Best Small Kitchen Appliances of 2023

Top-scoring air fryers, blenders, multi-cookers, and more from Consumer Reports' tests

By Tanya A. Christian

Updated February 16, 2023

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Spend enough time on TikTok or Pinterest and you may find yourself eager to bake bread, cook up some food, and mix drinks like your favorite social media influencer.

We get it.

Those 2-minute tutorials and perfectly staged photos are enticing. They have the power to inspire even the most novice home cooks to get in the kitchen and get a little dirty.

As long as you’re experimenting with new techniques, Consumer Reports will be putting countertop appliances to the test to help you master your recipes. Whether your newly discovered cloud bread recipe calls for an air fryer or you need the power of a stand mixer to get your butter board just right—we have you covered.

Below are the models that come out on top in CR’s lab tests.

Best Air Fryers

Best Blenders

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Best Multi-Cookers

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Tanya A. Christian

Tanya Christian joined Consumer Reports as a multimedia content creator in 2021, bringing with her more than a decade of experience in the home and lifestyle space. As a content manager for small kitchen appliances, home remodeling products, and the sleep category, she’s happy to provide readers with recommendations on great design, helpful cooking tools, and smart ways to achieve better sleep. Follow her on Twitter @tanyaachristian.