12 Pro-Approved Appliances for Small Kitchens

Even the most spacious kitchen can feel cluttered with too many utensils. So equipping a small kitchen with the right tools can feel even more difficult, especially when counter space is at a premium. Of course, physically compact kitchen appliances help save space.

But there's another trick to making smart purchases when you're short on space. “Appliances with multiple functions are efficient for small kitchens because they eliminate the need for other appliances,” says Sharon Lowenheim, a certified professional organizer who specializes in large-scale living. say. small space.

We've found the best professional organizer-approved kitchen appliances to keep your kitchen tidy and organized so you can make the most of your counter and cabinet space. Best of all, these small appliances serve multiple purposes and can all be found on Amazon.

Pro-approved kitchen appliances for a clutter-free space:

• Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer, $350.
• Nespresso Pixie, $159 (originally $230)
• Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor, $40
• Hamilton Beach Personal Blender with Travel Lid, $30
• Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill with 4-Quart Air Fryer, $260 (originally $300)
• Mueller Austria Ultrastick 500 Watt 9 Speed ​​Immersion Hand Blender for $32 with coupon (originally $50)
• Zojirushi Home Bakery Mini Bread Maker, $204 (originally $308)
• Cuisinart Coffee Center Grind & Brew Plus, $150
• Breville Juice Fountain Compact, $100
• Instant Pot Duo Mini 3-Quart Pressure Cooker, $70 (originally $80)
• Breville Joule Turbo Sous Vide, $250
• Black+Decker Digital Microwave Oven, $85 with coupon (originally $100)

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer

Calling this small air fryer “just” an air fryer doesn't even scratch the surface of all its features. It far exceeds the standards of Lebenheim's “toaster oven that can not only bake toast, but also toast and broil it.'' Breville's smart oven has 11 great features, including slow cook, grill, and bake, as well as specific programs for baking cookies and making pizza.

The interface is intuitive and easy to use thanks to the various dial knobs and buttons, and it comes with all the necessary accessories such as a frying basket, baking sheet and wire rack.

nespresso pixie

Espresso machines used to be expensive, but this latest upgrade from Nespresso has a smaller footprint. and price. Create expertly brewed espresso shots in 30 seconds with ready-to-brew Nespresso pods, allowing you to enjoy the luxury of delicious coffee without the bells and whistles. It doesn't hurt that this appliance, which made our list of best small coffee makers, also looks great.

Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus Food Processor

This small but powerful food processor is sized for small households. The 4-cup capacity is all you need to prepare a meal or two, and the blade is equipped with both chop and grind settings. It's not the most powerful or the most sophisticated machine on the market, but the low wattage is adequate for the size of the appliance. Definitely better than making homemade pesto.

Hamilton Beach Personal Blender with Travel Lid

A fast, professional-grade blender is appealing, but it's only a wise purchase if you plan on using it frequently. Otherwise, it will be heavy, large, and take up expensive space. Enter this adorable little blender designed with efficiency in mind. Powerful enough to make smoothies and protein shakes, the blender jar doubles as a travel cup and comes with a spill-proof lid. The wattage is triple digits instead of 4x, but it's powerful thanks to its ice-crushing blades.

Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill with 4-Quart Air Fryer

Indoor grills have come a long way since their inception. This model proves that. It can process up to 6 steaks and can also air fry, roast, bake, grill, and dehydrate. There's no shortage of multi-purpose appliances on the market, and reviewers praise this product as the ideal combination of grill and air fryer. Yes, it comes with all the tools and accessories you need, including a crisper basket and grill grate. PS: You can also grill it frozen.

Mueller Austria Ultrastick 500W 9 Speed ​​Immersion Hand Blender

$50 for a device that mixes, whisks, whips, and whisks?! It seems too good to be true, but this multipurpose tool from Mueller is the real deal. Unlike traditional immersion blenders, it comes with three different attachments (similar concept to a handheld electric mixer), so use it to create lattes, whipped cream, or egg whites, and blend creamy soups and sauces can. It has 8 speeds and a “turbo” setting for tougher ingredients.

Zojirushi Home Bakery Mini Bread Maker

I'll admit that most bread machines are too heavy to be considered a small kitchen essential. But this machine is so small that you'll hardly notice it's there until the aroma of freshly baked bread begins to fill your home. You can bake 1 pound of bread in a variety of styles and choose how hard or soft the finished product is. In a truly impressive twist, this bakery can also make cookie dough, cakes, and…jam.

Cuisinart Coffee Center Grind & Brew Plus

This isn't the smallest coffee maker we've ever seen, but it does remind us of Mr. Lowenheim's advice. She recommends investing in her dual coffee maker, which also has a coffee maker and grinder. Because it's easier to manage her one appliance than two appliances (and we never will). Anyway, find the best place to store your standalone coffee grinder). The mechanized burr grinder produces really fresh cups every time, but it's nice to know it's also compatible with pods. We do appreciate that most of the parts can be removed and cleaned in the dishwasher.

breville juice fountain compact

If you think a home juicer is an unnecessary luxury, you've probably never had freshly squeezed orange juice (or maybe you've only ever encountered giant juicers that are more trouble than they're worth). yeah). It uses centrifugal technology and fine mesh filters to create smooth fruit and vegetable juices without pulp. This is a masterpiece for his Breville designer, who designed the cord to wrap neatly around the base for efficient storage.

Instant Pot Duo Mini 3 Quart Pressure Cooker

The Instant Pot is a leader in the multi-purpose cookware space. In fact, many consumers simply refer to all multicookers as “Instant Pots.” Although this is the smallest model, it does almost everything the larger version can do. Cooks in a hurry will appreciate the multiple pre-programmed options and ultra-fast pressure cooking capabilities.And if 3 quarts too much Just know that it also comes in 6-quart and 8-quart sizes.

Breville Joule Turbo Sous Vide Cooking Method

If you have a small kitchen and have never cooked with an immersion circulator, you may be surprised at how space-efficient this precision tool is. Immersion circulators (also known as sous vide cookers) heat a water bath to a set temperature, allowing you to cook meat and vegetables according to an exact science. Even better, it can be done in a stock pot or Dutch oven, so no bulky additional equipment is required. You'll need a few zip-top bags and a binder clip or two to keep your food from getting wet.

While some immersion circulators are large and have large interface panels, the Joule is sleek, slim, and fully controllable from a free app on your phone.

Black+Decker digital microwave oven

Mounted microwaves can save space, but they aren't practical for everyone's budget or kitchen design. But if you find the right (i.e. small) unit, your microwave can become a viable countertop appliance. It's from the trusted brand Black & Decker, and while it does have some wattage, it's less than 1 cubic foot. The price is also a bargain at $100, and the legs are removable if you want to attach it.