The Homes & Gardens' Expert Guide to Buying Kitchen Appliances

Our kitchen appliances editor and her team of expert testers doggedly trial, test and rate everything from air fryers to juicers, to coffee makers, from all your favorite brands and stores, dispensing essential buying advice to help you make the right choice for your budget

Choose the Best Kitchen Appliances – Our Editor's Guide

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Buying kitchen appliances requires research – which you may simply not have time to do. We have the solution: with a long-term interest in creating a non-toxic kitchen, our Cookware & Kitchen Appliances Editor Chiana Dickson leads a team of expert testers devoted to putting appliances through their paces. Each month, they test and report on everything from air fryers, blenders and juicers, to coffee makers – so you can shop safe in the knowledge that we only recommend quality buys from quality brands.

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The Definitive Guide to Shopping Air Fryers

'The best air fryers can be quicker, more efficient, and more convenient to cook with than using an oven', says Chiana. 'But there are so many options, from non-toxic air fryers to drawer or French door fryers – all in different sizes, shapes and styles. In our guides, my team and I demystify the choices to help you find the perfect buy.'

Our Top Blenders, Food Processors, and Juicers

Choose the best blender, shop a space-friendly blender-food processor combo, or find the perfect juicer with our essential guides. We've worked in real kitchens, cooking for our friends and families, thoroughly testing every appliance imaginable, from quiet blenders to cold press juicers, to build real expertise we can pass on to you.

The Ultimate Guide to Brewing Great Coffee at Home

When you think about buying a coffee maker, perhaps your first thought is a drip coffee maker – but maybe you'd be better served with an appliance tailored to your taste? 'Whether you're shopping for the best espresso maker or a non-toxic coffee maker, we will have tested it', says Chiana. 'Milk frothers and grinders fall under our steely gaze, too.'