25 Easy Toaster Oven Recipes for Beginners

Whip up a quick batch of indoor s'mores and enjoy ooey-gooey summertime bliss any time of the year!

Create a customized grilled cheese in just 10 minutes (no skillet required!).

For more cheesy inspiration check out our Toasted Caprese Sandwich, Classic-Style Baked Grilled Cheese, or Grilled Cheese with Apple and Havarti.

Crispy-skinned and super fluffy, these potatoes take longer than the microwave but taste soooo much better. Trust us, it’s worth the wait!

This speedy toast is perfect for any meal. It’s made with only a few ingredients, is super customizable (avocado and hot sauce - yes, please!), and if you’ve got extra room on the pan you can cook a side of asparagus spears at the same time.

This small-batch recipe makes just 5 decadent cookies with crispy edges and delightfully chewy middles. If you’re using a convection toaster oven take note of the recommended temperature and time adjustments. 

These crunchy baked pita chips are a great snack that's easy to customize with your favorite seasonings.

You’ll need just one banana and one bowl for this mini banana bread recipe. The easy recipe is great for baking in a toaster oven and can be baked as muffins or mini muffins too!

Skip the drive-thru, and treat yourself to an easy 10-minute breakfast sandwich. It cooks entirely in your little oven using the TOAST setting.

Make a crispy gooey grilled cheese sandwich fast using the Air Fry setting on your toaster oven!

These little veggie bites are cheesy, delicious, and ready in less than 15 minutes. Feel free to get creative and try them with a variety of different toppings.

Poping your PB&J in the toaster oven is a fast and fun way to transform this lunchtime classic. Try swapping the preserves with fresh fruit like bananas or berries!

Sweet and crispy, these cinnamon tortilla chips are almost too easy to make using your traditional, convection, or air fryer toaster oven. Great with ice cream!

Top these savory-sweet wedges with feta cheese and lemon juice for a vegetarian side dish everyone will enjoy!

This mini soda bread is endlessly customizable - try it with dried fruit, spices, or cheese and herbs! The bread is made without yeast (so it's super easy) and its smaller size is perfect for baking in a toaster oven.

This homemade granola is budget-friendly and super easy to customize. All you need is oats, maple syrup or honey, a little oil, plus your favorite mixins (we like sliced almonds and coconut). 

Salty and crunchy these easy parmesan crisps are a magical 1-ingredient snack.

Pro Tip: Use a toaster oven silicone baking mat for the best results.

Perfect for entertaining, these crispy toasts are easy to whip up in the toaster oven. Great for topping, scooping up spinach dip, or dipping in a bowl of soup!

Made with 4 basic ingredients, these sweet potato rounds are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and always a hit. Recipe includes traditional, convection, and air frying directions.

In just a few minutes you can melt chocolate and toast nuts + coconut in your little oven - perfect for making a quick batch of dessert nachos!

Banana is the star of this downsized quick bread recipe! It's so moist, tender, and flavorful no one will believe you made it using your toaster oven.

Loaded with SWEET and SAVORY flavor, these nuts are irresistible. The simple recipe comes together quickly with just 5 basic ingredients. 

This quick recipe is a great way to use up leftover heavy whipping cream. You can make two biscuits, or double the ingredients and freeze the extras. They reheat wonderfully in the toaster oven!

From kids to adults, everyone loves this easy healthy side dish. If you've got frozen broccoli on hand, check out this post for how to roast frozen broccoli in a toaster oven.

Crispy on the edges, soft and melty inside, these brownie-like cookies are easy to whip up whenever a craving strikes. For a fun twist, try swapping the chocolate chips with Reese’s Pieces or M&M’s. 

Use your air fryer toaster oven to make restaurant-style baked potatoes at home. With crispy skins and fluffy middles, they’re perfectly cooked and ready faster too!

Great as a quick snack, tomato soup dipper, or giant crouton with your next salad! Once you see how easy these egg and cheese toasts are, you’re going to want to make your own customized version.

Only 4 ingredients for this crispy sweet treat!

Have leftover roasted squash? Toss it into a baked quesadilla for some classic comfort food with a healthy-ish fall twist.

Bake tender and creamy sweet potatoes in half the time with this simple method.

A basic toaster oven recipe for the classic finger food, upgraded with lots of veggies. Of course, you can always add your favorite toppings.

Tastier than storebought, these easy croutons are the perfect way to use up stale bread!

These toaster oven blueberry muffins are sweet, tender, and packed with juicy berries. The best part? The small batch recipe makes just 6 muffins!

Roasting asparagus gives it a deeper flavor and the crispy tips are so delicious. Why wait forever for your big oven to preheat when you can use a toaster oven instead?

These sweet baked pears are surprisingly simple to make. All you need is a ripe pear, cinnamon, nuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup! 

Easy to customize, these crispy and creamy baked potato wedges taste better than takeout.

Classic sweet and crispy cinnamon toast with a fun citrus twist!

Pro Tip: Keep a stash of the prepped bread in your freezer for a sweet treat you can bake anytime.

Tortilla pizzas are so quick and easy to make. Just top flour tortillas with sauce, cheese, and lots of tasty veggies. Bake them in the toaster oven and in 15 minutes dinner is ready!

Season up some tubed polenta and toss it in the toaster oven for a crispy snack anytime. This versatile recipe is easy to make with just 3 ingredients!