8 life-hack kitchen appliances that will change the way you cook
These "game-changer" kitchen appliances have earned 10,000 reviews or more on Amazon Canada.
Amazon Canada has a lot going for it, especially if you're in the market for small kitchen appliances.
From air fryers to indoor grills, the retailer is home to thousands of unique and versatile devices, many of which have been lauded as kitchen "game-changers."
Whether you're looking to save money at the bakery or save time at dinner, these eight small appliances have earned the trust of Amazon shoppers. Plus, with more than 10,000 reviews each (and more than 133,000 reviews for one in particular), these products have the numbers to back them up.
1. 133,500 reviews: Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 Air Fryer & Electric Pressure Cooker
Rating: 4.7 stars
The details: This 11-in-1 kitchen powerhouse pressure cooks, sautés, steams, slow cooks, sous vides, warms, air fries, roasts, bakes, broils and dehydrates — all in one countertop-friendly package.
Promising review: The Instant Pot is the "best item in my kitchen — hands down," writes one shopper. It's "very easy to use" and "saves a lot of time" when cooking "elaborate meals."
2. 52,000 reviews: Dash Rapid Egg Cooker
Rating: 4.5 stars
The details: This fan-favourite egg cooker cooks up to six eggs in soft, medium, or hard-boiled firmness, saving time and water. Beyond boiled, the device can make omelettes and poached eggs with its included accessories.
Promising review: This "Amazon's Choice" egg cooker is a "game-changer," according to one reviewer. Poached eggs "come out great," and hard-boiled eggs are "awesome too," they say.
3. 32,000 reviews: Ultrean Air Fryer
Rating: 4.7 stars
The details: This 4.2-quart air fryer allows you to grill, roast, bake and fry your favourite foods using a fraction of the fat of other appliances. The unit has an auto switch-off timer and an adjustable temperature setting (180°F-400°F).
Promising review: It's the "most used appliance in my kitchen," writes one shopper. I have used it to cook "every kind of meat, poultry and fish," they say. "[I] love it."
4. 24,000 reviews: Crock-Pot 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker
Rating: 4.7 rating
The details: A must-have device for busy parents, people stuck at the office and lazy cooks, this "Amazon's Choice" Crock-Pot lets you program cook times anywhere from 30 minutes up to 20 hours and automatically shifts to a warm setting once the cooking time is complete.
Promising review: It's a "must-have kitchen appliance," writes one Amazon shopper. Crock-Pots are "very easy to use," have "simple instructions," and are "easy to clean," they say. It's an "absolute lifesaver."
5. 21,000 reviews: Hamilton Beach Bread Maker Machine
Rating: 4.3 stars
The details: Enjoy homemade bread with next-to-no time commitment with this "Amazon's Choice" bread maker. The device offers 14 settings, including French, gluten-free, whole grain and artisan, and three loaf sizes.
Promising review: It makes "perfect" fresh bread "every time," lauds one Amazon reviewer. It's "so easy to use," and loaves turn out "perfectly."
6. 21,000 reviews: Anova Culinary Nano Sous Vide Precision Cooker
Rating: 4.6 stars
The details: Get perfect results every time with this "Amazon's Choice" sous vide. The precision cooker offers restaurant-quality doneness for chicken, fish, vegetables, eggs, beef, lamb, pork and more. Plus, at 12.8 inches, it's small enough to fit in your kitchen drawer.
Promising review: It's the "best kitchen tool I've ever purchased," writes one reviewer. "[I] absolutely love it," they say. We made the "best steak we've ever eaten," thanks to the sous vide.
7. 13,000 reviews: Ninja Foodi XL 5-in-1 Indoor Grill
Rating: 4.7 stars
The details: This 5-in-1 indoor grill has a generous 4-quart capacity and can grill, air crisp, bake, roast and dehydrate all of your favourite foods. Its powerful 500°F high-density grill grate creates char-grilled marks and mimics the flavours of an outdoor BBQ.
Promising review: It "works like a dream," raves one shopper, and it grills "to perfection!"
8. 10,000 reviews: Dash Clear View Toaster
Rating: 4.3 stars
The details: Never suffer through burnt toast again with this innovative see-through toaster from Dash. The device has extra-wide slots for bagels, specialty breads and waffles, and it boasts a see-through window so you can keep an eye on what's cooking inside.
Promising review: The "Amazon's Choice" toaster has racked up thousands of five-star reviews from shoppers who call it "surprisingly useful" and "stylish."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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