13 Must-Have Small Kitchen Appliances We Tested in 2024 (As Low As $59)

This Nespresso is not only the coffee maker former barista and contributor Ian recommends, but it’s also the one that’s in our office! Its single-button display makes it super easy to use. You just pick out which Nespresso capsule you want to brew (which will determine the size of your beverage and what you’re drinking, of course), pop it in, and press the button. In a matter of moments, you’ll have your coffee or espresso freshly brewed and ready for you.

The Wonder Oven is easily one of my favorite appliances in my kitchen. Not only can it air fry salmon for me, but it can also bake up smaller servings of cookies, toast my morning slice of sourdough, roast broccoli, and so much more. I’m not the only one on our team who loves it, though. “It’s become a key player in my meal-prep routine,” Executive Director of Commerce Mark wrote in his review. “I’m constantly looking for new recipes I can make with it, and it actually has me eating more vegetables (especially sweet potatoes!).”

For a do-it-all coffee maker that’s under $200, you’re going to want to grab the Ninja Hot & Cold Brew System. Commerce SEO Editor Sarah loved that it easily fit on her counter and allowed her to make virtually any tea or coffee drink she wants. “It truly lives up to the hype,” she wrote. “There are a lot of options to choose from, and it does all of them with ease. An iced matcha? No problem. A cozy cappuccino? You got it! A delectable pot of joe (or tea!) the whole room will enjoy? Coming up.”

Available in three color options, the under-$200 Ninja Crispi is a countertop appliance Commerce Editor Britt Franklin loves in her own home. “I’ve had a decent handful of air fryers, but the Ninja Crispi has the most thoughtful and convenient design by far,” she said. “It’s so easy to cook quick meals for lunch as well as fish and other meats for dinner, and I love that the glass bowl allows me to keep an eye on it at all times. The best part is that it comes with containers in two different sizes to accommodate large and small batches, and the same containers can be used to store the food after I make it with the included lids.”

There are a number of bulky, pricey espresso machines out there that will help you pull an amazing shot of espresso. But for those who don’t have a ton of counter space to dedicate to an espresso machine or want to spend over $150, this Casabrews machine is for you. “I love this machine for more than just its inexpensive price tag,” Assistant Commerce Editor Morgan wrote in her review. “To start with the obvious: It’s totally gorgeous. Far different from the enormous, robot-looking machines that I usually see, this one is slim and has a minimalist-yet-retro look.” And of course, we can’t forget about the espresso. “The shot it pulls is smoother and richer than I would’ve expected for the price, creating a solid base for a latte,” she wrote.

If you’ve been dreaming of making your own juice at home but don’t have a ton of space to dedicate to a juicer, Dash’s Deluxe Compact Juicer is an amazing, small space-friendly, and affordable option! “Immediately upon unboxing my new juicer, I was impressed with its small size,” Shopping Writer Nikol noted in her review of the appliance. “The 13x4-inch machine doesn’t take up too much space on my counter, and I can store it in my kitchen cart when I’m done with it. Using it is also pretty easy. Just pop your produce in the chute, push down, and the appliance does all the work of separating the pulp from the juice to create a nutrient-rich drink.”

Level up your homemade coffee drinks with this milk frother. Not only will you be able to turn out over 30 different beverages with this machine, but you can also use it to craft both cold and hot foams with a variety of milks — something Britt appreciates about it. “I first spotted the Dreo BaristaMaker on TikTok,” she said. “When I found out it could froth plant-based milks, I absolutely had to try it for myself. I use this almost every morning now to make instant lattes from powder as well as frothing almond and oat milks for my brewed coffee. It really delivers on creating a satisfyingly foamy drink in minutes!”

A pizza oven might not seem like a necessity — especially if you’re working with limited counter space — but if you love a quick dinner and have some counter space to spare, you’re going to want this indoor pizza oven. I tested it a couple of months ago and loved how quickly it could make a pizza that was as good as one I’d find in New York City. Seriously!

This coffee maker truly lives up to the brand’s name, with eight gorgeous shades available for you to choose from at Walmart. But it isn’t just pretty. “This 14-Cup Programmable Drip Coffee Maker not only matches the performance of my old one, but surpasses it,” Commerce SEO Writer Haley wrote when she reviewed the machine earlier this year. “I can schedule it to brew at any time (and to shut off), choose my desired strength, pause and serve, and much more. It even includes a reusable filter basket, saving me from buying paper filters.”

OK, but if you want to have the most stunning color ever in your kitchen, then you’re going to want this stand mixer. Mark wrote about it earlier this year after getting to take this stand mixer for a spin: “KitchenAid describes Blue Salt as a ‘living color,’ and it really does shift tones depending on the brightness of the space where it’s placed. In natural light near the window, the blue seemed more faded, with just the tiniest hints of red. Away from the window, the blue was richer and deeper, and the red sheen was much more apparent along the top. This mixer isn’t just a kitchen workhorse; it’s a conversation piece!”

A celeb-loved coffee machine, the TK-02 is by far and away the most expensive appliance on this list. “This machine is the real deal," contributor Kiersten in her review. "It makes quality beverages that taste just like something you would get in a coffee shop, and it’s easy to play around with the settings. Compared to a traditional espresso machine where you have to grind and press the coffee before doing a pull, this machine makes it simple; just dump the coffee beans into the funnel at the top, and it will grind up the coffee and do all the work for you.” Plus, it’ll look super sleek on your countertop, too!

Didn’t get a shaved ice maker this holiday? No worries, just grab this attachment — complete with both coarse and fine blades — for your stand mixer instead! Mark tried it out recently and says: “This thing really works, and it’s so fast and easy to make my own shaved ice at home. I keep the ice molds ready to go in my freezer at all times, so I can take out a puck when I’m in the mood for something cool (which is pretty much always).”

For our cold brew drinkers, you’ll definitely want to check out this under-$100 coffee machine. Contributor Ian tried it out back in May and loved how quickly it gave him a cup of cold brew coffee. “It’s superfast, coming in at under 10 minutes for the mild brew, and just under 20 minutes for the bold brew,” he wrote in his review. “My favorite part is that since it brews 40 ounces at a time (that’s the equivalent of 2.5 pints), you can just pop the carafe in the fridge for storage, and your coffee will last for up to 10 days.”