Toshiba’s AC25CEW-BS toaster oven brings a serious convection upgrade to the typical countertop slot. Its 25-liter capacity and 1500-watt convection system shift it from a simple toast-and-bagel appliance to a legitimate small oven. You can fit a 12-inch pizza or six slices of bread, but it really shines at roasting vegetables or crisping up frozen snacks more evenly than a standard toaster oven.

The digital interface keeps operation straightforward. You select from nine functions, including a dedicated rotisserie mode for chicken, with clear time and temperature readouts. The drop-down door feels solid and provides a useful ledge, while the included baking pan and crumb tray handle daily messes. In practice, the convection fan noticeably reduces cooking times and eliminates those cold spots that leave one side of your fries soggy.

It’s worth noting the control is a single knob for menu navigation, not a touchpad. Some may prefer more direct buttons, but the knob gets the job done. This unit is a microwave replacement only if you rarely reheat liquids; for everything else, it delivers consistent, versatile results that free up your main oven.