If you like the larger capacity Breville convection oven, but wasn't quite comfortable with the price, then check out his little brother: The
Breville BOV650XL. All the "awesomeness" of it's larger sibling, but in a more compact space and for a lower...
KitchenAid is one of the most well-known brands when it comes to kitchen appliances. If you are a fan of KitchenAid, then perhaps you would like to stay close to what you know best. If that is the case, you HAVE to read our review of this amazing convection...
When it comes to kitchen appliances, few companies do it better than Cuisinart. Their Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven is no different. We LOVE this countertop oven so much, that it's a common Christmas gift to our friends and family that do not have a convection oven...
Talk about a steal! The Hamilton Beach Convection Oven wins the award for providing the power and convenience of "convection cooking" on super-tight budget. Can you believe that you can own one of these countertop convection ovens for less than...
Could the Breville BOV800XL be the best convection toaster oven on the market today? Do not miss this week's review! Click here now! We put the Lexus of countertop convection ovens to the test in this week's convection oven review. Wait till you see what we've...
We have compiled this countertop convection oven comparison chart to make it a little easier to sort through all of the available models we review on this site. You may find it helpful to use it when trying to compare some of the more common features of convection ovens.
Although there are more features than simply “wattage” and “interior dimensions”, these are some of the more common features of ovens (and especially countertop ovens) and can easily be compared in chart format. We have also added a ratings column so that you can get an idea of what other consumers have experienced after buying the particular unit. We have also placed a link in the last column so that you may visit our review of that unit and/or check the price of the convection oven you are interested in.
I hope you have enjoyed our comparison chart. Hopefully you have found it helpful in your search for the perfect counter toaster/convection oven for your home, apartment, dorm room or office break room. We will be adding many more ovens to the list, including more microwave convection ovens (as time permits).
Question: I just bought a new convection oven and I’m looking for the best toaster oven recipes that I can use to really “show off” the benefits of my new purchase.
I’m really sort of scared to use this thing without some sort of idea of how it all works and what to expect in terms of cooking time and such.
What do you recommend?
Answer: Don’t let a convection oven intimidate you.
You really don’t have to rely on cooking times as much as some recipes would lead you to believe.
Alton Brown, the host of Good Eats and author of several cooking books, is wary of any recipe that doesn’t use “time” as a just a general guideline or suggestion.
Question: I am looking for a simple, easy to use toaster oven.
I really don’t want anything too expensive, but I would like for it to be good and reliable. I don’t like the idea of using something for a year and then sending off to a landfill.
Do you have any recommendations for me?
Answer: As much as we hate to play favorites around here, we love helping people pick out the right countertop convection oven for their needs.
Based on what your say your needs and wants are, here is what we recommend…
Many people are under the impression that toaster ovens are so “80s”, which couldn’t be further from the truth.
Just like anything else, these new convection toaster ovens have taken advantage of rapidly-advancing technology; and they are now easier to use and more efficient than ever.
On the “chopping block” this week is the Breville BOV650XL Four Slice Smart Oven with Element IQ. This is the medium-sized convection toaster oven (sort of the little brother to the previously-reviewed Breville BOV800XL) in the Breville line, and each Breville BOV650XL comes with…
You have a lot of different choices when it comes to a countertop convection oven; so why not stick with a brand and a name that you know and trust?
KitchenAid has been making quality kitchen appliances for years, and the new KitchenAid Convection Oven is another quality addition to the KitchenAid product line.
Every KitchenAid Countertop Convection Oven comes complete with…
The Cuisinart name is a byword when it comes to quality kitchen appliances; and the Cuisinart line of toaster/convection countertop ovens are built with the same high quality and attention to detail as every other Cuisinart kitchen product.
Under review this week is the Cuisinart TOB-195 Exact Heat Toaster Oven & Broiler; and every Cuisinart TOB-195 has…
When looking for a countertop toaster oven, you want one that actually does a great job of baking or toasting; but you also want one that does not take up your entire countertop.
The Black & Decker name is synonymous with high quality; and their line of countertop toaster and convection ovens follows this tradition.
This week we review the Black & Decker CTO4500S Stainless Steel 6-Slice Countertop Convection Oven.
Like everyone else, you may have grown up with the GE or Hamilton Beach toaster oven on the counter; and didn’t realize how handy these little appliances were.
But these are not your mother’s old toaster ovens anymore; they are really powerful, easy to use appliances that make your everyday cooking and baking a little easier.
Our review for this week is the Hamilton Beach 31197 Countertop Oven with Convection and Rotisserie options.
Question: I’ve heard a lot about convection this and convection that… and now, here you guys are with an entire site that reviews convection ovens. Can you tell me, in a way that is easy to understand, what is a convection oven?
Answer: The word convection in scientific terms usually implies the natural circulation of hot and cold currents in air or liquid.
For example, hot air tends to rise and cold air tends to sink… so, if the sun heats the earth and the earth warms the air, then that hot air will attempt to rise and push against the cold air above it. As this same air cools, it naturally tries to move downward again.
This naturally occurring process is happening all over the world at the same time, and although we can predict the movement of the air to a large degree, it can still make for some pretty unpredictable weather patterns. Convection in our atmosphere can cause anything from a light breeze to hurricane-force winds, depending on the level of convection.
As stated before, however, this is typically a natural process. Convection as it applies to a convection oven, on the other hand, is an assisted process.
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