WHAT CAN YOU COOK IN A COUNTERTOP OR TOASTER OVEN?

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COUNTERTOP OVENS AND TOASTER OVENS?

There are differences between a countertop oven and a toaster oven, but the terms are used interchangeably sometimes. The countertop oven usually has a larger size and can be used for a wide variety of baking and cooking products. Toaster ovens are commonly used for toasting and reheating but often have fewer settings. Here are some of the major differences between countertop ovens and toaster ovens:

SIZE AND CAPACITY

There are many different types of toasters available today. Some of the functions of these devices include holding slices of bread for toasting or dishes for reheating. Small kitchens or simple tasks can benefit from toaster ovens. Countertop ovens generally offer a wider variety of sizes and cooking flexibility with some large enough to hold a 9x13 baking tray, like the entire lineup of KitchenAid^® countertop ovens. For example, some countertop ovens may be large enough to cook an entire meal like a sheet pan dinner.

FEATURES

A countertop oven is often a suitable alternative to a full-size oven, particularly when you are cooking for two. You don't need to heat up the entire oven for these smaller meals. Many countertop ovens include features normally found on full-size ovens, including:

• Convection cooking

• Multiple racks

• Preset cooking functions

• Interior lights

• Non-stick interiors

• Temperature probes

The KitchenAid^® Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry even goes beyond what most full-sized ovens can offer. With the No-Flip Air Fry Basket and 360° Air Fry System, you can cook everything from delicate fish to french fries with ease.

IS A CONVECTION COUNTERTOP OVEN A BETTER CHOICE THAN TOASTER OVEN?

During convection cooking, hot air is circulated in the oven to achieve a consistent temperature. Because of the even distribution of heat, this can provide optimal results based on your recipe.

Depending on your recipes and other factors, countertop ovens often offer similar benefits to convection baking in a regular oven:

• Air circulates evenly during cooking.

• Meats get crispy on the outside while remaining juicy on the inside.

• Brown meats and vegetables consistently.

FIND THE PERFECT KITCHENAID^® COUNTERTOP OVEN FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE

KitchenAid brand offers full-sized oven expertise on your countertop with a lineup of innovative, space-saving countertop ovens. Choose from three models with enough capacity to fit a 9x13 baking pan^* perfect for a sheet cake, a full one-pan dinner or up to 2 whole chickens (1.5 kg^{^}). A selection of models features convection cooking technology that provides delicious, even results on a variety of recipes. We have a wide selection of models to make sure you can find just the right one for your kitchen counter, including models that allow you to try new techniques like air frying, dehydration, and dough proofing.

^*Select models only, including all KitchenAid^® countertop ovens
^{^}Applicable on some models