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It seems everywhere you turn, you find a newly introduced small appliance. Whether it's a mini washing machine, a specially designed mini-fridge or an all-in-one breakfast station, you'll find budget-friendly offerings that save you time and money.
Plus, product designers have homed in on the needs of today's cooks. That means many do multi-duty, are transportable and small enough to leave out all of the time without hogging too much counter space.
15 Small Appliances You Should Have in Your Kitchen
Even if you have a chef's kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, we bet you're going to want some of the snazzy new small appliances available. Why heat a whole oven or drag out pots and pans when you're cooking small amounts? Additionally, many of them make travel and even outdoor living at home more convenient. Consider some of these top-rated 15 small appliances and see how they can make your life easier. As always, the prices listed may fluctuate over time.
1. Ninja Foodi Indoor Grill
We believe even the most ardent chefs among us grow tired of pulling multiple small appliances out of cupboards or the pantry just to prepare a meal for one or two people. That's where the Ninja Foodi Indoor Grill comes in. It air fries, dehydrates, bakes, roasts and grills just like an outdoor barbecue. It has an easy-to-use digital display, and it's simple to clean, too. Plus, it's available at a price lower than if you bought all of the individual appliances. And here's a bonus: It measures just 11 inches by 14 inches by 17 inches, so it won't take up too much counter space, although it gives you 100 square inches of cooking space. Suddenly, meals for one or two people are a breeze to prepare.
2. The Laundry Alternative, WonderWash
Stop hauling all your clothes and linens to the laundromat when you're on vacation, traveling in the RV, camping or otherwise away from your own washing machine. The Laundry Alternative, WonderWash measures 12 inches by 16 inches by 12 inches, so it's easy to transport. Load up to 5 pounds (think one large bath towel) into the crank machine, and it'll be clean within two minutes. It uses no electricity so you can even take it when you camp in a tent. Choose from among five colors.
3. Gourmia Digital French Door Air Fryer Toaster Oven
When you're ready to have an attractive air fryer that also gives you the convenience of a toaster oven, you need the Gourmia Digital French Door Air Fryer Toaster Oven. The small appliance has 17 one-touch cooking functions: air frying, baking, and dehydrating. The 17-inch by 12.5-inch by 11.5-inch appliance is small enough to fit on a small counter but large enough to accommodate a 12-inch pizza or up to six slices of bread. Just plug it into a standard household outlet and set it to heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Caynel Outdoor Retro Countertop Mini Fridge
Stop leaving your pool or comfy lounge chair to run into the house to grab a cold drink or treat. Caynel Outdoor Retro Countertop Mini Fridge measures 11 inches by 7 inches by 10 inches. It's small enough to place on a tabletop, shelf or corner of your patio, but it's large enough to hold six 12-ounce cans on its one shelf. It runs on a standard household outlet and chills to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Nostalgia Retro 3-in-1 Breakfast Station
You don't need a small kitchen to love the Nostalgia Retro 3-in-1 Breakfast Station, but it is definitely suited for one. You can forget about hauling out the toaster and frying pans when you have the breakfast station. Just plug it in, and you're ready to cook eggs (up to six fried or hard-boiled!), meat and two slices of toast or a bagel. It even has a defrost setting. And yes, you can cook omelets and egg sandwiches on it, too. It features an LED-lighted control panel, chrome dials and an alarm that sounds when the timer is complete. Its petite measurements of 7.28 inches by 10.87 inches by 11.46 inches, making it perfect for the RV, dorm room or vacation home, too.
6. Dash Mini Waffle Maker
The problem with some small appliances is that they are—well—big. But singles and couples sometimes want a small portion of something yummy. I know that's why I bought the Dash Mini Waffle Maker. It measures just 5 inches by 6.3 inches by 3 inches, so it just about fits in your hand. Just put the batter on the grill plate, close the top and wait a minute or two. The result is an excellent waffle, perfect for one person. Choose the waffle maker in red or aqua.
Buy at Bed, Bath & Beyond for $12.99.
7. Braun Multiquick 5 Varo
Put the hand whisk away. The Braun Multiquick 5 Varo hand blender has 21 speeds, so it will mix your cut, chopped or pureed food to the ideal consistency without your elbow grease. The blender is bell-shaped with ultra-hard stainless steel blades, and that design draws the food inward to produce smoother results, even with nuts and root vegetables. There's also splash control technology that minimizes splashing. The package includes the 400-watt blender, a blending shaft, whisk, chopper and 20-ounce beaker.
8. DrinkMate Sparkling Water and Soda Maker
You can carbonate wine, juice, water and even flat beer with DrinkMate Sparkling Water and Soda Maker. I have one and can assure you it's effortless to use. Just pour the beverage into the carbonating quick-connect bottle, slip the bottle into the machine and press the button on the back for a few seconds. It doesn't use electricity or batteries. All that's needed are CO2 cylinders. It's not only fun to use but makes the tastiest drinks. Choose from several colors.
9. GoWise USA Rotisserie Oven and Air Fryer
Stop running to the store for that crispy rotisserie chicken. The 12.7-quart GoWise USA Rotisserie Oven and Air Fryer allows you to make it at home. Plus, it works as an air fryer, oven and roaster, cutting cooking times way down. This appliance has 15-presets, three racks, a skewer rotisserie and nine other accessories. The 11.5-inch by 14-inch by 12-inch appliance is compact enough to sit on your counter without taking up a lot of space but large enough to roast up to a 5-pound chicken.
Buy at Home Depot for $109.99.
10. Presto Pizzazz Plus Rotating Pizza Oven
You will never want to part with it once you use the Presto Pizzazz Plus Rotating Pizza Oven. Yes, I have one and can tell you that the 9-inch by 17.75-inch by 13.25-inch pizza oven keeps your slices (and wings and other foods!) moist but crisp. It is as easy to work as it looks. Just put slices or an entire pizza (it handles 7- to 12-inch pizzas) and plug it in. The tray rotates to ensure it cooks evenly. Use it for egg rolls, cheese bread, cinnamon rolls and more. It has a timer that automatically shuts it off.
11. Technivorm Moccamaster KGBV Select
Any true coffee lover will want to splurge on the Technivorm Moccamaster KGBV Select. Flip a switch, and the water heats to the perfect temperature for coffee extraction. It has a brew-volume selector, so you can ensure whether you want the total 40 ounces of coffee or half a pot. Whatever you choose, the brew will be perfect. The machine is quiet and automatically shuts off in 100 minutes. Choose from 19 colors.
12. KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper
No rule says a food processor needs to be oversized to work well. The KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Food Chopper proves that. It measures just 5.6 inches by 7 inches by 8.7 inches but has two speeds, a locking blade and pulse operation for coarse or fine outcomes. The compact design means it can live almost anywhere. Choose from among an array of colors.
Buy at Bed Bath & Beyond for $54.99.
13. Handupfree Electric Can Opener
This isn't your mom's electric can opener. The Handupfree Electric Can Opener opens cans with a side-cutting system yet creates a resealable smooth edge. Just touch the button to start the opener. You don't have to twist, turn or push to operate the opener, and it's great for kids and those with weak hands.
14. Bella Quesadilla Maker
It seems quesadillas are today's "it food, even for those that don't especially enjoy most Mexican cuisine. The Bella Quesadilla Maker lets you warm quesadillas and fajitas up to 8 inches long. The 900-watt appliance has a non-stick base and non-stick interior, so it's easy to use and clean. Power and ready indicator lights mean you don't need to guess when it's ready to go. The unit measures 11.06 inches by 9.65 inches by 4.49 inches, taking up little counter space. You can even store it vertically to save cupboard space.
15. KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
It seems almost any serious home chef points out their KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Stand Mixer with great price––or laments that they don't own one. That's understandable. The all-metal mixer with the convenient, tilt-head design is built to last. And you'll want that because of all it offers, including 10-speed control, planetary mixing action, a 325-watt motor, and must-have accessories like a dough hook and flat beater. The 5-quart stainless steel bowl allows you to use 9 cups of flour and other ingredients to whip up more than four loaves of bread. Plus, the metallic chrome exterior of the 8.75-inch by 14.3-inch by 13.3-inch mixer adds style to the kitchen. We bet you'll love it, too.
