I'm a Toaster Oven Lover. And I Really Love This One That Doubles as an Air Fryer.
by Marilyn Ong
Of all the large toaster ovens we’ve tested that promise air frying capability, the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro comes the closest to actually acting like an air fryer.
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.
I Thought Immersion Blenders Were Junk-Drawer Bait, Until This One Turned Me Into a Chimichurri King
by Jon Chase
For a reluctant home cook, Breville’s The Control Grip immersion blender is a revelation: It’s a wonderfully designed tool that transformed my food.
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.
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.
This Ingenious Rice Cooker Makes It Almost Impossible to Screw Up Rice
by Dave Gershgorn
When our kitchen team tested rice cookers, the Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer was the most versatile, making great-tasting sushi rice, brown rice, and long-grain rice.
The Best Water Filter Pitcher and Dispenser
by Tim Heffernan
Water filters and pitchers are the simplest, most affordable way to get reliable filtered water at home.
The Best Sous Vide Machine and Gear
by Ben Keough
We’ve been testing sous vide gear for over 10 years. Here’s what you need to get started.
This Mini Food Processor Is My Weeknight Cooking Hero
by Rachel Wharton
See AlsoLaunch of Thermomix TM6 Surprised Thermomix Lovers the World OverAbout us | Thermomix ThailandCompare the Thermomix TM5 with the Thermomix TM6 and See Whether To UpgradeThermomix Yoghurt: Make Thick, Creamy Yoghurt in Your TM31, TM5 or TM6A full-size food processor is a hero for big jobs, but you just might whip out the Cuisinart Core Custom 4-Cup Mini Chopper more often for everyday meals.
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.
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.
Instant Pot Duo Crisp Review: It Works, But It’s Not Worth It
by Ciara Murray Jordan, Lesley Stockton, and Anna Perling
The Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5-quart with Ultimate Lid fulfills its promise of one-pot meals, but it has some notable flaws. Other appliances can serve you better.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Best Electric Kettle
by Anna Shults Held, Sarah Zorn, and Michael Sullivan
Through multiple rounds of testing since 2013, the Cuisinart CPK-17 has remained our favorite electric kettle. It’s fast, accurate, and easy to use—all at a great price.
The Best Pour-Over Coffee Makers
by Tony Konecny and Justin Vassallo
We’ve collectively tasted more than 350 cups of coffee over the years to find the best easy-to-use dripper for making pour-over coffee.
Clear Ice Is Better Than Cloudy Ice. Here’s Why.
by Elissa Sanci
Clear ice can keep your sodas and seltzers fizzy. Here are a few ways to make it at home.
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.
How to Score a Used KitchenAid, Vitamix, and Other Fancy Kitchen Gear on the Cheap
by Katie Okamoto
Buy-it-for-life cookware needn’t cost a fortune. If you’re patient and know where to look, you can find steals on great used gear.
Our Favorite Ice Cream Maker Is Easy Enough for Kids to Use
by Marilyn Ong
We love how compact, user-friendly, and fast the Cuisinart ICE-21 ice cream maker is—it’s so approachable, one editor’s 10-year-old has become an expert user.
These Breville Machines Will Bring Out Your Inner Barista
by Marguerite Preston
Some clever features on Breville’s espresso machines make it easy to pull shots and steam milk like a pro.
This Handy Induction Burner Keeps Your Kitchen Clean and Cool
by Rachel Wharton
A portable induction burner, which emits no heat and can cook almost anything, can take some of the misery out of cooking during a heat wave.
If You Prefer Chic to Cheap, Try the Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Maker
by Wirecutter Staff
If you want a simple, stylish brewer with a long warranty, consider theTechnivorm Moccamaster KBT. Its tall, streamlined design features a good thermal carafe and a bare-bones interface.
Air Fryer vs. Convection Toaster Oven: Which Should You Buy?
If you’re having trouble figuring out which type of air fryer is right for you, we have lots of advice to help you decide.
The Big Berkey Water Filter System: Uncertified and Inconvenient
by Tim Heffernan
The Big Berkey Water Filter system lacks independent certification, and it’s much more expensive and less convenient to use than other options.
The Best Microwave
by Liam McCabe and Michael Sullivan
Microwaves basically all perform the same, but we like the Toshiba EM131A5C for its looks and its useful extra features.
We’ve Been Testing Stand Mixers Since 2013 and KitchenAid’s Is Still the Best
by Marguerite Preston
The KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer is a powerful workhorse.
The Best Wine Coolers and Fridges
by Anna Perling and Winnie Yang
A wine fridge will protect your bottles and improve your drinking experience. We like the Wine Enthusiast Classic 70 Dual Zone and the single-zone Classic 80.
I’ve Made Pizza, Roasted Chicken and Even Turned Out Thanksgiving Sides, All in This Cuisinart Toaster Oven
by Michael Sullivan
The Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven is a versatile, powerful mini oven disguised as a toaster.
