Here’s How to Make Cooking Easier with Countertop Appliances
A well-equipped kitchen makes mealtime easier — and more delicious! Countertop appliances can streamline weeknight meal-making while adding creativity to weekend cooking and baking. Ready to simplify your kitchen routine? Read on for countertop appliances that can help.
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Top Countertop Cooking Appliances
Small appliances can help spice up your weekly menu — and since many can be left to cook while you do something else, they’re also multitasking MVPs. Here are some popular countertop appliances that can help you cook healthier, tastier and more creative meals with ease.
![A pressure cooker](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/317VvY6htCOvHNEuircmdb/cc548916678bd003b921c35eb6fc2f41/Pressure_Cooker_1600x1600.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![A slow cooker](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/4Z3OnHQoOjNoXYuGKmqdGA/f8f90e87c8cdc9aca54b47b92f6fdb47/Slow_Cooker_1600x1600.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![A rice cooker](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/6RPOD2oSmeziieLKnbbCt3/fd7b4531d74a7730f5008a59bbbf7f82/Rice_Cooker_1600x1600.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![An egg cooker](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/74tVjqXQfDhhNhqF15kxBf/e0234162e169516d9aba449ab727b384/Egg_Cooker_1600x1600.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![A multicooker](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/6OqJNl93ocuJ07fpftLzPt/8b4baaa313423aef3e69fdd69ee3f113/Multicooker_1600x1600.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![An air fryer](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/71jbUHMsZzRzGvMQ4kpjtK/f6b2c07f23a38d6cbcc79326e8c6335a/Air_Fryer_1600x1600.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![A convection toaster oven](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/3ZuUGCvH3ANt6dV5kYVaTY/e8ac523571a5e30d43a68b096d2c5c91/Air_Fryer_Convection_Toaster_1600x1600.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![A griddle](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/5UeHEDzDw8puKUriPxpyoE/cb3de08e2427a74a3208153d2180f4e6/Griddle_1600x1600.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![A contact grill](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/5c7bPjUuoiwtS3GafdeDoV/bab2dd27f89191f0a4d3c0df3328b870/Contact_Grill_1600x1600.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
Buying Considerations
Choose countertop appliances that make sense for your cooking habits, lifestyle and kitchen. Weigh these factors when considering different countertop appliances and comparing models.
Lifestyle
Multifunction devices can be game changers for large families with bustling kitchens, but other households may benefit from smaller, single-purpose appliances. List your heavy rotation meals to determine which countertop appliances could best help you with your menu.
Kitchen Space
Larger countertop appliances are designed to stay out on the counter, while others can be stored out of sight until brought out for use. Consider your kitchen design and countertop/cabinet capacity when choosing.
Budget
There can be big price differences between single-purpose and multifunction appliances, so consider if the extra functionality is worth it to you. Prices also vary between models and brands; many cooks prefer to spend more on items that will be used more frequently.
Additional Appliances and Tools to Consider
Hungering for even more kitchen efficiency? The following gadgets and accessories will help you make the most of your countertop appliances and meal creations.
![A food processor](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/6LEZf6Y7P3T3NC5u3uVDgG/a4870ffda7b9d4d2d6ceb1eb8b5daf65/Food_Processor_1600x1600.jpg?w=534&q=75&fm=webp)
![A blender](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/3XqkE3h2ZiLS9x8rs56s0g/f41600f5b4e59944f623a3d00b0cf662/Blender_Soup_Maker_1600x1600.jpg?w=534&q=75&fm=webp)
![A vacuum sealer](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/Zrz2ulZKzShyHYiTb4wBz/6d264cd8ca356db985328b3f7e3dc558/Vacuum_Sealers___Bags_1600x1600.jpg?w=534&q=75&fm=webp)
![A glass storage container](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/7amAmtTf558eJQSt9FWOpP/b8678f2a6a4b4383a1951bcb7f384374/Glass_Food_Storage_1600x1600.jpg?w=534&q=75&fm=webp)
![A plastic storage container](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/23VpfN9PYOjVKJe3g8J4Br/77d91fd758f48fbd3eac0c028efbebef/Plastic_Food_Storage_1600x1600.jpg?w=534&q=75&fm=webp)
![Reusable storage bags](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/Q49lEu5i7bDGp0g1EZQYy/d1d76a8841413655cc6e233b3b8788a8/Reusable_Storage_Bags_1600x1600.jpg?w=534&q=75&fm=webp)