Top 11 kitchen gadgets to buy this week according to a professional baker

Here at Yahoo Life, we don't do it haphazardly: We tested 15 different models and awarded this one the “Best Air Fryer Overall.”

According to Yahoo Life writer Christine Granero, who conducted the test, the product has “a large cooking space, minimal maintenance, is easy to learn, and doesn't look clunky.” The LED display features five cooking functions — air fry, roast, bake, broil, and keep warm — and five pre-set options for popular foods like fries, wings, frozen snacks, and vegetables. Other great components include an interior light and clear door so you can keep an eye on your food while it cooks, and a “toss reminder” that lets you know when to flip the food in the basket. This is one of the highest discounted prices I've ever seen. It was only discounted once, temporarily.

Check out our roundup of the best air fryers for more information.

Your outdoor space is too small for a grill, and you don't want to fill your house with smoke, but you still want to get those delicious sear marks. This indoor grill grills proteins and veggies with ease, but the smoke control system ensures you don't inhale soot while you cook. In addition to the grill plate, it comes with a flat-top griddle (smash burgers anyone?), and the spacious cooking surface can hold up to six steaks at a time. As a bonus, it comes with a food thermometer, so you can get accurate results every time and stay mosquito-free. It's rarely sold for less.

“I honestly prefer the meat and chicken I cook on it over the outdoor grill,” one shopper admitted. “The temperature is well controlled and the meat stays juicy. It's easy to use and I don't have to stand outside in the summer heat. I love the griddle function. Boneless chicken breasts are so tender and tasty when cooked on it! Wow!”

Check out our roundup of the best grills of 2024 for more information.

At 56% off, this popular set is a real bargain. If you could have one less thing to remember, cross “sharpen knives” off your to-do list. These knives are housed in an attractive wooden block with slots to sharpen each blade after each use.

The set includes an 8-inch chef's knife, a 6-inch utility knife, a 5-inch Santoku knife, a 3.5-inch paring knife, kitchen scissors, and the aforementioned block. The triple-riveted handles are shaped to fit your hand, allowing you to cut with more confidence, and each tip is labeled so you know which knife to reach for. This set is the lowest price we've seen in years.

“It's compact,” one five-star fan wrote. “I love my new knife set. They're really sharp and look great on my counter.”

Check out our roundup of the best knives and knife sets for more information.

A pitcher with a filter helps prevent you from drinking impure water. This popular BPA-free Brita reduces copper, cadmium, and mercury levels to improve the taste of your water and minimize the taste and odor of chlorine (ugh). Its small 6-cup capacity means it won't take up much space in your fridge, and it even reminds you when it's time to change your filter. At nearly 40% off, this is the best price we've seen.

“This water filter is perfect for our family of four,” said a buyer. “It's saved us money by not having to buy so much bottled water. We literally used to buy 4 cases of 48 bottles of water every 2 weeks and now we only buy 2 cases. It's a must-have. Easy to clean, filters last 2 months, and the flow is smooth. The pitcher fits perfectly in the fridge.”

Do you like your drinks ice-cold? This machine is going to be your go-to ice for the summer and beyond. Many TikTok users have professed their love for this high-tech device, which creates irresistibly chewy, nugget-like ice (or, as one reviewer called it, “fancy ice”). Needless to say, it's a popular item, and although it was discounted a bit for Prime Day, it's exciting to see it slashed to the second best price of 2024.

The manufacturer claims it can produce 1.6 pounds of ice per hour, or 38 pounds per day, and it can store up to 3 pounds of ice at a time, which is a lot. Really Iced tea! Reviewers say the SmartHQ app, which lets you schedule ice production, is easy to use, and it can also pair with Alexa or Google if you prefer voice control.

“I absolutely love this little machine!” exclaimed one shopper. “I'm a huge fan of sticky ice and have only ever tried it at the few restaurants and convenience stores that sell this machine, and now I can finally enjoy delicious sticky ice at home. It was easy to set up and [I] I want to have enough ice to feed my family right away.”

Tens of thousands of shoppers have given it a perfect 5-star rating, which means this #1 bestselling container is *clearly* doing something right. In addition to helping reduce food waste, these containers allow you to group foods and drinks by category to make your fridge look more unified and user-friendly. Juice boxes, veggies, fruits, sauces, dressings, and more, each have their own dedicated space. Plus, if anything spills, it fits right into the container, making cleanup much easier than a whole shelf of sticky fridges.

This is near the lowest price we've seen, so grab a few sets for your pantry and under your sink — over 20,000 have been purchased in the past month.

“I'm amazed at how dramatically these bins have improved the organization and space in my fridge and freezer,” says one reviewer. “I recently traded in a large French door fridge with tons of space for a side-by-side fridge. With less space, it was always messy and I was so frustrated. Now the clear bins make it easier to organize and keep like items together on both sides of the fridge.”

Faster cooking and a cooler kitchen. This compact appliance is a no-brainer, especially in warmer months when using the oven is too much of a hassle. I use it for everything from cakes and brownies to baked pasta and roasted tofu and vegetables.

It heats up quickly and can hold a fair amount of food, such as six slices of toast, a 12-inch pizza, or even a four-pound chicken. The LED display has six functions – toast, bagel, bake, grill, keep warm, and reheat – that will be well-used this summer. This is the lowest figure since 2023.

Check out our full review of the Cuisinart Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven for more information.

Make your crispy dreams come true with Walmart's best-selling product. Roast, reheat, and dehydrate all in one machine, with little to no oil. Plus, it's compact, but the basket holds up to 2 pounds of fries. Give Mickey D's a try. (And btw, this price is better than Amazon!)

“This air fryer is awesome,” raves one customer. “I use it almost daily. Better than heating up an entire oven in the summer. Reheats pizza slices in minutes. Makes great fries. Crispy bread and rolls. Clean up is a breeze. Glad I bought it.”

Check out our roundup of the best air fryers of 2024.

I want to Really Want to enjoy coffee at home? This machine's 16 precision grind settings will make you feel like you have your own personal café in your kitchen, while digital temperature control ensures your latte turns out perfectly. It also comes with a steam wand for frothing milk, and the whole process, from grinding to espresso extraction, takes less than a minute. This No. 1 bestseller is on sale for the best price of 2024 with $200 off.

“This product is amazing and exceeded my expectations,” said one caffeine-addicted customer. “The machine is super easy to use and produces high quality espresso every time. The large water tank is a plus and the adjustable grind size is great. Cleaning was also incredibly easy… Definitely saving me money on coffee when dining out!”

This sleek appliance may look like a million bucks, but thanks to this sale, you can buy it for just $20.

This product, from Target's in-house kitchen line that doesn't often go on sale, has setting knobs on both sides so you and your partner can simultaneously get your toast to your liking, and it also has a handy auto-shutoff feature just in case.

“This is a beautiful toaster!” one user gushed. “The matte finish is great because it doesn't show drips or fingerprints, and the pinstripe chrome gives it a classy look. I toasted some rolls with it and they came out perfect!”

Clumsy bakers, unite! Stainless steel mixing bowls are great for clumsy bakers like me because they're less likely to break. What's great about this set is that each bowl comes with a lid, so if you need to make bread dough and let it rise, for example, you can cover it without wasting plastic wrap. Plus, any leftover bread can just be tossed in the fridge, and at $4 per bowl, they're a steal.

“It's much lighter and easier to handle than a regular mixing bowl,” said the home baker. “Before, I felt like my life was at risk every time I dropped a ceramic bowl. I highly recommend it.”