Whether you’re a professional chef or someone who is just learning how to cook, small kitchen appliances can shoulder a ton of work in the kitchen. From air fryers to coffee gadgets, there are products on the market to make pretty much any kitchen task more convenient. We've hands-on tested dozens of kitchen gadgets and have narrowed down the coolest ones to share with you, so you can stop scrolling through products on Amazon and get cooking.

Whether you’re looking for a soft serve maker to whip up a batch of fruit-based ice cream or an air fryer that will actually crisp up your meal, we’ve got you covered. 

Read on for the best kitchen gadgets of 2023.

If you’re a beginner in the kitchen and are looking for a smart tool to guide you every step of the way, you should consider the Breville Joule Oven Pro(Opens in a new tab) . This air fryer teaches you how to cook with WiFi connectivity and a compatible smartphone app filled with recipes and detailed instructions. According to our reviewer, the Joule Oven streamlines the recipe-following process by controlling cooking time and temperature, giving you phone alerts when it's time to check on your food, and so much more.

This is a great gadget for visual learners as the app contains tons of instructional videos. Although this oven requires elbow grease when cleaning, it's worth it for its convenience, efficiency, and connected features. 

Check out our full review of the Breville Joule Oven Pro

While some milk machines are good for making large batches, the Nutr(Opens in a new tab) machine specializes in single servings. In addition to dairy-free milk, this machine can be used to make smoothies, yogurts, soups, and frozen drinks. It's a perfect gadget for reducing waste since it eliminates plastic milk packaging and only makes small servings that you can use up immediately.

This machine makes it easy to make dairy-free milk quickly with its six functional buttons and gets rid of the need to pre-soak nuts and seeds before blending them. Mashable contributor Michelle Rostamian says “All in all, Nutr delivers as a sustainable, hassle-free way of making nut or plant-based milk at home — without the bulkiness (and ear-numbing sound) of a blender.”

Check out our full review of Nutr

If you’re big on dairy alternatives, the Almond Cow(Opens in a new tab) might be for you. With more than 1200+ five-star reviews, this milk maker is beloved by customers for its speed — it can make up to six cups of plant-based milk in under a minute thanks to a high-power blender mechanism and built-in mesh basket. During testing, Mashable’s Deputy Shopping Editor, Jae Thomas, tried making Almond Cow’s signature CocoCash milk without presoaking any of the ingredients. They said that the milk was “a tad on the thin side, but was definitely on par with other almond and cashew milks on the market.” 

During testing, we found that in addition to milk, the Almond cow also created thicker creamers good for adding to coffee, cereal, or to use for baking. Although the Almond Cow only has one setting, the end results are consistently impressive (and tasty).

Check out our full review of the Almond Cow

Outside of going to your local bar, the Bartesian Duet(Opens in a new tab) cocktail maker is hands down the best way to get a tasty drink without the hassle. Mashable reviewer and bartender Mallory Minich summarized this machine as “a Keurig that pours cosmopolitans instead of coffee.” The Duet is great for those who enjoy drinks but don’t know where to start when it comes to making them. We loved that there are over 50 capsule flavors to choose from (and that there's an app that makes it easy to reorder when you run out). If you don’t drink alcohol, but still want to join in, you can whip up non-alcoholic cocktails as well.

If you’re worried about drinking too much, you can refer to the included spirit strength chart to see how much liquor you'll be sipping depending on your cocktail and pour strength setting. 

Check out our full review of the Bartesian Duet

If you’re looking to make a fancy matcha drink but don’t feel like going to a cafe, you can make one at home using the Cuzen Matcha Maker(Opens in a new tab) . Mashable reviewer RJ Andersen says that what makes this matcha maker stand out is its “ceramic mill that grinds the tea leaves into an incredibly fine powder just like the traditional stone milling process.” 

If you’re not sure what matcha blend you prefer, Cuzen includes three four-gram sample packets of their premium, signature, and latte blends for taste testing. The main downside to this machine is that you can’t use other brands of matcha leaves.

Check out our full review of the Cuzen Matcha Maker

We were all-around impressed with Magic Bullet’s Air Fryer(Opens in a new tab) with its easy-to-use features and evenly-crisp results. Before testing this air fryer, Mashable’s Deputy Shopping Editor, Jae Thomas, was an air fryer skeptic. After reviewing the appliance, Thomas said that “the Magic Bullet air fryer is just as reliable as the brand's namesake blenders.”

We also loved how this product lived up to its promotional hype. The Magic Bullet air fryer claims to heat food by having hot air circulate 360 degrees inside the pot, and our tests definitely confirmed this. From popcorn chicken to raw pie dough, the Magic Bullet proved itself a versatile gadget.

Check out our full review of the Magic Bullet Air Fryer

If you’re looking to save some money and start making your daily cold brew at home, the OXO compact cold brew maker (Opens in a new tab) can help. The nesting carafe and brew container design is ideal for small spaces, and makes a perfect amount of concentrated cold brew for one person. Reviewer Sam Stone says “the OXO Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker is far and away the best cold brewing experience I’ve ever had.” We love how easy this dishwasher-safe, budget-friendly gadget makes the brewing process.

Check out our full review of the OXO Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Frozen treat lovers should consider adding the Yonanas Soft Serve Maker(Opens in a new tab) to their online shopping cart. This nifty machine turns fruit into thick, creamy ice cream — no milk or cream needed. Mashable reviewer Michelle Rostamian said “Yonanas is extremely easy-to-use and involves three basic steps: freeze your fruit, thaw your fruit, and insert it into the chute. Yep, it's that simple.”

Regarding flavor and texture, Rostamian found that Yonanas produced wonderful “ice cream” from bananas and other assorted fruit. It's definitely one of the tastiest ways to boost your daily fruit intake.

Check out our full review of the Yonanas soft serve maker

The 10-in-1 Instant Pot Pro Plus(Opens in a new tab) is great for the busy, tech-savvy cook. With wifi compatibility, the Pro Plus allows you to start cooking before you even get home, and has a ton of automated features. We love that many of the pasta recipes don’t require straining, and that the NutriBoost feature self-stirs rice to prevent it from sticking to the bottom. The only downside? It's not compatible with Instant Pot's air fryer lid.

Check out our full review of the Instant Pot Pro Plus

We hands-on tested all of the kitchen gadgets in this list, and each one was chosen for testing because it had over a four-star user review rating and came from brands that are well-known for making top-notch kitchen gadgets for both advanced and beginner chefs. 

Some factors we considered while testing were: 

Ease of use and learning curve: Kitchen gadgets can feel overwhelming, especially for beginner chefs. We tested a variety of kitchen tools from non-dairy milk makers to smartphone-controlled Instant Pots to see how easy or difficult they were to use and the quality of the food or drinks they produced. 

Best bang for the buck: We compared products in several categories to see if we thought they delivered on the value for the price.

Cool Factor: When testing these gadgets, we considered whether or not the products were actually doing something new — or better than — what is already on the market.

You’ll notice that this roundup is made up of reviews previously published on Mashable. If you want to learn more about any of the products that have been previously featured on our site, click on the review link in the product cards to head to the full write-up.