The 5 Best KitchenAid Toaster Ovens in 2021: Tried and Tested Models

I’ve created this guide to give you the best selection of the best-selling KitchenAid toaster ovens you can acquire today. While the company has been consistently giving us some of the most durable and high-quality units, it is undeniable that more than a few of their models aren’t worth the bucks. I understood this and that’s why I decided to go out before you and created a shortlist you can rely on. To ensure transparency, here is how I separated the best from the rest to make sure that I only picked models that can meet any home’s needs and requirements.

First, I reviewed more than 50 different KitchenAid toaster ovens online, then created a shortlist of the best 20. At that point, I placed an order for all the 20 models and took them through a series of tests to see their reliability, consistency, size, ease of use, durability, ease of cleaning, sturdiness, and more.

Only units that met all these different criteria with flying colors made it into this detailed guide. This further implies that all you ought to do now is go through the list and pick the unit you think best meets your personal preferences. If for some reason, you’re having a hard time making a final, educated decision by the end of the post, I’ve also got you covered because I’ll mention my favorite product from the list in the conclusion section.

Without wasting any more of your time, let’s skip to the main section of the post and look at the 5 best KitchenAid toaster ovens money can buy today.

KitchenAid KCO211BM Toaster Oven

• If you’ve been following my guides for a while, then you know that I like to start my reviews on a high note, and what better way to start a review of the best KitchenAid toaster ovens than with this KitchenAid KCO211BM model.
• I first came across this unit when I was creating a guide on the best commercial toaster ovens, and thanks to the exceptional performance the unit showcased, I promised myself that I would always give it a chance when creating a guide where I think it would fit – well, this happens to be one of those guides.
• The first thing that left me in awe is the nine different preset cooking settings it retails with, plus the frozen function. These include, roast, cookies, pizza, bagel, reheat, warm, toast, broil, and bake. The fact that they are preset means that when you select one of them, the temperature and timer on the appliance will automatically adjust to levels that will allow the unit to deliver the best results.
• If you are a total beginner, I suggest that you start by sticking to these presets until you have a better idea of what the toaster oven can do. Once you’ve sufficiently studied the high-quality heating elements and understand the different power levels, you can adjust your recipes and go your own way.
• Now back to the cooking settings. During my review, I tested all of them and confirmed that they can deliver as advertised by KitchenAid. I particularly loved the bagel setting because it delivered all my bagel slices crusty on the outside but warm and soft on the inside.
• Inside the package you will receive from Amazon after acquiring this masterpiece, you will also find several accessories including a removable crumb tray, metal drip, a grill rack, packing pan, and the toaster oven. Let’s take a few lines to look at the removable crumb tray. If you do not know what this part of the tool is, it is the one responsible for collecting all the dirt and debris that fall off of our cooked meals. To clean the crumb tray, all you ought to do is take it out, empty its contents into a sink or bin, and wipe it off using a clean, damp cloth. Couple this with the fact that the appliance’s interior has also been coated with a non-stick material and you’ll understand why the model also qualifies as one of the best easy to clean toaster ovens. Here is a detailed guide on how to clean the interior of your toaster ovens. The process should last less than 10 minutes.

Notable features:

• The unit has a large interior capacity
• Fitted with 9 different preset cooking functions
• Accessories included in the package
• It will look aesthetic on any kitchen counter
• Easy to use and clean
• Boasts a digital display that makes it easy to use

KitchenAid KCO275AQ Toaster Oven

• Are you tired of leaving your home in a hurry each morning and getting to work or school late because your breakfast took too long to prepare? If yes, and if the product we just looked at above isn’t fast enough for your liking, then allow me to introduce you to a unit designed with all your needs in mind.
• During my test sessions, KitchenAid KCO275AQ Toaster Oven delivered some of the most delicious toasties I’ve ever tasted, and only in less than three minutes. That is as fast as some of the fastest 4-slice toasters. All these toasties were also evenly toasted on both sides, thanks to the convection setting. If you’re new to toaster ovens and do not know what a convection toaster oven is, it simply implies that the appliance has been fitted with a fan that will blow hot air around inside for fast and even cooking. This explains why this machine will cook your meals 40 percent faster compared to regular toaster ovens.
• It also retails with 9 pre-programmed functions, namely pizza, bake, Asado roast, broil, keep warm, reheat, cookie, bagel, and toast. The term pre-programmed simply means that the unit will automatically adjust the temperature and timer once you pick a cooking setting. Speaking of the timer and cooking temperature, it has been fitted with a 120-minute timer and a wide temperature range that goes up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. When the time you have set on the appliance while cooking runs out, the appliance will automatically shut down to avoid overcooking and let out a ready bell signal that will notify you that the meal is ready wherever you are.
• Another feature worth noting is the fact that it retails in six different colors, namely white, stainless steel, onyx black, gloss cinnamon, cobalt blue, and this aqua blue. This not only makes it the perfect gift option, but it also improves your chances of getting the unit in a shade that perfectly complements your kitchen interior décor.
• Inside the package you will receive from Amazon, you will find several accessories including a non-stick drip tray, cooling rack, a broiling rack, and a non-stick multipurpose pan.

Notable features:

• Boasts an even heat technology
• Accessories included in the package from Amazon
• Fitted with 9 pre-programmed functions
• Boasts a wide temperature range and a 120-minute timer
• Easy to use and clean
• Sufficient interior
• Feet are anti-skid even on wet surfaces
• Easy to use and clean
• Durable and sturdy

KitchenAid KCO255BM Toaster Oven

• Are you all about individuality and are scouring the internet looking for a KitchenAid toaster oven that also qualifies as one of the best unique toaster ovens? If yes, then allow me to introduce you to one of the most aesthetic units out there. After my extensive testing session, I placed this KitchenAid KCO255BM Toaster Oven on my kitchen counter, and everyone who has walked in since then has had something to say about the unit’s unusual but aesthetic design.
• Having said that, it isn’t all looks and no substance. The unit did not disappoint in the cooking department either. For starters, it has been fitted with 12 preset cooking functions namely toast, bagel, pizza, cookies, bake, broil, roast, convection bake, meat probe, keep warm, reheat and proof. If these do not make the unit one of the best versatile toaster ovens out there, then I do not know what will. It also retails with heating elements of the highest quality. These coupled with the convection setting ensured that all meals it delivered were perfectly and evenly cooked.
• Having said that, retailing with heating elements of the highest quality does have its disadvantages. If the person operating the unit has never used a toaster oven before and uses recipes, he/she has found online, then chances are the meals might come out overcooked because the recipe does not account for the appliance’s high-quality heating elements.
• The manufacturer did understand this, however, and that’s why they found a way around it. The unit has been fitted with an interior light that will allow you to visually observe the cooking progress of your meals. If you notice through the glass door that the meal has been sufficiently cooked, but the timer is still running, feel free to shut off the device and retrieve your meal.
• Accessories you will find inside the package from Amazon include a removable metal rack, removable crumb tray, removable metal drip, a grill rack, baking pan, and the countertop oven with built-in temperature probe. All the accessories have been made removable so you can easily clean them separately

Notable features:

• Accessories included in the package
• Cooks meals up to 20 percent faster
• Has a non-stick interior
• Boasts a built-in temperature probe
• Easy to use and clean
• Sufficiently large interior for large families
• Lightweight and portable

KitchenAid RKCO253SS Toaster Oven

• Do you think that the KitchenAid toaster oven model we just looked at is “too much”? I know what you mean. Not all of us are looking for kitchen appliances with the most aesthetic designs. Most of the time, all we care about is a unit with a simple design that can deliver as advertised to meet our needs and requirements.
• That’s exactly what this KitchenAid RKCO253SS Countertop Oven delivers.
• Note though, this doesn’t mean that the unit will look ugly on your kitchen counter. Actually, it’s quite the opposite. The unit’s color will automatically blend in with any kitchen interior décor and won’t be the first thing anyone notices after walking into your kitchen space.
• In regard to its ability to deliver, the first thing I tested on the appliance after its arrival from Amazon was its consistency. To do this, I went out and acquired 50 loaves of bread. I planned to toast all the slices back-to-back and without letting the appliance rest. What were the results? Well, the fact that the unit has made it into this guide means that its performance exceeded all the standards I had mentioned earlier. The last slice to go inside the appliance came out just as perfectly and evenly toasted as the first one to go in. What’s even more interesting is that the appliance delivered every batch of slices in less than 3 minutes. This is as fast as some of the fastest 4-slice toasters out there today.
• If the appliance runs into any issues (which is unlikely,) feel free to get in touch with KitchenAid’s customer care which is always available 24/7.

Notable features:

• The exterior surface remains cool to the touch during operations
• Easy to use and clean
• The feet are anti-skid even on wet surfaces
• Accessories included in the package you will receive
• Has a power cord storage underneath
• The power cord is sufficiently long

KitchenAid KCO124BM Toaster Oven

• The last, but by no means the least KitchenAid toaster oven in our review is the KitchenAid KCO124BM. If you have children in your household or a lot of people in your home who are clumsy and likely to sustain burn injuries, then I’m confident you’ll appreciate the cool to the touch exterior. For beginners, this basically means that regardless of how long the appliance stays in operation, you can rest assured that its outer surfaces will not get hot even one bit. This, in turn, ensures that in case anyone in your home comes into contact with the tool while it’s operating, they will not sustain any burn injuries.
• It has also been fitted with 9 different cooking settings, namely dehydrate, proof, bagel, toast, air fry, bake, broil, reheat, and keep warm. These are assured to handle the needs and requirements of any home – including yours. I’d also like to touch on the air fry setting. This function allows you to cook your favorite fried meals with little to no oil. So, if one of your resolutions this year was to eat healthier, then this masterpiece should be the KitchenAid toaster oven model you’re eyeing. I also understand that most people think that just because the appliance cooks without using oil that the meals produced will not be tasty. I’m here to disprove that theory. All the meals I cooked using the air fry setting came out perfectly crunchy and delicious. In fact, I could say that those fried using conventional methods were not even as delicious as those prepared using the air fry setting.
• In regard to the interior capacity, the appliance has a large one that could easily fit 2 full-size chickens, a 9 x 13 inches baking pan, and a full sheet of cookies. I do not know about you, but this sounds like it’s more than sufficient to handle the needs of my home.
• Accessories you will find inside the package you will receive from Amazon include a removable metal rack, a removable crumb tray, a removable metal drip, a grill rack, and a baking pan. These are there to improve the tool’s flexibility.

Notable features:

• Very versatile
• The feet are anti-skid even on wet surfaces
• The exterior surface remains cool to the touch during operations
• The power cord is sufficiently long
• Accessories have been included in the package from Amazon
• Interior is coated with a non-stick material
• Easy to clean and use even by total beginners
• Retails from a reputable brand
• Fitted with an even heat convection technology

If this guide has helped pick the best KitchenAid toaster oven that will serve your family in the coming years, then I urge you to go ahead and place an order right away. If, however, you haven’t settled on a model yet and wouldn’t mind some help, allow me to chip in.

If I were to pick from the list above, I’d pick the first KitchenAid KCO211BM as my favorite KitchenAid toaster oven at the moment. The unit boasts a retro design, is aesthetic, safe to use, consistent with its results, and is safe to use in a family with children.

And what will be the best KitchenAid toaster oven in 2022? If you are interested in this subject subscribe us and share your opinion in a comment. Thank you!