Best kitchen timer 2018 – [Buyer’s Guide]

Last Updated October 1, 2023

Best kitchen timer of 2018

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your comfort, style, or accessibility, we have picks to fit a variety of needs and budgets. So, what exactly would anyone want to know about kitchen timer? I know most of us don’t really care much about the history and the origin, all we want to know is which of them is the best. Of course, I will spare you the history and go straight on to the best kitchen timer.

Before you spend your money on kitchen timer, start by familiarizing yourself with the various types. So this is not only going to give you an insight to the best kitchen timer of the 2018 but also those which are user friendly and easy to work with.

Test Results and Ratings

Rank	№1	№2	№3
Product
Total	4.8	4.5	4.3
Ease of use	5 points	4 points	4 points
Size	5 points	5 points	4 points
Durability	5 points	5 points	5 points
Value	4 points	4 points	4 points
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№1 – IPUIS Mini Cooking Timer Kitchen Timer Digital Large LCD Display Loud Alarm Timer Magnetic Cooking Timer

Why did this kitchen timer win the first place?

I was completely satisfied with the price. Its counterparts in this price range are way worse. I really enjoy the design. It is compact, comfortable and reliable. And it looks amazing! I don’t know anything about other models from this brand, but I am fully satisfied with this product. The product is very strong. Its material is stable and doesn’t crack.

Ease of use 5

Size 5

Durability 5

Value 4

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№2 – Kitchen Timer 60 Minute Timing Loud Alarm Magnetic Countdown Timer

Why did this kitchen timer come in second place?

The design quality is top notch and the color is nice. The material is pretty strong and easy to wash if needed. I really liked it. It is amazing in every aspect. It did even exceed my expectations for a bit, considering the affordable price. I recommend you to consider buying this model, it definitely worth its money.

Ease of use 4

Size 5

Durability 5

Value 4

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№3 – Habor Digital Kitchen Timer

Why did this kitchen timer take third place?

It doesn’t squeaks nor bents. Looks great in my apartment. This price is appropriate since the product is very well built. I liked the design. We’ve been using it for 2 months and it still looks like brand new. I hope that the good reputation of the manufacturer will guarantee a long-term work.

Ease of use 4

Size 4

Durability 5

Value 4

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kitchen timer Buyer’s Guide

Methodology

Our testing panel evaluated 1timers, rating them on how easy they were to understand, use, see, hear, and clean, as well as how intelligently they were designed. In the kitchen we used each timer while making our recipe for thin-crust pizza dough, which requires five different timing increments ranging from seconds to minutes, while simultaneously using each unit’s secondary timer to make soft-boiled eggs, which cook for precisely minutes and 30 seconds. We smeared each timer’s screen and buttons with a teaspoon of sticky pizza dough, dusted them with a tablespoon of flour, and then mopped them up with a sopping cloth to see how easy they were to clean. Lastly, we knocked each timer off a counter three times to evaluate durability.

Design Trifecta 360 Knife Block

Admittedly expensive, this handsome block certainly seemed to live up to its billing as “the last knife block you ever have to buy.” The heaviest model in our testing, this block was ultrastable, and its durable bamboo exterior was a breeze to clean. Well-placed medium-strength magnets made it easy to attach all our knives, and a rotating base gave us quick access to them. One tiny quibble: The blade of our 12-inch slicing knife stuck out a little.

Schmidt Brothers Downtown Block

This roomy block completely sheathed our entire winning knife set using just one of its two sides—and quite securely, thanks to long, medium-strength magnet bars. Heavy, with a grippy base, this block was very stable. An acrylic guard made this model extra-safe but also made it a little trickier to insert knives and to clean; the wood block itself showed some minor cosmetic scratching during use.

Schmidt Brothers Midtown Block

This smaller version of the Downtown Block secured all our knives nicely, though the blade of the slicing knife stuck out a bit. With a base lined with grippy material, this block was very stable. An acrylic guard afforded extra protection against contact with blades but made it a little harder to insert knives and to clean; the wood itself got a little scratched during use.

The Insider Pick

Busy cooks have been turning out delicious, easy, convenient meals in their Crock-Pots since the early 1970s. We researched the dozens of available Crock-Pot slow cookers on today’s market to find the best ones you can buy, and the 6-Quart Programmable Cook-and-Carry is our top pick.

I’m a huge Crock-Pot fan. After all, what other kitchen appliance allows you to toss in your dinner in the morning, and then drive off to work while it cooks to perfection? What other kitchen tool turns out tasty meals without heating up your kitchen? Or miraculously converts inexpensive, can-be-tough cuts of meat into tender, falling-off-the-bone deliciousness? I’ve had several of these handy appliances over the past three decades, and use my current slow cooker at least once a week. Every kitchen – whether it’s in a dorm room, studio apartment, or mansion – deserves a Crock-Pot.

Using your Crock-Pot

Introduced by the Rival Company in 1971, and owned today by Sunbeam, the original Crock-Pot was intended for cooking beans. Today, you can cook just about anything in this handy kitchen appliance, including obvious dishes like soups, stews, and casseroles, but also desserts including cheesecake, breakfasts, side dishes, corn on the cob, risotto, French toast, and so much more — the list is nearly endless.

Don’t preheat your slow cooker before adding ingredients.

Place chopped vegetables at the bottom of your Crock-Pot, then add meat, then finish with liquid or soft ingredients. Hold off on anything dairy until the last half-hour or so of cooking.

Don’t take off the lid in the middle of the cooking process; it can take 30 minutes for the slow cooker to regain its full temperature.

Your Crock-Pot should be half-to-three-quarters full when you start cooking. Less, and your food is likely to overcook or dry out; more, and the Crock-Pot might overflow as the food expands with heat.

Use skinless chicken in your slow cooker; the melted fat will add an unpleasant taste and texture to your finished dish.

Unless the recipe calls for it, don’t put frozen food in your Crock-Pot.

As a rule of thumb, one hour on the high setting of a Crock-Pot is equal to two hours on the low setting, so figure your cooking time accordingly.

Insider Picks

Although the Crock-Pot 6-Quart Programmable Cook-and-Carry is our top pick, for various reasons laid out in the slides below, you should also consider the 3-Quart Round Manual Crock-Pot, the Crock-Pot Hook Up Connectable Entertaining System, the 3.5-Quart Casserole Crock-Pot, and the Crock-Pot Lunch Crock.

Crock-Pot

Why you’ll love it: The 6-Quart Programmable Cook-and-Carry Crock-Pot is big enough for a crowd with a lockable lid for easy transport and it has programmable cooking times.

You can set cooking times from 30 minutes to 20 hours and leave your worries behind. The Crock-Pot will cook your dinner to perfection, and then automatically switch itself over to the “Warm” setting once the time is up.

With a six-quart capacity, this is the perfect Crock-Pot for larger families. You can fit a six-pound roast inside, several pieces of meat along with vegetables, or go ahead and roast a whole chicken in it — you’ll still have room for carrots and potatoes.

Note that both the “Low” and “High” settings of a Crock-Pot reach the same maximum temperature of roughly 2degrees. It just takes longer to reach the maximum temperature on low.

Hook Up system.

The crocks are mix-and-match and there are several metallic colors to choose from, as well as multiple sizes. Each has the basic manual settings: “Off,” “Warm,” “Low,” and “High.” But what sets the Hook Up apart from other Crock-Pot slow cookers is that you can connect up to six units together with only one plug going into an electrical outlet.

Features

The Dualit Slice NewGen Toaster Copper is one of the most widely respected brands on the market. It toasts your bread quickly and evenly every single time.

With an abundance of space, this toaster can be used for sliced bread, bagels, pastries, pita bread and more.

The beauty of this piece is the quality of the parts, it’s been manufactured with only the best equipment and parts – the heating element is of a superior standard to many of the more inexpensive brands, and this is what sets it apart in making consistently perfect and tasty toast.

This toaster combines simplicity and sophistication perfectly. It features extra wide 28mm slots to accommodate a Sandwich Cage and the award winning ProHeat elements, a patented design that increases element longevity, every toaster has a removable crumb tray and an adjustable rear foot. The warming rack is exceptionally useful for warming items up without having to put them into the toaster itself.

This artfully designed toaster is available in a wide variety of attractive colors to suit any kitchen interior and is designed in a simple and elegant style.

It’s compact so it won’t take up too much space on your countertop, and the dials are easy to read and navigate.  It will fit in perfectly with a wide variety of interiors and add a sleek modern feel to your kitchen.

Oggi Apple Stainless Steel 60-Minute Kitchen Timer

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Give the gift of sharp knives. This tool from Fiskars is purpose-built to put a fine edge on everything from camp axes to kitchen knives. Made from FiberComp and featuring ceramic wheels, the sharpener is literally built to last a lifetime.

Bear Paws Shredder Claws

Need to toss a salad? Shred some pork? Fend off guests from getting seconds before you do? Bear Paws are the ideal pick. Made from a BPA-free, FDA approved, and dishwasher safe material, they’re as safe to use as they are fun.

Retro Magnetic Kitchen Timer

Tired of wiping sauce, flour, and egg off of your smartphone? Maybe it’s time to get yourself a kitchen timer. This 5minute timer features an old-school dial with a copper body that can stick to your fridge thanks to its strong magnetic back.

Every chef’s goal is to get the most out of their ingredients. This citrus juicer from FreshForce takes that task both literally and seriously. Drop in any lemon, lime or small citrus and you’ll get out up to 20% more juice than if you were just using your bare hands.

Jolly Green Ekogrips

Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker

Microwaved popcorn is nowhere near as fun as making up a bowl on your own gas or electric range. This old-school popper features a hand-cranked stir system that keeps kernels moving and prevents from charring. Have the whole family in for a movie night? No worries. This thing can make up to quarts at a time.

Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

You don’t have to break the bank in order to get yourself a cast iron skillet. This 12-inch one from Lodge is made in South Pittsburg, Tennessee by a company that’s been in the business of making great cookware since 1896.

Hiku Shopping Button

The way we cook food may not be changing all that much, but how we’re buying our ingredients certainly is. This simple button and accompanying app from Hiku is intended to make the whole process easier. Just scan what you’re running out of or say it into the button and the item will appear in the App. Don’t want to run out to the store? Order online and have it delivered to your front door.

Air Fryers vs Deep Fryers

Air fryers circulate the air up to ±400-degrees F. (±200 C.) depending on the wattage of the unit you buy. The air fryer will make potato chips like those at the grocery, chicken like at KFC, pastries like at the donut shops, using so much less oil than a typical deep fryer by 80 percent and is so delicious. Traditional fried foods, weather in stainless steel cookware or a deep fryer is linked to diabetes, obesity, heart attacks, and stroke. Therefore, the best air fryers are a healthier alternative.

An air fryer will sit on your kitchen counter top taking up a smaller amount of space than a deep fryer. It still has a large capacity, minus all the oil, and can have a capacity of 1.5- up to 2-pounds and more for meat. Depending on the weight for the foods you use, the pot will usually hold from to 1cups. A 6-cup air fryer will feed two people.

Pick the color and size that fits your kitchen and family’s needs.

Deep fryers have been popular with home users for decades. Restaurant and chefs having been using them for an even longer time. Deep fryers use a lot of hot oil to drop the food into. Health wise, this is not good. The fats clog arteries to harden and raises cholesterol levels.

Air fryers, on the other hand, use little oil that is healthier then circulates hot air across the food using a fan at high speed for crispiness. It is known as the Maillard reaction. All foods have enzymes—you see them when cooking raw vegetables and they get the gray scum on top. Those are the enzymes. They must die or the food continues to grow. That is the reason we blanche fresh vegetables—to stop growth and bacteria when we freeze them fresh from our home garden. The Maillard reaction works with the proteins and sugars of the food so that when food is heated that reaction creates the browning of foods. It works without the controlling factor of an enzyme. No oils mean better health in the puzzle of living well.

Features for Air Fryers

Everyone knows the limit to their finances. The more features you want, the more the cost. You can get by with a simple adjustable temperature control and a timer. That type unit will have an automatic shut off with a ready-to-cook beeper.

If you opt for a pricier high-end model with all the bells and whistles such as a digitally operated countdown timer with buzzer, or preset cooking functions, you will spend more money. Some of these come with recipe books and charcoal filters to eliminate the smell that is to me, heavenly. You don’t need to break the bank for a good air fryer but at the same time, you don’t want a unit so cheap it doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do or fall apart after a few uses.

The NutriChef

The black and silver-gray unit will sit on your countertop with its basket and frying container sliding out for easy filling of food such as all vegetables, fish, other seafood, poultry, and meat. You can bread meats for a crispy crunchy outside with a juicy center. Prepare French fries, onion rings, and potato skins for an enjoyable meal. The air fryer will fry, roast, bake, broil, grill, and barbeque. There are preprogrammed cooking modes that are convenient to use when in a hurry. Make a stack of crispy coconut shrimp without all the oil and grease used in a deep fryer. You can also make desserts and pastry soufflés. The frying basket will hold 3.quarts and the non-stick pans will hold 4.quarts. You can fry in both at the same time.

The temperature can be set from 170- to 400-degrees F. The front panel is lit with LCDs and easy-to-touch button controls. The timer will automatically shut off after 30-minutes. The unit is easy to clean. The baskets will go into the dishwasher and you simply wipe down the housing.

The dimensions are 7.8-inches long x 3.7-inches high for the frying basket. The unit is 14.1-inches long x 11.4-inches wide x 12.95-inches high. The total unit with baskets weighs about 13-pounds.

You will receive the dual-layer racks and a User’s Manual. The NutriChef air fryer has a 1-year Warranty from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship. It is made in China.

You need a hand held rapid read food thermometer

This thermistor thermometer with a timer has an impressive reading range, from -5to 572°F, and the probe can withstand up to 700°F. At temps reading under 248°F it is accurate plus or minus 1.8°F. The continuous min/max display tells you how hot or cold things got when you weren’t looking. It has a countdown timer and an alarm with four volume settings, the loudest of which is about as loud as a passing subway train. You can also set the alarm to go off when the probe hits either a high or low temp. The low temp alarm can he handy if you use this to read your pit temp on a long cook. I hear so many tales of woe from pitmasters who start a cook and wake up in the morning to learn the fire went out. No more.

The probes are thinner than any thermistor I’ve seen and read within five seconds so ChefAlarm can be used as an instant read, and best of all, the new Pro-Series silicon coated cables are waterproof and submersible so there is no risk of damaging them with rain or when cleaning, a common problem with the metal braided probes common on other meters. It also has a calibration feature so you can fine tune the accuracy. There are big digits and a backlight, a magnet on the back, and it tilts and folds.

Auber SYL-161Thermostatic Temperature Controller

It is crucial for your budget and your health that your refrigerator be set properly. If your fridge runs too hot, food will spoil, need to be discarded too soon, and there is a risk of food-borne illness. Most fridges have a way to adjust the temp. The ideal temp is just above freezing, from 3to 38°F. Below 35°F, frost may form and above 38°F, microbes grow too fast. Because the temp can vary from top to bottom and in the drawers, a good refrigerator thermometer that you can move around is important. An inexpensive liquid thermometer is just fine for this task. It is pretty accurate and it will run forever since there are no batteries involved.

You’ll also need a thermometer for the freezer. I’ll quote FDA “The freezer temperature should be 0°F (-18°C). Check temperatures periodically.” Remember, freezing does not kill bacteria, but it does stop them from growing. Here is a good refrigerator or freezer thermometer. A liquid filled thermometer is a good way to go here. They are pretty darn accurate, don’t need batteries, and you don’t need the speed of a digital. The CDN is low profile and has hooks to hang on the wire racks. Get two, one for the freezer, too.

Tel-Tru BQ300 BBQ Thermometer

So I have written frequently that bi-metal dial thermometers cannot be trusted because most of them are cheap crap, but there is one brand that stands above all the others and it is accurate enough to be a good indicator, especially in smokers, Tel-Tru. Different probe lengths are available, as well as some that glow in the dark. They can be calibrated by turning a large nut on the rear, although it came well adjusted from the factory.

Jug scales

Jug scales can be used for weighing both solids and liquids. Most feature an ‘add and weigh’ function which lets you measure solid and liquid ingredients in the same jug, reducing the number of tools needed in the kitchen. The ingredients can then be easily poured from the jug into another bowl. Jug scales have a digital LCD display screen and therefore require batteries.

Measuring jugs

Available in both plastic and glass, some measuring jugs have an angled rim inside the jug that lets you read the measurements from above as well as from the side. They can be used directly on scales which have the ‘add and weigh’ function to measure liquids.

Thermometers

Meat thermometers are used to tell when a joint of meat is fully cooked. Simply insert the point into the thickest part of the joint away from bones, leave a few seconds, and check the readout. They should be quick to respond and easy to read.

Many meat thermometers will show the optimum temperature of each type of meat but if your thermometer doesn’t, follow the recommended temperatures below.

The Science

It’s not that the actual moisture in the food causes the food to go bad but the presence of moisture means that bacteria and fungus can grow in that environment. You can’t get rid of bacteria in your environment, but you can limit where it can grows.

You know how it was a big deal that we found water on Mars not too long ago? Because that’s the best sign that life can exist. No water? No life. Simple as that.

Preserving Food

There are a few methods to preserving foods and extending its shelf life. They may vary considerably, but the main purpose is always the same; stop bacterial growth.

If you can find a way to keep bacteria from contacting and thriving on your food, you can preserve it.

One of the most common ways is to freeze your food. By putting your food into a sub-zero environment, nothing can grow on it. But this takes up space in your freezer and requires constant power. What happens if you want to take food with you, say on a hike? As soon as you remove food from the freezer, you start the timer as to when it will thaw and start to go rotten.

Another way is to can your fruits and vegetables. Canning involves submerging your fruits and vegetables in some sort of brine or liquid, trapping them in an oxygen-free environment. If you can’t remove the liquid, remove the oxygen that bacteria need to breathe. Think about pickles, peaches, jams, jellies, and even Korean kimchi. Preserved vegetables in vinegar brine can ferment and preserve the food for up to years in a simple clay pot. Fermenting and preserving food this way takes space and effort to create an effective brine or canning liquid.

The best method, and certainly the easiest for any home owner, is to dehydrate the food. You can preserve the food as long as required in a cupboard or fridge. And when you’re ready to eat it, you can either open up the bag and start munching, add it to your cooking, or rehydrate the food to enjoy it as it once was.

The best method for preserving food is heated air that force-dries the moisture from the food, retaining the food’s structure and nutrients. The air is heated to anywhere between 90-150° Fahrenheit with a fan blowing the air across the surface of the food. The moisture is forced out by the heat and blowing air, while the food remains preserved and intact.

The benefit of using this food dehydration method is that you aren’t restricted by volume. You can dry as much, or as little, as you need. Dry out a couple of tomatoes, or stack up this season’s crop of fresh berries to dehydrate until you’re ready for them months down the track.

Good All-rounder

If you’re looking for a unit that can handle all types of dehydrations, look no further. We like this Presto model for its versatility and ability to adapt to wherever you need it to do.

The bottom mounted fan and heating unit gives an even spread of the warm air to consistently dry out the top layer, the bottom, and anything in between. Although this comes with a standard tray stacking system, you can easily add up to 1if you’re looking for more capacity.

The clear top gives you a good look to check on the progress of your food. You can even use the added fruit roll trays to make your own fruit leather.

Don’t worry about adding any extra preservatives into your food, because this unit lets you quickly dry without needing anything other than warm, dry air. The mesh screens also allow for small and sticky foods to be easily dried out, just as well as anything else.

It has an astonishing amount of good reviews. Those who have made complaints note that the unit can be a little noisy. But if you’re drying out food during the day, the noise won’t bother you while you’re out and about. Other than that, it’s a sturdy and reliable machine that gives you quality and consistent results.

Most Powerful

If you’re going to get a food dehydrator, and you know what you’re doing, don’t skimp out on quality. Go for the Excalibur model to get a high-powered machine that handles everything you need it to.

This is no beginner’s model. It’s a high output, efficient dehydration monster that can handle up to trays of horizontal shelving. The rear mounted fan is a wide 7” blade. This means an even, consistent spread of warm air across each shelf.

The 26-hour timer on the adjustable thermostat means that you have complete control over when the machine has your completed food. You can set it, walk away, and come back when you’re ready to empty it.

This machine can even take homemade yogurt and speed up the fermentation process, giving you fresh, preservative-free food in record time. A quick drying time also means that you don’t lose as many nutrients in the process, preserving the natural goodness of each food you dry out.

It’s a large unit, which means that if you don’t want to take up your valuable kitchen countertops, you ought to find a dedicated space for it that won’t intrude on your daily routine. You’ll keep using it, so place it somewhere that you can easily access.

Good for Controlled Results

For your money, you want to know that you’re getting a good product that you can rely on. That’s why we’ve included the Cuisinart food dehydrator on our list.

It doesn’t have a lot of controls. The thermostat is simply set to Low, Medium, and High, with an additional option to have fan-only for low-temp foods. But that means that you don’t have to worry about finicky outcomes or complicated read-outs. Those three settings should be able to handle just any fruit, vegetable, or herb that you need to preserve.

The Cuisinart brand helps a lot, in our opinion. These guys know how to produce an effective kitchen appliance. We’re willing to bet that you already have something Cuisinart in your home. It helps to have a trusted brand name standing behind a product that you may not be familiar with.

How they work

An induction element (what on a gas stove would be called a burner) is a powerful, high-frequency electromagnet, the magnetic qualities of which are generated by electronics under the unit’s ceramic surface. When a pan made from a magnetic material is placed in the magnetic field, the field transfers, or induces, energy into that metal. That transferred energy causes the pan to heat up – and the heat can be raised or lowered instantly by adjusting the strength of the magnetic field, so a rapidly boiling pan can be reduced to a simmer in about two seconds. Once the pan is lifted away, the heating zone switches off. All induction hobs include a power-boost button that will boil a pan of water in around 90 seconds.

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Accuracy

Above all, a digital kitchen thermometer should be accurate. Accuracy is the key to a tool that helps you cook food to the perfect temperature.

Speed is an important factor with a thermometer that claims to be instant, but it’s much less of an issue with oven thermometers. Look for an instant-read thermometer that stabilizes within three to seconds. You’ll need the speed when reaching into a hot oven, over a grill, or into a pot to measure temperature.

ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4

A simple and accurate choice, the ThermoWorks Thermapen Mkhas a similar design to both Javelin thermometers and uses the same fold/unfold function to turn it off and on. Its instruction manual is a detailed 21-page lesson in operation, care, and suggested uses. But we didn’t like that the user must remove the battery cover with a screwdriver and push a combination of two small buttons to adjust the settings.

Supreme Home Cook Oven & BBQ Touchscreen

The Supreme Home Cook was very accurate in the ice water test. However, the one-page manual is hard to follow, and a typo made it difficult to figure out how to change the taste setting of our rib-eye steak to medium-rare.

CDN ProAccurate Thermometer

Designed similar to an analog thermometer, the CDN ProAccurate Thermometer has a face that looks up instead of out, making it difficult to hold and read at the same time. Since the initial reading of ice water was off by 1.9°, we tried to calibrate it by the instructions printed on the packaging, but we got an error message. It does have a five-year warranty, though, and we liked the pen-like protective case for the stem.

Over-the-range

You install this style of microwave above your range, which will save you some counter space. These models have vent systems that take the place of the oven hood and lights to illuminate your cooktop.

Built-in

Built-in models that you place among custom cabinets or paired with built-in, full-sized wall oven are the most high-end (aka expensive) types of microwaves. Some microwaves in this category are even designed specifically as drawers with a compartment you pull out for your food.

Wattage

Default settings

Many microwaves come with preset cooking modes so you only have to press one button to automatically cook a dish. For example, many microwaves have a “popcorn” button that will cook your bag based on factory settings. This can be handy for common dishes you heat in the microwave, but you’ll have to figure out if the microwave’s default cook times work for your own food. Other common presets include: baked potato, pizza, beverage, frozen dinner and reheat.

Manufacturers are increasingly including features in microwaves that mimic what we see in full-size ovens, such as a broiler. This is a good addition for finishing off a dish or cooking something for which you’d prefer more direct heat.

Convection

A convection fan that’s built into the back of a microwave oven circulates the heat around the food to cook things more quickly and evenly. (Many new full-size ovens come with at least one convection fan.) However, microwaves with convection fans are generally more expensive than those without.

Inverter technology

Inverter heating is another option available on some high-end models. If you want to heat something at a 50 percent power level, most microwaves actually switch between 100 percent power and 0 percent power to average in at 50 percent power. This doesn’t yield great results if you want to heat something on a lower heat and achieve an even result. So, some models now use inverter technology, which maintains a consistent 50 percent power. That way, you can poach salmon, make a fluffy omelet, etc.

Traditional Fryer

Traditional fryers use substantially more oil than the air fryer. The oil used has to have a high smoking point, and quite often cheap and relatively tasteless. The two types of oil that fit these criteria are di-fractionated palm oil and semi refined sunflower oil. With palm oil being more saturated and having a higher smoking point, it is the preferred choice for deep frying.

Foods high in fat, such as fried foods are also higher in calories. Each gram of fat contains calories whereas protein and carbohydrates contain per gram. Foods high in fat are linked to increased obesity, stroke, diabetes, and cancer risk. Limiting the oil/fat intake can significantly reduce the risks mentioned above.

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You may be wondering why you should spend your time looking for an over the range microwave while the normal microwaves are readily available and perhaps even cheaper. Well, we would at this moment like to inform you that there are several reasons why you should buy an over the range microwave and forget about the regular microwaves.

The Power Rating

The rate at which the microwave that you want to buy consumes power is very important in making a decision when purchasing one. There are those of you who would want to pay less electricity bills hence would like to go for those microwaves with less power ratings.

Microwaves with more electricity ratings have more power and cook the food faster and evenly. If you want to cook faster, then you will have to go for those with more power ratings. Buying a 1000 watt microwave should just work perfectly well for you.

Size of The Microwave

While size may not be considered as a very vital factor in choosing your microwave, there are times when size can break the deal and help you make an informed choice. It is good to measure the space above the range before deciding to buy a particular over the range microwave.

You need to take several measurements to get a microwave that will perfectly fit in your kitchen. You don’t want to end up buying a small over the range microwave only to realize that there is a lot of space left unused or vice-versa.

The Microwave Technology Applied

Under the microwave technology, we can group microwaves into the convention and conventional microwaves. Conventional microwaves normally cook the food by passing the microwaves through the food containers.

Convention microwaves, on the other hand, rely on the same technology while incorporating radiant heat together with a fan that moves the warm air entirely inside the microwave.

Some other microwave models have the convention mode that can allow for browning or roasting as per someone’s wishes. Depending on what you want to use the microwave for, you must consider the type of technology to get one that will suit your needs.

Additional Features

Less durable

The Sharp R-121microwave is a product worth finding its way into your kitchen. This microwave is made to meet all the kitchen needs that you would require from a high-quality microwave. It is a 1100 Watt microwave that will make sure that your food is evenly cooked while doing so in the shortest time possible. With a 1.cubic feet capacity, this microwave will serve you well.

Another amazing feature about this product is that it comes with an under cabinet task lighting that will make sure that you see everything in the cabinet even at night. It also has a two-colorLCD display for easier operation. With the 2automatic settings and the auto-touch control panel, using this microwave is very easy.

If you are looking for the best space saver microwave, then this should be your perfect match. It will also avail more cooking space for you to enjoy your cooking sessions due to its bigger size of 23-7/by 14-1/1by 15-9/1inches.

It is somehow heavy and cannot be mounted below the cabinet but on the wall.

This is yet another excellent over the counter microwave. For those who have been looking for powerful microwaves, trying this one out will be among the best decisions you can ever make. With a power rating of 1000 Watts and a 1.cubic feet cooking capacity, expect this microwave to get the job done within the shortest time possible.

This microwave will ensure that steam, smoke, and odors are removed from your kitchen as efficiently as possible thanks to its 300 CFM venting system. This will make sure that you never worry about any unpleasant conditions in your kitchen. It has a size of 15.by 29.by 16.inches which make is big enough for your kitchen.

It has an automatic fan which you cannot turn off manually; this fan is also very loud.

The LG LMV2031ST microwave is a 2.0 cubic feet microwave that has a huge interior that will allow you to cook more food. This will suit your needs if you will be cooking for many people. It also comes with an installation guide that you can use in installing it in your kitchen. This is one of the microwaves with sleek looking exteriors to add some aesthetics to your kitchen.

Has no inbuilt timer and a dimmer under counter light

Amana microwave is a quality product that is worth being considered. This over the range microwave is a multipurpose microwave that performs its duties in style. With the auto cook options available, you can just have your food cooked without much of a bother. This will help in saving your time while you attend to other things.

This microwave has the cooktop surface light that will let you see whatever you are cooking while the timer display is also good in timing your cooking sessions. What’s more, this product has a contemporary styling that comes with a hidden a vent. This makes sure that it operates very quietly.

This microwave has a relatively high capacity and is also strongly powered to carry out your cooking requirements without any difficulties include a 900 Watts power rating, a size of 15.by 29.by 17.inches It is also durable and operates perfectly well. The only issue to be worried about when using this device is the fact that it doesn’t come with an LED light and so if the light burns out, finding a replacement is a headache.

Wrapping Up

OTR microwaves have so many advantages over the countertop microwaves.This is why we so desperately need them in our kitchens. If you were planning on acquiring one soon, you can now go ahead and do so believing that this article has equipped with all you need to know.

The best over the range microwave must include some features as has already been discussed in this article. All the five microwaves that we discussed above will work perfectly well for you so you can buy any. However, the LG LMV1683ST Over-The-Range Microwave Oven with 300 CFM Venting System, 1.Cubic Feet is the overall best because of its several outstanding features.

It is best in defrosting food, cooks food evenly, prevents accidental starts by having a keypad lock feature and is also powerful. We would, therefore, like to recommend it based on the above features.

 

 

 

 

 

Final Word

First of all thanks for reading my article to the end! I hope you find my reviews listed here useful and that it allows you to make a proper comparison of what is best to fit your needs and budget. Don’t be afraid to try more than one product if your first pick doesn’t do the trick.

Most important, have fun and choose your kitchen timer wisely! Good luck!

So, TOP3 of kitchen timer

• №1 — IPUIS Mini Cooking Timer Kitchen Timer Digital Large LCD Display Loud Alarm Timer Magnetic Cooking Timer
• №2 — Kitchen Timer 60 Minute Timing Loud Alarm Magnetic Countdown Timer
• №3 — Habor Digital Kitchen Timer