The 10 best toaster ovens you can buy on Amazon

Cooking veggies the right way can sometimes be tricky. You can grill or bake them, but it has to be done just right so as not to burn or ruin the entire dish. That's why steam cooking is a great option for flexibility, and Cuisinart has the toaster oven to cook those veggies and more.

The CSO-300N steam oven(opens in a new tab) provides professional level steam cooking, right on the counter top. As mentioned, you can use it to steam or poach those veggies to fill out your dinner, but it's not just limited to that. Since it's a steam oven, it will cut down cooking time by potentially 40%. It also features nine single and combo settings to bake, broil, poach, steam, etc. Of course, it will also make a mean grilled cheese if that's more your thing. 

All you need to do is set the temperature dial to the desired temp on the digital display screen, and hit the start button or the light button to see how the food is cooking. And if you want to give it a base cleaning, it can use the steam to give the inside a once over, though you'll still need to get the physical crumbs left behind. And at 18 x 15.5 x 10.75 in., its falls around the average size range of most toaster ovens.

For many people, having both a microwave and a toaster oven doesn't make sense. Counter space is at a premium and it can be really difficult to decide which to get. This Panasonic model makes that choice a little bit easier.

The Panasonic NB-G110P Flash Xpress(opens in a new tab) delivers on a well-rounded toaster oven that can fill that spot left by a faulty microwave. The oven cooks your food using double infrared heating, warming up much quicker than a regular microwave. It also means the food will be cooked quicker, inside and out. All you have to do is set it to the desired temperature on the simple button control or use one of the six presets, like pizza or waffle. Once set, use a similar button control for the digital timer and set how long you want it to cook for or turn the light on to check on the food. And as a bonus, the tray and rack are designed specifically for this oven to hold some extra food on it, despite the average 12 x 13 x 10.25 inch size of the oven.

There are some people who aren't satisfied with something that's just "reliable" or "decent" at its job. It has to be the best of the best, leaving all others in its tracks. Essentially, Breville has done exactly that with this heavy duty toaster oven.

The Breville BOV900BSS(opens in a new tab) delivers an all-in-one experience that includes the typical cooking and reheating that you'd expect out of a good toaster oven, along with 13 presets, like dehydrate, roast, and slow cook. Aside from the presets, you can use the two large dials to set the temperature and time to cook precisely how you want to. On top of that, the Smart Oven Air doubles as an air fryer if you're looking to get crispy fried foods as well. That eliminates the need for a dedicated fryer and helps you cut down on some of those calories, too. Just keep in mind that this is a bit larger than some of the other ovens here, coming in at 26 x 18.5 x 17 inches, so it will need more space, but it does include a pan that fits inside perfectly.

So maybe the full-sized Breville Smart Oven is out of your price range or it's just too big for your space. Fear not — not all hope is lost on having a high-tech Breville toaster oven. The Brevile Compact Smart Oven(opens in a new tab) is the Breville BOV900BSS's younger, smaller, more price-accessible little sister, and it's a solid value for the price. You'll still get the accurate, smart heating that Breville is known for, but for about half the cost.

With custom time and temperature dials and eight different pre-set cooking functions (toast, bagel, bake, roast, broil, pizza, cookies and reheat), the meal options are practically endless. It's roomy enough to fit a 12-inch pizza, four pieces of toast, a six-cup muffin tray, or even a whole chicken — ideal for households with two to four people. It also boasts an entirely non-stick interior, so feel free to cook an entire meal inside without worrying about a greasy mess. 

You want your toaster oven to get hot — that's obvious. But what you don't want is a poor decision that makes you burn yourself every time you use it.

The Hamilton Beach Easy Reach Oven with Convection(opens in a new tab) is the toaster oven to look at for those who care about ease of access. It uses a roll-top door that slides to the top of the toaster oven, providing more direct access to the whatever's being cooked. Using this kind of door also makes life easier when it comes to the cleanup as well.

It leans more into simplicity when it comes to the controls. The Hamilton sports three analog dials: one for time (which caps at 30 minutes), a temperature dial, and presents for bake, broil, and toast. It's also a little larger than average, coming in at 16.75 x 10.76 x 19.76 inches, though this is mainly due to the door. So just make sure there's enough room for it to open easily and get the pan or rack out.

There will always be those who live by the phrase, "bigger is better." For them, it's something that has to be applied to every part of their life, from appearance to appliance. Or maybe you just find yourself in need of a big toaster oven to match your spacious kitchen and large family.

The Oster Large Capacity 6-Slice Digital Convection Toaster Oven(opens in a new tab) is a mouthful, but also an apt name. It can cover all the basics that'd you expect, from baking to broiling, but really shines because of its size and simple functionality. Select one of the seven presets, like convection bake or defrost, or set the time and temp on the touch pad. Once set, let it run for as long as you need, checking in with the internal light to make sure the food isn't overcooked. 

Sometimes you just want something shiny. Stainless steel appliances easily fit in with most kitchens' aesthetics, plus they're super easy to clean. Enter the Toshiba AC25CEW-SS Digital Convection Oven(opens in a new tab).

This super stylish oven sports a similar design to the aforementioned Breville and has a cooking pan included. The display screen lists the seven presets available on the Toshiba oven, with dials for function, time, and temperature. And if you're feeling a little extra, a rotisserie kit is included for the more avid cookers out there. (Just make sure the chicken fits first — the oven measures 18.98 x 10.79 x 15.6 inches.) 

Are you an avid home cook who isn't afraid to roast a whole chicken? We got you.

Vegetarians: Look away.

The Ronco Showtime Rotisserie(opens in a new tab) is the type of toaster oven that can handle pretty much everything. As the name states, it's a personal rotisserie that essentially doubles the cooking capacity in your kitchen. Use the rotisserie to handle an entire 15-pound turkey or up to two chickens while you use the stove and oven for everything else. This high-capacity model is ideal for big diner parties or holiday meals, and can feed an entire family. It uses a single dial for time that goes up to three hours and has three settings: heat, roast, and sear.

While it's primed to roast chicken, you could also do beef, pork, lamb, vegetables, and whatever else you dream up. 

If you're working with limited storage space, you need appliances with multiple functions. Having a separate device for everything you do in the kitchen just isn't cutting it anymore, and this Cuisinart model(opens in a new tab) will help give you incentive to toss out some of the old appliances you no longer use. It has over 15 different cooking presets, including slow cook, convection bake, convection broil, roast, reheat, and more. Bakers will delight at the proofing function, and avid outdoorspeople will get tons of use out of the dehydrating function. It also works as an air fryer, so you don't have to totally give up on air frying by deciding to purchase a toaster oven. 

The roomy interior can cook up to three pounds of food at once, so you're good to make wings for a crowd, slow cooked braises for dinner parties, and so much more. While this model is a bit on the bulkier side of ovens on our list, it more than makes up for its size in the sheer number of cooking possibilities. 

The 1950s were a simpler time: poodle skirts, malt shops, and pastel-colored appliances were in high demand.

The Nostalgia RTOV2AQ(opens in a new tab) will have you pining away for your youth (or your parents' youth, depending). And while the '50s aesthetic is cute and all, what really matters is how well this baby can cook. Don't worry — it gets the job done.

This turquoise toaster oven sports four presets — broil, bake, convection bake, and pizza/toast — and has dials for temperature and time. At 18.5 x 15.5 x 11.5 inches, it's on point with most of the other ovens on this list, but does include twin racks — a sweet bonus.