Toaster ovens typically toast on both sides of the bread or other food items. Unlike regular toasters that only toast one side of the bread at a time, toaster ovens work by using heating elements both on the top and bottom of the oven. This allows them to evenly toast both sides of the food simultaneously.
When you place slices of bread or any other food inside a toaster oven, the heating elements radiate heat from above and below, ensuring that both sides get toasted evenly. This feature makes toaster ovens versatile appliances that can be used for toasting, baking, broiling, and more, providing a wider range of cooking options compared to traditional toasters.