Kitchen Appliances

Honest reviews of budget-friendly kitchen appliances from AliExpress.

Frozen Fruit to Soft-Serve in Minutes — $43 Machine

Frozen Fruit to Soft-Serve in Minutes — $43 Machine

Turn frozen fruit into healthy ice cream at home. This $43 automatic dessert maker is perfect for families.

1.2L Mini Rice Cooker — Perfect for Solo Living

1.2L Mini Rice Cooker — Perfect for Solo Living

A $43 smart mini rice cooker sized for one person. Multi-function, non-stick, and no more leftover rice waste.

Zojirushi Electric Grill — Indoor BBQ Without Smoke

Zojirushi Electric Grill — Indoor BBQ Without Smoke

Zojirushi 1300W electric grill review. Ceramic plate, real smoke reduction — indoor grilling that actually works.

7-Egg Electric Cooker for $12 — Effortless Breakfast

7-Egg Electric Cooker for $12 — Effortless Breakfast

Soft-boiled, hard-boiled, steamed dumplings — this $12 egg cooker does it all. My lazy breakfast secret weapon.

Yuropress Review — $21 AeroPress Alternative Worth It?

Yuropress Review — $21 AeroPress Alternative Worth It?

A $21 portable espresso maker for camping and office use. 69% off — I compared it to my AeroPress.

Best Budget Coffee Grinder Under $16 — Multi-Use

Best Budget Coffee Grinder Under $16 — Multi-Use

A $15 electric grinder that handles coffee, spices, and grains. 300ML capacity, 67% off — tested on all three.

Samsung Bespoke Microwave 23L — Grill Fry Worth It?

Samsung Bespoke Microwave 23L — Grill Fry Worth It?

Samsung Bespoke 23L microwave after a month. Grill fry, ceramic interior, 700W output — pros and cons.

Samsung Bespoke Induction — Never Going Back to Gas

Samsung Bespoke Induction — Never Going Back to Gas

Samsung Bespoke induction cooktop after 1 year. 3400W power, easy cleaning, electricity vs gas cost breakdown.

Philips 5000 Blender — 3 Months of Daily Smoothies

Philips 5000 Blender — 3 Months of Daily Smoothies

Philips HR2228 blender after 3 months. 800W, 6-blade ProBlend, glass jar — daily smoothie performance tested.

The $17 Mini Waffle Maker Everyone's Buying

The $17 Mini Waffle Maker Everyone's Buying

Tested this $17 mini waffle maker with waffles, sandwiches, and biscuits. Budget kitchen fun that actually delivers.

INIC 16L Air Fryer Oven — 6 Months of Daily Use

INIC 16L Air Fryer Oven — 6 Months of Daily Use

Oven-style 16L air fryer after 6 months. Capacity, cleaning, recipes — why I prefer it over basket-style.

Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle — Pour-Over Perfection?

Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle — Pour-Over Perfection?

Fellow Stagg EKG electric kettle reviewed. Temperature control, gooseneck pour, and whether coffee lovers need it.

Electric Wine Opener Set for $11 — Tested 10+ Bottles

Electric Wine Opener Set for $11 — Tested 10+ Bottles

An $11 automatic corkscrew set with aerator and foil cutter. Tested on 10+ bottles — no more crumbled corks.

Electric Pepper Grinder That Does Coffee Too — $18

Electric Pepper Grinder That Does Coffee Too — $18

A $18 electric grinder for pepper, coffee, spices, and baby food. 300ml, ultrafine grind, and one-hand use.

USB-C Milk Frother for $6 — Café Lattes at Home

USB-C Milk Frother for $6 — Café Lattes at Home

Make café-quality foam at home for $6. USB-C rechargeable, 3-speed, perfect for lattes and matcha.

USB Heated Lunch Box — Warm Food Anywhere for $14

USB Heated Lunch Box — Warm Food Anywhere for $14

A $14 USB-powered lunch box that heats your meal at work. 600ML stainless steel, multi-voltage compatible.

Wireless Food Chopper for $15 — Chops Everything

Wireless Food Chopper for $15 — Chops Everything

A $15 cordless 4-in-1 food chopper for garlic, onions, and meat. Small kitchen essential from AliExpress.

Best Spoon Scale for Coffee and Baking — Just $5

Best Spoon Scale for Coffee and Baking — Just $5

A $5 digital spoon scale with 0.1g precision and LCD display. Essential for pour-over coffee and precise baking.

Portable USB Blender for $12 — Smoothies Anywhere

Portable USB Blender for $12 — Smoothies Anywhere

A $12 rechargeable mini blender for gym smoothies and travel. One month tested — blending power surprised me.

Cuckoo IH Pressure Rice Cooker — 6-Month Taste Test

Cuckoo IH Pressure Rice Cooker — 6-Month Taste Test

Upgraded from a $40 cooker to Cuckoo IH Pressure. 6 months of daily rice — the taste difference is real.