When I moved into my first studio apartment, I quickly learned that storage was key to making the most of a small space. In the 50-square-foot kitchen, bulky appliances cluttered the counters and cabinets, leaving no space to store anything, let alone cook your favorite dishes. In fact, the clutter made my apartment feel even smaller.
Thankfully, finding great space-saving appliances didn't have to be difficult. Amazon offers a wide selection of compact and functional kitchen appliances. From rice cookers to coffee makers, you can store your appliances wherever you want, often at deep discounts, and help you save space and get the most out of your small kitchen. Scroll through to shop 7 miniature home appliances that I trust or have my eye on. All for less than $100.
Best Space-Saving Kitchen Appliances on Amazon
Hamilton Beach Electric Vegetable Chopper & Mini Food Processor
If you're not a fan of chopping veggies, then you should pick up this genius gadget from Hamilton Beach. It holds about three cups of ingredients and is easy to use: just press the lid to start the 350-watt motor, and the stainless steel blades will chop, puree, and emulsify your veggies. The bowl is also easy to clean, dishwasher safe, and the blades are removable. At just $20, it takes up only a quarter of the space of a full-sized Cuisinart processor.
Dash Mini Rice Cooker
Staying true to my Pakistani roots, rice is a staple in my pantry for weekday meals. But most days I just don't have the energy to prepare a batch. That's why I love the Dash Mini Rice Cooker, which cooks about 2 cups of rice with a simple operation. Just add water and raw rice to the removable pot, press the cook button, and it's ready in under 20 minutes. I also love that it can cook oatmeal, stews, soups, quinoa, rice, and pasta. This rice cooker is portable and compact (only 6.5 x 8.5 x 6.3 inches), making it a must-have for kitchens with limited space.
Eau de cook pot with steamer
What's better than a multifunctional appliance that lets you cook, warm, and steam? Audecook's mini pot and steamer is perfect for avoiding pot clutter with its 360 degree built-in heating technology. With this 1.8 liter pot, you can take care of all your daily cooking needs, from ramen to steak. One reviewer says it's “a must-have for anyone who doesn't have a full kitchen.”
Aeropress Coffee Maker
If you're like me, you wake up and need a cup of joe right away. With the AeroPress, you can achieve barista-level brewing in the comfort of your own home. With 3-in-1 brewing technology, this tool pushes hot water through coffee grounds, quickly aerating them and extracting the rich flavor of your favorite coffee blend. The end result is a smooth, full-bodied cup in under a minute. But you can also brew a regular cup, 1-3 espresso shots, or cold brew. Durable and shatter-resistant, this cylindrical tool is small enough to fit in a drawer or cabinet. It's smaller than most water bottles and, as reviewers say, “a game changer in the world of portable coffee brewing.”
Daffodil Ice Cream Maker
Calling all ice cream lovers — the Narcissus Mini Eclectic Machine is your solution for making ice cream at home. With simple, one-button operation, you can make Pistachio Stracciatella Gelato or Raspberry Hibiscus Sorbet for one or two people. Simply pre-freeze the bowl attachment, pour in your ingredients, turn on the maker, and have creamy ice cream in 15-20 minutes. The ice cream maker measures approximately 10.4 x 6 x 6.1 inches and easily fits into any size freezer.
Cosori Mini Air Fryer
The Cosori Mini Air Fryer weighs less than 5 pounds and is one of my favorite appliances. Heat up chicken nuggets in less than 10 minutes while maximizing your kitchen space. Although small, it has four cooking functions: air fry, roast, bake, and reheat. The best part is that air fryers cook at a lower noise level, so you won't be bothered while on a work call.
kitchen-in-the-box stand mixer
Get started on your baking adventures with the Kitchen-in-the-Box Stand Mixer. At under 7 pounds, this 3.2-quart mixer is small enough to fit in any compact kitchen. It measures 12.9 x 7 x 10.2 inches and comes with a stainless steel bowl, tilt-head design, six speeds, and four non-slip suction cups that customers say “does everything I need in a mixer to get the job done.” Whether you're whipping meringues or mixing bread dough, this mini mixer is “the perfect solution for my small apartment,” says one reviewer.
Frigidaire Retro Smoothie Maker Blender
What better way to start your day than with a smoothie? The Frigidaire Personal Single Serving Blender is the compact companion (size: 6 x 9.5 x 11.5 inches) you've been missing in your morning routine. Equipped with a high-output motor, stainless steel blade Crush and crush ice, frozen fruit, and more to your heart's content. Simply use the chrome lever to start and stop the machine's multi-function dial. Plus, this product comes with a mason jar that you can screw onto the machine when you're on the go.