Toastmaster TUV48 Ultravection Oven

Great for a family on the go, this 21st-century appliance combines convection, radiant, and conduction heating for super-fast cooking. French fries, pizza, and chicken nuggets heat up in just eight minutes, chicken wings in 10, and cinnamon rolls in only four. Key to the speed is an 11-by-8-1/4-inch wire basket that holds the food and permits the convection fan to circulate air completely around it. Foods that are normally deep-fried--like french fries and chicken wings--emerge crisp and flavorful. Steaks, hamburgers, and fish cook in minutes without oil. An electronic control panel includes crisping and browning options. (One caution: the outside of the oven heats up during operation.) For cleaning ease, the basket and drip tray are dishwasher-safe. An instruction booklet offers recipes and cooking-time guides for fresh and frozen foods. The 1,400-watt oven measures 18-1/2 inches wide, 11-1/4 inches high, and 12 inches deep and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack