I love kitchen gadgets as much as the next person, but my tiny home makes it impossible to stock up on all the latest tools. So when an item comes along that's versatile, multifunctional and can cook a lot of food -- I can't help but be intrigued. Throw a sale price, and I'm sold.
Case in point: this versatile Cuisinart air fryer and toaster oven that's designed with a ton of extras and a surprisingly large capacity. With one machine, you can air fry, bake, broil, warm and toast up to a 12-inch pizza or 4-pound chicken. Right now, you can snag the CTOA-122 model from Target for under $100. Or, you can opt for the similar TOA-70, which offers a grilling function, for 48% off at Walmart and Amazon.
If you've been looking to simplify your nightly cooking or hate using the oven in the warmer months, this one's for you.
Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just yourself, this multifaceted machine does it all, without adding more heat to your home, like a traditional oven. Users that love it has old-school dial knobs, instead of fussing with a digital screen and note that the exterior doesn't get too hot as it cooks.
Multiple reviewers marvel at its speed, calling it "useful" and "extremely fast" at preparing their favorite foods. (Possibly too fast, as we noticed a few reviewers had experiences with burnt food, so be sure to read the instructions carefully before you start cooking.)
Overall, the appliance has earned thousands of 5-star reviews from users, most of them are pleased with the appliance's performance -- particularly those who have tried other models.
It has an adjustable temperature dial, a toast shade selector and timer, a 60-minute timer and an automatic shutoff to keep you safe. Best of all, the interior has an easy-to-clean nonstick surface so you don't have to spend hours cleaning it out. The air fryer includes an oven rack, baking pan and drip tray as well as a traditional air fryer basket.
It's a unique appliance that allows you to get food on the table without exerting too much energy or using every pot and pan in your home.
"...This item is used every day in our home and it performs extremely well. We warm our food, bake cakes, prepare French fries, egg rolls, make toast and it will do so much more. The stainless steel design is very attractive and the unit is not too large. The exterior of the oven does not get too hot." -- Mary55
"I had a dedicated air fryer that I kept in pantry. We hardly used because of the trouble to get it out. This combo unit stays in a nook on counter and I think we have used it daily. Now we have a visual of our food as it cooks. I find myself using this unit instead of my large oven. Love it!" -- Ken42
"Great all around multifunctional air fryer! All the settings function as they should and it doesn't take up much counter space This was another purchase for a second home, you really can't go wrong with this unit. Love that I can save time and energy on heating up our oven!" -- Anonymous
"How does this oven cook so quickly? This is my 3rd toaster oven in a row, and my favorite! 1) it has actual knobs to turn, not digital confusion 2) It cooks fast! Like 2/3 of the time it would have taken in my other ovens." -- MsTexas
"This is the best air fryer out there. We have tried so many and this is hands down the best one. No need to preheat it and it does multiple functions just by turning the knob. It even fits an entire frozen pizza to cook. You will not be disappointed." -- M
"This is a really useful appliance to have. Bacon-done in 10 minutes, instead of 30 in the oven. Toaster works great. Haven't tried baking anything yet, but I expect that it'll be as simple as the other options." -- Michael
"Absolutely love this workhorse! It makes light of those items I usually bake in the oven. It is extremely fast and saves me a lot of time. My suggestion is to take some time to learn how much time you need to cook your favorites. It is worth your time to save time. And make healthier foods in this too." -- jana4