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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'Stop using immediately' – Lidl issues urgent recall for popular Tower air fryer due to 'fire hazard'How to check if yours is at risk
By Rebecca Knight
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Watchdog issues new privacy guidelines to stop 'spying' air fryers, but have smart home appliances gone too far?'I can't say I've ever really found a smart small appliance that's ever wowed me'
By Rebecca Knight
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The best microwaves in the UK, tried and testedLooking for the best microwave? I've tested the standout options from Swan, Sage and more
By Ellen Manning
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This limited-time John Lewis discount is the cheapest I've ever seen the Ninja FlexDrawer air fryerYou can pick up our top-rated air fryer ever for just £150 today at John Lewis
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi has launched a new air fryer with a special extra function – but you’ll have to act fast as it’s in stores right nowCan this kitchen gadget really do it all?
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’ve found a stylish, affordable alt to the iconic Smeg kettle - and it’s available in just as pretty pastel shadesSmeg kettles are renowned for their beautiful colourways, but this alternative is just as cute
By Kezia Reynolds
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I got a first look at Smeg's new fizzy water maker – it's got to be the prettiest carbonator out there with its sleek designI tried out Smeg's new sparkling water maker and it's a showstopper
By Molly Cleary
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Should an air fryer be on display in a kitchen or hidden away? This is why I always keep my small appliances on the worktopAre you on team display or neatly hidden away? Share your opinion in the comments
By Rebecca Knight
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The 5 best deep fat fryers – tried and tested from De’Longhi, Lakeland and moreThe top models to safely create delicious treats at home
By Helen McCue
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Aldi has launched an air fryer in 2025's biggest colour trend - and it's only £30We're seeing this colour everywhere right now, and Aldi nails it
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 of the best multi-cookers, tried and tested – for air frying, pressure cooking, sautéing and moreInvest in one of the best multi-cookers and unlock a whole new world of culinary possibilities, with options from Ninja, Instant Pot and more
By Millie Fender
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Lidl’s new double stack air fryer is £100 cheaper than the Ninja Double Stack — we were shocked by its similaritiesThese air fryers could be twins, but which one is worth your money?
By Kezia Reynolds
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Ninja's new air fryer looks very familiar for a reasonAnd still seriously multi-functional
By Molly Cleary
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Still trying to get hold of the Ninja Slushi? Currys is opening a pre-order from tomorrow — don't miss itIf you've missed out on the Ninja Slushi restocks, this pre-order is your chance to get ahead
By Molly Cleary
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The Ninja Slushi is backBut you've got to be quick to secure one
By Molly Cleary
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Can you put foil in your air fryer? This tip will help you to decideUsing foil in your air fryer can be daunting. Here's why it doesn't need to be
By Molly Cleary
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Jamie Oliver's genius hack will double the cooking space of your air fryer - it's already my go-to trickMaking this small change to the way you use your air fryer can improve countless recipes
By Molly Cleary
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Ooni has unveiled a stand mixer to 'revolutionise' making pizza dough at home — here's a first lookIf you're looking for a way to improve the quality of your at-home bakes, the Halo Pro Spiral Mixer is worth a look
By Molly Cleary
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3 air fryer cookbooks I recommend as an air fryer expert to save time, money and energyWhether you're a newbie or an air fryer fanatic, these are the cookbooks you'll always come back to
By Molly Cleary
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Can you put a Ninja air fryer basket in the dishwasher?Here's what to do with your Ninja air fryer baskets to keep them looking pristine for as long as possible
By Molly Cleary
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There's finally a release date for Ninja's new glass air fryer – mark your calendars if you want to snap up the Ninja CrispiSeeing is believing with Ninja's portable glass air fryer
By Molly Cleary
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I tried Panasonic's newest air fryer to see if the performance lives up to its stylish designThis futuristic-looking Panasonic Air Fryer promises to cook evenly and efficiently, with the addition of steam to ensure moistness
By Ellen Manning
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3 things that annoy me about my air fryer – here's what to do if you're having the same conundrumsAs Ideal Home's Kitchen Appliances Editor, I'm all for maxing out the usefulness of your air fryer
By Molly Cleary
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Air fryer vs multi-cooker - what's the difference and why should you pick either?I put an air fryer vs multi-cooker to the test to see which you should invest in
By Molly Cleary
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Philips' new air fryer uses steam to revolutionise cooking and cleaning – here's what happened when I tried it at homeThis dual-basket steam air fryer does the job, but doesn’t knock it out of the park
By Ellen Manning
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I've tracked down all of the kitchen appliances Jamie Oliver uses in Jamie Cooks ChristmasFrom blenders to Tefal pans
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja Detect Power Blender & Processor Pro reviewHow does Ninja's newest blender fare?
By Ellen Manning


