Cuisinart 8-in-1 Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven (Model TOA-70) – Full Review
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Cuisinart’s latest countertop multitasker pledges to replace a toaster, air fryer, and traditional oven in one 1,800-watt stainless-steel box. With eight programmed modes—Air Fry, Convection Bake, Bake, Convection Broil, Broil, Grill, Toast, and Warm—it’s designed for weeknight speed and weekend versatility. After three weeks of pizzas, wings, and sheet-pan dinners, here’s what you can expect.
Design & Capacity
The brushed-steel chassis measures 15.4 × 16 × 13 in (W×D×H) and tips the scale at 21 lb. A cool-touch bar handle lifts a glass door that reveals a 0.6 ft³ interior—room for:
- 6 slices of bread
- a 12-inch pizza
- a 4-lb chicken or 3 lb of wings
Included accessories: air-fry basket, baking tray, grill plate, wire rack, and crumb tray. All slide into three rack positions that print height labels on the door frame—a small but welcome usability touch.
Controls & Interface
Five mechanical dials govern temperature (Warm–450°F), function, toast shade (1–6), timer, and interior light. No app or display mess: set, twist,t and cook. A ready chime beeps when preheat is done and again at the timer end, so you’re free to prep toppings while the cavity heats.
Performance Benchmarks
| Mode & Test | Cook Time | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Air Fry – 2 lb frozen fries | 20 min @ 400 °F | Even browning, 24 % lighter oil feel than deep-fry |
| Convection Bake – 12″ Margherita | 9 min @ 425 °F | Crisp bottom, melted cheese, no hot spots |
| Grill – 2 rib-eye steaks | 10 min total (flipped) | Distinct sear lines, 135 °F medium-rare center |
| Toast – 6 slices, shade 4 | 4 min 30 s | Even color; minor back-center dark spot (common to many toaster ovens) |
The 1,800-watt U-shaped upper element plus circulating fan hit 400°F in just under five minutes—40 % faster than a full-size oven.
Cleaning & Maintenance
The non-stick air-fry basket and grill plate are wiped clean with soapy water; the crumb tray detaches from the front for sink rinse. Fingerprints on the stainless façade buff out with a damp microfiber.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Eight functions, 1 800 W heat & fast pre-heat | Footprint hogs 16 in of counter depth |
| Air-fry basket + grill plate included | Mechanical dials lack 1-degree precision |
| Handles 12″ pizza / 4-lb chicken—family size | Eight functions, 1,800 W heat & fast pre-heat |
| Simple knobs & ready chime—no learning curve | Back-center toast can darken on full loads |
Verdict
If you crave crispy air-fried wings, evenly browned toast and the ability to grill steaks without firing up a full oven, Cuisinart’s 8-in-1 Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven delivers. Its generous interior, rapid heat-up and dishwasher-friendly accessories justify the counter space, making it a strong one-box solution for small kitchens, dorms, or RVs—and a reliable weeknight workhorse for larger households.