Quickly Cook Almost Anything with These 9 Best Toaster Ovens

Of all the countertop kitchen appliances out there, a quality toaster oven might just be the most versatile. Despite the name, this useful gadget can do so much more than make toast. The best toaster ovens can reheat leftovers, cook pizza, and defrost frozen ingredients. Many higher-end toaster ovens are actually more like countertop versions of standard ovens, powerful enough to roast meat, broil vegetables, and bake small-batch desserts. And some even have an air fryer mode so you can whip up your favorite air fryer recipes while saving some counter space.

Wondering which toaster oven is right for you? You'll want to think about a few factors: what you plan to cook in it, how much counter space you have, and your budget. If you're just looking to replace your traditional pop-up toaster with an appliance that can do a bit more, you might be happiest with a compact, no-frills toaster oven that doesn't have 17 different cooking modes. On the other hand, if you'd like to accomplish some bigger cooking projects normally reserved for your main oven, you may want to invest in a countertop convection. This is especially true if you're like Ree Drummond and tend to be the main cook during big holidays like Thanksgiving. In that case, having a more powerful toaster oven can be a life-saver: You can use it to cook one or more Thanksgiving side dishes while the turkey is in your primary oven.

In this gallery, you'll find the best toaster ovens on the market from both of these categories (and some that fall in between) so you can compare key features. Keep reading for a closer look at nine great options, and for more appliance-shopping help, check out these guides to the best waffle makers and the best pancake griddles.