Small Kitchen Appliances

The countertop appliances that earn their footprint. We pick the ones that work day after day — and skip the ones that end up in the cabinet.

Best Air Fryer
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Best Air Fryer (2026)

Ninja, Cosori, and Instant Vortex compared on capacity, presets, and crisping power.

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Best Blender
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Best Blender (2026)

Vitamix 5200, Ninja Professional, and NutriBullet compared for smoothies and soups.

May 14, 20264 min read
Best Stand Mixer
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Best Stand Mixer (2026)

KitchenAid Artisan, KitchenAid Pro, and Cuisinart SM-50 compared for bread and baking.

May 14, 20264 min read
Best Espresso Machine
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Best Espresso Machine (2026)

Breville Barista Express, Gaggia Classic Pro, and De'Longhi La Specialista ranked.

May 14, 20264 min read
Best Instant Pot
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Best Instant Pot (2026)

Instant Pot Duo, Pro, and Ultra compared — capacity, presets, and which is worth the upgrade.

May 14, 20264 min read
Best Food Processor
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Best Food Processor (2026)

Cuisinart Custom 14, Breville Sous Chef, and KitchenAid 13-Cup compared.

May 14, 20264 min read
Best Electric Kettle
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Best Electric Kettle (2026)

Fellow Stagg EKG, Cosori Original, and Hamilton Beach compared for tea, coffee, and speed.

May 14, 20263 min read
Best Toaster Oven
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Best Toaster Oven (2026)

Breville Smart Oven, Cuisinart Chef's Convection, and Panasonic FlashXpress compared.

May 14, 20264 min read
Best Rice Cooker
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Best Rice Cooker (2026)

Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy, Tiger JBV, and Aroma 8-Cup compared for everyday rice and grains.

May 14, 20264 min read
Best Immersion Blender
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Best Immersion Blender (2026)

Braun MQ7035X, All-Clad Stainless, and KitchenAid Cordless compared for soups and sauces.

May 14, 20263 min read