With plenty of sweet treats, delicious beverages and crispy fried favorites to choose from, it’s no wonder that Sonic is one of the most popular fast-food chains. But even with a whole menu of delicious options, one of its most coveted items is its iconic nugget-shaped ice. It's not super surprising to hear, because who doesn’t love soft, crunchy ice you can munch on all day without hurting your teeth?
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The good news is that you don’t have to trek to your nearest Sonic drive-thru to enjoy some pebble ice. Instead, with one of these nugget ice makers, you can have Sonic-style ice at home whenever the mood strikes. We rounded up a variety of options, from budget to higher-end, so you can find the best nugget ice maker for you.
In this article: GE Profile Opal Ultra, EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker Machine with Handle and Kismile Nugget Ice Maker
This ice maker can produce up to 34 pounds daily as long as you empty the basket. It has a clear window on top, so you can see how full the bin is without opening the machine. It offers energy-efficient operation too.
While it can make up to 35 pounds of ice per day, this nugget ice maker is still compact enough to fit on your counter. It has a self-clean feature that makes it easy to maintain and doesn’t require a water hookup.
This cheap nugget ice maker is the most affordable option on the list. With a compact design and carrying handle, it doesn't take up much space on a kitchen counter and is easy to take on the go. It produces nine ice cubes in six minutes, yielding 26 pounds in 24 hours. It holds around 1.3 pounds of ice at a time. It makes two sizes of bullet cubes.
Silonn Chewable Nugget Ice Machine
With a clear window in the lid, this ice machine lets you see just how much ice you have without opening the bin. It can produce up to 36 pounds of ice per day and is compact enough to fit just about anywhere. It takes just six minutes to make a full batch of ice.
EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker Machine with Handle
This portable-size countertop ice maker still delivers 26 pounds of ice in one day (and nine cubes ready in six minutes) but in a super-compact size that can fit just about anywhere. It operates quietly, self-cleans and features a handle for easy carrying.
Silonn Smart Pebble Ice Machine
Control this ice machine with the brand's app, which allows you to schedule and time ice-making. It produces up to 44 pounds of ice per day and has a self-cleaning feature.
EUHOMY Nugget Ice Maker Countertop
This nugget ice maker churns out up to 35 pounds of ice per day. It can produce ice in as little as seven minutes and has a self-cleaning function. It operates quietly and features an LED control panel.
This ice maker can make up to 44 pounds of ice per day and operates quietly so it won't disrupt conversations or work. It has a 1.8-liter water tank and 2.6-pound removable ice basket, making it easy to entertain at large gatherings.
The first batch of ice is delivered in just nine minutes with this nugget ice maker that can make up to 44 pounds of ice per day. Its stainless steel exterior features a magnetic hook to hang on to the ice scoop so you never misplace it.
GE Profile Opal Countertop Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank
With its unique design that recirculates melted ice, you never have to worry about your ice clumping with this GE nugget ice maker. It takes less than 15 minutes to produce its first ice nugget and can produce 24 pounds daily. It also comes with an ice scoop and drip tray, and it alerts you when it is running low on ice.
The GE Profile Opal Ultra nugget ice maker offers built-in Wi-Fi that lets you monitor its status on a connected app. You can also connect the appliance to your Alexa or Google Home, so you can use voice commands to operate it. It produces up to 38 pounds of ice per day and has a removable drawer that holds up to 3 pounds of ice.
Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.
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