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1.RELIABLE NONSTICK SPRAY
Cuisinart Even Mist Oil Mister and Dispenser
Some of the ingredients in nonstick cooking sprays can gunk up nonstick cookware and make it less nonstick. This 2-in-1 mister from Cuisinart allows you to use your own oil, so you can lightly and evenly spray your pans or food. (It’s also great for air-frying!) It has a small pour spout, too, for bigger jobs.
LAB RESULTS: Deputy Editor Sarah Wharton has been using this gadget in her home for months and hasn’t noticed any clogs, a common pain point.
Get it from Amazon for $10.87
2.IMPRESSIVE EGG HOLDER
Everything Organizer Egg Holder with Drawer
An egg holder may seem basic, but this one from Everything Organizer has advanced features like a pullout drawer with stopper and the ability to store extra things on top of it. It eliminates many pain points of egg holders.
LAB RESULTS: Three different consumer testers thought this was a high-quality egg holder. Several liked the size and thought it was compact but still held a lot of eggs (18).
Get it from Amazon for $24.99
3.EFFICIENT JUICER
Omega Juicer
With their many parts, juicers can be a pain to set up and clean. This one from Omega has fewer and easier-to-clean parts than many we tested. And it is self-feeding, which means you can add all the ingredients to the chamber at once instead of feeding them in one by one.
LAB RESULTS: This juicer has a solid footprint but isn’t heavy or bulky to move or store. It was able to juice apples and carrots without much effort — and we could skip cutting the apples, which can be a nuisance!
Get it from Amazon for $480
4.SOLID WAFFLE MAKER
Chefman Anti-Overflow Belgian Waffle Maker
A good waffle maker can elevate any meal experience. This one from Chefman is slim and has a compact footprint but still makes thick, fluffy Belgian waffles. Its plates are designed to help prevent spills on your counter. It comes with a scoop to help you get perfectly sized waffles.
LAB RESULTS: Testers liked how nonstick this waffle maker was. One tester also thought the anti-overflow feature was neat, and they offered a good tip: “For those who want that perfect waffle shape, pull or cut [the excess batter} ring off.”
Get it from Amazon for $39.99
5.DURABLE BAKEWARE
Hestan OvenBond Stainless Steel 5-Piece Baking Sheet Set
This bakeware from Hestan is designed to last a very long time — it’s made of high-quality stainless steel with an aluminum core. It’s oven-safe up to 600ºF and can withstand all sorts of heavy-duty cooking and roasting.
LAB RESULTS: One tester said, “I’ve never had a set of pans that was so substantial.” Several liked how easy these were to clean. We found ourselves constantly reaching for the quarter-size sheet pan to cook and reheat small meals.
Get it from Amazon for $279.9
6.SUPERCHARGED AIR FRYER
Dreo ChefMaker Combi Fryer
Air fryers continue to innovate. This one from Dreo allows you to cook with steam so you can get moist and crisp results. It comes with a built-in temperature probe that helps regulate the process for perfect cooking, and it has upgraded features like a color touchscreen, more than 40 presets, guided cooking, a light and more.
LAB RESULTS: Our Lab analyst said this air fryer made perfectly cooked salmon (one of our favorite things to air-fry). It also made golden and particularly good wings.
Get it from Amazon for $359
7.PRETTY BAKEWARE
Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Bakeware Set
These sturdy ceramic-coated pans from Caraway are made from aluminized steel with stainless steel handles. They come in an assortment of muted colors with a light gray interior. All pieces nest except for the round cake pans, and the set comes with a holder to help keep things neat and prevent scratching.
LAB RESULTS: Testers loved this bakeware set. They all enjoyed using it, and many remarked on how well it prevented food from sticking. The pans browned food nicely in our tests.
Get it from Amazon for $395
8.PERFECT PIZZA
Solo Stove Pi Prime Gas Pizza Oven
With so many pizza ovens on the market, it’s hard to decide which one to get. Solo Stove makes the whole pizza-making experience easy with the gas-powered Pi Prime. It’s lightweight, especially if you remove the pizza stone before you move it, and it turns on quickly.
LAB RESULTS: This pizza oven is one of the easiest to set up of those we tried. A tester who had never used a pizza oven before raved about her results and said, “I love it and want to keep using it forever.”
Get it from Amazon for $350
9.ONE-STEP CAPPUCCINO AND LATTE MAKER
Lavazza Expert Coffee Classy Plus
The ability to froth milk right in your cup sets this single-serve coffee maker from Lavazza apart from others on the market. It also delivers quality espresso and coffee drinks with just the touch of a couple of buttons.
LAB RESULTS: Ueda has tested at least 50 coffee makers for us over the years, and she noted that this one was unique. It’s been set up in our Lab now for a couple of months, and users find it easy to use and delicious. Consumer testers liked the small footprint and the one-step cappuccino and latte features.
Get it from Amazon for $182
10.SOLID SURFACE
The Boardsmith Maple End-Grain Cutting Board
This maple end-grain cutting board from Boardsmith is designed to last. It’s two inches thick and offers a natural, eye-catching design. Unlike many other boards of its kind, it comes with feet that raise it off the counter and allow for air circulation.
LAB RESULTS: One at-home consumer tester called it “exceptional.” Another said, “The surface makes cutting vegetables feel enjoyable, even luxurious.”
Get it from Amazon for $225