Really think about this for a moment, what do you want to get out of a convection toaster oven?
Just imagine for a moment that you are at home and want to cook something. What will you most likely cook? How many people will you cook for? What serving size are you going to prepare?
Before you start trying to sort through the avalanche of appliance websites offering convection toaster ovens, you need to critically think about how you will use one of these ovens. By thinking about your life style you can narrow your list of potential selections to a very focused few that will best meet your needs.
What is your Desired End Result?
As you begin to think about what you will be cooking, imagining how your food will a be after the cooking process can help find the options and features that will deliver the best result. For instance, if you want a pizza that has the cheese melted in the center without burning the edges or the crust then convection cooking is the right place to start. A temperature sensing feature could also help you get a dish that is more evenly cooked dish.
Easy to Clean?
If your like me then you will want to spend the least amount of time possible on the clean up. Having built-in features such as a removable bottom plate can really save time and make clean up a breeze.
Sizing it Up
Notice how the way you intend to use something will dictate its size and functions? By thinking of the serving size and number of people you will be cooking for you will be able to judge the best interior capacity. The food you will be cooking will highlight the need for particular methods of heating such as baking, broiling, or convection air circulation.