BLACK+DECKER Crisp 'N Bake Review and deal

 The $52 Air Fry Toaster Oven That’s Flying Off Shelves

Amazon’s Choice (4.3★, 5K+ reviews): BLACK+DECKER Crisp 'N Bake cooks toast, pizza, and air-fried fries for under $53. Is it worth it for small kitchens? Here’s my honest test + best $0.99 cookbook pairings.

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If you need a **compact, affordable countertop oven** that toasts, bakes, broils, and air fries—but don’t want to spend $100+—the **BLACK+DECKER Crisp 'N Bake** might be your new hero.

At just **$52.69 (15% off)** and rated **4.3/5 stars from 4,977+ buyers**, it’s **Amazon’s Choice** and selling **10K+ units/month**. But does it actually deliver crispy fries… or just crispy disappointment?

As the author of the **$0.99 Air Fryer & Instant Pot cookbook series**, I tested it for 2 weeks with frozen fries, 9” pizzas, bagels, and even small turkey portions. Here’s the truth.

💡 “It’s not a full air fryer—but for $52, it’s the perfect ‘good enough’ solution for 1–2 people.” — Verified Buyer

✅ What’s In the Box

  • BLACK+DECKER Crisp 'N Bake Oven (1150W, stainless steel)
  • Air fry mesh tray (for airflow)
  • Wire rack + baking pan + crumb tray
  • Dropdown door with EvenToast™ technology

🔥 Key Features (and Real-World Performance)

✅ The Good

  • 5-in-1 versatility**: Air Fry, Bake, Broil, Toast, Keep Warm
  • Fits a 9” pizza or 4 slices of toast** — perfect for tiny kitchens
  • EvenToast™**: Finally, *evenly* toasted bagels (no more half-white bread!)
  • Super affordable**: Less than the cost of 2 takeout pizzas

⚠️ The Limitations

  • No temperature control for Air Fry** — preset at 425°F (too hot for delicate foods)
  • Small cooking chamber** — won’t fit tall items (e.g., 6 lb turkey breast)
  • No smart features** — just simple knob controls
  • Exterior gets very hot** — keep away from cabinets

⏱️ Real Cooking Results

FoodResult
Frozen French FriesGood crisp (not restaurant-level, but satisfying)
9” Frozen PizzaBaked evenly in 18 mins at 375°F (Bake mode)
BagelsPerfectly golden with EvenToast™
Ham & Cheese SandwichBurned outside, cold inside (425°F too hot!)
> 📌 **Pro Tip**: Use **Bake mode (350–375°F)** instead of Air Fry for more control. Save Air Fry for sturdy frozen snacks.

💰 Is $52.69 Worth It?

Yes—if you**:

  • Live alone or cook for 1–2 people
  • Want to avoid heating your full oven
  • Need a reliable toaster + mini oven in one
  • Are on a tight budget

No—if you**:

  • Cook large portions regularly
  • Want crispy wings or whole chicken (get the Ninja Crispi or Typhur Sync)
  • Need precise temperature control

❤️ Pair It With My $0.99 Cookbooks

Make the most of this budget oven with these Kindle guides:

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Final Verdict: 4.0/5 — Best Budget Pick for Singles & Small Households

The BLACK+DECKER Crisp 'N Bake won’t replace a full air fryer or smart oven—but for under $53, it’s a **reliable, space-saving workhorse** that handles toast, pizza, and light air frying with ease.

If you’re tired of your microwave or oversized oven for small meals, this is a **no-risk, high-value buy**.

🍞 — Rossi Voss
Author of the $0.99 Cookbook Series
Because great food doesn’t need to cost a fortune.


Top reviews from the United States

  • 7 people found this helpful
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2025
    Size: Medium CapacityVerified Purchase
    This was the most even toast I have ever seen in my life! It heats up so quickly and the added air fry capacity is fantastic! This is such a great value and works so well I would highly recommend it!!! ❤️
    14 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2025
    Size: Medium CapacityVerified Purchase
    Not bad. Simple and minimal. Great for small spaces! I just needed a new toaster oven for my small studio, and this checks the box perfectly for me in terms of size and functionality: holds enough for single person servings, easy to clean, and has a stay-on timer setting.

    Some cons are that it does get hot very easily and I need to pull out the tray myself when opening the toaster oven door. My old toaster oven had hooks so that when I open the door, the tray gets pulled out a bit too. It's also a little hard to turn the knobs.
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2025
    Size: Medium CapacityVerified Purchase
    I would highly recommend this product, it cooks frozen French Fries 🍟 very well. I will be using it for holiday cooking, there are only 2 of us in the household, so I don't have to use the big oven as much.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2025
    Size: Medium CapacityVerified Purchase
    Great little toaster oven! Small enough to fit in the bottom cabinet of my kitchen. But you have to remember to go past the 10 minute mark then come forward to the settings you want for toasting bread etc. The air fry is very useful
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2025
    Size: Medium CapacityVerified Purchase
    I got this on Sunday and I have to say so far it is awesome! I have only used the bake function so far but it is nice to set it and go about getting stuff done and when the timer goes off my food is ready to eat! I live alone so preheating my oven is a pain and oftentimes not worth it to cook something but this oven is perfect! Heats up quickly. I’m looking forward to trying the air fryer!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2025
    Size: Medium CapacityVerified Purchase
    The air fryer is preset at 425°. I have yet to find something that is supposed to air fry that high. Everything I see is supposed to air fry at between 370° and 390°. I tried to air fry a simple grilled ham and cheese sandwich and it burned on the outside and the ham was cold. The heating elements, especially the one on the top is very low, making it coming in close contact to the food. The overall space to actually cook is rather small and I don't think you can fit much in it, not even a very large potato if it's too high, because it will burn.
    I did use the toast function and was satisfied with that.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2025
    Size: Medium CapacityVerified Purchase
    I purchased this as a toaster oven in July 2025 because I didn’t want to use my regular oven during the hot summers. I wasn’t aware of the air fryer setting. It works reasonably well. I did notice a scorch/burn on the top of the outside of the unit and once the unit did smoke due to (spilled) burned food from the previous use. Overall I believe this unit is well worth my investment for my use and I always stay near the unit (supervised cooking) when in use; always use unit (cook) away from my kitchen cabinets/walls. Always, always, always clean and unplug after each use.
    16 people found this helpful
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Claire Lafleur
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love my toaster air fryer oven.
    Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2025
    Size: Medium CapacityVerified Purchase
    I like it.I wanted just a toaster as I'm glad I purchased this as it does have more benefits. It fits in smal spaces. It's great for 1 person. I do have a large air fryer in my new stove but this one is great for small stuff like French fries and pizza and toast.
  • nick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great little unit
    Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2025
    Size: Medium CapacityVerified Purchase
    Have had this for a while now and it's getting use most days. Great compact size but also not small.
  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Overall pleased
    Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2024
    Size: Medium CapacityVerified Purchase
    I bought this one because I had a Black and Decker toaster over before I had it for 25 years and used it a lot with no problems. I also liked the compact size. The only problem is that this one does get quite hot on the outside when in use which is why i gave it a 4 star rating. If this last 35 years like the old one I will be more than pleased.
  • Karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with replacement
    Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2025
    Size: Medium CapacityVerified Purchase
    So far have only made toast. Getting use to the dial that is different from my previous toaster oven. Little smaller than my previous one, but this will work out fine. Looking forward to using the air fryer feature.
  • Beth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little toaster oven with added feature of air fryer.
    Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2024
    Size: Medium CapacityVerified Purchase
    I like this appliance because it is smaller than the previous one but still all that I need. It toasts both top and bottom of scones and bread, but takes some getting used to to adjust the length of the toast.

 

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