If you’re looking for a holiday gift or ready to replace that old microwave taking up space in your kitchen, a multifunction microwave could be the upgrade you’ve been waiting for. Combining microwave, oven and air fryer capabilities, this kitchen appliance brings fresh possibilities to everyday meals and holiday cooking.
The holiday season feels like a natural time to rethink the appliances we use most. Whether you’re refreshing your own kitchen or shopping for someone who loves to cook, an air fryer microwave combo offers an alternative to a traditional microwave, with multiple cooking options in one convenient countertop appliance.
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I’ve had the pleasure of using one myself, and the standout feature has been multi-stage cooking. It combines up to three functions for defrosting, cooking and crisping in a single operation. For me, that’s been a game changer, making meal prep feel simpler and saving time in the kitchen.
Instead of thinking of a microwave as something I use only for reheating leftovers, I’m finding more reasons to make it part of my cooking routine. If a kitchen appliance upgrade is on your holiday shopping list, this versatile option deserves a closer look for yourself or your favorite cook.
Countertop Convection Microwave Oven With Air Fry, $169.99 at Sharp
Sharp
The standout feature of this Countertop Convection Microwave Oven with Air Fry is its three-in-one functionality, but the cooking options go beyond switching between individual modes. Sharp’s multi-stage cooking feature combines up to three functions for defrosting, cooking and crisping in a single operation. That gives this model a point of difference from a basic reheating-only appliance.
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Sharp’s Microwave Air Fryer Combo Handles More Than Reheating
There are familiar conveniences, too. Auto Defrost handles thawing, while preset buttons provide shortcuts for popular foods and beverages. The +30 key starts the microwave instantly or adds cooking time, making it useful when a dish needs another quick burst of heat.
Inside, the appliance features a stainless steel interior, LED lighting and a 10.6-inch glass Carousel turntable. A white LED display rounds out the controls. Its 0.9-cubic-foot capacity makes checking your frequently used dishes against the available space an important part of deciding whether it suits your routine.
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What Comes With Sharp’s $169.99 Countertop Oven?
Sharp includes an air fry basket and a baking/roasting pan, so the accessories for those cooking functions come with the appliance. Both are dishwasher-safe, a practical detail for anyone hoping to avoid adding hand-washing to the dinner cleanup.
The purchase decision comes down to how you cook. This model offers multiple cooking methods in a compact-capacity format, rather than the interior space of a larger oven. Consider whether its capacity fits your usual portions before treating it as a replacement for another appliance.
At the listed $169.99 price, its main draw is versatility: microwave convenience, convection cooking and air frying together, with included accessories that support those functions.
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