You don’t have to be a top chef to heat up your kitchen. Sure, it would be nice to have sous chefs to sous vide your chicken every night, but easy-to-use electronic kitchen gadgets are the next best thing to human assistants. We found 10 must-have kitchen appliances that make cooking, grinding, sauteing, coffee-making, frothing and more in the kitchen a lot easier—and maybe even tastier.
1. Nespresso Essenza mini espresso machine by De’Longhi
Bring the hipster cafe to you with this eco-conscious sleek espresso machine. Engineered for both power and ease-of-use, it delivers delicious café-style coffee with just a pod. Plus, its compact footprint means you can enjoy your favorite espresso and Lungo drinks in tiny and large kitchens alike.
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2. NutriBullet metal Nb9-1249 / Nb-201 blender
This small blender boasts a formidable 900-watt motor that boosts blending standards. Its distinctive bullet-shaped cups, including two short cups and a tall cup with lid and seasoning cap, ensure optimal blending efficiency for nutritious chutneys, nut butters, and protein shakes you can take on the go. Plus, it has a milling blade for dry grinding—think how much easier whipping up that homemade masala will be.
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3. INALSA stand mixer professional esperto
With 10 speed settings, from slow beating to heavy whisking, whipping up your perfect pastry is a breeze with this powerful stand mixer that comes with a 6-litre bowl (even with a 1400-watt motor). Seamlessly switch between the dough hook, stainless steel whisker, or mixing beater attachments to suit your needs.
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4. Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6 quart air fryer
Enjoy guilt-free cooking with this advanced air fryer. Crisp your favorite foods with 95% less oil thanks to its EvenCrisp technology. Plus, the six versatile cooking functions—air fry, bake, roast, reheat, grill, and dehydrate—puts other kitchen appliances to shame. What’s more, cleaning up is easy thanks to its stainless-steel finish and dishwasher-safe components.
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5. Panasonic SR-942D rice cooker
This rice cooker produces spot-on grains every time thanks to its anodised aluminum cooking pan, ensuring optimal performance and easy cleaning. Its auto shut-off feature also eliminates the need for constant monitoring. And did we mention it can keep your rice warm and toasty for up to five whole hours?
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6. Instant Pot stainless steel 7-in-1 electric pressure cooker
Whip up enough meals for the whole family with this slow cooker's 5.7L removable stainless-steel bowl, perfect for lifting and serving straight to the table. Just throw in your ingredients, set it to one of the 13 one-touch smart programs (including slow cook, sauté, and pressure cook), then enjoy easy one-pot dinners. And no more flipping through old cookbooks—the Instant Brands Connect App opens up a world of recipes, featuring global dishes customised for the Instant Pot.
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7. SimpleTaste electric milk frother
This easy-to-use battery-operated frother is a must-have for coffee snobs, producing velvety froth to elevate everything from lattes to hot chocolates. Its versatility extends beyond coffee—think whisking matcha or blending protein drinks. It’s also made of rust-free stainless steel and the lightweight handle makes it comfortable to use.
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Get fresh coffee grounds in seconds with this electric grinder. Whether it's your morning espresso or a midday pick-me-up, this grinder effortlessly blends 60 grams of beans in just 10 seconds, at the touch of a button. Plus, its clear lid allows you to see your grind in real time—no guesswork required!
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9. InstaCuppa electric salt pepper grinder
Using this electric salt and pepper grinder is even easier than pushing a button—simply flip it over for automatic sprinkling. With its adjustable ceramic mill, you can customise spice coarseness to suit your taste. Its spacious acrylic body means fewer refills and less mess in the kitchen.
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10. HealthSense kitchen weighing scale
This kitchen scale includes high-precision sensors for accurate measurements from 1g to 5000g, ideal for cooking and baking. It's also super user-friendly with built-in unit conversions between millilitres, ounces, pounds and grams; a clear LCD display; a simple tare function, and battery charging.
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