Tech Advancements in Toaster Ovens

The toaster ovens of today may be slightly larger than you remember them. But with this added size comes a superior design capable of cooking more food without having a lengthy preheat time. For example, in the past, a typical toaster oven may have been able to toast two – four pieces of bread at a time. Whereas now, many models can accommodate up to six – nine slices. With that additional height and depth, some convection toaster oven sizes can even roast a 14-pound turkey.

Even though toaster ovens may be slightly larger than a regular toaster, they’re still significantly smaller than a traditional oven. This reduced size allows toaster ovens to preheat faster and use less energy when compared to cooking in a conventional oven. But if you’re concerned about where to put a toaster oven in the kitchen without losing counter space, don’t worry — you can find small toaster ovens and even under-cabinet models that meet your needs.

When it comes to how to use a toaster oven, the latest models are incredibly versatile in their capabilities. You can still use your toaster oven for the quick meals, like crisping bread and reheating leftovers, but now you have a lot more options. With these new tech advancements, a toaster oven can replace several of your kitchen devices in one sleek machine.

It goes without saying that a toaster oven can replace your traditional toaster, but what else can it do? Thanks to the multifunctionality of the newest models, there are plenty of options for what you can cook in a toaster oven. For instance, if you want to turn up the heat and get things crispy, you can find combination air fryer toaster ovens that can fry potatoes, chicken fingers, or anything else you want without using excess oil. You can also recycle your old pizza oven and replace it with a new pizza toaster oven. Pro tip: try finding a model with a see-through design so you can watch your pie crisp to the perfect golden brown. Other modern toaster oven features include slow cooking, steaming, dehydrating, rotisserie, and roasting so you can replace your dehydrator, roaster ovens, steamers and more.

With so many useful features, cooking with a toaster oven has never been simpler. But the added convenience of this device doesn’t end there. Newer toaster ovens are also easier to clean. You can forget about lining trays with tinfoil and, instead, enjoy a minimal cleaning process.

For dishes that get a little messy, consider finding a toaster oven with a non-stick interior so you can wipe things down without needing to soak and scrub. But if a dish does bubble over and you need a more thorough cleaning, many toaster ovens come with removable drip trays. Regardless of if you want to use your new device as a bagel toaster oven or a slow cook rotisserie, new models make cleaning a snap.