Kitchen appliance buying guides: air fryers, coffee and espresso, blenders and more. Built from independent lab tests, owner evidence and CPSC recall records. We do not test products in person.
The best blenders of 2026, based on Wirecutter, America’s Test Kitchen and Serious Eats testing, CPSC blender recalls and the problems owners actually report. Every claim linked.
The best Instant Pot and multicookers of 2026, from Wirecutter, America’s Test Kitchen and Serious Eats testing, plus every pressure cooker recall you should check. Every claim linked.
The best coffee grinders of 2026, from Wirecutter and Serious Eats testing, repairability, static complaints and recall checks. Burr grinders for drip, pour-over and espresso, with every claim linked.
The best air fryers of 2026, based on Wirecutter, Serious Eats, America’s Test Kitchen and Good Housekeeping tests, CPSC recall records and owner-reported problems. Sources linked.
The best beginner espresso machines of 2026 — Breville Bambino Plus, Barista Express Impress and Gaggia Classic Evo Pro — based on Serious Eats and Wirecutter testing, repair data and owner-reported problems.