October 2024
Toaster Ovens: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of toaster ovens rankings posted by key online experts, as of October 2024.
Summary
On 4 Oct 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 56 toaster oven endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
34 toaster ovens were endorsed in total, only 11 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 4 Oct 2024, Breville Smart Oven takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed toaster oven with 5 expert endorsements. 1 expert out of 5 recommended it as the '#1 toaster oven' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Breville: 6 toaster ovens
(#1 is Breville Smart Oven)
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Cuisinart: 4 toaster ovens
(#1 is Cuisinart Chef's Convection)
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Hamilton Beach: 4 toaster ovens
(#1 is Hamilton 31123D)
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Black+Decker: 3 toaster ovens
(#1 is Black+Decker TO1313SBD)
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Instant Pot: 2 toaster ovens
(#1 is Instant Omni Plus 18L)
Price breakdown
At a glance - October Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Toaster Oven |
Reviewed
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Wirecutter
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Food & Wine
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Business Insider
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The Kitchn
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CNET
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HealthyKitchen 101
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The Spruce Eats
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Homes & Gardens
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Good Housekeeping
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1
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Breville Smart Oven
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4
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1
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4
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4
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3
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2
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- | $150 |
Panasonic FlashXpress
The Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven is a compact and energy-efficient appliance that uses double infrared heating to cook food faster, making it ideal for individuals or couples with limited counter space.
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11
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1
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1
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3
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3
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- | $300 |
Cuisinart Chef's Convection
The Cuisinart Chef's Convection Toaster Oven is a versatile and powerful countertop oven that offers a large capacity, user-friendly interface, safety features, energy efficiency, and durability, making it a great choice for individuals or families in need of a larger capacity toaster oven.
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4
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2
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1
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4
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4
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- | $243 |
Instant Omni Plus 18L
The Instant Omni Plus 18L Toaster Oven is a versatile and spacious appliance that offers a range of cooking functions, a large capacity, and user-friendly features, making it a reliable and durable option for various cooking needs.
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4
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3
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1
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6
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5
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Breville BOV450XL
The Breville BOV450XL toaster oven is a compact and versatile appliance that offers precise control over cooking, baking, and toasting, making it a reliable and high-performing option for a range of cooking tasks.
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2
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2
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4
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6
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- | $175 |
Ninja SP101
The Ninja SP101 is a versatile and efficient digital air fry countertop oven that combines the features of an air fryer and toaster oven, making it a convenient and reliable option for everyday cooking needs.
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3
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3
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5
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7
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- | Check price |
Cosori CO130-AO
The Cosori CO130-AO is a versatile and user-friendly stainless steel countertop air fryer toaster oven that offers a range of cooking functions and prioritizes safety, making it an ideal cooking appliance for beginners and busy individuals.
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8
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1
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8
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- | $68 |
Black+Decker TO1313SBD
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2
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2
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9
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- | $100 |
Hamilton 31123D
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2
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3
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10
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- | $200 |
Cuisinart TOA-60
The Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven is a versatile and efficient kitchen appliance that offers a wide range of cooking options, user-friendly controls, safety features, energy efficiency, and durability.
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2
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6
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11
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- | $55 |
Hamilton Beach 31401
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3
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5
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We ranked Breville Smart Oven #1 in October 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Breville Smart Oven as #1.
Food & Wine
Best Overall
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This multi-purpose appliance can double as a convection oven.
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If not purchased for its added features, this is a pricey toaster oven.
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Business Insider
Best large-capacity
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Can fit nine slices of toast and a 12-inch pizza
provides consistent and even heat
features convection cooking/air frying
attractive backlit digital display with several functions and sub-functions
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Temperature settings were consistently higher than what we measured
slow to preheat
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CNET
Best large toaster oven for power users
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Extra cooking modes
Fast preheating
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Pricey
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The Spruce Eats
Best Versatile
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Quick and accurate heating
Large capacity
Easy-to-use settings
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No custom timer setting
Cool spots around edges
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We ranked Panasonic FlashXpress #2 in October 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Panasonic FlashXpress as #1.
Reviewed
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Very fast and even toasting
Compact size
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Difficult to use for baking and cooking
Toast is darker than preferred on "light" setting
No broil function
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CNET
Best Toaster Oven Overall / Editors' Choice
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The Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven employs a double infrared heating system that cooks faster than other toaster ovens. The established presets nearly guarantee well-cooked food.
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The Panasonic is on the small side, so don’t expect it to accommodate a 9-inch pizza. Also, the buttons are fiddly, the temperature setting is calibrated for Celsius, and the timer only goes up to 25 minutes.
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Good Housekeeping
Best for Toast
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Small, compact size
Tray pulls out automatically when you open the door
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Cook pan can be hard to clean and rusts easily
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend toaster ovens.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of toaster ovens, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for October 2024 ranking
Reviewed
Wirecutter
Food & Wine
Business Insider
The Kitchn
CNET
HealthyKitchen 101
The Spruce Eats
Homes & Gardens
Good Housekeeping
We ranked Cuisinart Chef's Convection #3 in October 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Cuisinart Chef's Convection as #1.
Reviewed
Best Mutipurpose Toaster Oven
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Incredibly even toasting, baking, and broiling
Convection capable
Customizable functions
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Confusing programming
Oversized—takes up a lot of counter space
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Good Housekeeping
Best Large
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Sleek, straight-forward design
Easy to use and bakes evenly
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Some might miss the air fry function
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We ranked Instant Omni Plus 18L #4 in October 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Instant Omni Plus 18L as #1.
Food & Wine
Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven
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With multiple features like convection fan “rotisserie” and air fryer capability, this toaster oven does it all.
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Besides the higher price tag, there’s not much we could find that we disliked.
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HealthyKitchen 101
Best Air Fryer
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Informative and eye-catching package
Smart Programs and cooking status bar
Electrical safety feature for the door
Convenient removable oven bottom tray
Safeguards for bottom heating elements
Complimentary app with detailed instructions and numerous recipes
Helpful toggles
Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
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Touchscreen digital displays need more contrast
The master-control knob can be confusing
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The Spruce Eats
Best Overall
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Multifuntional
Large capacity
Simple digital controls
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Expensive
Minor hot spot
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Homes & Gardens
Best toaster oven for versatility
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Cooks superbly
Sleek and easy to use digital interface
10 different cooking functions, including rotisserie
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Pre-heating takes longer than others
Kind of noisy
Door pull can be hot to the touch if oven left on for an extended period of time
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We ranked Breville BOV450XL #5 in October 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
CNET
Best toaster oven with convection
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"A bit more" button
More precision and options for cooking
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Bulky
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HealthyKitchen 101
Best Small
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Unique feature buttons
Non-stick interior
High-contrast digital display
Sturdy construction
Cool-touch door handle
Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
Convenient slide-out crumb tray
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No interior lighting
No convection fan
Inconsistent heating elements
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We ranked Ninja SP101 #6 in October 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
Reviewed
Best Large-Capacity Toaster Oven
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Large nonstick sheet pan included
Easy to read digital controls
Easy to clean
Can also air fry
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Too short
Takes up a lot of counter space
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CNET
Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven
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Toaster and air fryer in one
Saves counter space
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Pricey
Small interior size
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The Spruce Eats
Best for Big Families
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Powerful and compact
Many cooking settings, including air-frying
Easy to clean
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Front door gets very hot when in use
Glass can stain or get foggy
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We ranked Cosori CO130-AO #7 in October 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Cosori CO130-AO as #1.
Reviewed
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Good air frying, baking and broiling
Comes with a rotisserie
Digital Controls
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Toast comes out too dark
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HealthyKitchen 101
Best Overall
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Great value in terms of functionality and accessories
Straightforward controls
Useful toggles
High-contrast digital display
Sturdy construction
Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
Cool-touch door handle
Spacious cooking chamber
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No safety mechanism for the door
Convection fan isn’t all-applicable
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We ranked Black+Decker TO1313SBD #8 in October 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
Food & Wine
Best Value
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This oven maintains high heat, toasts evenly, and has a curved interior that allows for pizza.
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It's not the most modern-looking product offered today.
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The Spruce Eats
Best Budget
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Inexpensive
Fast heating, even cooking
Easy to clean
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Small capacity
Few features
Manual controls
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We ranked Hamilton 31123D #9 in October 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
Reviewed
Best Value / Editors' Choice
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Quick toasting
Convection capable
Easy roll-back door
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No electronic controls
Poor browning capability
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We ranked Cuisinart TOA-60 #10 in October 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
HealthyKitchen 101
Best Convection
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Simple and straight-to-the-point control knobs
Sturdy design and durable material
Convection fan is all-applicable
Electrical safety feature for the door
Convenient slide-out crumb tray
Easy-to-clean stainless steel exterior
Plenty of recipes included in the user manual
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Opening the door also turns off the light
A bit heavier and taller than other same-type ovens
Not very budget-friendly
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The Spruce Eats
Best Large-Capacity
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Large capacity
Excellent air-fryer performance
Quick heating
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Runs hot on bake mode
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We ranked Hamilton Beach 31401 #11 in October 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best toaster ovens” rankings.
Business Insider
Best Small
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Preheats quickly
affordable
small footprint
stay-on timer
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Took the longest to make pizzacookies, and chicken
only fits a 9-inch pizza or smaller
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