Toaster Ovens: Countertop Ovens and Air Fryer Combos

One of our strongest picks is the Ninja DT201 Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro Air Fry Digital Countertop Convection Toaster Oven, a standout in our Best Air Fryer Toaster Ovens list. The Breville BOV845BSS Smart Oven Pro is another excellent choice.

Start with your main use and budget, then compare our shortlists: Best Air Fryer Toaster Ovens, Best Toaster Ovens for Baking, Best Toaster Ovens Under $100.

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For most foods: close enough that most households cannot tell the difference in a side-by-side test. For french fries, chicken wings, and breaded foods: a dedicated basket-style air fryer (where the food is surrounded by airflow on all sides) produces slightly crispier results than a toaster oven rack because the basket geometry exposes the food bottom to direct hot air rather than resting it on a solid rack. For larger items, whole chicken pieces, salmon fillets, vegetables, toaster oven air fry performs identically to a basket air fryer because the air circulation rather than the basket geometry does the work. For households that want both functions in one appliance without two countertop footprints: a well-chosen air fryer toaster oven is the practical choice.

The Ninja DT201 Foodi is the largest widely-available air fryer toaster oven, with a 2-rack capacity that holds a full-size sheet pan on each level simultaneously. It fits a 13-inch pizza, a whole chicken, or two racks of food at once. The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro BOV900BSS is also a large-capacity option at 1 cubic foot with Element IQ.

The rack, baking pan, and air fry basket are dishwasher safe on most models, check the manual for your specific model. The interior walls: wipe with a damp cloth or a cloth dampened with dish soap after each use while still slightly warm (not hot). Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool on the interior walls, the non-stick coating on budget models scratches easily. For grease buildup on interior walls: a paste of baking soda and water, applied and wiped after 15 minutes, removes most residue without scratching. The heating element: do not touch or clean directly. Crumbs that accumulate: remove the crumb tray and wash in the sink. Air fryer toaster ovens require more cleaning than standard toasters due to the grease splatter from high-heat air frying, plan to wipe the interior every 2 to 3 uses.

In household testing: the Ninja DT201 Foodi consistently produces the crispiest results due to its high-speed fan and twin heating elements that circulate air at higher velocity than most competitors. The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro follows closely, with more even browning across the entire rack due to Element IQ element control. The Cuisinart TOA-60 performs well at its price but the air fry results on thicker foods (chicken thighs, large potato wedges) are less consistent than the Ninja or Breville. For specifically optimized air fry results at any price: Ninja. For the combination of air fry plus precision baking: Breville.

Yes, in a 12-slice toaster oven with accurate temperature control. An 8-inch round cake pan fits in any 12-slice toaster oven. The Breville Smart Oven Pro produces cake results comparable to a full-size oven.