Popular Kitchen Appliances That You Might Need
Seven hand blenders checked for October 2026, from a $40 budget stick to 600-watt and cordless models. The Braun MultiQuick 7 is the top pick, with the Vitamix 5-Speed for pure power.
A head-to-head of the 5.5-cup Zojirushi NS-TSC10 and Tiger JAX-T10U micom rice cookers, with each brand's step-up models. Zojirushi is better at keeping rice, Tiger at one-pot meals.
Eight compact basket air fryers from 2 to about 4 quarts, checked for October 2026. The Cosori Lite 2.1-Quart Mini is the top pick for one person, the Instant Pot 4QT Vortex Mini for two.
Eight electric fillet knives still sold in September 2026, from corded Rapala and KastKing models to a cordless lithium-ion knife and budget electric carving knives.
The Vitamix E320 and 7500 share a 2.2 peak HP motor, a 64-ounce low-profile container and dial controls. The real differences are noise, weight and price.
Pressure cookers use sealed steam to cook fast and moist. Air fryers blast hot air for crisp food with little oil. Here is how they compare on cooking, capacity, recipes and safety.
The food scales bodybuilders use to weigh portions and track macros, re-checked for 2026: app-connected smart scales, code-based nutrition scales and a heavy-duty portion scale.
The silicone bakeware worth buying in 2026: pans, molds and mats from Silpat, Silikomart, OXO and others that you can combine into your own set, plus two sets still on sale.
Seven chef's knives verified at under $100 in September 2026, from forged German blades to light Japanese-style knives, with steel, construction and care notes for each.
Ten food processors and choppers verified under $100 in September 2026, from 3-cup mini choppers to 12-cup Hamilton Beach models, with specs and current prices.