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Modern cooking appliances are evolving to enhance cooking efficiency and convenience, with devices like the Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro at the forefront. This countertop oven not only offers a wide array of recipes through its app, complete with serving sizes and cooking times, but it also employs an innovative Element iQ system that optimizes heat based on the cooking needs of various foods. For those who prefer traditional methods, the smart features are optional, allowing straightforward operation without app dependency.
The Breville model boasts 13 different cooking functions, including air frying, with the capability to toast (featuring five browning settings for up to four slices), bagel, broil, bake, roast, warm, pizza, proof, reheat, cookies, slow cook, and dehydrate. Its spacious interior accommodates a whole 14-pound turkey, up to nine slices of bread, or even a five-quart Dutch oven. A notable convenience feature is the magnetic auto-eject rack, which extends automatically when the oven door is opened, facilitating easier food removal.
Included with the Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro are a crumb tray, a 13-inch pizza pan, two wire racks, a broiling rack, an enamel roasting pan, and a mesh air fry/dehydrate basket, making it a versatile addition to any kitchen.
Calphalon Performance Cool Touch Toaster Oven with Turbo Convection
Countertop ovens can sometimes reach high temperatures that pose safety risks, especially in households with small children. However, the Calphalon Performance Cool Touch Toaster Oven addresses this concern with its cool-touch exterior, ensuring the surface remains up to 75% cooler during cooking. Despite its compact design, the unit includes 12 cooking presets, such as broil, roast, bake, and toast, and can fit a 12-inch pizza or a whole chicken. Essential components include a crumb tray, wire rack, a nonstick baking pan, and a 12-inch pizza pan.
Chefman XL 7-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven
For budget-conscious consumers, the Chefman XL 7-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven presents an excellent value. It is designed with ample space to accommodate up to a 5.5-pound chicken, which is ideal for family meals. This convection toaster oven features seven cooking modes, including air fry, bake, and slow cook. Test scenarios indicate that the broil function excels at cooking steak, while the bake mode yields perfect pork chops. The removable components include a crumb tray, air fry basket, broil pan, and baking rack.
More AD-Approved Countertop Ovens
Café Couture Oven with Air Fry
The Café Couture Oven combines aesthetics with functionality, available in three elegant finishes. It includes 14 cooking presets and utilizes a crisp finish feature for beautifully cooked meals. From air frying salmon to baking pizza, users have reported satisfying results across various cooking tests. Despite being smaller with an internal capacity of 0.8 cubic feet, it can still accommodate a 12-inch pizza. Additionally, it offers smart capabilities via the SmartHQ App for remote control, enhancing user convenience.
Accessories that come with this model include a baking rack, a pizza pan, an air fry basket, a wire rack, and a crumb tray, all manufactured with durability in mind.
Cuisinart Digital Air Fryer Toaster Oven
The Cuisinart Digital Air Fryer Toaster Oven features a distinctive dual cook function, allowing for two cooking modes or temperature settings to operate simultaneously. This versatility can be applied across functions like baking and air frying, providing enhanced culinary options for users. While the oven is ergonomic and comes with a range of cooking capabilities, it does require the use of nonstick spray due to the nonstick pan.
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