty fast. It also comes with an air fry mesh rack which is a great inclusion.

7. Healthy Choice 23L Air Fryer Oven

Cook food on three layers with this air fryer toaster oven

The Healthy Choice 23L Air Fryer Oven is another good option if you’re looking for an air fryer toaster oven combo in the mid-tier price range.

A standout feature of this toaster oven is the ability to cook three layers of food simultaneously, which is quite useful when you have quite a lot to cook. There are four stainless steel elements at the top of the toaster oven which helps speed up cooking.

One downside isn't that there aren’t any preset settings like some of the other toaster ovens on this list. That means you’ll have to figure out your own temperatures and timings. However, there’s some handy guidance on the front of the toaster oven, with temperatures and cook times for various dishes. 

8. Russell Hobbs Bake Expert Mini Toaster Oven

Easy to use with dedicated functions specifically for toast

The Russell Hobbs Bake Expert Mini Toaster Oven is a fuss-free option and the best toaster oven for toast and for small kitchens.

It has dedicated toast functions on the dial where you can easily select how toasted you want your bread to be. Additionally, boasting an EvenToast Technology, you can be sure that your bread will be toasted to perfection. Great for those who take their toast very seriously. 

This toaster oven is also the smallest on our list and lightweight as well. For those of you who have minimal countertop space, this is a great option if you’re looking for more than a popup toaster. You still have the ability to bake, grill, toast and keep your food warm with this small toaster oven without sacrificing space.

However, as you may have noticed, this toaster oven is not as versatile as the others on this list. Having said that, you might not need all those additional functions that the other models offer, so this is a great one if you’re looking for something a bit more basic and straightforward for under $100. 

Like buying any other appliance, it’s important to take some things into consideration when choosing a toaster oven. Doing so will enable you to quickly narrow down your choices and help you choose the right one. Check out some of the things you should keep in mind when you’re choosing a toaster oven.

• Main purpose of use - This one is always a good place to start. Think about what you mainly want to use your toaster oven for, as it will influence the other factors to consider below. For example, if you’re wanting to use it to mainly cook pizzas, then you should look for a toaster oven with a dedicated pizza preset setting.
• Capacity and size - Are you cooking just for yourself or for your whole family? If you’re cooking for your whole family, then naturally you’d want to get a toaster oven with a bigger capacity. Something to keep in mind at the same time though, is how much countertop space you have and whether you can accommodate a relatively bigger toaster oven.
• Functionality - Some toaster ovens are a little more basic in terms of cooking presets and others have a whole host of functions. You can get toaster ovens that can air fry, bake, toast and roast, just to name a few. As mentioned earlier, what you want to use your toaster oven for will determine what kind of functions are must-haves. Also, toaster ovens with more functions tend to be a bit more expensive, so if you don’t think you’ll be utilising all those functions, then perhaps you can just go for one that’s a bit more parred down with its functions.
• Ease of cleaning - With all that food you’ll be cooking, your toaster oven is bound to require cleaning sooner or later. Things to look out for to make your life easier are inclusions such as removable crumb trays, non-stick trays and stainless steel materials. Trust us, this will help make cleaning a lot breezier.
• Temperature range - Again, the temperature range you require will be influenced by what you intend to use your toaster oven for. For example, if you’re intending to use it for polymer clay, then you’ll need to make sure that the toaster oven can achieve the right temperatures, as different models have different temperature ranges.
• Control panel - Check out how intuitive and easy it is to use the control panel. You’d probably want to get a toaster oven with controls that look intuitive enough for you so that you don’t have to constantly dig out that manual.
• Included accessories - Some toaster ovens come with rotisseries (if it has that function), mesh trays and pizza pans, just to name a few. Think back to what you’ll be mainly using your toaster oven for to determine which accessories would be important to you. For example, if you’re wanting to cook things like french fries and nuggets on the regular, a mesh bake tray would be pretty handy to have.