Shop These 23 Best Small Kitchen Appliances to Make Every Day Easier

If rice is a staple in your household, this high-capacity rice cooker is about to become your new favorite appliance. It can cook up to 10 cups of uncooked rice at a time and features 13 cooking modes, including settings for white rice, brown rice, and multi-cook recipes. Best of all, it automatically adjusts cooking conditions so you can finally take the guesswork out of cooking rice, once and for all.

Fresh-squeezed citrus has never been easier. This sleek countertop juicer automatically starts when you lower the press arm and is designed to squeeze every last drop out of everything from tiny limes to oversized grapefruits. Plus, the drip-stop spout helps keep your counters clean when you’re done.

Skip the boxed noodles and bring a little taste of Italy into your kitchen with your very own pasta maker. This classic machine rolls and cuts homemade dough into sheets, fettuccine, and tagliolini, with six thickness settings that let you customize everything from angel hair pasta to lasagna noodles—right on your kitchen counter.

Now here’s how you cook smarter, not harder—just ask Jonathan, who uses this appliance in his own home! Bake, air fry, broil, roast, reheat, slow cook, dehydrate, or choose from the 13 cooking functions that are all offered in this handy countertop oven. Its Element IQ system uses quartz heating elements, PID temperature control, and smart algorithms to deliver the perfect meal every time. That way, you can stop stressing about checking if your dinner is done. Just pop it in the Breville Joule and relax!

From blending up your morning smoothie to crushing ice for evening margs and mincing the perfect chimichurri, this mini 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.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for this Breville ice cream maker. You can whip up sorbet, frozen yogurt, gelato, and ice cream with ease and it’ll automatically sense the hardness you need based on your selection. Plus, it beeps when it’s time to toss any mix-ins like chocolate or fruit, and it’ll keep your treats frozen for up to three hours. If you have a sweet tooth, it’s almost dangerous how easy this is…

For busy parents—especially those who work from home—a mug warmer is a must. There’s nothing worse than setting your morning coffee on the kitchen counter and coming back to find it ice cold. This option is affordable and has over 1,000 5-star ratings. Reviewers also like that it has several heat settings, an auto-shutoff, and a sleek wood finish.

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. 

Popcorn makers are a must-have for any movie night enthusiasts! The instructions couldn’t be easier: Just add oil and kernels, and it’ll do the rest for you. It even has steam vents that act as a butter melting tray, ensuring you don’t have any soggy bites. The best part, though, is when the popcorn’s ready, you can attach the lid, flip it over, and serve from the same bowl. And how cute is that color?!

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.

You’ll always want s’more of this electric tabletop appliance. A huge selling point is that you can use it to enjoy treats all year long, whether that’s during a summer barbecue or a cozy winter movie night. Over 12,000 people have given it a 5-star rating, mentioning that it’s easy to clean, fun to use (especially for families with kids), and makes a great gift.

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.

If you think your kitchen is too small to accommodate more than just a couple necessary appliances, you might be wrong! With this KitchenAid cordless bundle, you can fit a hand mixer, food chopper, and countertop vacuum into a limited space by way of one reusable, rechargeable battery that you can use for all of the appliances.

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), this is one of the best small kitchen appliances you can get! 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.

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.

Without a kitchen altogether? This effective hot plate can turn even the tiniest studio apartment (or wilderness campground) into a functioning cook space. The 1000-watt device boasts a 6-inch cast iron cooking plate and easy-to-adjust temperature controls to help you churn out grilled cheese, burgers, eggs, and anything else your tastebuds are craving.