Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill: Review, Pros & Cons

Summary

An 1800 W, 8-function analog countertop oven with a grill plate for 1–3 person households; check whether you need precise temperatures or easy cleaning before buying, since the dials are imprecise and the interior is hard to scrub.

Strengths

ShouldIt scored pizza 9.8 and whole roasted chicken 9.4 on its test scale.
The included grill/griddle plate produces real grill marks on proteins.
Six quartz elements and a top-mounted convection fan preheat fast and cook evenly.
Replacement accessories are sold directly by Cuisinart (basket, pan, rack, crumb tray).
A 3-year limited warranty is included (US and Canada).

Weaknesses

Analog dials make exact temperature and time hard to set.
Temperature accuracy is inconsistent; at least one owner measured a unit that never matched the set temperature.
Interior and accessories are hard to clean after greasy cooking.
Toasting is a weak point for some owners despite a high test score.
Exterior surfaces and the door handle get hot during use.
Capacity suits 1–3 people; batch cooking for 4 or more is tight.

Verified specifications

Model	TOA-70 (TOA-70NAS stainless steel finish).
Electrical	120 V, 60 Hz, 1800 W.
Functions	8 (Air Fry, Convection Bake, Convection Broil, Bake, Broil, Warm, Toast, Grill).
Temperature	adjustable up to 450°F; control panel range 200°F–450°F with a separate Toast shade dial.
Timer	60 minutes with auto shutoff.
Capacity	0.6 cu ft; 3 lb air-fry capacity; fits a 12-inch pizza, 6 slices of toast, or a 3 lb chicken.
Interior	stainless steel (TOA-70NAS); interior light.
Heating	6 quartz elements (4 top, 2 bottom) with a top-mounted convection fan.
Tray levels
Included accessories	oven rack, baking pan, air-fryer basket, dual-sided ceramic nonstick grill/griddle plate.
Warranty	3-year limited (US and Canada).
PFAS	no intentionally added PFAS.
Power cord	27.6 in, 2-prong.
Dimensions	12.25 × 15.75 × 13.75 in (manufacturer, 23 lb); ShouldIt measured 16.3 × 16.1 × 13.8 in (16.3 lb) including the door handle and rear buffers.

Full research notes and sources

Controls and cooking

Four dials (Time, Temperature, Functions, Toast Shade) plus a light button run the oven; there is no digital display and no audio cue beyond a finish ding. ShouldIt found fast, powerful, precise cooking with a quiet convection fan, a sturdy build, an easy-to-clean stainless interior, and an electrical safety switch that stops heating when the door opens; its scores were 9.0 total, 9.2 performance, 9.5 design, 8.2 usability, 9.8 pizza, 9.4 whole roasted chicken, 9.0 baked french fries, and 8.7 toast. Good Housekeeping, testing alongside 11 other toaster ovens, praised fast powerful preheat, even cooking, simple dial programming, and the included accessories, while noting excessive power for delicate foods and imprecise dials. Toastera reported crispy frozen fries and chicken wings, effective grilling with grill marks, 6-slice toast capacity, and useful one-to-three-person meal prep, plus 3.5-minute pizza cooking. The interior light turns off when the door opens.

Cleaning and upkeep

Accessories are hand-wash only per the brand, and Good Housekeeping found the air-fry basket and tray difficult to clean after greasy foods; ShouldIt lists the rack, pan, basket, and griddle as dishwasher safe, so follow the manufacturer’s stated guidance. Grill grate grease buildup can smoke or pose a fire risk if not cleaned after grilling. Wipe the interior after cooling and use the slide-out crumb tray for crumbs. Cuisinart sells replacement parts: air-fryer basket $39.95, baking pan $21.95, wire rack $16.95, crumb tray $25.95.

Heat and safety

Exterior surfaces run hot, including the door and sides; keep at least 4 inches from walls and cabinets, do not place under overhead cabinetry, and unplug after use. The door handle gets hot during use. One long-term reviewer found the control dials loose and wobbly. Cuisinart states no intentionally added PFAS; an owner questions whether the included nonstick grill/griddle plate is the PFAS source, and interior finish varies by variant (stainless vs nonstick).

Is it worth it?

Cuisinart lists the oven at $219.95 with a 3-year limited warranty. ShouldIt reported buying it for around $210 with a buying option at $191.99; Good Housekeeping described it as a little over $200 with a $230 Nordstrom Rack option. Value thresholds: at or below $200, strong value; $200–$230, fair to good; above $230, compare against larger-capacity or better-tested alternatives such as Breville or Ninja unless the TOA-70’s footprint and function mix is specifically required. Strongest fit for 1–3 person households that use the grill function; capacity limits 4 or more person batch cooking.

Which model this is

This page covers the Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill, model TOA-70, sold in stainless steel (TOA-70NAS), white (TOA-70WNAS), and black stainless steel (TOA-70BKSNAS) finishes. A Cuisinart email distinguishes interiors: TOA-70BKSNAS has a fully stainless-steel interior, while TOA-70BKS has a nonstick interior. Do not confuse it with the TOA-60 (same oven without the grill/griddle plate), the TOA-65 (digital display), or the TOA-110 (XL). The Amazon listing for this product is ASIN B09HSWBTN4.