Our team of shopping experts have picked the best kitchen gadgets, from Alexa smart kettles to ice cream makers and cocktail makers
The Ninja Double Stack XL Air Fryer is one of the most popular kitchen gadgets (Ninja)
It seems like every week, new must-have items hit the market, and while some culinary trends are just a passing fad (pun intended), there are plenty that are here to stay.
Tonight, Tuesday 30 July, Channel 5 will air the first of a two-part documentary, Your Kitchen: 60 Years of Trends and Gadgets. The series charts the evolution of the British kitchen from the 1950s to the present day, with TV chefs, design experts and historians revealing the trends and societal changes that have shaped the look and design of British kitchens over the decades.
With this in mind, we thought we’d take a look at some of the latest kitchen trends and round up our team’s favorite gadgets. From innovative devices like vertically stacking air fryers, voice-controlled smart kettles, and high-tech cocktail makers, to a host of highly-rated devices from popular brands like Ninja and Nespresso.
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Here are our favorite kitchen gadgets from popular brands, including some rare deals to help you save money.
Ninja Double Stack XL Air Fryer
Ninja Double Stack XL Dual Drawer Air Fryer
This space-saving Ninja air fryer consists of two 4.75L drawers stacked vertically, allowing you to cook four foods evenly at the same time, with enough capacity to serve meals for up to eight people. The 6-in-1 gadget boasts six functions – Air Fry, Max Crisp, Roast, Bake, Dehydrate, and Reheat – available across two drawers that can be controlled individually.
Each drawer can be used completely independently, but the SYNC feature allows cooking to be completed in both drawers at the same time, even if they use different settings and temperatures.
Ninja Double Stack XL Air Fryer – £253 (was £269.99), Amazon.
Swann Alexa Smart Kettle
The most impressive thing about the Swann Smart Kettle (named Mirror Choice’s best smart kettle) is that you can connect it to your Alexa device and say, “Alexa, turn on the kettle”, to start boiling without having to get up. There’s also an app that lets you set up routines so that the kettle boils at a specific time, so that it boils at “breakfast” time, for example, and your water will be ready to pour at 7am sharp every morning.
Other great features include a 2-hour keep-warm function and a double-walled outer casing that stays cool to the touch and reduces the risk of burns. The 1.5L kettle also comes with a boil-dry protection feature that activates if you try to boil the kettle without adding water.
Swan Alexa Smart Kettle – £59 (was £79.99), Amazon.
Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker
Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker
When Ninja launched its Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer, it sold out almost instantly. We gave the gadget five stars and called it “worth the money” because it helps you save on gas and cleaning time. Plus, you don’t need to be a master chef to whip up healthy, delicious meals in no time.
The product functions as a steamer, grill, air fryer, roaster, dehydrator, sauté pan, and slow cooker, and has many of the features of the brand’s other popular air fryer and grill models, but also has a new feature that gives the gadget its name: it can cook a complete meal in about 15 minutes. Ninja is also offering the Stackable Chopper for free as part of its summer sale.
Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker – £159.99 (was £279.98), Ninja.
Nespresso Vertuo Plus Automatic Coffee Machine
Nespresso Vertuo Plus Automatic Coffee Machine
This Nespresso pod coffee machine can make everything from Americanos to lattes, espressos, and even iced coffee in five different cup sizes. The appliance heats up in 40 seconds and features an electric opening and closing, a movable water tank, and automatic coffee pod ejection.
This intuitive device reads the unique barcode on each Nespresso pod and automatically adjusts brew settings to use the precise, customized amount of water, energy and coffee for each blend to deliver the perfect cup. The machine also comes with 12 pods at no extra cost.
Nespresso Vertuo Plus Automatic Coffee Machine – £116.99 (was £200), Amazon.
Ninja Foodi StaySharp Knife Block
Ninja Foodi StaySharp Knife Block with Integrated Sharpener
While these high-tech gadgets can hone your skills in the kitchen, every serious chef needs a good knife set, and Ninja’s StaySharp Knife Block helps maintain the sharpness of your six-piece set thanks to an integrated sharpener built into the knife block that restores sharpness to your blades with just a few swipes of the lever.
Ninja’s premium knives are made from durable forged stainless steel with precision blades that the brand says will stay sharp for 10 years with recommended sharpening methods, and they also come with a pair of Ninja scissors.
Ninja Foodi StaySharp Knife Block – £149.99 (was £179.99), Ninja.
Cosori 9-in-1 Air Fryer
Cosori 9-in-1 Compact Air Fryer
This affordable air fryer is designed to serve up to four people and can easily cook a 2 kg whole chicken or 1.8 kg of fries. This versatile gadget has nine cooking functions to handle everything from fries and steaks to seafood and vegetables.
It has a removable non-stick basket, is dishwasher safe, and comes with a cookbook with over 30 original recipes.
Cosori 9-in-1 Air Fryer, £59.99 (was £99.99), Amazon.
Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker
Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker
This highly-rated Ninja device doubles as an outdoor electric barbecue grill and smoker, running on electricity rather than charcoal or gas. It can reach temperatures up to 260 degrees for authentic barbecue-style searing and browning, and it also has an integrated smoker box that burns natural wood pellets for a smoky barbecue flavor.
The device can also be used as an air fryer with seven cooking functions and comes with a 1.6m power cord so you can use it around the house, including in the garden, patio, balcony or other outdoor spaces. Ninja is offering a free stand and cover as part of their summer sale.
Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker – £249.99 (£499.97), Ninja.
Ninja CREAMI Deluxe
Ninja CREAMi Deluxe Ice Cream & Frozen Drink Maker
The standard Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker can make a host of cold treats that rival commercial brands, including sorbets, slushies, milkshakes, and more. A best-seller in the ice cream maker category on Amazon, this deluxe 10-in-1 version features new modes for frappes, frozen yogurt, slushies, frozen drinks, and more, all at the touch of a button.
Therefore, it is the ideal device to make your favorite summer cocktails, such as pina coladas or margaritas. This high-performance gadget uses Ninja’s “Creamify Technology” to process a frozen base with the “Creamerizer” paddle into a creamy dessert for the perfect consistency.
Ninja CREAMi Deluxe – £199.99 (previously £249.99), Ninja.
Ninja Perfect Temperature Kettle
Ninja Perfect Temperature Kettle
This Ninja fast-boiling kettle can boil a cup in under 50 seconds and brew the perfect tea with six preset temperatures ranging from 60°C to 100°C, and boasts a 1.7-litre capacity that holds enough water for seven cups of tea or coffee.
This clever gadget comes with a handy ‘hold temperature’ feature that maintains your chosen water temperature for up to 30 minutes, so you can make a second drink without having to boil it again.
Ninja Perfect Temperature Kettle – £79 (was £99.99), Ninja.
