11 best mini ovens

You can do without an oven in the house, but if you love to cook a variety of dishes, then the absence of such equipment will hardly please you. But what if there is simply not enough space in the kitchen? It's that simple! Choosing a mini oven, you not only solve this problem, but also get a multifunctional device for creating culinary masterpieces. Yes, cooking for a large family in such units is inconvenient. But we find it difficult to imagine that many people huddled in a tiny apartment, where there is not enough space to install an oven. And our TOP, where the best mini-ovens from leading companies have gathered, will tell you which device to choose for studio owners.

Which mini-oven is better

And since we are talking about manufacturers, we will immediately choose among them the brands worthy of attention. This will not answer the question of which mini-oven is better, but in case of a difficult choice between several options, it will help you quickly choose the one you need.

1. Steba... A German manufacturer, most of which are manufactured in Germany. The company also has factories in China, where similar quality standards and techniques for testing equipment are observed.
2. Simfer... Thoroughbred Turks collecting equipment at their own factories. Mostly they produce good models from the middle price segment.
3. Ariete... Like many representatives of Italy, this brand produces its equipment in China. The main plus is a wide range of products.
4. Kitfort... One of the few domestic firms that can offer for a reasonable price not only excellent quality, but also cool appearance and extensive functionality. The main competitor in the home market is REDMOND.
5. BBK... Mark from the Middle Kingdom. It produces all kinds of equipment, including those under other brands. Competitors, as a rule, benefit significantly in price.

Best inexpensive mini ovens

Low price does not mean low quality of equipment. As a rule, it is achieved by refusing to develop a unique design, replacing premium materials with more affordable ones, but with a similar durability, as well as eliminating some of the functions that users need less than others. Sometimes budget stoves are inferior to advanced alternatives in terms of thermostat accuracy and heat uniformity. However, we tried to include in the review devices that do not have such disadvantages.

1. BBK OE2343M

Chinese brands have long ceased to be associated with poor quality. So, well-known brands OnePlus and Vivo belong to BBK Electronics. We have marked them in case you think that a company offering a mini oven for only 35 $, cannot make it beautiful, reliable and functional.

The maximum temperature of the OE2343M is 250 degrees, which is enough for any customer. But the minimum of 100 degrees may be too high for some recipes, such as cooking jerky.

The volume of the oven chamber is 23 liters. For occasional cooking for one or 2-3 people, this is enough. But before the big holidays you will have to try. But even more expensive models are often just as compact. Otherwise, the BBK oven received only positive ratings in the reviews.

Advantages:

• attractive price tag;
• Maximum temperature;
• timer with sound notification;
• optimal capacity;
• simplicity and ease of use;
• bright camera illumination.

Disadvantages:

• minimum temperature.

2. Tesler EOG-1800

If you are a convinced bachelor who knows how to cook, then a stove for 18 liters will be enough for you even with a margin. Here, functionality is more important, and everything is fine with it in the Tesler EOG-1800. The device lacks only convection, which is quite logical for 35 $... But otherwise, the appliance offers everything you need for cooking, including the grill. The only drawback of this mini oven is the high minimum temperature. So you can't cook meat chips with beer either.

Advantages:

• there is a spit;
• operating modes;
• reliable construction;
• compactness;
• low cost;
• excellent power.

Disadvantages:

• temperature from 100 degrees.

3. Midea MO-2501

And the best inexpensive mini-oven model produced by Midea will close the category. Without a doubt, it can be called the highest quality among budget solutions. Three rotary controls are installed here, around which there is a clear marking of temperature, modes and operating time. The maximum timer for the MO-2501 is 60 minutes, but the oven can be turned on for continuous operation.

I am glad that the cost is cheaper 42 $ the manufacturer has added a spit function to the device. When using it, accordingly, only the top heating is activated. Separately, you can turn it on, and the bottom, and both at once. In addition to the spit, the quality oven comes with a baking sheet, wire rack, holder and crumb tray for easy cleaning. The MO-2501 has a power of 1500 W.

Advantages:

• flawless assembly;
• beautiful design;
• body materials;
• precise thermostat;
• good equipment;
• compact size.

The best mini ovens price-quality

Perhaps the most popular category. And the reason for this is quite simple - not everyone has enough funds to purchase premium equipment, so you have to choose something more affordable. On the other hand, very cheap ovens often cannot offer the desired features or simply do not please with their design. In the end, there is only one option - to buy an electric oven with the best cost-quality ratio.

1. Midea MO-3852

Another cool model from Midea. The designations here are made with the same quality. Moreover, for some reason the manufacturer indicated some dishes that can be cooked in this mini-oven. And it's not entirely clear why, because there are not even recommendations for setting the time next to the designations. And since we started talking about this, we immediately note that the timer in MO-3852 is designed for one hour, although sometimes 120 minutes are incorrectly indicated.

Fortunately, if necessary, here in the same way you can turn on the device without it. But don't forget to keep an eye on the dish so that it doesn't spoil. To do this, you need to choose the right mode. The best price and quality electric Midea mini-oven allows you to turn on the bottom, top or both heating. In the second case, a spit is also available, and in the latter, a convection function for even baking of products.

Advantages:

• large volume 38 liters;
• high power 1800 W;
• convenient timer setting;
• excellent delivery set;
• pleasant appearance;
• build quality;
• a large selection of modes;
• reasonable price from 59 $.

2. Kitfort KT-1702

Cool model that one of our authors uses in a rented apartment. Price in 70 $ the functionality offered by Kitfort can be called ideal. Of the main advantages of the popular KT-1702 mini-oven model, it is possible to note the perfectly assembled stainless steel body and many operating modes. The top and bottom heating can work separately or together here. Grill, convection and defrosting functions are also available here. The rotating spit allows you to cook chicken, fish, meat and other dishes up to 2500 grams at a time in the KT-1702.

Advantages:

• timer up to 1 hour;
• many operating modes;
• excellent build;
• stylish design;
• decent cooking quality;
• precise thermostat.

3. Simfer M4270

Next in line is the most capacious review model - Simfer M4270. The volume of this appliance is an impressive 42 liters, which makes it a good alternative to conventional ovens. The maximum and minimum temperatures that can be set in this oven are 230 and 40 degrees, respectively. Time of the mechanical timer Simfer M4270 - up to one and a half hours. According to customer reviews, this mini electric oven is a great choice for baking lovers. Not least, such high ratings are due to the presence of convection and two trays in the set (rectangular and round).

Advantages:

• spaciousness;
• chic functionality;
• high-quality enamel coating of the chamber;
• equipment;
• power (1400 W);
• timer time.

Disadvantages:

• strong heating of the case.

4. Ariete 977 Bon Cuisine 380

Option for very small apartments, where any square meter is important. A good mini oven from Ariete combines the functions of an oven and a hob. The hotplates in the 977 Bon Cuisine 380 oven are located on top, and their diameter is 15 and 18 cm.The oven volume is an impressive 38 liters, so you can bake a lot of dishes at the same time. The maximum attainable temperature inside is 230 degrees.

The door of 977 Bon Cuisine has double-layer glass, which means that it heats up less during operation than in cheaper models.

The rated power of the device is 1600 W, and the permissible timer setting time is 60 minutes. To select the temperature, mode and duration of operation, the device has three mechanical regulators. The hotplates are equipped with two-position buttons. One of the best reliable ovens Ariete has a rich set: a spit, a baking sheet, a wire rack and a holder for them, as well as a tray for collecting crumbs.

Advantages:

• convenient control;
• the presence of two burners;
• excellent functionality;
• the capacity of the oven;
• double-layer glass door;
• operating mode indicators.

Disadvantages:

• weighs more than 12 kilograms.

Best Electric Mini Convection Ovens

To be meticulous, you need to divide convection into natural and forced. The first is typical for any oven, since it will not be possible to exclude heat exchange from the process. True, it is not carried out quickly enough and depends on numerous factors. As a result, the dishes are baked unevenly. This leads to the fact that in one place the food may burn, and in another it may remain damp. But even if such problems can be avoided, then improper heat transfer can ruin an excellent recipe, because all the same biscuit can fall off because of this. Therefore, to solve the problem, manufacturers make convection in mini-ovens forced by adding fans to the design.

1. Kitfort KT-1708

A beautiful and compact mini-oven, comparable in size to a conventional microwave. The device is equipped with two powerful heaters, has 5 cooking modes and allows you to set a timer up to 120 minutes. If you need to cook for longer, then you can activate an "endless" program, which is disabled manually.

The door of the Kitfort mini-oven is double-glazed and almost does not heat up. The presence of the spit function in the device allows you to cook various products with an appetizing crust. Pleased with the budget mini-oven with convection also with its assembly. Other advantages of the KT-1708 are high-quality lighting and a comfortable handle that does not get hot.

Advantages:

• excellent build;
• good functionality;
• low cost;
• enough operating modes.

Disadvantages:

• network cable only 95 cm.

2. Gemlux GL-OR-1538LUX

Next on the list of the best mini convection ovens is Gemlux. This is a fairly young, but very successful manufacturer, whose products are manufactured in factories in Italy, Taiwan, South Korea, Russia and other countries. The cost of Gemlux equipment is very affordable, and the model we have chosen can be purchased for only 112–126 $.

The timer in GL-OR-1538LUX is electronic.This not only makes its setting more accurate, but also allows you to specify a longer time than the mechanic usually suggests (up to 2 hours).

Thanks to electronic displays near the rotary controls, users can set the temperature in one degree increments. The maximum and minimum for the observed furnace are 30 and 230 degrees, respectively. We were also very pleased that separate power can be set for the upper and lower heating elements.

Pros:

• sound indication of heating;
• separate temperature control;
• the minimum temperature level makes it easy to defrost food;
• using automatic recipes;
• convenient timer up to 120 minutes.

Minuses:

• during the cooking process, the body heats up noticeably.

3. REDMOND RO-5701

One of the most interesting options for your money. First of all, REDMOND RO-5701 features excellent design and high-quality assembly, which is typical for all equipment of the Russian manufacturer. The convenience of control, represented by 4 rotary switches at once, pleases. Three of them are traditionally responsible for temperature, time, top / bottom heating. The latter activates additional functions like convection and spit. Inside the chamber with a volume of 33 liters, the manufacturer placed a bright backlight, which allows you to control the readiness of the dish. It turns on automatically as soon as the user turns the timer knob.

Advantages:

• retractable crumb tray;
• good delivery set;
• competent placement of heating elements;
• quality grill;
• branded recipe book.

Disadvantages:

• when used at maximum temperature, the case gets very hot;
• noise from the timer during operation.

4. Steba KB 27 U.3

The TOP furnaces are completed by a Steba unit. The device has a volume of 20 liters and allows you to set the operating temperature up to 250 degrees. Of the modes in KB 27 U.3, there are top and bottom heating, which can be turned on at the same time, as well as grill and convection. There are no extra functions here, therefore the cost of the mini-oven turned out to be as democratic as possible - from 91 $... The length of the network cable in the Steba KB 27 U.3 is 140 cm, which is enough for easy connection to the outlet.

Advantages:

• favorable cost;
• uniform heating;
• volume for 1-2 people;
• grill and convection;
• solid build.

What to look for when choosing

When you are going to buy any kind of equipment, it is not enough just to choose the best option in a suitable category for the price. It is likely that it will not suit you, or you will pay extra money. When purchasing a mini oven, pay attention to:

• Volume... One of the main criteria. About 20 liters or less is enough for one, maximum two people to regularly prepare food. If your culinary abilities are almost comparable to those of Jamie Oliver, or you need to feed a large family, then the capacity should be at least 28-30 liters.
• Pallet... It does not affect the cooking process, but it makes it easier to clean the oven and protects the heating elements from contamination and, as a result, rapid wear.
• Grill and spit... Available in most models, but not all. Suitable for baking crispy meats, fish and vegetables. But since the size of the equipment is not very large, then the spit will withstand no more than a couple of kilograms of products.
• Convection... But we do not recommend giving it up. It is the even distribution of heat that allows food to cook properly. However, here, too, much depends on the dishes that you will cook and the regularity of using the oven.
• Timer... Available in all models, but may vary in duration. For most models, the maximum is 60 minutes, but there are units in which the timer time is increased to two hours (sometimes it even turns off completely).

Of course, these are not all the technical features. Some compact mini ovens have a program memory function. Others let you lock the door. Still others are completely capable of self-cleaning.However, these and other possibilities are not very common, so we did not consider them separately.

Which mini oven to choose

First of all, decide on the dimensions. If you usually cook food in small amounts, then the oven should be appropriate. For a large family, Simfer, REDMOND, Ariete are suitable. Midea has models for any requirement and wallet. Of the other units that hit the TOP of the best mini-ovens, it is worth noting Gemlux and both devices manufactured by the Russian brand Kitfort.