Small kitchen appliances

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The best small kitchen appliances can be cooking game-changers, but the worst aren't worth the counter space they take up. To help you avoid blender burnout, food processor failure, or any other frustration, we've spent hundreds of hours researching and testing the best small appliances for every budget and space.
  • Our three picks for best vacuum sealer shown in front of a brown background. Each of them has just sealed a package of food: almonds, crackers and walnuts.

    The Best Vacuum Sealer

    by Michael Sullivan

    We’ve been testing vacuum sealers since 2017. Our pick is the Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro.

  • Three milk frothers alongside three mugs containing cappuccinos and a plate with a flower-shaped cookie on it.

    The Best Milk Frothers

    by Ciara Murray Jordan

    After testing 14 milk frothers and frothing up gallons of milk foam, we recommend the Instant MagicFroth 9-in-1 and the Golde Superwhisk.

  • Four blenders, three filled with smoothie mixtures, standing in a row. Two glasses of fruit smoothie in between them.

    The Best Blender

    by Lesley Stockton

    After testing more than 25 blenders since 2012, we haven’t found a better one than the powerful, durable Vitamix 5200.

  • Four citrus juicers resting amongst various citrus fruits and a couple glasses of juice.

    The Best Citrus Juicer

    by Kelly Dobkin

    We tested 15 citrus juicers and picked the best electric and manual models for reaming, squeezing, and large-batch juicing.

  • Our pick for best ice cream maker, shown with a bowl of homemade vanilla ice cream, an ice cream scoop, and a mini round cake.

    The Best Ice Cream Maker

    by Mace Dent Johnson

    We’ve tested 21 ice cream makers, and our favorite is the Cuisinart ICE-21. It’s a great tool for beginners and pros alike.

  • Our three picks for best air fryer toaster oven, with one of them stacked on the others forming a pyramid.

    The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven

    by Michael Sullivan

    If you want an appliance that’s more versatile than a pod-shaped air fryer, we recommend the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro.

  • A person holding our pick for best hand mixer, the Breville Handy Mix Scraper.

    The Best Hand Mixer

    by Lesley Stockton and Anna Perling

    After 20 hours of testing, we think that the Breville Handy Mix Scraper is the best hand mixer for baking, sauces, or small-batch recipes.

  • A few of our picks for best Countertop Ice Maker surrounded by ice-filled beverages.

    The Best Countertop Ice Maker

    by Andrea Barnes

    If you dislike lugging bags of ice home from the store or filling ice-cube trays, a countertop ice maker might make your day.

  • The Best Stand Mixer

    by Lesley Stockton and Anna Perling

    After over 50 hours of research and testing since 2013, we think the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer is the best you can buy.

  • Various products recommended for cleaning a microwave.

    How to Clean a Microwave

    by Rachel Wharton

    This is the easiest method to clean your microwave. All you need is about half an hour and some kitchen staples you likely already have at home.

  • Our two picks for the best Nespresso Machines, the Nespresso VertuoPlus and the Nespresso Essenza Mini.

    The Best Nespresso Machine

    by Ciara Murray Jordan and Sabrina Imbler

    Nespresso machines can make good espresso quickly and conveniently. We recommend the Essenza Mini because it’s compact, efficient, and easy to use.

  • Our four picks for best soda maker, displayed side by side in front of a purple background.

    The Best Soda Maker

    by Mace Dent Johnson

    We’ve tested 26 soda makers over the years, and the Drinkmate OmniFizz is the best at carbonating water, juice, and wine—making it the best soda maker out there.

  • Our four picks for best food processors.

    The Best Food Processor

    by Mace Dent Johnson and Michael Sullivan

    Our favorite food processor is, as it has been for a decade, the Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor. It’s a durable, no-frills kitchen workhorse.

  • Our three juicer picks, side by side, surrounded by glasses of fresh juice in a rainbow of colors.

    The Best Juicer

    by Anna Perling

    We’ve tested 19 juicers since 2014, and think the Omega VSJ843 makes the best-tasting juices, and offers the best accessories, value, and warranty.

  • A view of a Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker

    The Best Slow Cooker

    by Anna Perling

    We spent 109 hours researching and testing 14 slow cookers, and found that the Hamilton Beach Set & Forget is the best you can get.

  • Onion rings frying in the Cuisinart fryer

    The Best Deep Fryer

    by Michael Sullivan

    After 60 hours of research and frying, we think the Cuisinart CDF-200 is the best deep fryer. But you might be better off with a Lodge Dutch Oven.

  • A black Instant Pot Rio 6-quart situated between a few bowls, a glass jar of white rice and two cans of tomatoes.

    The Best Electric Pressure Cooker Is an Instant Pot

    by Anna Perling, Lesley Stockton, and Ciara Murray Jordan

    We’ve tested dozens of multi-cookers since 2016, and the Instant Pot Rio 6-quart is our favorite. It’s sleek, simple to use, and performs basic functions well.

  • The Best Rice Cooker

    by Sabrina Imbler and Tammie Teclemariam

    After cooking more than 275 pounds of white and brown rice, we think the Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy NS-ZCC10 works best for the widest variety of grains.

  • Two of the portable induction cooktops that we tested to find the best cooktop, one holding a pot of boiling water.

    The Best Portable Induction Cooktop

    by Rachel Wharton

    We cooked for months with portable induction burners and found that the Duxtop 9600LS has the best features and performance for everyday cooking.

  • A black KitchenAid stand mixer, shown surrounded by various attachments, including a food grinder and pasta maker.

    The Best KitchenAid Attachments

    by Tammie Teclemariam and Marguerite Preston

    We rolled fresh pasta, ground our own burger meat, and more to find KitchenAid stand mixer attachments that truly enhance your cooking.

  • A Cuisinart and a Panasonic toaster oven, shown side by side with toasted white bread slices in them.

    The Best Toaster Oven

    by Michael Sullivan

    We’ve been testing toaster ovens since 2013 and have two favorites: the compact Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven and the large Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven.

  • A cooked pizza being slid out of an Ooni pizza oven on a metal peel.

    The Best Pizza Oven

    by Lesley Stockton

    We’ve tested four portable outdoor pizza ovens and two indoor countertop ovens to find those that are easier to use and make delicious pizza at a good price.

  • Our three picks for best airfryer, displayed next to each other and some plates with french fries and chicken nuggets.

    The Best Air Fryer

    by Mace Dent Johnson, Caira Blackwell, and Michael Sullivan

    After testing dozens of air fryers over the years, we like the Philips 3000 Series Airfryer L HD9200/91, which crisps food quickly and costs less than $150.

  • Our four picks for the best coffee grinders side by side.

    The Best Coffee Grinder

    by Rachel Wharton and Liz Clayton

    We’ve been testing coffee grinders since 2015 and have yet to find a better value than the consistent, reliable, and repairable Baratza Encore.