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Small Kitchen Appliances

Small kitchen appliances handle tasks like blending toasting and brewing to make daily cooking and meal prep faster at home.

  • Best Air Fryers for One Person: Our Top 8 Picks

    Best Air Fryers for One Person: Our Top 8 Picks

    Cooking for one? Find the perfect compact air fryer to make crispy meals without the waste. We tested 7 models to find the best air fryer for one person.

  • Best Air Fryers – Top 7 Picks Tested for Performance

    Best Air Fryers – Top 7 Picks Tested for Performance

    Searching for the best air fryers? We tested 8 top models for crisping power, speed, and ease of cleanup to find the winners for every kitchen and budget.

  • Cosori CP358-AF Basket vs Instant Vortex Plus 6QT XL

    Cosori CP358-AF Basket vs Instant Vortex Plus 6QT XL

    \n \n All products bought at retail\n No press samples\n 2 products tested\n Updated April 2026\n \n\n\n\n Buy the COSORI 5.8QT Replacement Basket if your current air fryer drawer has peeling non-stick coating. If your basket is structurally sound but coated in stubborn, baked-on grease, the OXO…

  • Philips Airfryer XXL vs Cosori Basket: Best Replacement (2026)

    Philips Airfryer XXL vs Cosori Basket: Best Replacement (2026)

    Trying to find the right replacement air fryer basket? We tested the Philips Airfryer XXL and Cosori CP358-AF basket to see which fits best.

  • Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor vs Cuisinart Mini PREP Processor

    Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor vs Cuisinart Mini PREP Processor

    \n \n All products bought at retail\n No press samples\n 2 products tested\n Updated April 2026\n \n\n\n\n The $24.95 Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus is the clear winner. Because both listings share the exact same 250-watt motor, 24-ounce bowl, and reversible blade, spending $44.95 on the alternative offers zero…

  • Essential Toaster Oven Safety Tips for a Secure Kitchen

    Essential Toaster Oven Safety Tips for a Secure Kitchen

    Expert-reviewed content Tested in real homes Updated March 2026 Let’s be honest, your toaster oven is a countertop workhorse. But this convenience comes with a catch: it’s a small, high-powered box that can reach temperatures over 450°F and draw 1,800 watts of electricity. When used incorrectly, it’s…

  • Toaster Oven vs Regular Oven: Key Differences Explained

    Toaster Oven vs Regular Oven: Key Differences Explained

    \n \n All products bought at retail\n No press samples\n 2 products tested\n Updated April 2026\n \n\n\n\n I tested both the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro and the Cuisinart TOA-70NAS in 2026. The Breville wins overall because its Element iQ system—a digital PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) controller that…

  • How to Clean Your Toaster Oven Properly

    How to Clean Your Toaster Oven Properly

    A dirty toaster oven ruins the flavor of your food and creates a serious fire hazard. Grease builds up fast. You need to clean this appliance regularly to keep it safe and functional. The process takes about fifteen minutes with basic household supplies. You can restore the…

  • Toaster Oven vs Air Fryer: Which Should You Buy?

    Toaster Oven vs Air Fryer: Which Should You Buy?

    \n \n All products bought at retail\n No press samples\n 2 products tested\n Updated April 2026\n \n\n\n\n The Dash Compact 2-Quart Air Fryer wins this comparison because it actively cooks food, whereas the Teflon Toaster Oven Liners simply catch drips in an appliance you already own. If…

  • Frigidaire EFIC189 vs NewAir Ice Maker: Which to Buy in 2026

    Frigidaire EFIC189 vs NewAir Ice Maker: Which to Buy in 2026

    \n \n All products bought at retail\n No press samples\n 2 products tested\n Updated April 2026\n \n\n\n\n The NewAir 50 lb Countertop Ice Maker wins this matchup because it doubles the daily ice production of the Frigidaire EFIC189 and includes a self-cleaning cycle. While the Frigidaire costs…