The 6 Best Air Fryer Toasters, According to Our Test Kitchen

Best Overall

Instant Omni Plus Air Fryer Toaster Oven

Orig. $280 $230 at Amazon Orig. $250 $220 at Walmart Orig. $325 $250 at Jcpenney.com

What we like: The Omni is large enough to cook multiple foods simultaneously, and it does so perfectly, racking up major performance points, especially when toasting bread, crisping up fries and melting cheese. 

What to know: The appliance is a little large, so it may not fit in a cabinet or work for people with limited counter space.

The large-capacity Instant Omni Plus Air Fryer Toaster Oven is quite the over-achiever in cooking projects. In addition to making chicken fingers extra crispy, you can also broil mac and cheese, roast chicken and dehydrate veggies. From the get-go, the manual is very clear and detailed, thanks to step-by-step instructions on how to test-drive your first recipe. The dials and controls are easy to read, and the digital display makes it easy to see the numbers and settings. Plus, this mini oven comes with a cooking pan, a rotisserie lift, and a rotisserie spit, along with an air fryer basket.

When we tested the Instant Omni Plus, we noticed that the oven took just under 7 minutes to reach the highest temperature setting, which is 450°, and the air fryer toaster was exceptional at cooking and baking all the foods we tested against. It took about 6 minutes to toast bread to golden-brown perfection, and you can fit six slices of toast in this oven. It took just 2 minutes to melt cheese on the toast, and we didn't notice any areas where the cheese started to brown. As for dessert, you can fit nine blobs of cookie dough in this oven, and after 12 to 13 minutes, we had freshly baked chocolate chip cookies—although you might want to reduce the baking time just a bit as our cookies turned out a little dark. All the while, the toaster oven is very quiet while operating and boasts a bright light that lets you keep your eye on your dinner, which is a nice touch. Plus, it cools off very fast, which lessens the chance of getting burned.

We also found that this toaster and its components were very easy to clean. The manufacturer recommends lining the cooking pan with parchment paper or spraying it with cooking spray for easier cleaning. All the accessories are dishwasher-safe, but if you don't have a dishwasher, you can use a bristle brush on the air fryer basket and soap and water for the oven rack.

Our one quibble? Whenever you open the Omni Plus, you have to reset it completely. Having to select the appropriate function and adjust the temperature because you wanted to check on your food is quite annoying.
Still, we feel this appliance by Instant Pot is a great value and can easily be used instead of your oven when you're cooking up smaller things.

Dimensions: 16.5" W x 13'' D x 14’’ H | Capacity: 18 quarts | Functions: Air fry, broil, bake, roast, dehydrate, reheat, rotisserie, toast, warm, convection | Maximum temperature: 450°F

Also Great

GreenPan Bistro Noir 6-in-1 Air Fry Toaster Oven

$120 at Target View on Greenpan.us

What we like: The instructions are clear and easy to understand, making setting up and using this machine quick and easy.

What to know: The Bistro Noir lacks an interior light, which can make it difficult to keep an eye on your food while it's cooking.

After putting the GreenPan Bistro Noir 6-in-1 Air Fry Toaster to the test, we were thoroughly impressed. It's a compact little machine, making it an excellent fit for most countertops without taking up too much precious kitchen real estate. Despite its relatively modest footprint, it has a generous capacity—we could fit 16 muffins on one tray, and there’s plenty of room for a 12-inch pizza or a whole chicken.

Switching between the Bistro Noir’s six distinct cooking functions is easy, thanks in part to the handy pull-out card that illustrates the ins and outs of using this air fry toaster. You can toggle between functions using the user-friendly dial controls, and it comes with a stainless steel rack, baking pan, air-fry basket and a crumb tray. The interior and accessories (minus the steel rack) are coated with a PFAS- and PFOA-free ceramic nonstick coating, which makes it easy to wipe clean.

When we tested this machine’s toasting capabilities, we were impressed with how evenly the Bistro Noir toasted our bagels. It also produced the meltiest cheese (no burnt spots here!), and our salmon filets had a nice crispness while cooking uniformly. The muffins fared similarly well; we had to add a couple of extra minutes on to the cook time, but considering how tightly we packed them in, this was not surprising. We will note that our sweet potato fries were a bit limp, but in fairness, this starchy side proved a challenge for most of the air fryer toast ovens we tested. Overall, we feel the GreenPan Bistro Noir is an excellent runner-up to our tried-and-true favorite.

Dimensions: 16.9" W x 15.4" D x 13" H | Capacity: 16.9 quarts | Functions: Air-fry, bake, toast, broil, roast and warm | Maximum temperature: 450°F

Best Splurge

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer

$350 at Amazon $350 at Target $350 at Williams-Sonoma

What we like: The Breville performed very well in all of our food-specific tests; plus, it goes beyond the functions of a traditional oven and can easily replace the need for several other small appliances.

What to know: The oven shuts off shortly after the timer goes off, so you may have to wait for it to preheat again if you plan to use multiple settings (like air-fry followed by reheat).

This toaster oven can handle a 13-inch pizza, 9-cup muffin tin or even a whole chicken. It air-fries, roasts, slow cooks and bakes (yes, even cookies) for a total of 11 functions. Even with all these options, the control panel is very clear and easy to use, the settings are straightforward and the display has large letters to help with readability. When we tested this Breville air fryer toaster, we especially took note of how evenly it toasted a slice of bread in just under 3 minutes, and it's actually large enough to fit nine slices of toast. This mini oven also air-fried fries to a satisfying golden color, and the large basket could fit almost a full bag. Another thing we loved: The oven is very effective at baking. Our chocolate chip cookies came out pretty close to perfect, which left us looking forward to experimenting with more baked goods with this Breville machine. The no-fuss cleanup was also a major plus: The oven boasts a handy crumb drawer on the bottom, which you can easily pull out and brush the crumbs into the trash (or run the tray under water for a more thorough clean). Plus, we found the oven to be very quiet in its functioning, something we can't say about traditional air fryers. 

While the oven performed very well in our food-specific tests, some minor inconsistencies are worth mentioning. When testing with an oven thermometer, we noticed the oven did not heat up at the same temperature as the oven was displaying, and once the oven reached the set temp, it fell several degrees. However, this didn't seem to affect the overall cooking results. You'll also want to set the timer on the oven for the time you plan to cook your food—or for a few additional minutes. We figured out pretty quickly that once the timer goes off, the machine shuts down shortly afterward. So, for example, if you're using the air fryer setting, you'll have to wait for the oven to reheat if you choose the "reheat" setting after air-frying. While this may feel frustrating, it serves as a smart safety feature. 

All in all, this machine would be great for a single person or a small family that doesn't do a ton of cooking. It's simple to use and could easily sit on a countertop, and you can rely on it to cook a variety of foods perfectly, which may justify its higher price tag.

Dimensions: 18.9" W x 15.9" D x 10.9" H | Capacity: 23.9 quarts | Functions: Toast, bagel, bake, roast, broil, pizza, cookies, air-fry, reheat, warm, and slow cook | Maximum temperature: 450°F

Best Budget Pick

Hamilton Beach Air Fry Toaster Oven

Orig. $80 $71 at Amazon $71 at Wayfair $90 at Home Depot

What we like: It's about half the price of other air fryer toasters on the market, and it can make really good fries.

What to know: Baking isn't this machine's strong suit, and it toasted somewhat unevenly. If your aim is delicate baked goods, this model may not be for you.

Don't let the word budget steer you away from this air fryer oven: This machine can toast five slices of bread at a time, bake a 12-inch frozen pizza or air-fry a batch of fries (excuse the carb overload—important research going on here!). And FYI, it comes with an air fryer basket, baking/broiling pan, oven rack and pull-out crumb tray for easy cleanup. 

This mini oven is good at toasting in a reasonable amount of time, but you'll want to keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn't burn. When we tested this model with bread, we noticed that the oven fit five slices (not six, like the manufacturer claims), and the underside of the bread came out way darker than the top. That said, the dial wasn't as precise as we would've liked it to be. There isn't a discernible toast level, so you have to guess where you should turn the dial to reach your desired doneness. 

If you want to top your toast with a slice of Swiss, you can count on the oven to melt it nicely, as the cheese didn't brown or start to bubble and pop in our tests. Craving a side of fries with that? This oven air-fries french fries in 12 minutes at 400° to a crispy, golden doneness, but you can leave them in a little longer if you like a crunchier fry. When cooking up the spuds, though, we were a little frustrated by how shallow the fry basket was, which resulted in some of the fries falling out. 

Baking is a science, and Hamilton Beach couldn't seem to get it right. In our tests, the chocolate chip cookies baked unevenly, with the bottoms being very burnt and the centers remaining soft (but not raw). While we followed the manufacturer's instructions to place the oven rack in the lowest position, it seems like this caused the bottom of the cookies to burn and the top to remain undone—a trend we noticed with the toasted bread as well. These inconveniences all boil down to temperature accuracy: The oven's max temp reads 450°, but our oven thermometers read 468°, so this oven does run slightly hot. If you're not looking to spend more than $100 on an air fryer toaster, this pick may be a good companion to your oven but not a replacement.

Dimensions: 9" H x 18" W x 14" D | Capacity: 6.3 quarts | Functions: Toast, bake, broil and air-fry | Maximum temperature: 450°F

Best Compact

Ninja Air Fry Countertop Oven

Orig. $220 $150 at Amazon $150 at Wayfair $236 at Office Depot

What we like: All of the Ninja’s settings, from air-fry to bagel, performed equally well during our testing, and the oven can be flipped upright to free up counter space.

What to know: This oven has a very powerful heating element, and you'll quickly notice that the suggested cook times (particularly for toasting) are slightly too long. The front window gets very hot, so be careful when handling it.

Lack of kitchen space doesn't mean you have to forgo owning an air fryer. The compact Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fryer Oven can save you space by replacing multiple small appliances in your household, thanks to its eight functions, including air-frying, baking, broiling, roasting, dehydrating and warming (plus, it has toast and bagel settings). And when you're done meal prepping (and once the oven has cooled), you can flip the oven up and out of the way to free up some kitchen counter space. In this position, the crumb tray folds out for easy cleanup, and there's also an accessible back door for when it's finally time to deep clean the oven.

Before putting this air fryer to the test, we noticed that the manual is very clear, helpfully divides the instructions by the setting you're using and includes a graphic that labels each part of the oven and what it's used for. The dials and controls are easy to read, and because the interior lights up in the dark, it would be easy to use this in low-light settings. If you're hankering for a grilled cheese, this oven can toast a slice of bread in about 3 minutes and melt cheese in 90 seconds. But the toast browned unevenly in our tests, with the bottoms getting significantly darker. If cookies are your thing, you'll be glad to know we were impressed with this oven's baking capabilities. Our chocolate chip cookies came out evenly baked and boasted a consistent, moist texture on the inside after just 13 minutes at 350°.  

It's worth noting that navigating the control panel isn't super intuitive, but spending just a minute with the manual clears up any confusion. Rest assured, this oven is easy to use once you've read a bit about how the dial works and what displays when it's done preheating. Finally, a small safety disclosure: The front glass door on this oven gets very hot, so exercise a lot of caution when handling it, especially if you have children or pets in the house.

Dimensions: 7.56" D x 19.72" W x 14.96" H | Capacity: Up to 4 pounds | Functions: Air-fry, bake, broil, roast, dehydrate, warm, toast setting, bagel setting | Maximum temperature: 450°F

Best for Large Batches

Cuisinart Digital Air Fryer Toaster Oven

Orig. $300 $250 at Amazon $300 at Target $300 at Walmart

What we like: The Cuisinart is compact yet holds enough to feed a family and boasts a sleek design that looks nice on the kitchen counter.

What to know: This unit performed well in the toast, cheese toast, and french fry test; however, its cookie recipe needs adjusting.

If you're feeding a family or meal prepping for yourself for the week, you want a machine that can handle big batches. This oven can air-fry up to 3 pounds of food, toast six bagel halves, roast a 4-pound chicken, or bake a 12-inch pizza. If you're into baking your own bread, it can even proof your dinner rolls to complement the feast. 

From the start, we appreciated the clear but concise instructions. The buttons are very easy to read, and the unit has a backlit screen controlled by a dial knob that allows you to select your cooking function, making it easy to use in low light. This toaster oven boasts smart features, so it doesn't have a timer dial you set; instead, you select a function, and a countdown timer will pop up. When the countdown timer reaches 0:00, the oven will beep three times, and the heaters will turn off. During our food tests, the bread was toasted to a lovely shade of brown across every surface with zero burning, with the toast setting at four (range is one to seven). The toaster says five to six slices at level four will take 2:55 seconds to toast, which was very accurate. What's more, the fries were very easy to cook and came out perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and cooked through at the correct time. Sadly, the cookies weren't as successful. Pre-cut cookie squares baked quickly on the outside, leaving the interior raw. 

When you're done making your meal, cleanup will be fuss-free. The crumb tray pulls out separately from outside the unit, which makes debris easy to dump. (Just make sure the machine has thoroughly cooled off before cleaning it, so you don't burn your fingers.) And some of the accessories, such as the baking/drip pan and air fryer basket, are dishwasher-safe.

Dimensions: 17" D x 21.73" W x 15.75" H | Capacity: Up to 4 pounds | Functions: Bake, broil, pizza, roast, toast, bagel, reheat, warm, dual cook, low temperature, dehydrate and proof | Maximum temperature: 450°F