"This is because air fryers are essentially designed to be small, efficient appliances that function like convection ovens, distributing hot air around food so it cooks up nice, crisp, and quick - with minimal moisture and steam that can generate moist or soggy food. Best of all, you can cook foods like mac and cheese in the air fryer in a fraction of the time compared to ovens and toaster ovens."
"A combination of fast hot air circulation, higher than electric oven heats, and appliance components like baskets with holes help speed the process along further. In comparison, while some toaster ovens have convection settings that circulate air, most have heating elements much like conventional ovens. Toaster ovens can bake an roasted Brussel sprouts or tofu quicker than the oven, but still usually don't beat the efficiency and speed of an air fryer."
Air fryers deliver speedy convection cooking that often finishes dishes in under 20 to 30 minutes. They use compact chambers, high heat, rapid air circulation, and perforated baskets to create crisp, dry surfaces without excess moisture. Air fryers can cook baked goods, fish, roasted vegetables, whole chickens, and even mac and cheese more quickly than ovens or toaster ovens. Some toaster ovens include convection settings but generally rely on conventional heating elements and usually do not match air fryer efficiency. Toaster ovens can still outperform full-size ovens for certain tasks like roasting Brussels sprouts or tofu. Appliance size and accessories determine which foods each device handles best.
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