Today's toaster ovens have moved beyond just toasting bread or bagels. Toaster ovens are an economical and easy-to-use cooking alternative for any busy home.
Choosing the Perfect Toaster Oven: Countertop ovens come in tons of shapes and sizes and offer a variety of features. Price Range: You can find a countertop oven to fit any price range and preference. Higher-end multi-function ovens usually run between $150-$300. hpq toaster
Cooking Method: If you're just planning on using your toaster oven for toasting and heating foods, one of the more basic models should fit the bill. If you are looking for an oven to use for baking or broiling, check out models that cook using either a convection or infrared (or infrawave) heating feature. Infrared or infrawave ovens do not need to be pre-heated, which reduces cooking time. Some ovens also include a rotisserie - a handy feature for chicken lovers!
For families with small children, a high-demand safety feature is cool-to-touch sides - the oven's sides should not heat excessively during use.
Counter Space & Capacity: Countertop ovens come in sizes ranging from as small as 10" x 10" to as big as 20" x 16". Consider whether you need a 4-slice or 6-slice capacity oven. If you're planning to bake 9" x 13" casseroles or roast chickens, you'll need a larger model. transparent toaster