Getting it ready is also seamless, taking just minutes to warm up so little preheating is needed. There is a toast function too, taking away the need for a separate device dedicated to this which is great if you are low on space. If you live in a property with limited space such as student accommodation, this type of oven could be an ideal addition to your kitchen area to prepare a range of meals. Many smaller ovens offer similar cooking capabilities compared to their standard size counterparts and are able to handle a range of functions such as roasting, grilling, defrosting and baking. Mini oven features Cleaning it is easy, thanks to the aluminium coating on the inside and the removable crumb tray which will collect any residue. Much easier than getting down and scrubbing away at your built-in oven. Small in size, but big on functionality, this space saving mini oven is ideal for all sized kitchens Temperature Range: Do you frequently toast croissants in the mornings at 60°C? If so, getting an oven which only begins at 100°C may see a few burnt results.

If your chosen model comes with a crumb tray, this will help your cleaning massively. It will be able to catch any crumbs from bread or dripping fat or cheese from bacon/cheese on toast. All you will need to do is remove this when cleaning and that is job done. Are Mini Ovens Expensive To Run? First of all, it is fan assisted which helps with temperature regulation and even cooking. There are plenty of settings to choose from depending on your food and the results you are after, including a rotisserie option, conventional and grill options and the all-important hobs. Don’t be put off by the basic looks and low capacity of this De’Longhi mini oven – it certainly proves itself when in use. Most are much easier to clean than standard ovens. There is no bending down to see what you’re doing, for a start. For those that need a bit of extra space, this VonHaus 30L capacity is perfect for cooking all types of food.

Flexible Cooking

No! Especially compared to a large standard oven or cooker. There is a smaller space to warm up, so most can preheat up to 200°C in under five minutes. This alone will save you money on running costs. Explore the convenience of a small electric oven that fits effortlessly into your lifestyle. Perfect for worktops, a table top oven is versatile enough to handle various cooking tasks, from baking and roasting to grilling. The keyword here is flexibility, and mini cookers provide just that, allowing you to experiment with different recipes without compromising space.

It is a compact design and perfect for any individuals or couples who either don’t want to rely on a larger alternative all the time or don’t have space for one in their kitchen. With top and bottom heating elements that can be used individually or simultaneously, you can grill, bake or roast - ideal for when friends and family come over and you have your hands full. The cool touch housing ensures the outer oven is safe to touch and the rubber anti-slip feet keeps it safely in its place. Plus there'll be no need to worry about things burning with the full glass front panel which is great for visibility of your food. There are three dials, for temperature, settings and timer. Temperature choices go from 90°C to 230°C, and you can select the grill or full oven functions. The timer will go up to 60 minutes, or there is a ‘stay on’ option if you’d prefer to keep an eye on proceedings yourself. Because there is a smaller space, the heat can be more concentrated on your food, too, so less energy is wasted. The vast majority of appliances and mini ovens need somebody to adjust the settings, control most of the work and keep a beady eye over the proceedings while it is in operation.It is one of the most adaptable which we reviewed, with the choice to select temperature settings between 70°C-230°C and a cooking time between 0-100 minutes. A lot of others only start at 100°C and last 60 minutes before you have to intervene again. For the size, there is a huge range of settings to choose from. Temperature goes from 100°C to 240°C, and you can select which heat setting is best, from grill to full/top/bottom oven. The timer also reaches between 15 minutes to 120, which is one of the most generous of those we reviewed and great if you’re making any meats or casseroles. Mini ovens are perfect for anyone that has limited space in their kitchen or who requires handy cooking equipment for caravans or motorhome use. There is a host of cooking options from mini oven cookers, mini oven grills and mini pizza bakers plus many more to give you plenty of options for food preparation. Whereas a lot of other mini ovens with hobs don’t allow you to use them both at the same time, with this model you can (although the heat with the hobs is slightly compromised). Still sufficient if you want to simmer some frozen vegetables while your lasagne is cooking, and each has three warmth settings which can be controlled independently to one another too.

This makes it great if you want an oven which can take you from baking cupcakes at the weekend to some bacon on a Saturday morning and a tray of mediterranean vegetables for a Sunday dinner alternative.From 0°C to 180°C in three minutes and up to 230°C in just under five, this is one speedy mini oven for all you impatient cooks and bakers out there. No matter your reasoning for wanting a mini oven, this Cookworks model will be sufficient enough to handle all of your cooking and foodie needs. The majority of mini ovens will come with a timer. This allows you to set the cooking time, and it will often ring when finished and turn itself off when done which is great for safety.

The latter is a rare issue, but the former three are all relatively common, so it doesn’t take away from the fact that it is still a top 10 item in our minds. It’s just a bit fiddly to operate, so maybe not one for anyone who likes precision or can’t deal with spending a while getting it all right. Yet, the dials are very easy to turn which makes it easy to operate. It is basic so perfect for anyone who doesn’t need an all-singing-all-dancing model. Three cooking functions (standard, grill and lower heating) create the heat and setting you need. Temperature ranges from 60°C to 220°C, which is good for most standard oven-based meals and foods. The timer is very generous, reaching 120 minutes and giving you a bell when the cooking is done.The needs of every mini oven are different, but if you’re buying for a specific reason then there will be some very important aspects to look out for: While this particular mini oven doesn’t take out all of the work on your behalf, it is certainly the cleverest on the market. Thanks to clever technology which can adjust the settings as it cooks, your food will be perfectly done, and there is no fine adjustment needed. Our 30L Mini Oven makes for the perfect addition to any kitchen, caravan, student dorm or studio apartment. Offering an awful lot for a small oven, this model from Morphy Richards is a definite option for anyone who will be relying on it a lot for their cooking needs, for instance, if your current large one is broken or you’ve had to turn the Aga off for summer.