# High-Tech Convection Toasters Cuisinart's Chefs Convection Countertop Oven Boasts 15 Settings By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-06-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefs-convection-countertop-oven References: [mashable](https://mashable.com/shopping/deal-june-19-cuisinart-toaster-oven/) & [cuisinart](https://www.cuisinart.ca/) Many homes are opting for toaster ovens over traditional toasters, and now [Cuisinart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-toa26-compact-oven) has launched its Chefs Convection Countertop Oven to make cooking more efficient than ever. The nonstick interior can hold a 9-inch by 13-inch baking pan, which fits 9 slices of bread or a 13-inch pizza. The smaller convection oven boasts a heating power of 1,800 watts, which uses six-quart infrared heating technology. This allows the Chefs Convection Countertop Oven to heat up in mere seconds. The oven includes [15 cooking presets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/large-wonder-oven): toast, bagel, waffle, broil, keep warm, roast, bake, dual cook, pizza, sandwich, and leftover. The [countertop kitchen appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-french-door-premier-oven) also features an intuitive user-friendly LCD panel for users to change settings, temperature, and the timer. This versatile oven allows users to efficiently make a real home-cooked meal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rise of Toaster Ovens:** Companies can capitalize on this trend by offering convection toaster ovens with innovative features, expanding toasting options beyond just bread and bagels. - **Smart Kitchen Appliances:** Opportunity for tech companies to integrate AI and voice-activated controls into kitchen appliances to make cooking even more convenient. - **Convenient Meal Prep:** An opportunity for meal prep companies to develop pre-portioned ingredients and recipes for toaster oven cooking to cater to consumers' desire for quick and easy meals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliance:** Companies in this industry can explore potential collaborations with tech companies to create smart kitchen appliances with AI and voice-activated features. - **Meal Kit Delivery:** This industry can focus on meeting the demand of customers seeking convenient meal prep solutions by partnering with toaster oven manufacturers to develop toaster oven-specific meal recipes and ingredients. - **Retail:** Retail companies can anticipate the rise in popularity of toaster ovens and offer a wide range of brands and models of convection toaster ovens with cutting-edge features to meet customers' needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Countertop Air Fryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-toa26-compact-oven.md) - [Countertop Pizza Oven Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-indoor-pizza-oven.md) - [Robust Countertop Convection Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robam-rbox-ct763.md) - [High-Performance Combo Toaster Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instantheat.md) - [Smart Customization Kitchen Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-smart-elite-2slice-toaster.md) - [App-Connected Countertop Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-oven.md) - [Smart Multi-Functional Countertop Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-countertop-oven.md) - [6-in-1 Countertop Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-oven.md) - [Combination Countertop Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefcubii.md)