The best mini ovens of 2022

A mini-oven, or roasters, is a compact analogue of an oven. In terms of the quality of work, it is not inferior to the “big brother”, and due to the smaller dimensions of the working chamber, it consumes less electricity. The demand for mini-ovens is understandable, they are functional, convenient and do not take up much space. In the mini-oven, you can cook fish, bake meat or vegetables, and experiment with baking. What is important – food cooked in the oven is much more useful than, say, in a frying pan. If only because you can cook without the use of oil or with a minimum amount of it.

It is also very convenient to use a mini-oven. All that is required is to set the temperature and the timer – and you can safely go about your business. All mini-ovens have the same purpose – baking at a certain temperature. Main functions: upper heating, lower heating, combined. Also, depending on the model, there may be a grill function and convection. Rotisserie ovens are the most expensive. Healthy Food Near Me talks about the best mini-ovens in 2022 – we publish the rating.

Editor’s Choice

Oberhof Mofen L24

The stove of the European brand, despite its miniature size, has outstanding functionality. It performs the role of not only an oven, but also a dehydrator and air grill – an excellent solution for a small kitchen. Also the furnace can work in a turbo mode and in the convection mode. In it, you can cook almost everything according to the most complex recipes: from meat and pastries to yogurt and marshmallows. According to the owners, the mini-oven is very convenient to use. Even the most inexperienced chefs will be able to cook their masterpiece thanks to 10 built-in programs, an accurate timer. It is very easy to choose the operating mode of the furnace due to the presence of a backlit LCD display and a Russified menu.

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Top 9 rating according to KP

1. KRAFT KF-MO 3801

A very simple mini-oven, both in terms of design and functionality. However, it is voluminous. It comes in three colors: white, silver and black. It heats up quickly, the light indicator indicates that the required temperature has been reached. Switches do not crack – they work smoothly. You can set it to minimum power and use it to dry food without fear of burning. The set includes two large baking sheets and a wire rack. Users note that during operation, the device heats up unevenly from different sides. This does not affect cooking – everything is baked the same way. You just need to consider not to grab the hot part. It is interesting that roasters are made not in China, but in Turkey. Please note that the device is heavy – almost 10 kg, once again you cannot move it from place to place.

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2. KEDR plus ShZh-0,625/220

Another mini oven that comes in all sorts of colors. However, we cannot praise this feature here. They look really toxic. We are not talking about the quality of materials, but the degree of saturation of the paint. It seems that there are also neutral black and silver colors, but they only emphasize the strange shape of the case. The domestic company claims the effect of the stove. Maybe this is the reason for the shape that is interesting for a mini-oven? The description of the roaster says that heat is distributed evenly throughout the entire volume and envelops the pastries. In general, the reviews do not contradict this. It is also a fairly economical device in terms of the load on electrical networks. On its website, the manufacturer claims that the service life of the device is up to 20 years. Inside you can put dishes made of ceramics, glass or metal pallets. Please note that this is a budget device. Don’t have high expectations for it.

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3. GFgril GFO-38B

The product of a young company that specializes in the production of grill equipment. Stainless steel roaster, black lacquered. The device weighs 7,5 kg. But the device itself does not look bulky. Mini-oven of large volume of 38 liters. Anything can be baked. There is a convection mode for uniform frying of complex dishes.

Controlled by simple mechanical controls. One of them seems redundant – just convection, just ON and OFF. Why not bring this function to the button and save space on the front panel? Probably, this will lead to an increase in the cost of the model. The minimum possible temperature of 100 degrees is hardly suitable for delicate heating. The sleep timer is set to a maximum of one hour. The set includes one baking sheet, a wire rack and a clamp to get the finished dish.

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4. Simfer M4558

A Turkish company that specializes in the production of stoves, and indeed all kinds of household appliances for the kitchen. This is the largest mini-oven in the ranking of the best. For a volume of 45 liters, the dimensions do not seem too bulky. Works in six modes: different combinations of heating and grill. The timer can be set to 90 minutes. It is unlikely that any of the dishes will require more. There are three levels of guides inside. The manufacturer boasts of thermal insulation: everything inside is sheathed with a contour seal so that extra degrees do not go outside for safe use and reduce electricity costs. Interestingly, the kit includes not only a wire rack and a traditional rectangular baking sheet, but also a round one, for example, for pizza, casseroles and pies.

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5. REDMOND SkyOven 5706S

Roaster for demanding buyers. The manufacturer himself calls it a smart oven. Suitable for cooking everything: main dishes, homemade breads, desserts and muffins. You can control the device through an app on your smartphone. There are 16 programs to choose from, you can postpone the start, turn on the heating. Inside the mini oven there is a fan for the convention. What is convenient is the automatic program for recipes. In addition to the mundane ones like “fish” or “vegetables”, there are interesting dishes like ciabatta bread, scrambled eggs or cheesecake. An interesting program of languor. The oven can operate at low power for up to 10 hours. Despite the wide choice of auto programs, you can modify them manually – increase the temperature, add a few minutes. The set includes a spit and a grill grate. Of course, after such cooking, you will have to wash the roaster from fat. A removable tray is designed to simplify the process.

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6. BBK OE0912M

For most, this company is associated with audio equipment. In fact, the range of its products is wider. It also has a mini oven worthy of mention in the ranking of the best for 2022. This is a very compact roaster, often called a sandwich maker. Chicken carcass, big pie will not fit. A small piece of meat, potato wedges, mini pizza or tea casserole – that’s the intended purpose. Note that there is a very small distance from the grate to the upper heating element – only one and a half matchboxes. Therefore, the products must lie in one layer. The timer here is only 30 minutes. But with such proximity to the food, it is unlikely that anything will require a longer cooking time. The manufacturer ambitiously puts a grill grate in the kit. But the handle for the baking sheet is a very convenient thing, and it is here.

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7. Moulinex Optimo OX464E32

Although not the most powerful, but worthy of a mention in the list of the best mini ovens of 2022. There is a convection and grill mode. Separately, it is worth mentioning the defrost function. Still, a handy thing if there is no microwave or time. In the front part of the case, in addition to the adjusting wheels, there are two indicators – switching on and reaching the set temperature. Interestingly, the device’s timer can be adjusted up to 120 minutes. This is a record in our ranking. When finished, the device beeps and turns off. The kit comes with a pair of stainless steel grates, a baking sheet and a grill spit. Holds two dishes at the same time. Seven operating modes are available to users, depending on the type of product. On which to fry meat, and on which pastries – you will have to look in the instructions. On the front part of the designation are only sources of heat supply.

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8. Panasonic NU-SC101

Compared to other mini-ovens in the ranking, it stands out for its design and cost. It looks like a compact copy of a conventional oven. It’s worth mentioning right away that it doesn’t have a classic working principle for roasters. Here everything is fried and baked thanks to convection. The bet is made precisely on the air processing of cooked food. There are even three steam settings – for vegetables and puddings, chicken and fish, or the most powerful one for frozen foods. In addition, the manufacturer makes a nod to families with small children – you can sterilize dishes with steam. Don’t think it’s a steamer. You can also cook pastries, moreover, complex ones, for example, cake biscuits. Note the fermentation mode – suitable for infusing sourdough for yogurt or dough. In the upper part there is a display and a control panel with a choice of operating mode. It can be used as a microwave without fear that the food will burn or dry out. The chicken is placed inside.

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9. De’Longhi EO 12562

The official website of the company says that the product has been withdrawn from the assortment, but there are still stocks in store warehouses in 2022. This successful model from the Italian brand can be found on sale at a good price. Simple and stylish mini-oven with bevelled door. There are five cooking modes, including convection, grill and defrost. A keep warm function is available so that the dish does not cool down. Only three switches are responsible for control, which can be sorted out without instructions. Please note that the volume of the oven is small. That is, a whole shank or a solid baking sheet with meat will not enter. Although the broiler carcass is placed. Even pots fit in.

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How to choose a mini oven?

Experts of ” Healthy Food Near Me” – Dmitry Dubasov, Head of Purchasing at STARWIND and Andrey Trusov, founder and development director of V-Import, spoke about the secrets of choosing the best mini-oven.

Chamber volume

Decide on the desired volume of the working chamber. If you have a small family or plan to use a mini-oven as an additional equipment for preparing snacks, then a volume of 5-8 liters is enough. For families of three to four people, models with a chamber volume of 20-25 liters are suitable, it will be enough to cook one dish. Chambers with a volume of 25-70 liters are needed for large families of 5-7 people. It can cook two dishes at the same time.

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The price will also depend on the volume of the chamber. If you are used to cooking in small portions for one meal, then you do not need a large volume of the oven. But if you need to feed a large family and guests, then you will need a larger oven. However, it should be borne in mind that models with a small chamber volume (up to 18 liters) may not have internal illumination.

A timer, a light indicator, as well as a set of accessories (baking tray, removable grill and removable tray handle) are available for all models, regardless of price.