An air fryer microwave combo can make everything from a bag of microwave popcorn to crispy french fries without skipping a beat.

But when it comes to making a purchase, which is better: countertop ... a multi-purpose microwave, that doubles as a convection oven like the Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1, a toaster or rotisserie.

Large countertop microwaves (ranging from 1.4 to 2.2 cubic feet of internal space) tend to have more power, resulting in faster average heating speeds. High-end models can also pack more features ...