Small Appliances
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Lidl is selling a CrockPot slow cooker for under £30 – I’ve been using this model for over 6 years, and it’s my favourite kitchen appliance
Get down to the middle aisle now!
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Jamie Oliver's simple slow cooker tip just helped me stop a mistake I've been making for years – it's what you need to hear in batch cooking season
Don't worry, it costs nothing to put into practice
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Aldi is selling a sleek, stylish air fryer for under £35 – it’s perfect for nailing your healthy New Year’s resolutions in 2026
It's on sale now!
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This clever folding proofer is my secret to perfect sourdough – and it fits in my tiny kitchen
I wish I'd known about it ages ago!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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Forget the rest, these are the 3 best air fryers to buy now – I've narrowed it down after testing dozens of them
Here's the ultimate shortlist
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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I swapped my electric kettle for a stove top version – here's why I won't be going back to the limescale and cables
There's more to like about a stove top version than you might first think
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
