Nuwave’s Bravo XL is a serious countertop appliance for people who cook a lot. Its 30-quart capacity is the main event, large enough for a 14-inch pizza or a 6-pound chicken. This isn’t a gadget for occasional fries. It’s for feeding a family or meal-prepping in bulk without heating your full-size oven.

The 112 presets sound excessive, but they translate to reliable one-touch results for everything from dehydrating herbs to air-frying wings. The adjustable heating zones are genuinely useful. You can, for instance, run the top broiler at max to crisp a steak’s fat cap while using gentler bottom heat for roasted vegetables underneath. The digital controls are straightforward, letting you tweak time or temperature mid-cycle without resetting everything.

Build quality feels substantial, though its large footprint demands real estate. The dropdown door is convenient, but the interior is deep, so using the back racks requires some maneuvering. For its size and versatility, it performs reliably, acting as a true secondary oven that cooks faster and uses far less energy.