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Small kitchen appliances make our lives easier every day, from prepping and cooking food to cleaning up. But which appliances stand out to our readers?
We asked our Facebook audience to share the small appliances they couldn’t live without, and when the comments started rolling in, we noticed some similarities. Convenience, tradition and speed topped the list.
We’ve accumulated the small appliances that our readers love, and some may surprise you.
8 best small appliances as chosen by our readers
01
Coffee percolator
from $41.97 (was $69.95), Myer
Best for: Authentic Italian coffee
A coffee percolator is the traditional way Italians make a delicious cup of coffee. They’re easy to use and come in a range of different colours and styles. Bialetti is a popular brand and they’re all made in Italy. Can’t get any more authentic than that!
“My Nonna always used one to make coffee and I have a nice white one to match my kitchen. It makes a great coffee without having to take up bench space.”
Nicole, Facebook
02
Bamix hand blender
from $395 (was $439), Myer
Best for: Multi-use blending, chopping and whisking
Hand mixers can honestly do it all – blend, puree, crush, chop and whisk. It’s small yet mighty, and makes cooking that much easier.
Here are the best stick blenders on the market.
“I love my Bamix and couldn’t do without it…it can do almost anything from milkshakes to creaming butter n sugar, beating eggs, mixing batter, mashing veggies….and then rinse under hot water…..”
Marilyn, Facebook
03
Kettle
from $79 (was $179), Target
Best for: Your afternoon cuppa!
It’s a simple appliance, but a necessary one. Long gone are the days that we boil water in a pot – with kettles, water is boiled in no time. Plus, if you get a cordless jug design, it’s convenient and can be carried around as needed. Majority of kettles also have a safely feature to turn off when the water begins to boil.
We’ve gathered the best glass kettles, electric kettles and smart kettles on the market.
“My kettle!”
Michael, Facebook
04
Food slicer
from $89.95, Big W
Best for: Cutting perfect slices
Save money and time with your very own deli slicer. It can slice meats, cheeses, veggies, fruits and bread. Freshly slicing foods means you can slice them to your desired thickness, and it will keep your food fresher for longer, meaning less food waste.
“My deli slicer is the best [$90] I’ve ever spent! It saves money, I can get sliced cheese and/or meats exactly how I like them. I can slice biscotti evenly and so many other uses.”
Diane, Facebook
05
Slice & dice chopper
from $59.95 (was $99.95), Kitchen Warehouse
Best for: Quick and easy chopping
No need to wrestle with a knife to make even fruit slices or vegetable dices when you have a chopper to help you out. With its interchangeable cutting blades, you can make a salad of sliced apples cubed celery and finely diced onions all in one tool.
“My mini chopper. I diced onions in about 5 seconds and no more onion tears!”
Cheryl, Facebook
06
Coffee machine
from $699, The Good Guys
Best for: Cappuccinos, lattes, etc.
Kick-start your morning with a delicious cappuccino made easily by the barista on your bench – a fabulous coffee machine.
Check out our favourite home coffee machines.
“My coffee maker, couldn’t live without it.”
Sue, Facebook
07
Food processor
from $149, Bing Lee
Best for: Effortless blitzing
Get precise food prep done in a flash with a food processor that takes all the hard work out of cooking. It’s easy to clean and has auto-IQ technology to chop, mix, puree, slice and grate even the toughest ingredients. This one can hold 9 cups of ingredients and has a professional-grade motor pack with enough power to turn event the hardest foods into a smooth puree.
Here are the best small food processors from only $99.
“My food processor, chops and grinds anything.”
Diane, Facebook
08
Air fryer
from $98, The Good Guys
Best for: Healthy frying
Cook healthy at home with an air fryer that makes cooking easier and quicker. The compact yet powerful appliance uses rapid air technology to fry foods with little to no oil, reducing fat by up to 90% compared to traditional fryers.
Get a round-up of the best air fryers.
My Philips Air fryer!
Carolun, Facebook
What do you call small appliances?
Small appliances are devices used primarily in households. They don’t take up a lot of space and can be moved around fairly easily. They have a range of different roles in the home, from fans to keep the house cool to a coffee machine for your morning hit.
What is an example of a small appliance?
A few examples of small appliances include mixers, blenders, dehumidifiers, toasters, food processors, slow cookers and kettles.
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