Most kitchen counters are prime real estate, meaning every appliance that takes up space needs to earn its spot. In a world of virtually unlimited gadgets, what's actually worth sacrificing some of your limited storage? Here's a cheat sheet: Amazon's bestseller list, where you can find what's basically a curated list of everything people love for their kitchens, because they make mornings smoother, dinners faster and leftovers less sad.
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From air fryers that crisp in minutes to coffee makers that take the edge off your too-early alarm, these picks are practical, space-conscious and designed for everyday life. A few of them even pull double (or triple) duty, which means fewer appliances cluttering your cabinets.
In this article: bella 2-Slice Slim Toaster, Keurig K-Express Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker and Cosori Electric Kettle
Here are 12 bestselling small appliances that are worth the counter space, according to Amazon shoppers.
This slim toaster, bought by 20,000 people in the last month alone, is designed to fit just about anywhere, making it perfect for saving space in a small kitchen. But it still has a long slot that can fit just about any kind of bread, plus six shade settings and reheat and cancel buttons.
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker
The K-Express brews three cup sizes and has a strong button for when you want a bolder cup. Its 42-ounce removable reservoir means you get multiple brews before it needs a refill, but it still has a compact footprint that doesn't hog counter space. In the last month alone, 10,000 Amazon shoppers bought it.
This 1.7-liter electric kettle has been purchased by 30,000 people in the past month. It's made with borosilicate glass and is designed so no plastic contacts the water (so you consume less microplastics). It heats quickly at 1,500 watts and features auto shutoff and boil-dry protection for safety.
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This compact egg cooker can boil, poach or steam up to seven eggs at once. It includes a measuring cup and recipe guide, and the removable parts are dishwasher-safe. It's no wonder 10,000 have sold on Amazon in the last month.
Cosori 9-in-1 TurboBlaze Air Fryer 6-Qt
With a temperature range of 90 to 450 degrees, this 6-quart air fryer handles air frying, roasting, baking, broiling, dehydrating and more. The ceramic-coated basket is designed for easy cleanup, which is probably why 20,000 people have bought it in the last month.
Ninja | Blender | Nutri Pro | Single Serve
This compact blender is built to crush ice, fruits and vegetables for smoothies, shakes and frozen drinks. It includes two smoothie cups with lids for grab-and-go convenience, which is being enjoyed by the 10,000 Amazon shoppers who have nabbed one in the last month alone.
Chef Preserve Compact Vacuum Sealer for Food
This handheld vacuum sealer comes with 30 reusable vacuum bags and is designed to help extend the life and freshness of all kinds of foods. More than 20,000 shoppers have bought it in the last month for meal prep and reducing food waste.
Ninja | Air Fryer | 4-in-1 Pro
This 5-quart air fryer offers air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate functions with a maximum temperature of 400 degrees. The nonstick basket and crisper plate are designed for easy cleanup, a feature so appealing that more than 10,000 people have bought it in just the last month.
Crock-Pot 7-Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel
There's good reason more than 20,000 customers scooped up this classic: It can hold up to a 7-pound roast and its insert, made of stoneware, can be used in both the oven, up to 400 degrees, and the microwave. Plus, you can stick the lid and the insert right in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.
Keurig K-Elite Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker
More than 10,000 Amazon shoppers are enjoying fresh coffee thanks to the K-Elite's strength and temperature control, as well as iced coffee capability. It brews 8- to 12-ounce cups and includes programmable features for added convenience.
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
This 6-quart multicooker combines seven functions, including pressure cooking, slow cooking, steaming and yogurt making. It also connects to an app with over 800 recipes, now being enjoyed by 10,000 more people who purchased an Instant Pot in the last month.
Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Glass Air Fryer
This air fryer features glass cooking containers that are microwave-, freezer- and dishwasher-safe, and offers air fry, bake, recrisp and max crisp functions up to 450 degrees. More than 5,000 Amazon customers purchased one in the last month alone.
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