Best Toaster Ovens That Replace Your Full Oven (2026)

Why a Toaster Oven Can Replace Your Full Oven

If you live in a small apartment, hate preheating a full-size oven for a single sheet pan, or just want something that does more without heating up the whole kitchen, a modern toaster oven is the answer. These are not the flimsy toast-and-forget appliances from ten years ago. The current generation can air fry, convection bake, dehydrate, and some can even fit a full turkey.

We tested nine toaster ovens over two months, cooking everything from frozen pizza and roasted vegetables to full chicken dinners and homemade bread. Here is what actually earned a spot on our countertop.

What We Tested

Each toaster oven was evaluated on heating evenness, temperature accuracy, cooking speed compared to a conventional oven, build quality, and how many functions actually work well versus feeling tacked on. We also measured preheat time — because that is half the point.

Our Top Picks

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro — Best Overall

The Breville is the toaster oven for people who want to stop using their regular oven entirely. With 13 cooking functions and Element IQ technology that adjusts heat distribution based on what you are cooking, it handles everything from delicate toast to a slow-cooked roast. The interior is cavernous — it genuinely fits a 14-pound turkey.

The trade-off is price and size. At $400, this is a serious investment, and it takes up the counter space to match. But if you are replacing a full oven, that is exactly what you want.

Cuisinart AirFryer Toaster Oven with Grill — Best Mid-Range

The Cuisinart TOA-70 stands out because of its built-in grill function, which none of the other models in our test offered at this price point. It produces solid grill marks on chicken breasts and vegetables without needing to fire up an outdoor grill. The air fryer mode is capable, and standard baking performed well in our tests with even browning across the rack.

The interior fits a 12-inch pizza or a 5-pound chicken comfortably. Controls are straightforward dials rather than finicky digital menus.

Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro — Best Value

The Ninja’s signature feature is its flip-up design — when you are done cooking, the unit folds up to take roughly half its footprint on the counter. The true surround convection system bakes noticeably faster than a standard oven, and the included two-level rack setup lets you cook a main dish and a side simultaneously.

At $270, you get ten cooking functions that mostly deliver on their promise. The air fry results rivaled our standalone air fryer picks, and the digital controls become intuitive after a few uses.

Bottom Line

The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is the one to buy if you want a genuine oven replacement and can justify the price. For most people, the Ninja Foodi XL Pro offers the best balance of performance, features, and value — and that flip-up design is a real space saver. The Cuisinart earns its spot if the grill function matters to you.