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Most toasters get a lot of use from multiple family members. A good 4-slice toaster can meet everyone’s breakfast needs, whereas a small 2-slice toaster may suffice for smaller households. If bagels are a family favourite, consider a wide slot toaster that can accommodate the extra width. You can also find long slot toasters that can fit many different types of artisan breads.

A digital toaster offers easy-to-read touchscreen settings for precise toasting of waffles, pastries, English muffins and more. Other useful features to look for include a defrost function, anti-jam safety shut-off, and convenient in-unit cord storage.

A toaster oven can be a useful complement to your standard toaster. In addition to doubling your morning toast output, it’s also great for small-batch baking and heating up frozen foods and leftovers. A toaster oven broiler lets you engage just the top element, while an air fryer toaster oven offers even more versatility along with the health benefits of low-oil cooking.

FAQs

What do the numbers on a toaster mean?

A few models use mechanical timers with numbers, but in most cases the numbers on a toaster represent the desired degree of doneness. So why can’t you just set the number and get the same amount of browning every time? A lot depends on the moisture level of the bread. Dryer bread will brown more quickly, and moister bread will take longer to brown.

How do I clean a toaster?

Your toaster can accumulate crumbs pretty quickly, but the cleaning process is actually pretty easy. Here’s how to do it:

Unplug your toaster and allow it to cool
Remove the crumb tray, tap out the crumbs, and hand-wash the tray with dish soap and warm water (do not use the dishwasher)
Allow the crumb tray to thoroughly dry
Use a small, clean paint brush to remove any lingering crumbs from the inside
Wipe down the outside with soap and warm water, taking care to avoid the plug and heating elements
If your toaster is stainless steel, you can buff it up with a mild vinegar/water solution
Replace the crumb tray and plug in your toaster

How many watts does a toaster use?

Even though the top of a toaster is open it’s quite energy efficient because it heats a small area in a short amount of time. Two-slice toasters are rated at approximately 1200 watts. Four-slice toasters rate slightly higher at about 1400 watts.

Is an air fryer better than a toaster oven?

That depends on what you’re cooking. A toaster oven creates constant radiated heat, whereas an air fryer circulates hot air around the food. Most users find air fryers better for heating up leftovers and making French fries. Toaster ovens get top marks for toasting bread, bagels, open-face sandwich melts, and baking cookies.

Can you put aluminum foil in a toaster oven?

You should never cover the crumb tray or oven walls with foil as it can create a fire hazard. Parchment paper, cardboard, plastic, and Styrofoam should also never be used. Some manufacturers do allow using aluminum foil to cover bakeware, but if it touches the heating elements it can also pose a fire hazard. Check your operating manual for specific directions for you model.

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