Small Kitchen Appliances Guide: Air Fryers, Blenders, Multicookers and Breakfast Gear

Bench space is the real budget in most kitchens. Before buying anything, decide which jobs you do every week — that is what earns a permanent spot. This guide walks through the five appliances that most often do, with the most popular models in each collection and the facts their own listings state.

Air fryers

Capacity is the first decision: around 4 L suits one or two people, 6 L and up feeds a family, and dual-zone or extra-large drawers let you cook a main and a side at the same time. Glass baskets let you watch food without opening the drawer; a window or steam function adds flexibility. Check the basket is dishwasher-safe if cleaning is a sticking point.

Philips Air Fryer 2000 Series, 4.2L, 13-in-1, Touchscreen

What the Philips listing highlights:

• Crispy results with rapidair technology: Unique Starfish design circulates hot air for crispy, golden results with minimal oil; enjoy healthier fried foods without compromising on taste
• 13 ways to cook for ultimate versatility: Air fry, bake, grill, roast, reheat, defrost, keep warm, one-pot cook, stir-fry, sauté, cook from frozen, dehydrate, and toast; simple one-touch presets for every dish
• Family-friendly 4.2 l capacity: Perfect size to cook for the whole family; fits up to six chicken drumsticks or 500 g of fries; compact design complements any kitchen space, big or small

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Philips Air Fryer 5000 Series Dual Basket with Steam, 9L

What the Philips listing highlights:

• Steamfry for perfect texture: Combine steam and airfrying for golden, crispy exteriors, with juicy, tender insides for chicken, veggies, baked goods, and more.
• Lock in nutrients with steam: Airfryer with Steam preserves 87% nutrients while keeping salmon, vegetables, and proteins tender and flavorful. Healthy meals that taste amazing.
• Rapidair plus technology for extra crispy results: Star-shaped design circulates hot air evenly for golden, crispy results with up to 90% less fat than deep frying.

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Ninja XXXL FlexDrawer Air Fryer, 10.4L Dual Zone, 7 Functions, Black

What the Ninja listing highlights:

• Family-sized capacity: Meet the Ninja XXXL FlexDrawer Air Fryer with an extra large 10.4 litre MegaZone drawer. With the Mega Zone, you can now cook larger proteins or entire meals that feed your whole family all in one drawer.…
• Dual zone technology: Add in the removable divider to transform into 2 independent baskets that lets you cook 2 foods, 2 different ways, at the same time! Create a complete meal using different cooking functions, times &…
• 7 multi cooker functions: Choose from 7 preset smart cooking programs with easy one touch digital control - Max Crisp, Air Fry, Air Roast, Reheat, Dehydrate, Proof and Bake. Cook from frozen or fresh. Use little to no oil for healthy…

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Blenders, food processors and stick blenders

A personal blender is enough for smoothies and protein shakes. If you also chop, grate or make dough, a combined blender-processor system saves cupboard space. A stick blender is the cheapest way to purée soup straight in the pot.

Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro & Single Serve

What the Ninja listing highlights:

• Perfectly smooth results: Automatically adjusts blending performance using BlendSense Technology to help deliver consistent blending results across a variety of ingredients.
• Full-size & single-serve blending: Includes a full-size power blender and single-serve blending option for smoothies, sauces, frozen drinks and everyday food preparation.
• Versatile settings: Suitable for blending, emulsifying, ice crushing, mixing and pureeing to support a wide range of recipes, from nut butters, pestos, and smoothies.

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Ninja Detect Kitchen System Power Blender + Processor Pro, Black

What the Ninja listing highlights:

• ALL-IN-ONE BLENDER and PROCESSOR: The Ninja Detect Kitchen System Power Blender + Processor Pro with BlendSense Technology allows you to blend, chop, slice and shred all in one system ; Plus, 10 variable…
• From smoothies to salsa: Add ingredients, press the dial and blend perfect smoothies, shakes, frozen drinks and more ; Use the food processor bowl to make salsa or mix dough ; This all-in-one blender, food processor, mixer, juicer and…
• Blendsense technology: Ninja’s smartest technology automatically adjusts speed and time while detecting ingredients to provide perfect, smooth results ; Plus, Liquid Detect alerts you when liquid is needed

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Braun MultiQuick 5 Vario Hand Blender, Black

What the Braun Household listing highlights:

• Turbo 21-speed setting: Variable one-hand speed wheel - with 21 different speeds to choose from, precise speed setting guarantees maximum precision.
• Precise blending by design: Unique, world-first design is a bell-shaped shaft to draw food in for faster, even results with reduced suction.
• Powerful 1000w motor: Compact, specially engineered motor with an ergonomic grip that suits all hand sizes for effortless, reliable blending.

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Multicookers, slow cookers and sandwich presses

A pressure multicooker replaces a slow cooker, rice cooker and steamer in one pot and cuts cooking time for stews and stocks. If you only ever slow-cook, a dedicated slow cooker with a ceramic bowl is simpler. Sandwich presses earn their place in houses that do toasties for lunch.

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Multicooker, 5.7L - Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker…

What the Instant Pot listing highlights:

• Healthy cooking with consistent results: The classic Instant Pot Duo adjusts pressure, temperature, time, and heat to cook food up to 70% faster than other methods and deliver consistent, delicious results every time
• Convenient and customisable: The Instant Pot Duo can remember the way you like to cook, and which smart programs you use most often. ‘Set it and forget it’ freeing you to do other things while your dinner cooks safely and quickly
• 13 one-touch smart programs: Revolutionise the way you cook with one touch programs: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Slow Cook, Sauté, Rice, Porridge, Steam, Yogurt, Multigrain, Poultry, Keep Warm, and Pressure Cook

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Russell Hobbs Sandwich Press, RHSP801BLK, 2000W, Fast Heat-up, Easy-to-Clean Non-Stick…

What the Russell Hobbs listing highlights:

• Powerful 2000w watts: Gets the sandwich press hot, real quick; Get that perfect crust – and get it now
• Toast your sandwich just the way you like it: The floating hinge ensures the top plate lies flat on top of the bread, whether you like a panini, focaccia, wrap or a toastie
• Non-stick flat plates for even toasting: The non-stick surface allows for quick and easy clean up, saving you time and limiting mess; Plus, they're wide enough to fit up to 4 slices

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Russell Hobbs Sandwich Press, RHSP801RED, 2000W, Fast Heat-up, Easy-to-Clean Non-Stick…

What the Russell Hobbs listing highlights:

• Powerful 2000w watts: Gets the sandwich press hot, real quick; Get that perfect crust – and get it now
• Toast your sandwich just the way you like it: The floating hinge ensures the top plate lies flat on top of the bread, whether you like a panini, focaccia, wrap or a toastie
• Non-stick flat plates for even toasting: The non-stick surface allows for quick and easy clean up, saving you time and limiting mess; Plus, they're wide enough to fit up to 4 slices

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Kettles and toasters

Variable-temperature kettles matter if you drink green tea or make pour-over coffee; otherwise a standard 1.7 L kettle with a removable scale filter is all you need. For toasters, wide slots handle sourdough and crumpets, and split controls let a four-slice model toast just two.

Russell Hobbs RHK82BRU Carlton Kettle, Easy to Clean, 1.7 L Capacity, Stainless Steel

What the Russell Hobbs listing highlights:

• Electric kettle: The classy Carlton Kettle can make a style statement in your kitchen; With a perfect pour spout, you can kiss goodbye to the days of those spills and splutters
• Easy to open lid: Easy to use flip top lid helps you get the most out of your kettle
• Easy to clean: The anti-scale filter is removable for easy cleaning and protects your tea from lime scale

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Russell Hobbs RHT82BRU Carlton 2 Slice Toaster, Wide Slots, 7 Browning Controls, Defrost…

What the Russell Hobbs listing highlights:

• 2-slice bread toaster: The Russell Hobbs Carlton Toaster shows off stylish curves along with elegant feature points; This brushed toaster is a great addition to your kitchen with chrome accents and stainless steel finishes
• DEFROST, CANCEL and REHEAT FUNCTIONS: Thaw frozen slices fast or warm up bread without burning, both at a touch of a button
• High lift: Allowing for easy, safe removal of toasted items

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Sunbeam Rise and Shine Kettle and Toaster Set

What the Sunbeam listing highlights:

• Sleek contemporary design: The glossy textured finish and high shine chrome accents of the Rise and Shine Collection kettle and toaster peasily complement most modern benchtops
• Kettle: 1.7L capacity prepares enough water for 7 standard cups; convenient push-button lid release with water window; cordless kettle with 360-degree power base; 2400w concealed element
• 3-way safety system: The kettle has an in-built auto-shut off mechanism for preventing boil-dry and overheating

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Quick checklist before you buy

• Measure the space under your overhead cupboards — tall blenders and lidded air fryers need clearance.
• Look for dishwasher-safe removable parts.
• Check the wattage against what else shares that power point.
• Match capacity to the number of people you usually cook for, not the occasional crowd.