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Anova Precision Oven 2.0
Best for Tech LoversCuisinart Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven (TOA-70)
Best BudgetPrice
$1,299
$100-$220
Summary
The only home countertop oven with true steam injection adjustable from 0–100% humidity, enabling sous vide-style cooking without a water bath. Serious Eats added it to their winners list after rigorous testing of the updated 2.0 version.
Good Housekeeping's top pick for air frying performance in a toaster oven format, regularly available for under $170. Air-fried wings and fries came out crispy and even — results that rival standalone air fryers at a fraction of the Breville's price.
Pros
- Adjustable steam injection from 0–100% relative humidity — unique in home appliances
- 1.5-gallon water reservoir supports long steam cooking sessions
- App can start the oven remotely and supports multi-stage cooking sequences
- Extensive chef-tested recipe library in the app
- Combination of convenient presets and fully adjustable manual controls
- Air fries wings and fries quickly with crispy, even results that rival standalone air fryers
- Frequently goes on sale for around $100–$169, making it the best value on this list
- Includes grill pan, air fryer basket, baking pan, and wire rack
- Rack position recommendations printed on the door for easier use
- Convection bake, broil, grill, and keep warm modes in addition to air fry and toast
Cons
- Very expensive at $1,299 — the priciest option by a wide margin
- Steam cooking adds complexity; few home recipes exist for this technology
- Large size and side-mounted water reservoir require significant counter space
- Remote start capability raises safety concerns if triggered accidentally
- Mechanical dials don't allow precise time or temperature control between preset intervals
- Runs hot — food can burn quickly if not monitored closely
- Control panel has a learning curve compared to digital competitors
- Clunky design compared to Breville or Ninja aesthetics
Our take
This is a genuinely different machine — not just a toaster oven with extra buttons. If you bake bread, cook proteins sous vide-style, or want precision that no other countertop oven can match, the Anova is worth the steep price. Everyone else should look elsewhere.
If you want real air frying performance without spending $300+, this Cuisinart is the move. Good Housekeeping tested it multiple times across mechanical and digital versions and it consistently delivers — just watch your food closely because it runs hot.
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