Small Appliances
Small Appliances advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Small Appliances
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Is it socially acceptable to bring an air fryer to Christmas dinner? Yes, if you follow these rules
A second appliance can be a big help when it comes to preparing your festive lunch
By Kezia Reynolds
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John Lewis has predicted this kitchen appliance will overtake air fryers as the ‘it’ appliance in 2026
This wasn’t on my 2026 bingo card
By Kezia Reynolds
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I just tried Tower's affordable Slushie machine alternative — at £179, it comes in a whole lot cheaper than the OG Ninja version
This is the cheapest way to have frozen margs in style this New Year's
By Molly Cleary
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This Jamie Oliver hack is exactly why you need an air fryer for Boxing Day – leftover food stress will be a thing of the past
It takes less than 20 minutes and requires no extra equipment
By Molly Cleary
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If your kitchen is all-white everything, this is the KitchenAid for you
KitchenAid's new monochrome stand mixer shade is bound to divide opinion on appliance colour trends for 2026 – it's certainly one for the minimalists
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja's new £19.99 buy solves my biggest annoyance with my Slushi – but this accessory is already selling out fast
You get a set thrown in for free right now if you buy a Slushi machine
By Molly Cleary
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Vogue Williams is guilty of a big air fryer mistake that could kill your appliance - you’re probably making the same faux pas, too
Making this air fryer mistake can reduce your appliance's lifespan
By Kezia Reynolds
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Nigella Lawson introduced me to this kitchen appliance she uses 'thrice weekly' – it's now under £25, and everyone on my Christmas list is getting one
Nigella uses it herself 'thrice weekly'
By Molly Cleary
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This genius tri-zone air fryer was made for households where everyone wants a different dinner – it even features a dedicated pizza zone
Here's why else I love it
By Annie Collyer
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The best Ninja air fryer of 2025 - our definitive ranking of these game-changing appliances
Wondering which is the best Ninja air fryer to switch up your cooking? Here's everything you need to know
By Molly Cleary
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I love my Ninja air fryer, but Lidl’s £70 dual zone version has turned my head – it’s available in the prettiest neutral colourway
Kitchen appliances deserve to be pretty
By Kezia Reynolds
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My sister is a sceptic when it comes to kitchen appliances – this under £25 buy for speedy cooking is the only one she swears by
It's a rice cooker to the rescue
By Molly Cleary
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These bright, bold new Ninja air fryers were made for maximalist kitchens – with shades including Cherry and Ginger Snap
They're available for a limited time only
By Molly Cleary
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I tried the SourHouse DoughBed, a gadget designed to proof your bread right every single time – I was skeptical, but it really works
It may have improved my sourdough loaf, but there’s one big caveat
By Helen McCue
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Salter's new retro scales are at the top of my kitchen wish list – one version is available for under £20 in pastel colours
You can grab it in pastel pink, green, cream or black
By Molly Cleary
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How we test air fryers at Ideal Home
Our in-house air fryer review process sees us put all range of these appliances through their paces at our dedicated test facility and at home – here's how...
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja's bestselling stone gold air fryer is finally available to buy again – for neutral kitchens, this shade is a total must
It's Amazon's bestselling air fryer at the minute
By Molly Cleary
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The new Chocolatier to Share from Salter has double the capacity of the OG version for family hot chocolate nights
This new upgraded hot chocolate maker solves one big problem
By Molly Cleary
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I asked professional chefs how to convert oven to air fryer cooking times – here's how the two-thirds rule can help
No more burnt chips!
By Molly Cleary
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I made soup from scratch in under 30 minutes with Panasonic's new soup maker – but it does so much more
It blends, heats and keeps soup warm while you do other jobs
By Molly Cleary
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I've been using my Ninja Swirl far more now that it's colder than in summer - and it's now at its lowest price ever
It's all thanks to this clever function
By Molly Cleary
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Looking for an affordable air fryer? I've tested the four very best air fryers under £100
I've reviewed a selection of budget-friendly air fryers that won’t break the bank
By Helen McCue
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A new Ninja air fryer for under £100 has been released – it's perfect if your kitchen is on the cosier side
It features free accessories and a new colour-way too
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi’s sell-out soup maker has finally returned – and it’s now at an even lower price than last time
Cosy soup season is upon us
By Kezia Reynolds
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I traded my Ninja Creami in for Cuisinart's professional style ice cream maker – this is why it's worth the extra £120
It's guaranteed to turn you into an ice cream snob
By Rebecca Knight
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I've never had space for a big and bulky multi-cooker, but this gorgeous mini version just convinced me to make room in my kitchen
And you can still cook for four people with it
By Molly Cleary
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I have the Aldi £40 stand mixer, but this is why I'm still saving up for a Kenwood Kmix
I've had it for 3 years, but I'm still dreaming of the upgrade
By Rebecca Knight


