Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven, Digital Display, 1800 Watt Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo with Adjustable Temperature and Controls, Stainless Steel Small Kitchen Appliance, TOA-65,Silver

I have been using an Oster 1300W convection bake oven. I was very happy with its convection bake but wanted to replace it with an air fryer / oven unit. I purchased both the Ninja SP101 and this Cuisinart. I cooked the same items in all the ovens at once to perform a direct comparison. I Initially purchased just the Ninja but noticed a significant bake performance downgrade from the Oster it was replacing so added this Cuisinart to the competition. Convection bake: Frozen French bread pizza at 400F. The Cuisinart cooked it perfectly at 6 minutes. The Oster came in second with a perfect pizza after 13 minutes. The Ninja came in last with a disappointing bake after 16 minutes. Air fryer: Frozen chicken nuggets sprayed with olive oil at 400F The Cuisinart created a perfect crisp set of nuggets after 9 minutes. The Ninja created a very good crisp after 14 minutes. Both did an excellent job at air fry, but the Cuisinart crisp was slightly better and it cooked much quicker. So this Cuisinart oven wins by a mile. The Ninja is still a good air fryer if you never touch the Cuisinart. Notes: I ruled out the more expensive Breville due to its low quality air fry and unacceptably slow preheat time. I purchased the Ninja first since it is compact and has a fold up feature to free up some counter space when not in use. That feature is somewhat of a gimmick since you have to lift and move the entire unit to store it. The Cuisinart is significantly taller at 14” vs 8” for the Ninja and 12” for the Oster.

Not perfect - I would rate it at 4.5 if I could - but definitely excellent. Pro: * compact * versatile * fairly easy to use * easy to clean * quiet * fast Con: * Minor inconvenience for toasting - easily fixed * Minor issue with cleaning - easily fixed * controls could be easier I actually also used the lower-spec model TOA-70 (with the 4 dials, and no screen). I prefer this TOA-65 over the TOA-70 for a number of reasons. With this toaster-oven / air fryer, I replaced 2 appliances on my kitchen bench - which is always a Good Thing (TM): a popup toaster, and a dedicated air-fryer. Not only did I reclaim some bench space, but I got the added functionality of the toaster-oven, and the ability to cook smaller things in the bench-top oven instead of heating our 36" oven (plus the entire house) just to cook a single cake, or tray of biscuits. Personally, I find the controls simple to use - even though the "menu" system is not particularly intuitive. My wife disagrees somewhat, and complains that the old air-fryer was simpler to use (which it was). We use this TOA-65 toaster-oven / air-fryer every day. * every day, we toast various things for breakfast: * the digital settings and screen make the process very repeatable and reliable. * HOWEVER, having to put an oven mitt on in order to pull out a sliding rack to get the toast/muffins/bagel gets annoying really quickly. Thankfully, this is easily fixed with a $10 oven rack puller -see: https://a.co/d/0exzBqfY * Every 2-3 days we cook something in the air-fryer: * chicken drumsticks or thighs, * steak * lamb chops * potatoes * The steak, chops, thighs, and potatoes all fit easily with the tray in the recommended upper position. * However, the drumsticks can be too large, so I move the tray+basket to the lower position and: * use the air-fryer mode for a longer amount of time * use fan-forced oven mode + 1-2 minutes of broil to brown the outside / skin Each seems to work as well as the other, although I've found it easier to predict the required time for the oven+broil compared to air-frying on the lower position. * All of air-fry, oven, and broil are extremely quiet - especially compared to our previous dedicated air-fryer. * about once per week, I bake something like banana bread in oven mode. The oven can fit 2x 9" loaf trays, and cooks perfectly: * really fast preheat compared to our full-sized oven * much less energy than our full-sized oven * much less heat in the kitchen and house compared to the full-sized oven. * About once per week, I defrost and cook some frozen food such as pizza, chicken nuggets, spanakopita, etc. * I usually use the air-fryer mode, since that is what I was doing previously. * However, I've found the spanakopita actually cooks better in fan-forced oven mode. * occasionally, I reheat some leftovers from the fridge. If I want them to be crispy, then the reheat mode of this toaster-oven is better than reheating on the stovetop or in a microwave. I haven't used the combo-cooking yet, but given I use bake+broil manually, I will be trying the combo-cooking for that. Cleaning is a breeze. The tray and basket are stainless steel, and polished, so they wash easily under hot water. At least once per week - or if oil etc have been cooked on - I put tray, basket and (accessory stainless steel) rack into the dishwasher. I found accessory stainless slide out trays, baskets, and racks very inexpensively - see: * https://a.co/d/0djr1d31 * https://a.co/d/0421OL5Y Originally, I mistakenly thought that the standard basket and tray were not stainless (they are not stainless on the cheaper TOA-70), but it is really handy to have a spare set anyway, so I didn't return the extras I bought. If I've cooked something with very distinctive taste, then I can slide tray and basket out, slide in clean tray and basket, and get cooking again immediately. Pics show: * chicken thighs cooked in air-fryer mode, turned once to brown both sides. * lamb chops cooked in air-fryer mode, then in broil mode to get a bit more brown.

Love this AF- specifically model Toa-65. I researched for a super long time before purchasing my 1st AF. I’m going to start with cons first because that’s probably what you’re after. Do note, however, that the pros outweigh the cons :) Cons: - Could be bigger or have more racks. However, I do understand that even if it had more racks they wouldn’t all be able to airfry very well at once because in order to achieve the “fry”, the food needs to be very close to heating elements AND the main convection fan- which can really only happen on 1 shelf at a time. This is obviously why many airfryers only have 1 shelf or 1 basket. - It would be nice if the basket & tray could be bigger, but if they did that, the unit would be huge and it’s already big. Overall, this isn’t an issue and it holds more than I expected it to, as you can see from my photos. The roasted chicken was a fresh 2 pack of whole chickens from Costco, to give you an idea of bird size. - Cleaning. Overall, it’s not a big deal. Air fryers are going to be dirty and I accepted that immediately. I don’t fret over keeping it sparkling. You should know that you’ll need to unplug it and clean it once in a while. Bacon grease especially, gets stuck to the fan & ceiling, & over time it smells when it’s being used as a result. So unplug it, tip it & clean it once in a while. This is a bit of a job. - The knob and dial were not intuitive & threw me for a loop for about a day. Once I realized that 95% of the time, I just spin the wheel, push it, spin, push it, push it (push = select/enter) & hit “Start”, I was good to go. I almost always set the time & temp this way- by only using the knob and entering it manually. The pre set buttons are nice and we do use the “Air Fry” button, but generally just the wheel. You very quickly learn that most cooking is done at either 350 or 375 & for only a few minutes. Pros: - Stainless Steel!!! 👏🏻 I don’t want plastic or teflon in my food! This was super important to me because air fryers are HOT and no one needs more chemical carcinogenic junk in their food or air!! - fast. easy to use. After a day or 2 of getting used to it, it’s SO FAST to use. It’s made my cooking time in the kitchen LESS, easier, cooler, & simpler. Less work. Less clean up. No hot oven heating up the house!! - it’s plenty big and I’m super glad I didn’t buy a smaller one. I cook a lot and I almost always cook for leftovers. - Paleo/AIP/Whole30 Dream machine! - Cooks really well. You can bake, hard boil eggs, air fry, roast, dehydrate, proof bread, reheat, toast, bagels, brown, broil, pizza, warm & set a dual-cook. It’s an all-in-one! I’ve even made a poached egg in a ramekin!! (just for fun) - Doesn’t smoke. I am always reading about other AF’s (other brands, shapes, styles) smoking. I have not experienced that at all with this model. - Cooks hot & fast. This is a pro, but at first feels like a con because you have to WATCH CAREFULLY!! - This machine cooks hotter than expected. Turn it down 25° less than you want to, or less than a recipe calls for!! Most of the time I cook at 350-375. Rarely 400 and when that temp is used, it’s BRIEF- just to “finish” or “crunch”, or brown something. Most of the time 375 AF is sufficient. - I’ve heard customer service is excellent, which was also a selling point for me. I haven’t had to use it. - Join the Cuisinart TOA-65 Facebook group once you purchase it! Newbie Tip! * Start at 350 Air Fry. Set the timer for 3 minutes at a time. Turn on the light and check your food. Repeat until it’s desired doneness. Seems silly but this is how you will learn and you’ll catch on fast! If you want it more fried, turn the temp up to 375, 2 minutes. Watch. Repeat. Need more? Try 400, 2-3 minutes. * Buy a few cans of spray/spritz avocado oil. Costco now has a 2 pack, amazon has plenty, and all the health stores. I wouldn’t personally use coconut oil, I think it will be too heavy and smoky. Olive oil works, but isn’t great for you at high temps & doesn't brown as well as avocado. * Do NOT just toss some food in there and turn it to 375 or 400, 10 minutes your first time or IT WILL BURN and you will be disappointed. Invest the time to babysit it and get a good feel for the temps & settings. * Toast- We like our Canyon GF toast on “Toast- Shade 7- 1-2 slices”. You can also air fry toast! Put butter on it first- yum! * Fresh cut french fries- best if you soak them in salt water ahead of time, strain, rinse, and dry well. THEN toss in a bowl w/ spritz’s of avocado oil & seasonings. Wet fresh sliced potatoes don’t make good french fries, regardless of what appliance you use. - Make some sweet potato hashbrowns and thank me later! Overall, LOVE IT. It’s a bit more expensive but totally worth it!!

Overview If you're looking for an appliance that can actually replace your full-sized oven for 90% of tasks, the Cuisinart Digital Air Fryer Toaster Oven (TOA-65) is it. This isn't just a gadget that sits on the counter; it’s a high-performance tool designed for high-frequency use. After using it daily, it has proven itself to be the most reliable "workhorse" in the kitchen. Performance & Daily Utility * Power & Speed: With an 1800-watt motor, this unit heats up almost instantly. The air fry function is exceptionally powerful, delivering that deep-fried crunch to everything from wings to roasted vegetables in a fraction of the time a standard oven requires. * Digital Precision: The digital display is a game-changer compared to manual dial models. You can dial in exact temperatures and times, which is crucial for delicate tasks like dehydrating or proofing bread dough. * Versatility: It handles the basics like toast and bagels perfectly, but it shines when used for complex tasks like slow cooking or roasting a 4lb chicken. The wide range of temperatures (from low-temp dehydrating to high-heat searing) makes it incredibly flexible. Design & User Experience * Capacity: Despite its relatively compact footprint, the interior is spacious enough to fit a 12-inch pizza or 6 slices of bread without crowding. * Quiet Operation: For such a powerful fan, the air fry mode is surprisingly quiet. You can carry on a conversation in the kitchen without competing with the sound of the motor. * Aesthetic: The sleek stainless steel finish is durable and looks professional on the counter. It’s built to withstand the wear and tear of being opened and closed dozens of times a day. Ease of Maintenance * Cleaning: The interior is non-stick, making it easy to wipe down after greasy air-frying sessions. The dishwasher-safe baking pan and air fryer basket save a significant amount of time on cleanup. * Lighted Interior: The internal oven light allows you to monitor your progress without opening the door and losing heat—a small but vital feature for daily cooking. Considerations * Exterior Heat: Like most powerful toaster ovens, the exterior can get hot during long cooking cycles. Ensure you have proper clearance on your countertop. * Learning the Heat: Because it is so efficient, you may find that you need to lower your standard recipe temperatures by about 25 degrees to prevent over-browning. Final Verdict The Cuisinart TOA-65 is the gold standard for multi-functional countertop ovens. It is built for those who cook at home every day and need an appliance that can keep up. It’s reliable, powerful, and produces consistent, high-quality results across all ten of its functions. Pro Tip: For the best results when air frying, avoid overcrowding the basket. Spacing out your food allows the high-velocity airflow to reach every surface, ensuring that "workhorse" crunch every time.

My only complaint is the controls feel very cheap. I have had it for one month, and it is the most use kitchen appliance I own. The temperature runs hot. I have taken the advice from other reviews to run it about 25° lower. If something calls for 400° cooking temperature I run it at 375° and still may be a few degrees hot. What a great Air frier, toaster, oven. Update 8/25/22 The controls are very cheap and have all booked completely failed. This happened relatively quickly I have been dealing with this for months. I cannot tell you how crappy this thing is. If you’re trying to set it at 400° you just turn it until it randomly selects 400°. That is more difficult than you would think. And then to choose whether or not your air frying or baking or using any of the other functions is the same roulette game you turn the knob and the ball lands where it lands. You just have to keep turning the knob until it hits what you want. Sometimes that can take a few minutes. Very frustrating! I will be replacing this with a different brand. This was an expensive lesson. I recommend you highly regard the comments about the cheap controls that feel very easily and early. I would highly recommend looking at a different brand if you’re looking to get in one of these types of air fryers. I will admit when you finally get lucky enough and fight your way through the controls to what you want it to do, it actually performs very well. But I feel like I’m in some kind of a comedy skit every time I use this thing.

Our introduction to air fryers came in the form of an Instant Pot with an air fryer lid, which is awesome by the way! But the instant pot just did not have a big enough area to air fry much for a four person family. So I got this Cuisinart. Having the additional area of the rectangular basket has been everything. I have done fries, tater tots, onion rings and pretzel bits quick and easy. I have done both breaded and non-breaded chicken, but frozen and thawed. Reheating fajitas and similar things returns some of the crispiness they had when fresh. Left overs are so much better than in the oven. Things that came out kind of wet and mushy in the oven come out fresh and crispy. My wife and I sometimes sit at the island and have a meal of fish sticks and tater tots as a fun little hangout dinner because they are so crispy and better than the oven. No, I did not say the fish sticks are good, just better! I have done very little with the non-air fryer features of the oven. I even air fried a frozen pizza a couple times. No, we don't just eat that kind of stuff, we typically cook dinner on the stove and in the oven, but when we are in the mood for fries or something, this could not be more convenient. Bacon comes out good. I use foil on the drip tray, makes cleaning it a lot easier. But cleaning the basket sucks, especially when you have bacon grease or chicken drippings types of things. It can take some effort cleaning it because of the nature of the basket itself, since it is not a flat surface like a pan. There are so many quick lunch ideas I have for this that we have not tried yet. The great thing about the air fryer vs the oven is the lack of preheat time. Everything gets done quicker in the air fryer considering just cook time, but then you also don't have the preheat time, which is huge! I bought this to also replace my aging toaster, but I have not sold myself on doing that yet. Toast comes out of here well enough, but I grew up with a toaster, it is hard to let go of it. Bottom line, order this, now, we love ours. I don't rate most things a 5, but the only thing I could think of to even consider dinging a star off this is because I hate cleaning the basket. But considering how it also sucked cleaning the instant pot out after air frying with it, I guess this is just how it has to be. It is a small price to pay. Example of ease and quickness. Was cooking dinner in the oven for an hour. Kids were getting hungry fast. Grabbed a bag of frozen pretzel bits and threw four in for each us. 4 minutes on (i think it was 375) and boom, $8-13 worth of appetizer for about $2.50 and 4 minutes of time.

After a few days with this beast, I have a few thoughts... It's fairly easy to use, once you've read through the booklet... but it does take up a bit of counter space. Being a smaller convection style oven, foods cook faster and most of the pre-set times are too long and can burn stuff. I'm averaging the air frying & baking times to less than 15 mins. The toasting option is pretty on point, though. The air frying basket and drip pan, if you don't use a non-stick oil spray or parchment, will stick with food bits and might need to soak in soapy water for a while. My only real issue is that the outside gets really hot, especially the buttons. If you are cooking things in a row and need to change the cook settings... the buttons are too hot, at first, to the touch. I wouldn't let kids handle that without warning. Otherwise, we're pretty happy. We've airfryed the general list of things (potatoes, fries, hashbrowns, other potatoes, more potatoes plus pickles and tofu). Toast comes out like toast (amazing) and the Warming feature is great for mostly anything you're reheating. The kids nick-named it Bender, if anyone gets the reference. [:D]

Update 4/17 - with regret, after just 3 days my unit decided not to heat or power on. The display and buttons still respond. We unplugged it for about 15 minutes and tried again, and the unit did begin to heat up. However the same thing occurred again after a few hours later when we went back to use it. It’s in the middle of our island kitchen, ZERO chance of airflow blockage. Back in the box and refund executed, my 15 year Cuisinart convection toaster oven is still going strong. I’m sure it’s just bad luck for me, but I’m yet another review of quality control concerns. I will also agree the UI is bad, they overthought this design. Rotate to desired cooking, hit enter, rotate for desired temperature, hit enter, choose time, hit enter, then go over and hit Start/Stop. The TOA-60 has 3 knobs, and you’re done. Screen blue color is blinding, no cursor, you have to wait a few milliseconds to find out which text is blinking to know what you are on. Don’t be fooled by how “cool” the digital UI would be, it is NOT. —————- Annoyed by the quick guide that slides on the side didn’t come with mine, wrapping and manuals suggest it’s brand new. The knob and digital display requires some getting used to. My fear is the knob’s “enter” button will fail. The TOA-60 is all mechanical knobs which I believe should be more durable. I believe the reviewers who say theirs failed in a few month. Every situation is different but there is one constant I have observed. This design requires PROPER ventilation, as in the 2-3 inches guard in the back is NOT good enough. The exhaust in the back is equivalent to a hair dryer on HIGH setting. We had it first placed 6 inched away from a column and over time while not burning to the touch was uncomfortably hot and long term could damage the wood trim. I cannot imagine just a 3 inch clearance to a backsplash, it IMHO is simply not enough for the hot air to escape. The side vents are intakes, the REAR is exhaust... and at 3 inch from a back wall it’s just not enough. This leads me to believe what others have said about the fan failing, it’s failing because it’s MELTING from excess heat that can’t escape. We have left ours in an island kitchen space with no blockage and so far so good. I can’t blame the design, the hot air has to go somewhere and this design decided to exhaust on the back rather than a side or upward (which has tradeoffs). If you have open space, this thing is amazing, if you have to put this up against the wall, you’ve been warned by the many reviews, not just mine.

roasted a chicken in 40 minutes and it was perfect. Keep checking the cook times for frozen items as I've found they cooked in half or less the time suggested.

¡Me encanta esta máquina! El hecho de que funcione como deshidratador, air fryer, horno y tostador la hace súper versátil y práctica para el día a día. He preparado varias recetas y todas han quedado excelentes. La capacidad es bastante amplia, así que aunque ocupa algo de espacio en la cocina, para mí vale completamente la pena por todo lo que puede hacer. Una de mis funciones favoritas es la de deshidratar. Me encanta la fruta seca y ahora puedo prepararla en casa, controlando los ingredientes y sabiendo exactamente lo que estoy consumiendo, sin conservadores ni aditivos innecesarios. Ha sido una de mis compras favoritas para la cocina y la recomiendo totalmente.

Una maravilla de aparato. Ya tenia experiencia previa con una freidora de aire promedio así que ya se como quedan los alimentos en estos aparatos, pero algo nuevo con este horno, sospecho que el control de temperatura y la velocidad del ventilador al igual que el espacio disponible dentro influye mucho en que los alimentos quedan mucho mejor que en una freidora de aire convencional. Observaciones: - Hay que considerar muy bien el espacio, requiere una repisa espaciosa porque viene con "patas" traseras que obligan a guardar la distancia mínima contra la pared para el correcto flujo de aire. - El exterior de la freidora si se calienta mucho, incluso la perilla de control cuando se usan las funciones de horneado (o que encienden las resistencias), hay que tener precaución, el aparato técnicamente debe estar libre de objetos a su alrededores. - He leído comentarios diciendo que es muy ruidosa, siendo sincero he usado una freidora de aire betterware y esa parece que tengo un extractor grande en la cocina por el ruido, comparado este horno es muy silencioso, tanto en su etapa de trabajo como en su etapa de enfriado. - Me preocupa un poco en su diseño el cable eléctrico, no cuenta con la tercera línea a tierra y el calibre del cable lo considero muy delgado, por si les interesa el detallado de mi comentario, el horno (sin muchas especificaciones técnicas en su manual) dice que su potencia máxima nominal es de 1800Watts a 120 volts, significa que consume (120/1800=) 15 amperes, el calibre de su cable de alimentación es de 16 que según especificaciones generales tiene capacidad para 13 amperes , lo que coincide con mi observación al usar el horneado encuentro que el cable de calienta un poco. Como el consumo de 15 amperes nominales en teoría no es constante si no en periodos sospecho que el fabricante quiso aprovechar el umbral entre la resistencia del cable de este calibre para no gastar en instalar un calibre 14 que soporta hasta 18 amperes si los 15 no los estaría consumiendo todo el tiempo, pero presenta mucho riesgo sobre todo si la instalación eléctrica de la que se alimenta tiene problemas. Compare el diseño con una freidora betterware, la cual alcanza los 200 °C con 976Watts y 7.96 amperes, con un cable de alimentación calibre 18 que soporta 10 amperes y cuenta con un forro para proteger el aislamiento, contra este horno de 1800watts que alcanza los 232 °C con 15 amps y un cable calibre 16 que soporta 13 amperes. Lo anterior me llama la atención desde el punto de vista técnico, pero dado que paso las normas de construcción y tiene muy buenos comentarios debe tener algún comportamiento de consumo en especial que le permita trabajar con estas características. Dicho lo anterior, importante que el contacto donde se conecte sea reforzado, pueden comprarlo en cualquier tienda de material eléctrico y tiene la característica de resistir mejor el calor generado por el consumo excesivo, también tomen en cuenta que un contacto tiene como estándar los 15 amperes de capacidad máxima, adicional también les recomiendo con el apoyo de un técnico verificar que los cables estén bien aislados y ajustados, si el cable no esta bien sujeto disminuye el contacto entre superficies y provoca resistencia que se traduce en calor que puede provocar accidentes o dañar su aparato. - Cuando compren accesorios como bandejas, parrillas, etc, validen que soporten mas de 200 °C , compre unas bandejas extra y me di cuenta que al programar 425 °F (218 °C) se doblo el material por la expansión del material, aclaro, esto con bandejas de otra marca, las que vienen con el horno no dan problema. Si recomiendo comprar accesorios, a veces solo necesitamos una parrilla/bandeja pequeña para porciones pequeñas que hacen poco viable ensuciar las bandejas grandes que vienen con el horno. - Si quieren saber si cuenta con algún aislante que haga sello al cerrar la puerta del horno, si lo tiene sobre el mismo marco del horno no sobre la puerta, es un hule gris que debe soportar altas temperaturas, entonces no verán vapor o calor saliendo entre la puerta, solo el aire de su escape trasero. -Importante leer el manual, influye mucho la posición de la parrilla y la función usada con la cocción. -Esto ya es decisión personal, compro la garantía extendida en aparatos que considero que seria costoso si la garantía de fabricante no lo repara o caduca antes de que llegue a fallar, así que por su precio definitivamente prefiero hacer ese gasto extra como precaución extra. Espero les sea de ayuda mis observaciones, en mi opinión el horno es estupendo pero apenas voy conociéndolo pues me falta aprender a usar mas de la mitad de sus funciones.

Très bon produit, je l’ai essayé à plusieurs reprises et il est majestueux.

This is a birthday gift and I haven’t given it to the recipient yet. I did read the reviews and this oven was in the top three best air fryer ovens For 2021.