The economy dictates that people find innovative ways to spice up their meals while remaining healthy. There are plenty of “As Seen on TV” products out there that claim to make cooking/entertaining at home-a snap. But if you pay close attention to some of those grating infomercials, you’ll see that some products actually make sense, in spite of all the fancy props. Enter the stage, the NuWave Oven, countertop oven which utilizes infrared technology to cook food thoroughly in half the time of conventional ovens. Do a little infomercial math, and you’ll find that the unit costs a little over $120 (not including the shipping and handling.) With so many “As Seen on TV” inventions on the market, is the NuWave oven just another TV gadget? Perhaps not. Here are five reasons why this product just might be worth the money.
Reduce risk of food contamination.
The NuWave oven purports to cook meats thoroughly, even when removed directly from the freezer. If such is the case, this would reduce the potential of thawing meats becoming contaminated-or contaminating other foods and surfaces.
Reduce your energy bill.
According to the NuWave oven website, the infrared technology reduces the amount of time required to cook certain cuts of meat. As a result, baking or broiling your meats using the NuWave system could reduce your energy bill, and prevent you from heating your entire home while cooking.
Reduce overall cooking time.
Having a device that can accommodate such large amounts of food (large enough for a 16lb. turkey) drastically cuts down on the preparation time for both entrées and side items. One reviewer claims that preparing meals with a NuWave oven prevented her from resorting to fast food dinners after work, since cooking with it was so fast.
Reduce your mess.
The NuWave infrared oven is a rather “compact” device that sits comfortably on countertops. As such, preparing food with it requires less space than a traditional oven. And because the NuWave oven is dishwasher safe, there is potentially less mess to contend with.
Reduce your waistline.
NuWave oven is said to broil, bake, air fry, grill, and roast-all without oils or fats. This is a great selling point for those who are truly looking to cut out a lot of fat from their diets. To that effect, makers of the NuWave oven claim that the product can help people reduce cholesterol, while losing weight and inches.
Other goodies…
There are plenty of convection ovens on the market that will do much of what the NuWave oven can do. But should you decide to purchase the unit from the official website, you will be treated to some additional goodies, like a pizza-making kit, 25 gourmet recipe cards, and a set of nifty Twister Blenders. They might even toss in a handsome carrying case.
Ordinarily, finding authentic reviews for “As Seen on TV” products can be a skeptical process. But due to the popularity of alternate cooking methods, consumers appear to have flocked to the NuWave oven. And for the most part, they seem to uphold many of the manufacturers’ claims.
Whether this kind of device is right for you will depend on a few factors. How often do you cook? Do you tend to buy large cuts of meat? If you tend to buy single portion cuts of meat, you may find that smaller grills and ovens better handle your needs. Those with large families and limited time will probably find that the NuWave oven cuts down on much of the effort required to cook bigger meals. Should you shovel out three friendly payments of $39.99 for a chance to eat air-fried chicken? If you want slimmer hips and a “lighter” light bill-it might be worth a try…
SOURCES:
www.nuwaveoven.com
www.amazon.com
www.nextag.com
