Countertop ovens effectively combine the capabilities of conventional ovens with enhanced efficiency, cooking meals faster and conserving space. Chef Greg Frey Jr. highlights their utility in everyday cooking, especially for reheating and roasting. Some models can prepare substantial meals while using less energy, making them a practical choice for home kitchens. Frey advises selecting ovens with easy-to-clean trays to prevent odor and hazards. Various models were tested and reviewed for different budgets and functionalities, including air fryers and smart controls, catering to diverse cooking needs.
Some countertop ovens can roast a whole chicken or a 14-pound turkey, cook two 12-inch pizzas, or even be used to bake cookies, bread, and cakes while using less energy than a regular oven.
It's more efficient to use the countertop unit for needs like reheating dishes, roasting small portions, roasting vegetable sides, even air frying, versus the energy needed to heat up the wall oven.
Avoid small toaster ovens, unless that's all you plan to use it for. You will want to clean this tray routinely to keep it from creating a foul odor-or worse, a fire hazard.
These home appliances can cook food as well as any conventional oven, and they also prepare meals much quicker, are more energy efficient, and take up less space.
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