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On a rushed school morning, our kitchen needs toast for a crowd, and on a hot evening we want dinner without heating the big oven. A Bella air fryer toaster oven handles both jobs. The 6-slice model runs seven functions (air fry, toast, roast, bake, convection bake, broil, and keep warm), takes six slices of bread at once, and preheats in just a few minutes. It also leaves most of the counter space free.
We feed a household of seven, so we judge every Bella by what a crowded week demands of it: capacity, noise, cleanup, and how safe it is around kids.
Bella sells several oven-style models, and the differences matter more than the box art suggests. We compare the lineup here, and you can browse more air fryer reviews if you are still deciding on a style.
We score each Bella on cooking performance first, then size, noise, cleanup, and whether a kid can use it safely, because those are the questions a family week asks of any oven. Toast has to come out even, a frozen batch has to turn crispy, and the machine has to survive a teenager's after-school snack run without any drama.
We give the most weight to toast, frozen favorites, and weeknight chicken because families cook them often. Compared with those staples, delicate bakes were the 6-Slice’s weak spot.
Bella 6-Slice Air Fryer Toaster Oven (7-in-1): Best Overall
This is the Bella we would buy again, because the 1700 watt oven preheats in just a few minutes, much quicker than a full-size oven, and it replaced our big oven for most dinners. Toast came out even, and a 2-pound roast chicken had skin that crisped well, while the seven functions (air fry, toast, roast, bake, convection bake, broil, and keep warm) cover nearly everything a family repeats.
It is not perfect, since the controls are simple knobs that suit easy use but feel basic if you are upgrading from a fancier toaster oven. Rack placement takes a little learning to get even browning, and the thermostat can run hot, so an oven thermometer inside is worth keeping.
Pros
Air fry and roast results come out crispy outside and juicy inside
Takes 6 slices of bread or a 12-inch pizza
Quick preheat and a cool-touch handle
Pan, air fry basket, and crumb tray rinse clean easily
Several colors, including Oatmilk, Blossom, Surf, Plum, and Seaglass
Cons
Exterior gets very hot, so it needs clearance from walls and cabinets
The 60-minute timer cap is short for long roasts
Cupcakes run long and flan does not set
Racks have no catch and slide out when pulled
The price sits around $129.99, though it moves by color and retailer, so it pays to compare before you buy.
Who It Suits
This one suits families of three to five who want one oven for toast, weeknight chicken, and frozen favorites. It is roomier and taller than most toaster ovens and fits a small ham, though very large family roasts will not fit. Its 16.61-inch depth was greater than we expected, so measure your counter. If you like the air fryer style on its own, see our Bella air fryer roundup.
Bella Pro 12-in-1 French Door 33-Qt: Best for Large Families
Where the standard 6-Slice suits a family of five, the 33-qt Pro is the Bella we reach for when dinner is for seven. The French doors open together with one pull, which makes loading and pulling food easier than one big door, and convection cooks evenly. It holds 6 slices, a 12-inch pizza, or a whole chicken, and it offers 12 preset functions.
The fan can be loud, and fan failure is the weak spot on some units, so it is the one Bella where we would think twice in a very quiet kitchen. Price swings widely across the year, so it is smart to wait for a promotion.
Pros
33-qt cavity fits a whole chicken
Doors open together with one pull
Convection cooks evenly
12 preset functions
Cons
Fan can be loud
Fan failure is the weak spot on some units
Larger and heavier than the standard models
Who It Suits
Big families that want a true oven replacement and have the counter space for it will get the most from this model, but if you cook for two, the standard 6-slice is the better buy.
Where the 33-qt Pro chases capacity, the Pro 6-Slice moves up from knobs to a dial plus touchscreen in a familiar footprint. It holds 6 slices, a 12-inch pizza, or an 8x12 casserole in 0.88 cu. ft., runs at 1500 watts, and covers air fry, toast, bake, broil, roast, keep warm, dehydrate, and pizza from 80F to 450F.
In family cooking, both the touchscreen and the dial are easy to work and the default settings suit most cooks, though the button labels are small and hard to read. Toast browns up nicely, but the rack takes four regular slices comfortably rather than six, and frozen pizza and hash browns air fry evenly. It preheats fast and runs quietly, but the door and exterior get hot during cooking, so keep it clear of cabinets and little hands.
Pros
Dial plus touchscreen control
Non-stick interior and removable drip tray
Dehydrate function
Stainless steel finish (Oatmilk also sold)
Cons
Lower wattage than the other full-size Bella models
Prices drift with promotions
Who It Suits
This model is for cooks who want a more modern control panel than the knob models offer, and if you do not need the touchscreen, the standard 6-slice costs less and cooks just as well.
Bella Slim 4-Qt Air Fryer Oven: Best for Small Kitchens
Where the other three are full ovens, the Slim is a basket-style air fryer rather than a true toaster oven, but it is the sweet spot for tight counters. The basket slides in and out smoothly, it rinses clean with the sink sprayer, and it runs quietly while feeding two people well with toast, bagels, nachos, tenders, and muffins.
One batch covers only a small family, and the printed instructions are sparse. The XL basket holds up to 3.3 lbs, with 6 presets and a ceramic nonstick coating free of PFAS and PTFE.
Pros
Quiet, with a smooth-sliding basket
4qt basket holds up to 3.3 lbs
Sold in six colors, including Oatmilk, Surf, and Slate
Easy to clean
Cons
One batch covers only a small family
No toast-for-six capacity
Sparse printed instructions
Who It Suits
Two-person households, dorms, and anyone short on counter space will like it, but a family of five will outgrow it fast.
How to Choose a Bella Air Fryer Toaster Oven
Pick by household size first, then counter space, then controls, and treat everything else as a tiebreaker between models that already fit your kitchen.
Capacity and Size
Slice count tells you more than quarts here, since the standard 6-slice takes a 12-inch pizza or six slices of toast while the 33-qt Pro adds whole-chicken room. The Slim tops out at 3.3 lbs, and you should measure depth before you buy because the 6-slice is deeper than expected.
Buy for the household you feed on a Tuesday night, not the one at the holiday table.
Cooking Functions and Presets
The Pro 12-in-1 adds dehydrate, proof, and slow cook to the standard 6-slice function list, and the Slim has 6 presets of its own. For a family week, air fry, toast, and bake do most of the work, so extra presets matter less than capacity.
Controls and Ease of Use
Kids and teens find the knobs easy to use, but the 6-slice has no cancel button or interior light. Its mechanical timer also feels fragile when forced off by hand. Touchscreens suit cooks who want precision, and they are the better choice if you adjust temperatures often.
Cleaning and Accessories
The included trays are not truly nonstick, so marinated meats bake on and are hard to scrub. The dishwasher-safe air fry basket is the easier part to clean, and the glass door needs wiping soon after greasy cooks.
Tip. Line the bake pan with foil or parchment before cooking marinated meats, and keep an oven thermometer inside to catch a thermostat running hot.
Standard Bella vs Bella Pro
Pro models cost more and add stainless steel, French doors, or touch controls, but for most families the standard 6-slice delivers the same results at a lower price.
Bella Air Fryer Toaster Oven Alternatives Worth Considering
No, it is a basket-style air fryer with a 4qt basket that holds up to 3.3 lbs. It handles toast and bagels, but it cannot match the rack space of the 6-slice models.
What does the Bella Pro 6-Slice do that the standard model does not?
It swaps knobs for a dial plus touchscreen and adds a dehydrate function, with temperatures from 80F to 450F. It also draws 1500 watts against the standard model's 1700.
Does color change the price of a Bella?
Often, yes. The 6-Slice is listed around $129.99 and the Slim around $59.99, but both move by color and retailer, so check a few finishes before you commit.
Can a Bella handle a casserole dish?
The Pro 6-Slice is rated for an 8x12 casserole, and the standard 6-slice takes a 12-inch pizza. For anything bigger, the 33-qt Pro is the safer choice.
Does the exterior get hot during use?
Very hot on the 6-slice, so leave clearance from walls and cabinets. The cool-touch handle stays safe to grab.
Final Verdict
Buy the 6-Slice 7-in-1 unless one thing rules it out. A crowd of seven should step up to the 33-qt Pro, and a two-person kitchen should take the Slim at about $59.99. Prices vary by color and retailer, so compare before you check out.
