20 Best Toaster Oven For Seniors (2023 Updated)

I’d debated getting an air fryer for a while because I didn’t want just another appliance to store and have to take out/put back. But with this, I could replace my toaster and get multiple functions out of it! So when I saw this at 40% off while sleep-deprived in the San Fransico airport during a layover, I impulse-bought it.

I’ve had it for a month now and so far I’m happy with it. A few notes: -It says 10 functions. Ok, but let’s be honest: half of those are things your oven does (bake/roast/warm/reheat/broil/toast). But the air fry, dehydrate, rotisserie, convection are all extra things.

I have yet to use rotisserie or dehydrate but plan to soon. I’m still learning how to best use the other functions- I almost burned some food the other day because the convection setting cooks SO much fast than a regular oven.

-The inside tracks where you remote the tray scratch really easily and within 2 weeks looked not so great. It’s aesthetic so it’s not a big deal but still kind of annoying. -It’s a BIG countertop appliance- make sure you really think about the measurements and how you need some space around the back/sides/tops for venting.

I only have so much counter space and this definitely earns its keep, but you gotta be ready to commit to something this large. -It’s loud. The beeping is like 2 clicks too loud. I wish there was a setting to turn it down so I can make french fries at 1AM without alerting the neighborhood (it’s not THAT loud but like slightly louder than the average microwave is annoying).

Overall, I think it’s a good product and I’m hoping I get several years of use out of it.

I always wondered what the air fryer hype was about. I purchased this model after looking at a few others in store. I’ve had this for about 6 months now and my entire family is absolutely obsessed with it.

We use it for everything and we use every function. I honestly cannot remember the last time we touched our traditional oven, microwave or toaster, this has seriously changed our lives. Food tastes better being air fryed in this as opposed to microwaved.

Yes, like someone else mentioned this does cook a little faster, but I think that’s awesome (once you figure it out to adjust time on your own) because it saves you time. Overall this wonderful gadget satisfies my needs, my husbands and a picky toddlers as well.

It’s so easy to use and clean. I’m so happy I got this model over the others. Definitely highly recommend it.

I got this oven to review through the Amazon Vine program. I had returned another Omni Plus I paid for, since it didn’t toast or bake well so I was excited to try out what I assumed was an improvement, and yes, it most certainly is! So far, I have baked biscuits , oatmeal cookies and a coffee cake.

I make various toasted sandwiches. All the steps for BLTs can be done in the oven. “Fried” chicken turned out well, and tiny roasted carrots. And I love, love doing everything with that wonderful central button.

The only downer is, once you put in your original temperature and time, you can’t change it. If you want to add time, for instance, you have to start over, and add the extra time on the remaining time and put that in as the new time.

But that is not the big problem I mentioned. Maybe it’s a defective rack, but the rack is just a tiny tad too narrow, so one side constantly slips and falls off the side projection when I put a baking or cooking dish on it.

I have learned that I need to center any item that weights more than a few ounces perfectly on the rack, and sometimes that works, but often, if I slide something out to check it in the middle of cooking it, that will put it slightly off balance, and down the rack comes on one corner.

Then I have to remove the food from the oven, take out the rack, and try to place it again without it falling down. The first coffee cake I made ended up almost an inch thicker on one side because I just gave up and baked it sitting on the rack slanted down on one side.

I have tested the rack, and it is probably 1/16 inch short, but the projections that hold the racks are so shallow and are smooth and rounded, so the slightest pressure on the rack on one side, and down it comes.

I’d be interested to know if anyone else has had this problem. The oven is great. I love it! But I need an ever so slightly wider rack! That one star off will be added once I can solve that problem.

After nearly 30 years with “another” maker’s toaster oven we took a chance and purchased a refurbished KitchenAid toaster oven. All I can say is WOW! Not only are the controls completely user-friendly and intuitive but, this is THE BEST countertop oven I have ever used.

The toaster function is just a small part of what this KitchenAid appliance does well. It bakes/broils as well as if not better than our gas oven and it preheats in a remarkably short period of time.

The timer function is dead-on perfect and we could not be more pleased with the finished products we’ve cooked in our toaster oven. Forget the European high tech ovens out there – overpriced and not reliable in the long term.

This toaster oven rocks our world. great job, KitchenAid!.

My only problem is that I have to look close to read the words (cook, toast, reheat, etc). Lettering is small, and is NOT DIRECTLY in front of me. On the reviews that I read before buying it, someone mentioned not being able to hear the tones it makes.

I was in the basement at the other end of the house. I actually heard the tone when it shut off. It doesn’t seem loud when I’m next to, though. I’ve only had this about a month, but love how it bakes.

Toasted with it once, just to check it out. Haven’t checked amount of time compared to my toaster, but, might end up getting rid of my toaster if time is about the same. My previous toaster oven was a convection, and did not bake good.

It have a rotisserie, but I didn’t use it much.

We’ve had this unit for more than 3 months and absolutely love it. We replaced a toaster oven, so having an air fry (and other) features was a major bonus. The design of this unit is great. For starters, is is SIMPLE to use.

I love technology, but I don’t want to fiddle around with menus and buttons when I’m making toast. The analog dial makes it easy to set the unit. The unit comes up to temperature very quickly and heats evenly.

Toast comes out perfectly every time. The digital countdown timer makes it easy to see how much cooking time is left, and you can always add time with a quick turn of the dial. The air fry feature is great.

We’ve had good luck with chicken and fries, but you can really use it for anything. Anything with heavy, dripping batter is going to make a mess and smoke up the unit. Pressure cooker based air fryers may perform better, but this unit is good enough for our needs and we don’t need to have a separate appliance.

The unit is definitely larger and deeper than a normal toaster oven, so if your counters are not deep, this is going to stick out. However, it is smaller than some other toaster oven/air fryer combos.

I’d definitely recommend it.

The Ninja Foodie Air Fryer. Like the title says, size is one of the features of this device. It is smaller in height but as wide and deep as many of its larger competitors. The short height limits the size of items it can cook (the internal height is about 2.

75 from grill to the upper heating elements. ) The design is excellent for specific small items, but the lower height reduces its versatility. The good: It can accept a regular pizza or about a 13×13 tray for cookies, brownies, roasted potatoes, or hot wings.

That savings in height allows the unit to tip up out of the way for when not in use and the bottom panel opens for easier cleaning. The controls are simple and intuitive. It preheats fast and the air fry settings cook relatively fast.

The bad: It can be unsafe to use things like oven-safe pans with handles or taller pans, which get way too close to the exposed glass-covered top heating elements, which can break and create an electrical hazard.

That short height puts greasy items very close to the top surface, so you can expect some baked-on grease splatter and tough stains from hot spitting oils, butters, grease, etc. Ive seen a few of these with broken top, front elements due to getting snagged on cooking trays or handles on that exposed upper element and they are not designed to be repaired by unskilled consumers (electrical hazards, sharp-edged panels, riveted interiors, different element resistance ratings, and differing element insulator sizes that cant easily be accessed or replaced.

Replacement elements are not sold individually) once broken, its done. So dont put oversized items in it. Overall, the toaster oven functions well for limited items, is easy to use, and easier to clean than similar toaster ovens.

But, it is not as versatile as a taller competitor.

Great price on the refurbished unit. It’s easy to set the time and temperature for any mode. We use the air fry mode mostly but the other modes are easy to access and use. It has a pretty wide opening so overall it’s a bit wider than many of the “toaster ovens” that I grew up with.

Love the pivot feature so that it takes up less counter space when not in use. When i first set it up I found on the left inside of the unit there was a tab for the bottom slot that prevented the grate from sliding in properly.

I had to slightly bend the tab outward with a pair of needle nose pliers so that the large grate would slide into the bottom slot. And the power cord absolutely must be pulled away from the storage slots on back of the unit when it’s turned on as IMHO the cord gets way too hot if it’s resting in the slots.

Only other downside I see so far (and it’s a nit pick not a real problem) is that to store the pan, grates and air fry basket in the unit one has to put the pan right under under the air fry basket while puitting the small grate on top of the air fry basket, and then push all three together at one time with the air fry basket sliding into the top slot (see picture).

A bit cumbersome initially but easy to do once i got the hang of it. Overall this is a good unit so far,and for the refurbished price, is a really good deal.

I have categorized my interaction with the Crisp and Bake Air Fry Oven as I have used it multiple times now and I love its features. Unboxing: The product was properly packed. The glass and the door hinge was taped down and well protected with foam and cardboard to prevent movement and breakage.

Design Overall, the product has a nice looking design. I have it stored in the panty but, it would look nice on the countertop as well. Instructions The instructions provided were simple and straight-forward.

In addition to the instruction manual, it came with a laminated cheat-sheet for quick reference to cook foods like nuggets and french fries. Cooking The heating element warms pretty fast, so its hotter than some traditional toaster ovens.

While cooking “Shrimp Tempura” I had to monitor it carefully. Even while following the instructions it charred quickly. After a small learning curve I now understand the timing aspect of the oven. Be sure to read and follow the instructions carefully and monitor your food while you get familiar with how the unit operates The end chime only sounds once so, make sure you are in listening distance or have some other way to remind yourself of your cook time.

First to go after my wife passed was the rarely-used, traditional, built-in oven which would have required a major kitchen remodel for the new size unit. Replaced it with a Breville Convection oven, easier-to-use and much more versatile.

Cost me far less than a replacement built-in oven plus kitchen remodel. Am reclaiming the oven space for much needed storage. Next replacement was the Mini-Smart Oven (subject of this review) necessitated by the failure of a typical big box store countertop toaster oven.

That brand lasted 12 years. Could have purchased the same dated-looking, old-tech model but decided to go with the Mini-Smart Oven. I could have just used the Breville Convection Oven but no. The Mini-Smart has the just what I need to quickly and consistently toast a bagel or English muffin, heat a croissant, or warm a couple of tortillas.

Add a glass of juice and an espresso and my Continental Breakfast is made. The Breville Convection Oven is my new kitchen oven and is treated as such. I use it to cook meals when I have guests. I have purchased smaller sized kitchen trays suited for cooking the size portions needed for the kind of entertaining I now do.

Like a traditional oven, it is used as storage for trays of different sizes. So, just as you wouldn’t unload your traditional kitchen oven and fire it up just to toast a bagel, I use my Breville Convection oven as an oven and my Mini-Smart Oven as a toaster or for making some kind of a heated sandwich.

Saves me from having to remove lots of trays and replace them after the Convection oven has cooled. Appliances are nice but seems there is never enough kitchen space and I get tired of having to constantly move stuff around in order to have the space needed to cook a simple meal.

Writing this after 2-3 weeks of use. Checking reviews, and with neighbors and family, Breville toaster ovens score very well. But Breville’s higher-end models have reports of failing with “error codes” being displayed, ending the life of the appliance, so we purchased this simpler model (and added Geek Squad, just in case.

) This is a well-designed toaster oven. The control panel provides simple and clear access to all the functions. Toasting is excellent, though the top side does get a little more done than the bottom.

The “A BIT MORE” button is a REALLY nice feature. We’ve also baked with it – things like frozen chicken nuggets, and nachos – and it works well. There is even a clear legend on the door showing which of the 3 rack positions should be used based on the cooking function.

The toast times are self-adjusting — if the oven is already hot from the previous cycle, times are reduced accordingly, so the results remain consistent to the settings (darkness and number of slices.

) The outside skin of the oven does get hot, so do not place this where small children or pets may touch it without knowing, and do not place/store items on top. That said, the front handle and its supports are insulted from the heat, so proper opening and closing is 100% safe.

The User Guide is brief and very clear – WORTH READING.

I purchased this Breville smart oven B0V650XL back in late August and received it in early September 2021 from Williams Sonoma. I use it almost daily; It does a good job, I use mostly on the bake, bagel, and toast settings.

But after owning this for a little over 6 months (now in April 2022), this morning I heard several loud beeps after using it and then it displayed the error code “E01”. According to Breville, this occurs when there is a “non-resettable issue with the appliance and should this occur, immediately remove the power cord from the outlet and call the Breville Service Customer Center.

” After a quick search of the internet, this error code E01 indicates an issue with the thermal fuse. (I was toasting bread for 2 minutes previous to the error code – certainly NOT using the oven at it’s highest setting – broil).

I unplugged the oven, and plugged it back in and it appears to work – although I’m not going to use it, the outlet works as well; since it’s still under warranty, I will contact Breville… fill out a “case report”.

Ironically, my other brand Deluxe Toaster Oven was still working fine after 5 years, I wanted something newer only because some of the other brand’s label /decals had worn off over time. (although by then I knew the buttons from memory).

Oh, the hassle & time consumption of dealing with stuff like this. If you buy this, make sure you buy the extended warranty!.

For about the 5th use, the grilled vegetables took on a chemical taste. It could have been due to the plastic/ rubber ends at each rod and/or the gray rubber strip around the door. It may have held up to the initial testing because it didn’t show up at first.

Now it would have failed the taste test. Chicken, pork and hamburger still taste okay with the right seasoning. I don’t know why it’s not working for the vegetables. There was one or two times the meat was tasting odd.

This was an impulse buy around November. I bought this one thinking it was stainless steel on the inside. There wasn’t a model available near the display. I just assumed that since there was nothing on the box to warn the consumer about plastic and rubber parts, it didn’t have them.

I saw one white something in the picture. Understanding dawned after I removed it from the box. I can’t return it to the store unless I drive the two or three states at the store I bought it from. Returning it by mailing under warranty is a waiting game I feel suspicious of.

By the way, the manual instructions are wrong. If you follow them, you’ll waste food, unless you decide to eat the carcinogenic burned offerings. I used 350 for everything. But tonight, I followed the package directions for the battered fish so that I wouldn’t make my house hot by using the oven.

I didn’t think it would be in there long enough to cause trouble. It hadn’t finished the cooking time before it had shrunk, burned and stunk up my house with smoke. We don’t have an exhaust fan in our kitchen to clear it out and I can’t leave the doors open with mosquitoes, frogs, lizards, and indoor pets to be careful with.

The other bad thing is that you can’t properly clean it. Those once white tabs are grease stained. I had been lining the tray with aluminum foil, but chicken and hamburger grease got underneath it and made a big mess.

It drips grease at the left corners onto the countertop. It should be outside but that would likely finish it off. I no longer think Cuisinart is a good company and I don’t trust their cheaply made products.

I ordered the oven through Amazon. I was looking for one that had an air fryer feature. Amazon didn’t show any, so I assumed Kitchen Aid didn’t make one. When I looked through the enclosed brochures after delivery, I saw that they indeed do make one.

So I was disappointed that I settled for the plain oven. I’ve used the toaster, bagel and bake feature. It heats up quickly and cooks evenly. The bottom tray easily pulls out to clean our debris. It fits easily under the cabinets on our kitchen counter.

I’d buy again, but would go with the air fryer version.