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An oven toaster, also known as a toaster oven, is a compact electric counter top appliance that functions as both a toaster and a small oven. It can toast bread, reheat leftovers, and bake or broil small amounts of food, making it a versatile tool for various cooking tasks without heating up a large oven. These appliances are ideal for small kitchens, dorm rooms, or as an energy-efficient alternative to a full-sized oven for smaller meals. 

• Toasting: It can toast bread, bagels, and other items, though some models may take longer than a traditional toaster.
• Baking: Many models can bake small batches of cookies, cakes, or other treats.
• Broiling: It can be used for broiling, such as melting cheese on soup, or other high-heat cooking methods.
• Reheating and Defrosting: It’s efficient for reheating leftovers and defrosting frozen foods.
• Convection: Some advanced models include a convection setting with a fan for faster, more even cooking.
• Air Frying: Certain models can perform air frying, baking, broiling, and toasting in a single appliance.