Kitchen Gear That Actually Earns Its Counter Space

Tested-style picks, honest pros and cons, and the exact products from our cooking videos.

Start With These 3

Ninja CREAMi Deluxe NC501

Best for: Frozen treats

★★★★★ 4.5/5

Typical price: $199.99-$249.99

COSORI TurboBlaze 6-Qt Air Fryer

Best for: Everyday air frying

★★★★★ 4.5/5

Typical price: $89.99-$99.99

KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer

Best for: Bakers

★★★★★ 4.5/5

Typical price: $380+

Product	Best for	Price
Ninja CREAMi Deluxe NC501	Frozen treats	$199.99-$249.99	View on Amazon
COSORI TurboBlaze 6-Qt Air Fryer	Everyday air frying	$89.99-$99.99	View on Amazon
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer	Bakers	$380+	View on Amazon
Ninja Foodi DualZone Air Fryer	Two foods at once	$159.99-$179.95	View on Amazon
Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer	Small kitchens	$152.95	View on Amazon
Vitamix 5200 Blender	Smoothies and soups	$345	View on Amazon
Breville Barista Express	Home espresso	$499.95	View on Amazon
GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker	Nugget ice	$499-$549	View on Amazon
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro	Oven replacement	$319.95	View on Amazon
De'Longhi Magnifica Espresso Machine	One-button espresso	$800	View on Amazon

Popular products with strong buyer interest.

Every recommendation includes a trade-off.

We update prices and picks monthly.

Choose the appliance that best matches how you cook most often.

Product	Best for	Typical price	Main trade-off
Ninja CREAMi Deluxe	Frozen treats and high-protein desserts	$199.99-$249.99	Bases need to freeze ahead
COSORI TurboBlaze	Everyday family air frying	$89.99-$99.99	Uses more counter space
KitchenAid Artisan	Bread, cakes and baking projects	$380+	Heavy and stays on the counter