Refresh your kitchen with these 10 must-have small appliances - National | Globalnews.ca (2024)

We love this slim and sleek electric kettle that takes up minimal counter space and clearly belongs on display thanks to its sculpture-like aesthetic. Consider it reason enough to toss your bulky metal variety into the donation bin.

From early coffee spills to burnt toast, some mornings feel especially hard. If only there were a way to program in more convenience. Enter the Instaglo™ touchscreen toaster. While it boasts a hefty price tag, it’s also testament to its capabilities: seven precise browning levels, three toasting options (fresh, frozen, reheat), panini press mode and more.

If you haven’t been initiated into the air-fryer fan club yet, this might just be your year. Ninja’s new two-basket version is the first air fryer that lets you cook two different foods at the same time. It’s also incredibly versatile, with the ability to bake, reheat, roast and dehydrate.

If your current blender has seen better days, but you’re not ready to invest in a professional-grade version, meet the Beast. This small but mighty machine is just as sleek as it is powerful with the capability to both blend and pulse. It also comes included with a snap-on storage lid and a straw cap for easy smoothies on-the-go.

This portable appliance offers the benefits of induction cooking without the need to splurge on an entirely new stovetop. Given that induction cooktops are 80 per cent more energy efficient than electric or gas, we love this portable option as a space (and energy) saving kitchen workhorse.

It’s easy to overlook the benefits of a vacuum sealer for basic home cooking, but once you incorporate the device into your routine, you won’t turn back. The small appliance is ideal for extending food freshness, storing liquids, preventing freezer burn and efficient storage (vacuum sealed foods will take up far less space in your fridge or freezer).

If you’re still using the microwave that came included with your home ten years ago, it’s probably time for an upgrade. There are so many impressive models on the market now, like this Breville version, which boasts 15 built-in presets (such as “smart reheat” that detects how much steam a food item releases and automatically sets the time required).

When you find yourself in a cooking rut, introduce a fun new appliance into your arsenal. A waffle maker (especially ideal if you have kids) is not just a breakfast staple but can be used for savoury recipes too – everything from zucchini fritters to grilled cheese to mozzarella sticks.

A food processor is one of those appliances that offers hard-to-reproduce results. And once you invest, the array of recipes that will be at your fingertips will seem endless. Use it to grind meat, create chunky spreads, make bite-sized appetizers and so much more.

Similar to an air fryer, the Instant Pot was once a hot kitchen trend that has since solidified itself as an indispensable cooking tool. It’s one of the more versatile kitchen appliances out there that makes cooking just about anything a breeze thanks to its ability to pressure cook, rice cook, slow cook, steam, sauté and even make yogurt.