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Counter top ovens

nathan_strahl@yahoo.com's picture
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Counter top ovens

Good morning everyone.  I am looking to upgrade an older (but functional) Oster non-convection oven.  The thermostat is off by about 50 degrees, but I compensate for that with an oven thermometer and a probe thermometer.  The timer is limited to 60 minutes and is analog (rotate).

I see countertop oven listed as top of the line for $500-$600 but I don't believe that is necessary (unless I am wrong on that issue).  I feel a convection oven will give better results, greater convenience, and shorter cooking times.  

Does any oven stand out for the value (benefits high, cost low-to-moderate)? There are literally hundreds to choose from.  When I look at Amazon ratings the negatives always stand out (one star) so it's hard to know what is the best for the money.  

Sourdough Pete's picture
Sourdough Pete (not verified)

I would suggest the Oster French Door oven WITHOUT the air fryer option. I have had mine for nearly five years now with no problems.

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Pete

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trailrunner

We got it 3 yrs ago for our kitchen renovation . set it up in the basement and then moved it to kitchen. Has a rotisserie that works great! We use it all the time . Was $99 at Walmart. Has convection and broil and regular and has a setting for continuous as well as timed . https://www.google.com/search?q=hamilton+beach+convection+countertop+oven+with+rotisserie&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS676US676&oq=hamilton+beach+convection+countertop+oven+with+rotisserie&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l5.25848j0j7&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

great price still and very solid excellent quality

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Portus

The Taurus Horizon 30 is worth considering - scroll through this thread for a brief discussion:   https://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/69015/new-oven-burns-tops-my-loaves