Best Overall
Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Fry Oven
- It has ten functions, making it an all-in-one device that saves space while allowing you to cook for multiple people at once.
It has ten functions, making it an all-in-one device that saves space while allowing you to cook for multiple people at once.
- The oven is loud while in use on certain settings.
The oven is loud while in use on certain settings.
For the top spot on our list, we prioritized multiple uses to maximize bang for your buck. The Ninja DT201 Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro Air Fry Digital Countertop Convection Toaster Oven is a convection oven, air fryer, broiler, and pizza oven that performs basic tasks like toasting and reheating food.
We like that it’s spacious and easy to use. Despite the fact that it can perform ten functions, it’s very intuitive. The 21-liter interior also means you have plenty of room to fit meals for multiple people, making it a nice choice for larger households or frequent entertaining.
The only real downside we came across is that some users report it can be quite loud when in use. If you’re sharing a space with roommates or you live in a studio apartment, it might be disruptive, though if you have a spacious kitchen it’s probably not a huge issue.
Dimensions: 17.09 x 20.22 x 13.34 inches | Capacity: 21 Liters | Function: Air Fry, Air Roast, Bake, Whole Roast, Broil, Toast, Bagel, Dehydrate, Reheat, Pizza
Best Budget
BLACK+DECKER Convection Countertop Toaster Oven
- It’s spacious enough to fit most 9” x 13” standard baking pans.
It’s spacious enough to fit most 9” x 13” standard baking pans.
- The built-in baking tray stains easily.
The built-in baking tray stains easily.
If you’re looking for something that’ll take care of the basics and don’t feel the need to spend hundreds on a countertop appliance, the Black+Decker 8-Slice Extra Wide Convection Toaster Oven is our favorite budget pick.
It offers a handful of options—baking, broiling, toasting, and keeping food warm—which is more than enough to get the job done in most cases. We love that it doesn’t take up much space on the counter as well, while still being large enough to fit standard 9” x 13” baking pans.
The oven is easy to use, reliable, and relatively durable—you won’t have to worry about it malfunctioning after just a few uses or anything like that. Of course, this option is very simple. It doesn’t have the same bells and whistles as more expensive options.
It’s also worth noting that some users say the built-in baking tray stains relatively easily even if you rinse and wash it immediately after cooling.
Dimensions: 14.5 x 22 x 11.5 inches | Capacity: 8 Liters | Function: Convection Bake, Bake, Broil, Toast, Keep Warm
Best Splurge
Panasonic HomeChef 7-in-1 Compact Oven
- This option has unexpected features and modes such as slow cook, ferment, and sanitize.
This option has unexpected features and modes such as slow cook, ferment, and sanitize.
- It’s on the smaller side, especially for the price.
It’s on the smaller side, especially for the price.
The Panasonic HomeChef 7-in-1 Compact Oven with Convection Bake is certainly a splurge—but it’s truly splurge-worthy, especially if you’re looking for something reliable that will also look good perched atop your kitchen counter.
The seven-in-one oven takes care of all the basics like convection baking and air frying—but it also has some unique functions like slow cooking and even fermenting. It’s also equipped to sanitize things like baby bottles and mason jars, which we didn’t expect from a convection oven!
We take some issue with the fact that the Panasonic HomeChef is a fair bit smaller than most countertop convection ovens. The capacity is just 0.7 cubic feet which is a decent size for a single person or perhaps a couple, but might not be big enough to suit a family.
Dimensions: 15.9 x 15.9 x 14.8 inches | Capacity: 0.7 Cubic Feet | Function: Convection Bake, Steam, Steam-Convection Bake, Airfry, Slow Cook, Ferment, and Sanitize
Best Smart
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
- Smart algorithms make for fuss-free cooking by finding the ideal settings for whatever you’re cooking.
Smart algorithms make for fuss-free cooking by finding the ideal settings for whatever you’re cooking.
- The toasting feature can be a bit uneven.
The toasting feature can be a bit uneven.
Countertop convection ovens are great for those who are short on time or who don’t exactly feel at home in the kitchen. The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro takes the guesswork out of cooking thanks to algorithms that create an ideal cooking environment for each dish.
It has a total of thirteen cooking functions. It also includes access to the Breville+ app and its autopilot feature that guides you through more than 200 recipes that have been tested and improved in the Breville kitchen.
While many users rave about the various functions of the Breville oven, it’s worth noting that a few users mentioned the toaster oven feature is a bit uneven and can take a very long time to brown bread.
Dimensions: 17.5 x 21.5 x 12.7 inches | Capacity: 1 Cubic Foot | Function: Toast, Bagel, Broil, Bake, Roast, Warm, Pizza, Proof, Air Fry, Reheat, Cookies, Slow Cook and Dehydrate
Best with Air Fryer
Cuisinart Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven
- This multi-purpose option is capable of grilling as well as other more standard functions.
This multi-purpose option is capable of grilling as well as other more standard functions.
- There’s no preheat option, which can be frustrating.
There’s no preheat option, which can be frustrating.
A combination air fryer and convection oven is a smart idea if you’re short on space—and the Cuisinart Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven is a fantastic option on that front, especially considering the price point. The multi-purpose oven grills, broils, bakes, and air fries.
We particularly like that it has an oven light and large, clear front window which allows you to easily monitor food while it cooks and browns. While we love the convenience that the oven offers, the one thing we don’t love about it is that there’s no real preheat function.
This means you’ll have to eyeball the oven as it heats up or risk over- or undercooking your meals if you put them in too soon. Thankfully it’s easy to visually monitor the food—but a pre-heat option would admittedly simplify things further.
Dimensions: 12.25 x 15.75 x 13.75 inches | Capacity: 0.6 Cubic Feet | Function: Air Fry, Toast, Convection Bake, Bake, Convection Broil, Broil, Grill, Warm
Best with Rotisserie
Toshiba Large Convection Toaster Oven
- It includes a variety of accessories for easy/versatile cooking, including a rotisserie kit.
It includes a variety of accessories for easy/versatile cooking, including a rotisserie kit.
- The control panel is a bit confusing to navigate.
The control panel is a bit confusing to navigate.
The Toshiba Large 6-Slice Convection Toaster Oven is a relatively budget-friendly option that comes with a whole bunch of features for making cooking easy—we particularly love the rotisserie function, which is not as common as other features.
It comes with a variety of accessories, like a kit that converts the appliance from oven to rotisserie, while the interior is large enough to comfortably roast a full-sized chicken without having to worry about anything hitting the sides of the oven.
The Toshiba has a handful of great features and works impressively well for the price, but note that the control panel can be confusing to get used to; it includes function, temperature, and time all in one spot and requires some toggling around in order to set up all three the way you need to.
Dimensions: 15.59 x 18.98 x 10.78 inches | Capacity: 25 Liters | Function: Toast, Bake, Broil, Pizza, Cookies, Defrost, Reheat, Rotisserie, Keep Warm, and Convection
Best for Small Spaces
Hamilton Beach Quantum Toaster Oven Air Fryer Combo
- It has a spacious interior capable of fitting up to six slices of bread without taking up too much counter space.
It has a spacious interior capable of fitting up to six slices of bread without taking up too much counter space.
- The toast function easily burns bread.
The toast function easily burns bread.
If you’re working with a small kitchen or limited counter space, consider the Hamilton Beach Quantum Toaster Oven Air Fryer Combo. This compact countertop oven functions as both an oven and air fryer and can also act as a regular toaster in a pinch.
It includes five versatile accessories, like a bake pan, air fryer basket, and a slide-out crumb tray that makes keeping your oven clean a quick and easy affair. We really like that this option is compact and affordable; it’s pretty much all you’ll need to outfit a small kitchen.
That said, the toaster option could be better—some users say that it easily burns bread, either on the edges or on the top. It’s a somewhat common issue with countertop ovens but you’ll still want to monitor your toast to ensure it doesn’t get charred.
Dimensions: 15 x 18 x 11 inches | Capacity: 0.65 Cubic Feet | Function: Air Fry, Bake, Convection Bake, Broil, Toast
Best for Families
Oster Convection Oven
- It can fit two 16-inch pizzas at the same time.
It can fit two 16-inch pizzas at the same time.
- There's a slight space between the French doors.
There's a slight space between the French doors.
No matter how spacious, countertop ovens never quite fit as much as a full-sized oven. The Oster Air Fryer Oven 10-in-1 offers a happy compromise; it’s large enough to cook for several people without resorting to batch cooking, but it’s small enough to fit comfortably on most countertops.
It also functions as a full-sized pizza oven and has the capacity to cook two 16-inch pizzas at the same time. The French doors are attractive and practical—they both open together with just one pull, streamlining the process of loading and unloading the oven.
The oven will certainly serve a family without issue thanks to its 24 cubic inch interior and double door design. Check your counter’s dimensions to ensure there’s ample room for the double doors to comfortably open and close.
Some users note that there is a slight space between the doors that might allow some heat to escape, though in general most people find the Oster cooks food well and consistently.
Dimensions: 20.15 x 23.8 x 15.1 inches | Capacity: 24 Cubic Inches | Function: Bake, Broil, Toast, Pizza, Warm, Dehydrate, Defrost