Cuisinart TOA-60 Review

Good but not identical. Basket air fryers (Cosori Pro II, Ninja AF101) produce crispier results because the smaller cooking chamber and dedicated bottom airflow concentrate heat more intensely around the food. The TOA-60 air fry function is 1800W with convection, it produces genuinely crispy fries, chicken wings, and vegetables, noticeably better than standard convection bake. For households air frying 2 to 3 times per week: the TOA-60's air fry is adequate. For households air frying daily for maximum crispiness: a dedicated basket air fryer is still the better tool.

The TOA-60 has a standard bake function operating at 200°F to 450°F. For cookies, muffins, and casseroles: the bake function produces correct results. Thermostat accuracy: with in 15°F to 25°F of the set temperature, adequate for most baking with minor recipe adjustments. For precision baking requiring closer to 5°F accuracy (delicate pastry, soufflés, cheesecake): the Breville Smart Oven Pro is the better choice.

The TOA-60 interior measures approximately 12.5 inches wide by 10 inches deep. It fits a 12-inch pizza, a 9x12 baking pan, and the included Air Fryer Rack (sized for a single layer of food for optimal air frying). A standard 9x13 pan is slightly large, verify your specific pan dimensions before purchasing.

The TOA-60's air fry results are close enough to a dedicated basket-style air fryer that most households cannot distinguish the output in a blind test for common foods (fries, wings, breaded items). The difference: a dedicated basket air fryer has the food 360-degree surrounded by airflow through the basket, while the TOA-60 circulates air over, around, and under the food through its wire rack inside a larger oven cavity. For small batches (single serving of fries, 4 wings): a dedicated air fryer is slightly more efficient and faster. For larger batches: the TOA-60's bigger interior fits more food per cycle than a compact basket air fryer.

The TOA-65 adds a digital display (vs. the TOA-60's analog dials), a digital timer with automatic shutoff, and slightly updated styling. The cooking performance and interior capacity are identical. For households that prefer digital precision: the TOA-65. For everyone else: the TOA-60's analog controls are simple and reliable.