Shop These 15 Best Small Kitchen Appliances to Make Your Everyday Easier

This air fryer has over 21,000 5-star ratings for a reason. It’s compact; has 9 presets for chicken, fries, seafood, and more; has dishwasher-safe components; and is just under $100. In short, it’s an ideal air fryer for everyone, from beginners to pros. 

In a small kitchen, it’s not exactly practical to constantly keep a kettle on the stove. This bite-sized electric kettle has an impressively small footprint, with a hot plate at the base that brings your water to boil in under 90 seconds. Even better, it can maintain said temperature for up to 60 minutes—no ear-piercing whistle necessary.

From blending up your morning smoothie to crushing ice for evening margs and mincing the perfect chimichurri, this blender from Beast can do it all. The secret lies in its powerful motor, which uses an intuitive adjustable blade speed to provide the smoothest blend ever. Bonus: The standard size is already pretty small, but there’s now a mini size, too!

If your kitchen is so small that you need to forgo a traditional stand mixer, we have good news: This KitchenAid hand mixer can mix those brownies or cookies for you! It boasts seven speeds and two dishwasher-safe beaters, plus a cordless battery that can last you through four batches of chocolate chip cookies… and that’s a lot of cookies.

Sous vide is one of the best chef-approved cooking strategies you can master, and bonus: It takes up such little room. With Anova’s innovative gadget—and the corresponding app—home cooks can nail the perfect medium rare on steaks, cook up indulgent pots de creme, or even poach delicate fish, all with a device no longer than a ruler.

In small kitchens, countertop space is often at a premium, so you want to shop small kitchen appliances that have the slimmest footprint possible. At just over 6 inches wide, this Zwilling toaster makes breakfast a cinch, with three pre-programmed settings and extra-long slots that make scoring the perfect shade on your farmer’s market sourdough easier than ever.

Small kitchen dwellers may assume they’ll have to forgo some of the more iconic countertop appliances—but not if KitchenAid has anything to do with it! The brand made its beloved stand mixer in a smaller footprint to satisfy bakers and cooks who want to benefit from its durability and versatility. Turn to the well-known gadget to crank out everything from cookies and pastries to pasta and sausage.

Breakfast is ready! A waffle machine may seem like an indulgent addition to an already-cramped kitchen, but DASH’s mini-maker lets every brunch obsessive get in on the fun. This petite device is simple and functional, with a straightforward user interface that makes perfectly toasty 4-inch waffles in around five minutes.

If your home doesn’t boast a patio or backyard, it’s easy to be bummed at the thought of all the amazing summer grilling you’re missing out on. But with Cuisinart’s smokeless griddle, you can still score that char-grilled flavor. Reversible plates that allow you to cook five different ways and powerful heating technology that brings temps up to a searing 425 degrees.

Coffee lovers, rejoice! You can still score a barista-worthy brew without a hefty countertop espresso maker, thanks to the Nespresso Vertuo Next machine. The ultra-slim design relies on the brand’s expertly formulated pods to brew coffee in a variety of different formats, including 5-, 8-, 12-, and 18-ounce coffees, as well as single and double espressos, pulled hot or over ice. The water tank is at the back for an even smaller profile.

If you’re big into meal prep (especially breakfast), DASH’s handy egg maker will help you ensure a hefty dose of protein at each meal. This bite-sized appliance boasts the ability to boil, poach, or bake up to six eggs. It’s a helpful addition to any household where breakfast is a beloved part of every morning.

A food processor is a worthy addition to any kitchen, and this tiny model from KitchenAid packs a serious punch. It boasts a 240-watt motor that can chop and dice its way through any ingredient. Use the two speeds or pulse option to churn out impressive homemade sauces and dips, from zesty tzatziki and chunky pico de gallo to creamy hummus.

Looking for an extra set of hands in the kitchen? You’ve found it in Our Place’s versatile multi-cooker. This small but mighty gadget can slow cook, braise, pressure cook, sauté, and warm any meal on your family’s weekly lineup, from turkey chili and pulled pork to fluffy rice and hearty stews. The best part? The 6-quart inner pot has a toxin-free nonstick coating for easy release and super simple cleanup.

If you prefer to take prep work into your own hands, you need to add this Mueller device to your cabinets ASAP. Thanks to a slew of additional accessories, this small-kitchen-friendly appliance practically does it all, from acting as an immersion blender (smoothing soups and purees) to frothing milk for a latte and whipping cream for a cake.