If you’re on the market for a toaster oven, choosing the perfect one can be a daunting task. There are many different features and specifications to choose from. Do you want something that will only be used to toast bread and bagels in the mornings? Maybe you want something that you can bake a cake with, or prepare a light meal in the evenings. Perhaps you even want a full-featured convection toaster oven that can be used as a small replacement for you full-sized toaster oven. No matter what your needs are, I’m here to help.
Here are some things you should consider when on the market for a toaster oven:
- Your needs — Like I mentioned earlier, there are wide variety of toaster ovens on the market that are suited for a variety of tasks. A convection toaster oven can be used to cook almost anything that can fit inside, including chicken, roasts, baking cakes, casseroles, you name it! They can definitely be an energy-efficient alternative to your full-sized toaster oven. However, if you’re not necessarily looking to prepare a full course meal with your oven, perhaps going with something a little smaller and less expensive would be a better idea. Consider what you want in a toaster oven, and go from there.
- Safety features — Some toaster ovens tend to get very hot on the outside. This could lead to burns and blisters, or even worse, it can be hot enough to melt plastics and cause fires in the right circumstances. If you have children around the house, this is an even more important thing to look at. Check out reviews for comments on how hot the toaster oven gets, and whether or not it’s an issue. Some toaster ovens don’t get very hot at all on the outside, and this may just be what you need for your kitchen.
- Counter space — You should definitely measure and keep in mind the amount of counter space you have in your kitchen. Toaster ovens come in a variety of sizes, and picking one that will fit on your counter without issue is very important. Alternatively, an under the cabinet toaster oven may be something to consider — they, as the name might suggest, come with the ability to be mounted under your kitchen cabinets, which can be perfect for those with limited counter space.
Making a mental list of what you need in a toaster oven is very important. If you take care to do so before you go shopping, you should have a much easier time choosing the perfect toaster oven for your kitchen!
For more information on toaster ovens, I suggest these links:
Toaster Oven Reviews – a great resource on toaster oven reviews and ratings.
Toaster Oven Critic — further info on buying the perfect toaster oven.
Toaster Oven Reviews 