It was nice and juicy. The skin wasn't as crisp as in the oven but the manual explains ways of achieving it. And the clean up was easier than my roasting pan from the oven. ... For holiday gatherings, an electric roaster is an affordable way of expanding your kitchen that produces tasty results.

Are roaster ovens worth it?

A roaster oven is a great tool to have on hand when you need a bit of extra oven space when preparing multiple dishes. However there are a few specific benefits it offers that even conventional ovens can't match. For one thing, their small size makes them more energy efficient while offering even heat distribution.

Does an electric roaster cook faster than an oven?

Because an electric roaster oven is smaller than a conventional oven, it uses heat more efficiently. Roaster ovens takes 30 percent less time and uses 36 percent less energy based on average time and energy savings when using a roaster vs. a conventional oven.