All the best kitchen gadgets we’ve tested and loved

If you’re a beginner in the kitchen and are looking for a smart tool to guide you every step of the way, you should consider the Breville Joule Oven Pro(opens in a new tab). This air fryer teaches you how to cook with WiFi connectivity and a compatible smartphone app filled with recipes and detailed instructions. According to our reviewer, the Joule Oven streamlines the recipe-following process by controlling cooking time and temperature, giving you phone alerts when it's time to check on your food, and so much more.

This is a great gadget for visual learners as the app contains tons of instructional videos. Although this oven requires elbow grease when cleaning, it's worth it for its convenience, efficiency, and connected features. 

Check out our full review of the Breville Joule Oven Pro

While some milk machines are good for making large batches, the Nutr(opens in a new tab) machine specializes in single servings. In addition to dairy-free milk, this machine can be used to make smoothies, yogurts, soups, and frozen drinks. It's a perfect gadget for reducing waste since it eliminates plastic milk packaging and only makes small servings that you can use up immediately.

This machine makes it easy to make dairy-free milk quickly with its six functional buttons and gets rid of the need to pre-soak nuts and seeds before blending them. Mashable contributor Michelle Rostamian says “All in all, Nutr delivers as a sustainable, hassle-free way of making nut or plant-based milk at home — without the bulkiness (and ear-numbing sound) of a blender.”

Check out our full review of Nutr

If you’re big on dairy alternatives, the Almond Cow(opens in a new tab) might be for you. With more than 1200+ five-star reviews, this milk maker is beloved by customers for its speed — it can make up to six cups of plant-based milk in under a minute thanks to a high-power blender mechanism and built-in mesh basket. During testing, Mashable’s Deputy Shopping Editor, Jae Thomas, tried making Almond Cow’s signature CocoCash milk without presoaking any of the ingredients. They said that the milk was “a tad on the thin side, but was definitely on par with other almond and cashew milks on the market.” 

During testing, we found that in addition to milk, the Almond cow also created thicker creamers good for adding to coffee, cereal, or to use for baking. Although the Almond Cow only has one setting, the end results are consistently impressive (and tasty).

Check out our full review of the Almond Cow

Outside of going to your local bar, the Bartesian Duet(opens in a new tab) cocktail maker is hands down the best way to get a tasty drink without the hassle. Mashable reviewer and bartender Mallory Minich summarized this machine as “a Keurig that pours cosmopolitans instead of coffee.” The Duet is great for those who enjoy drinks but don’t know where to start when it comes to making them. We loved that there are over 50 capsule flavors to choose from (and that there's an app that makes it easy to reorder when you run out). If you don’t drink alcohol, but still want to join in, you can whip up non-alcoholic cocktails as well.

If you’re worried about drinking too much, you can refer to the included spirit strength chart to see how much liquor you'll be sipping depending on your cocktail and pour strength setting. 

Check out our full review of the Bartesian Duet

If you’re looking to make a fancy matcha drink but don’t feel like going to a cafe, you can make one at home using the Cuzen Matcha Maker(opens in a new tab). Mashable reviewer RJ Andersen says that what makes this matcha maker stand out is its “ceramic mill that grinds the tea leaves into an incredibly fine powder just like the traditional stone milling process.” 

If you’re not sure what matcha blend you prefer, Cuzen includes three four-gram sample packets of their premium, signature, and latte blends for taste testing. The main downside to this machine is that you can’t use other brands of matcha leaves.

Check out our full review of the Cuzen Matcha Maker

We were all-around impressed with Magic Bullet’s Air Fryer(opens in a new tab) with its easy-to-use features and evenly-crisp results. Before testing this air fryer, Mashable’s Deputy Shopping Editor, Jae Thomas, was an air fryer skeptic. After reviewing the appliance, Thomas said that “the Magic Bullet air fryer is just as reliable as the brand's namesake blenders.”

We also loved how this product lived up to its promotional hype. The Magic Bullet air fryer claims to heat food by having hot air circulate 360 degrees inside the pot, and our tests definitely confirmed this. From popcorn chicken to raw pie dough, the Magic Bullet proved itself a versatile gadget.

Check out our full review of the Magic Bullet Air Fryer

If you’re looking to save some money and start making your daily cold brew at home, the OXO compact cold brew maker (opens in a new tab)can help. The nesting carafe and brew container design is ideal for small spaces, and makes a perfect amount of concentrated cold brew for one person. Reviewer Sam Stone says “the OXO Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker is far and away the best cold brewing experience I’ve ever had.” We love how easy this dishwasher-safe, budget-friendly gadget makes the brewing process.

Check out our full review of the OXO Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Frozen treat lovers should consider adding the Yonanas Soft Serve Maker(opens in a new tab) to their online shopping cart. This nifty machine turns fruit into thick, creamy ice cream — no milk or cream needed. Mashable reviewer Michelle Rostamian said “Yonanas is extremely easy-to-use and involves three basic steps: freeze your fruit, thaw your fruit, and insert it into the chute. Yep, it's that simple.”

Regarding flavor and texture, Rostamian found that Yonanas produced wonderful “ice cream” from bananas and other assorted fruit. It's definitely one of the tastiest ways to boost your daily fruit intake.

Check out our full review of the Yonanas soft serve maker

The 10-in-1 Instant Pot Pro Plus(opens in a new tab) is great for the busy, tech-savvy cook. With wifi compatibility, the Pro Plus allows you to start cooking before you even get home, and has a ton of automated features. We love that many of the pasta recipes don’t require straining, and that the NutriBoost feature self-stirs rice to prevent it from sticking to the bottom. The only downside? It's not compatible with Instant Pot's air fryer lid.

Check out our full review of the Instant Pot Pro Plus