NuWave Bravo XL Air Fryer Convection Oven As Seen on TV

I needed a countertop air fryer/oven like a hole in the head, but I couldn't pass up the 40% off 2-day Kohl's coupon I received in a text message on 9/23/2023.  Getting discounts that deep are few and far between.  Had I not received that text, I never would have known I had that coupon sitting in my Kohl's wallet.  I've been tempted to cancel those text messages a number of times because they come at such random times, but I think I'll keep them turned on.  After this event, I highly encourage you to sign up for Kohl's texts, so you don't miss the good deals.  They're actually pretty respectful about not blowing up your phone.  Just a few here and there.

I headed to Kohl's kitchen section because I needed a new slow cooker.  They were already on sale, plus I'd get another 40% off the sale price AND free shipping?  For reals?  So I put something in my shopping cart and applied the coupon.  Oh, heck yea, it was real!  That's when I noticed that the air fryer combo oven things were on sale, too, including those pricey Ninja air fryer/ovens.

I sat in front of the computer for a good two hours watching video reviews on Amazon, especially about the cons.  In the end, I saw one video that convinced me to skip the Ninjas and go with the 12-in-1 NuWave Bravo XL Air Fryer Convection Oven, instead.  

These NuWave Bravo XL features convinced me.

  • Full retail price was $179.99.  The Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 Smart XL Air Fryer Oven was $349.99.  After the Kohl's sale price and discount, I snagged the NuWave for only $109.99 before tax.  Are you kidding me?  It was a no brainer.
  • Includes the temperature probe at no extra charge.  A Ninja with temperature probe is $30 more than its model without the probe.
  • Has 12-in-1 functions, including a low setting for making yogurt.  The Ninja had 10-in-1.
  • Has smaller footprint of 11.5" H x 20" W x 13.5"D.  That was a big plus for me due to my limited counterspace.  The Ninja was a monster at 13.34" H x 17.09" W x 20.22" D.
  • Has a longer 36" cord.  Ninja came in shorter at 30".
  • Has clearly labeled tactile large push buttons.  I know immediately where a function is.  It has a radio dial for going up or down.  On the Ninja, you have to press a function button to get to all the functions, then press the + or - buttons, tap, tap, tap, to get to where you want to be.  Sorta like feeding your fish in the Fishdom game.  I loved the dial so much more.
  • Wider temperature range from 50F to 500F.  The Ninja is 85F to 450F.
NuWave Bravo XL Air Fryer Toaster Oven, 12-in-1 Countertop Convection, 30-QT Capacity, Integrated Temperature Probe, 50°-500°F Temperature Controls, Brushed Stainless Steel Look
I also ended up getting a simple Hamilton Beach 5-qt. Oval Slow Cooker for only $16.97.  Full retail was $27.99.

Hamilton Beach 5-qt. Oval Slow Cooker Model 33156R
It was a successful shopping experience and I never even had to leave the house.  

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