Rocket Chef Turbo Grill: Can a Microwave Pan Really Brown and Crisp Your Food?
Microwaves are fast, but they're known for soggy pizza, rubbery chicken, and limp fries. The Rocket Chef Turbo Grill is a microwave grill pan designed to brown and crisp food instead. Here's how it works, what you can cook, and what to know before you order.
Why microwave food turns out soggy
A microwave heats the water inside food. That's quick, but it steams the outside instead of browning it. Browning and crisping need a hot surface, which is why skillets, grills, and ovens get better texture.
How the Turbo Grill works
The Turbo Grill is a ribbed grill pan with a lid that goes inside your microwave. According to the seller, the pan absorbs microwave energy and gets hot, so food sitting on its ridges cooks by direct contact, much like a stovetop grill pan. That contact is what browns burgers, crisps bread, and leaves grill marks.
Load the panPlace burgers, bacon, chicken, sandwiches, or leftovers on the ribbed surface.
Cover and microwaveAdd the lid and cook following the included instructions. Times vary with your microwave's wattage.
Remove carefullyThe pan gets very hot. Use oven mitts, then let it cool before cleaning.
What you can cook
The seller lists burgers, bacon, chicken, fish, grilled cheese, quesadillas, eggs, vegetables, and reheated leftovers such as pizza and fries. A free recipe guide is included with each order, according to the seller.
| Type | Microwave grill pan with lid |
| Cooking surface | Ribbed ceramic nonstick |
| Cleaning | Lid is top-rack dishwasher safe; grill surface is hand-wash only |
| Works with | Most microwaves, per the seller |
| Included | Free recipe guide with each order |
| Guarantee | 90-day money-back guarantee |
Details as listed by the seller at the time of writing.
Things to consider before you order
Why people like it
- Browned, crispier results than a plain microwave
- No oven preheat or outdoor grill
- One pan to clean
- Handy for apartments, dorms, and offices
Keep in mind
- Measure your microwave to make sure the pan fits
- Cook times depend on your microwave's wattage
- Use oven mitts; the pan gets very hot
- Avoid metal utensils on the nonstick surface
Check meat with a thermometer: USDA guidance is 160°F for ground beef and 165°F for chicken.
Images supplied by the seller.
Ordering and returns
The seller advertises a 90-day money-back guarantee and offers single pans and multi-pan bundles. The order page may also offer optional extras, such as delivery protection or a paid monthly membership. Only select the ones you want.
See the Rocket Chef Turbo Grill
Check current pricing and bundle options on the official site.
- Grill-style resultsBrowns and crisps in the microwave
- Easy cleanupCeramic nonstick surface
- BonusFree recipe guide, per the seller
- Guarantee90-day money-back, per the seller
Opens the official Rocket Chef website (turborocketchef.com). Prices, availability, and terms are set by the seller.
Common questions
Will it fit my microwave?
The seller says it works with most microwaves. Measure your microwave's interior and turntable before ordering to be sure.
Can I cook raw meat in it?
Yes, according to the seller. Always cook meat to a safe internal temperature and check it with a food thermometer.
How do I clean it?
The seller says the lid is top-rack dishwasher safe and the grill surface should be washed by hand. Let the pan cool first.
Is it safe to use in a microwave?
It's designed for microwave use. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, and don't use it in a way the instructions don't describe.
What if I don't like it?
The seller advertises a 90-day money-back guarantee. Review the current return terms on the seller's site before you buy.