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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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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VonShef Air Fryer Oven 28L reviewHow does this huge air fryer oven fare in our tests?
By Ellen Manning
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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
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This under-used air fryer function could cut hours off your Christmas dinner cooking time on the day - here's howIf you always find yourself pushed for cooking time on Christmas Day, this air fryer setting might be the way around it
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Flip Mini Oven SP101UK reviewThis mini oven does all sorts of things, and does them fairly well, but is it really necessary?
By Ellen Manning
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How to dehydrate fruit in an air fryer - experts reveal the easy method to follow for wreaths and garlandsDehydrated fruit is the missing ingredient for your Christmas decorations this year
By Kezia Reynolds
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Ninja Foodi MAX Health Grill & Air Fryer review - a solid choiceThis Ninja gadget is great for combining two functions
By Ellen Manning
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8 signs it’s time to replace your air fryer - the red flags you shouldn’t ignore, according to appliance expertsTell-tale indications your air fryer is now a health and safety risk
By Lauren Bradbury
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Should you buy a Ninja or a Tefal air fryer? We've tested air fryers from both brands and this is our verdictGet the lowdown on the difference between Tefal and Ninja air fryers, and which brand will suit you best
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja's 3-in-1 toaster has a feature that'll surprise you – it's a must-have for the ultimate cafe kitchenNinja's toaster surprised me with its versatility – here's how
By Molly Cleary
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What air fryer does Jamie Oliver use in Jamie's Air Fryer Meals? The exact model he uses and 3 equally good alternatives'Anything that gets people cooking is a win'
By Jullia Joson
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Aldi’s £16.99 Mini Air Fryer is perfect for small spaces – if you've got a tiny kitchen, this is for youThe Aldi Mini Air Fryer has us charmed...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Is Ninja's £100 kettle worth it? I've tried 15 different kettles, this is why it impressed meIs there a good reason to splash out on Ninja's Perfect Temperature kettle? Even on sale, it's still pricey
By Molly Cleary


