The Best 5 Vintage Toaster Ovens in 2021

Throughout the history of toaster ovens, several models gained special status. Either they delivered some special features, interesting temperature and time ranges, or simply, they were durable and sturdy even in households filled with children.

But note, we’re not talking about the first toaster oven ever. We’re simply talking about the best vintage toaster ovens that managed to attain cult status after their release and those that you can still find in the market today.

Without wasting any more of your time, let’s skip to the main section of the post and look at the best vintage toaster ovens.

Nostalgia RTOV220RETRORED Toaster Oven

• I love my Nostalgia RTOV220RETRORED Toaster Oven. The thing I love most about this vintage unit is the fact it also qualifies as the safest toaster oven to acquire today. Despite its retro design, this masterpiece has been fitted with cool to the touch exterior, which implies that regardless of how long the appliance stays on operation, its surfaces won’t get excessively hot. This, in turn, ensures that anyone who comes into contact with the appliance doesn’t sustain any serious burn injuries.
• As you will see from the product’s page on Amazon, it also retails in two different colors, Aqua, and retro red. This makes it the perfect gift option if you have a loved one’s wedding or party coming up as you can acquire it in the recipient’s favorite color. Also, this improves your chances of getting the unit in a color that best complements your kitchen interior décor.
• If like me, you hate cleaning sessions and are looking for a unit that also qualifies as one of the best easy to clean toaster ovens, then this product is what you’re looking for. The package you will receive from Amazon will include an aluminum baking pan, two nickel-plated racks, and a removable crumb tray. Its ease of cleaning has been ensured by the removable crumb tray as it will collect all the dirt and debris that fall off of your cooked meals. And to clean the crumb tray, all you need to do is take it out of the toaster oven, empty its contents into your bin or sink, and wipe it using a clean, damp cloth.
• Here is a detailed guide on how you can clean the interior of a toaster oven for thorough sessions.

Notable features:

• Fitted with a 60-minute timer and 200 – 450 degrees Fahrenheit temperature range
• Easy to use and clean
• The exterior surface remains cool to the touch during operations
• Retails in two different colors
• Has a power light indicator
• The clear view glass window allows you to track your meal’s cooking progress

Sengoku SET-G16A Toaster Oven

• Simply because we’re looking for the best vintage toaster oven doesn’t mean that you need to settle for less or go for an appliance which design, and color combination will break your kitchen’s interior décor. That’s what inspired me to include this Sengoku SET-G16A Toaster Oven in this list.
• If I were to create a detailed enumeration on the best aesthetic toaster oven, I’m confident this stroke of genius would make it into the list. That said, good looks aren’t the only thing that this appliance has to offer.
• The unit delivers 1600 watts of power that allows it to handle anything that your family throws in it. Better yet, when you couple this feature with its inbuilt temperature thermostat, heating rods, and natural convection, you also have one of the fastest toaster ovens.
• For those who are new to toaster ovens and don’t know what a natural convection setting is, allow me to explain. Normal convection toaster ovens retail with inbuilt fans that blow hot air around inside the ovens to ensure fast, and even cooking. Well, toaster ovens with natural convections, on the other hand, do not have an inbuilt fan. Instead, their interior has been naturally designed to push hot air equally in all directions.

Notable features:

• Retails in two different colors
• Delivers 1300 watts of power
• Durable and sturdy
• Will look aesthetic on any kitchen counter
• Has a 60-minute timer
• Easy to use and clean
• Boasts a spacious interior

Luby Convection Toaster Oven

• When this masterpiece first arrived from Amazon, the first thing I tested was its power and consistency. I had seen some people on online forums claiming that they were using the model in their restaurants and others claiming they were using the same model to prepare snacks whenever they were hosting parties in their houses. Well, I thought that if this tool has the ability to handle a huge amount of people, then it can certainly handle anything your household throws in it.
• So, when it arrived, I went out, acquired more than 30 loaves of bread, and toasted every single slice using the appliance. The results? Well, the fact it made it into this enumeration implies that it exceeded my expectations. The last slice to go inside the appliance came out just as perfectly and evenly toasted as the first one to go in. Also, I ought to mention that I toasted all these slices back to back without turning off the toaster oven or giving it time to rest.

Notable features:

• Easy to use even for total beginners
• Fitted with convection heating
• The feet are anti-skid even on wet surfaces
• The exterior remains cool to the touch during operations
• The interior is non-stick for easy cleaning
• Boasts a 60 minutes timer

NOSTALGIA BSET300AQ Toaster Oven

• This masterpiece’s unique selling proposition needs no introduction as its evident straight out of the box. The toaster oven can brew coffee, toast or bake, and fry eggs or omelets at the same time. That’s why it’s also called as a breakfast station.
• If you’re tired of getting to school or work late and leaving your home in a hurry each morning because your breakfast took too long to prepare, then this is the masterpiece you’re looking for.
• To prepare all the meals mentioned above took less than five minutes, which is impressive if you ask me. What’s more? As you can see in the image above, the top grill has been fitted with a glass lid. Ensure you close it when the tool is in operation. This way, no one can accidentally come into contact with the grill, as it gets excessively hot and can leave bad burn injuries.

Notable features:

• Can prepare your entire breakfast at the same time
• Retails from a reputable brand
• Easy to use and clean
• Compact to save on kitchen counter space
• Works fast
• Powerful and durable
• Evenly cooks all your meals

Elite Gourmet ETO-224 Toaster Oven

• Last, but by no means, the least vintage toaster oven we’ll look at in this enumeration is the Elite Gourmet ETO-224. Compared to the other four products discussed in this enumeration, this is the smallest, and for that reason, the best for young couples or those living alone.
• I used the exact model during my four-year stay on campus, and the appliance never let me down once. Better yet, while I was there, more than 10 of my friends would come for the appliance each morning to use, and it never slowed down on its delivering quality.
• Inside the package you’ll receive from Amazon, you’ll also find a bake pan and wire rack. These are there to improve your flexibility in the kitchen space. Also, note that the unit has been fitted with 650 watts of power and three cooking settings, bake broil, and toast.

Notable features:

• Will occupy a small space
• Durable and powerful
• Delivers perfectly and evenly cooked meals
• Is fitted with an auto shut off feature and ready signal bell
• Accessories included in the package
• The power cord is sufficiently long

There you have it, my detailed and ultimate review of the best vintage toaster ovens you can find in the market today. I hope it has helped you pick out the model you think will best meet your needs and requirements, and if it has, then I urge you to go ahead and place an order right away while stock lasts.

That said, for the sake of those who’re still having a hard time making a final, educated decision, if I were to pick from the enumeration above, I’d choose the Nostalgia RTOV220RETRORED Toaster Oven. Its performance, consistency, and reliability even rivaled some of the best modern toaster ovens.

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