The air fryer has been my go-to kitchen appliance for years -- and I have this simple snack to thank for that.

Cooking bacon in a pan can mean grease splatters everywhere, so you might be asking yourself whether it's possible to cook it in the air fryer.

We can't stop making them!

You can always fire it up again once the meat is cooked to get a crispy skin before serving. You'll know the meat is cooked when a meat probe reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit when plunged into the thickest part of the breast.

There are benefits, like speed and convenience, to both air fryers and toaster ovens over standard ovens. But, what are the differences between the two?