Best Kitchen Appliances: Chef-Tested Reviews (2025)
Professional kitchen appliances tested in real restaurant conditions. After years testing kitchen appliances in commercial settings, I've identified which mixers, blenders, and food processors deliver genuine professional-grade performance.
Every kitchen appliance review on this page represents equipment that survived extended commercial use. These are the best kitchen appliances for serious home cooks who demand professional results.
Ninja Professional Blender BL660
Adequate budget blending with concerning quality control issues
Black+Decker 4-Slice Toaster Oven
Budget-friendly. Reliable everyday performance.
Ninja Air Fryer AF101 4 Quart
85% of deep-fryer results with zero oil mess
Cuisinart DLC-10C Classic Food Processor (7-Cup)
Home kitchen workhorse. Reliable performance.
Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Qt Pressure Cooker
70% of commercial pressure cooking performance at 5% of the cost
Vitamix 5200 Professional Blender
Restaurant workhorse. 10-year warranty justified by performance.
Hamilton Beach Sure-Crisp Air Fryer Toaster Oven
Professional kitchen equipment evaluation in progress.
Cuisinart TOA-70 Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill
Professional kitchen equipment evaluation in progress.
COSORI Smart 12-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven
Professional kitchen equipment evaluation in progress.