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Luckily, there’s a solution. And even luckier, it’s on sale. Introducing the Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1 Microwave, Air Fryer, and Toaster Oven, the answer to all your counter space woes.

So when the Combi Wave—Breville’s catchy name for a combined microwave and air fryer—crossed my path, I was intrigued. So, what is this thing, and do we all need one in our kitchens?

The Combi Wave is the only unit we tested with a soft-close door—a feature I didn’t know I’d love on a microwave until I tried it. It’s just one example of the extra touches Breville makes ...