My household recently replaced our agéd, extremely-not-great toaster oven (seriously, we had to rotate our toast at least twice during the toasting process in order to end up with something vaguely resembling even, all-over browning) with this exact model and friends — it is LIFE CHANGING. Not only does it, y’know, toast things nice and evenly, but it also has been a game-changer for heating up all kinds of things — a serious improvement over our previous situation.
For example: I made a sheet pan phyllo pastry slab pie sort of situation that resulted in tons of leftovers. Reheating slices of this thing in the microwave works, of course, but it ends up all soggy — not crispy and flaky, the way phyllo should be.
But when I popped a couple of slices in this toaster oven, set to air fry? They crisped right back up. Honestly, it was as if I’d just pulled them out of the oven after the initial bake. A+, no notes. Yes, it is an investment. But y’all. It is 100% worth saving up for if you can swing it. I promise.
Promising review: “Love this toaster oven. It is made well and works beautifully whether I’m baking, toasting, or air frying. Leftovers taste better in this oven!” —Linda
Price: $219.95 (originally $330; available in three colors)
