Best Microwave Crisper

This is the pan the category is built around: a flat, 12-inch nonstick disc that soaks up microwave energy and cooks from a hot base, much like a skillet. The listing says to preheat it before the food goes on, and that step is what separates a crisp pizza crust from a limp one. Owners report that leftover pizza, spring rolls, fries and fritters come out crisp and evenly warm, and that the surface wipes clean with little effort.

It is not flawless. A common complaint is that the pan warps on first use, and Amazon's summary also points to a seam that can split along the bottom. With no lid, bacon and other splatter-prone foods leave a mess inside the microwave, and owners also mention sparks or dark burn marks in their microwaves. Owners disagree on the crisping itself, with soggy results reported alongside crisp ones, and heating and cooking time are reported unevenly too. Size draws comments both ways, since a 12-inch pan can be too large for a smaller turntable.

The case for this plate rests on its listing, because we found no owner feedback to lean on. It measures 10.71 inches across, weighs 0.66 pounds and stands 1.38 inches tall, which makes it the lightest pan on this page and a better bet than the 12-inch Maconee Universal Microwave Crisper Pan/Microwave Cookware when the turntable is modest. The features list heat resistance up to 250F and describe a universal browning plate meant to speed up reheating of frozen food.

It reads as a straightforward crisper for pizza slices, nuggets and similar foods, not a multi-purpose grill, and nothing in the inputs states a drawback.

The glass splatter cover is the reason to consider this one. The listing pairs a nonstick pan with a food-grade silicone body and a cover, which is the setup that suits burgers, fish and sausages far better than an open disc. Owners report grilling turkey burgers, fish, sliders, sausage and vegetables in it, and say cleanup takes soap and water, with the lid going in the dishwasher.

The weak spot is browning on fatty foods: a common complaint is that bacon does not come out crisp, and Amazon's summary says opinions on overall quality differ. At 9 × 9 × 1.18 inches and 1 pound, it is a tighter cooking surface than the Maconee Microwave Frying Pan Skillet, which is deeper and heavier.

Pitched squarely at dorms, offices and hotel rooms, this lidded skillet aims to give a microwave-only kitchen something close to pan cooking. Owners report even cooking, good grilled cheese, a firm pizza crust, and success with burgers, steak and fish, and they like the taste of what comes out.

The complaints deserve attention. Owners describe fires in their microwaves, a pan that runs hot after use, and a microwave that overheats, and opinions on size run both ways, with some finding it too small. At 11.2 × 11.2 × 3.15 inches and 1.98 pounds it is bigger and heavier than the Lkicwah Microwave Grill Pan, so check clearance before ordering. Read the instructions closely and stay nearby on the first cook.

Versatility is this pan's pitch: the listing names eight cooking modes, from reheating and searing to steaming and boiling, and a silicone and glass lid with air vents. Owners report that sausages, onions, bacon, burgers and steaks cook quickly, that it is easy to use, and that cleanup is simple. Amazon's summary also reports it as good value, though we can't compare that with the others.

Browning is the uneven part, since owners report juicy results but trouble getting the desired texture. Durability draws a complaint too: the tabs can come apart, and the pan can drop free of its cover once heated. Against the mico dingker Microwave Grill Pan, this one has the longer record of owner praise, but both sit in the same grill-pan family. Following the listing, preheating the empty pan first helps the crisp.

This is a countertop microwave rated at 1000 watts paired with a convection air fryer rated at 1700 watts, with 14 cooking functions and a flatbed interior with no turntable. Its FusionCrisp mode microwaves first and then air fries to finish. The glassware and crisper plate are dishwasher safe, and the listing carries a 1 year warranty.

Owners report good results, simple operation, easy cleanup and a wide range of jobs. Size is the sticking point: it measures 17.46 × 20.3 × 14.1 inches and weighs 50.04 pounds, and a common complaint is that its features amount to a standard microwave with an air fryer added. For crisping leftovers alone, the Maconee Universal Microwave Crisper Pan/Microwave Cookware asks for far less counter space, but the Ninja suits a household retiring both machines. Shoppers who only want a plain, lower-power unit are better served by the low wattage microwave picks elsewhere on this site.

The listing frames this round pan around far-infrared heat that browns food from below, with a cover that holds in juices, and says it reaches 250°F quickly. It is meant for steak, bacon, grilled cheese, wings and burger patties, with a nonstick surface and a dishwasher-safe finish. There is no owner feedback among the inputs, so we can only report what the listing claims.

Unlike the open and flat mico dingker Microwave Crisper Pan 10.71 Inch, this one is a deeper lidded pan at 9.25 × 9.25 × 2.56 inches and 1.38 pounds, which suits grilled mains over reheated slices.