Toaster Oven

Don’t mistake this appliance for a simple toaster. These mini-ovens do everything their bigger siblings can. Newer models even have features such as air-frying, convection cooking, and slow-cooking.

PROS Handy if you’re cooking a small portion or your full-sized oven is maxed out. Heats up faster than a regular oven. Browns foods nicely and gives pizza a crispy crust (unlike in a microwave). CONS Could be a space hogger. And you’ll need one with a depth of at least 12 inches if you want to make pizza. May require its own electrical outlet. The Breville Smart Oven, at right, comes with that recommendation. TIPS FROM OUR EXPERTS › Allow sufficient space between racks for the heat to circulate evenly. › Use a light-colored pan when roasting vegetables to prevent their natural sugars from burning. That's because a dark pan accelerates the transfer of heat and can brown food too fast. › Use a pan with low sides when using the convection feature to give the hot air ample…

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Consumer Reports Kitchen Planning and Buying Guide (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2020

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