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How a Compact Air Fryer Completely Changed the Way I Cook in My Studio Apartment

My studio kitchen had 18 inches of usable counter space and a full-size oven I never turned on. Here is what finally made me start cooking again.

An essay by Shaji Abdul-Wali · 5 min read

Compact Air Fryers

Crisp dinners from a four-quart basket that fits under the cabinet

Ninja AF101 Air Fryer Review: 8 Months of Daily Use in a 400-Square-Foot Apartment

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Ninja AF101 Air Fryer Review: 8 Months of Daily Use in a 400-Square-Foot Apartment

Ninja AF101 vs Cosori Air Fryer: Which Compact 4-Qt Model Wins for Small Kitchens?

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Ninja AF101 vs Cosori Air Fryer: Which Compact 4-Qt Model Wins for Small Kitchens?

10 Reasons a Compact Air Fryer Beats Your Full-Size Oven in a Small Kitchen

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10 Reasons a Compact Air Fryer Beats Your Full-Size Oven in a Small Kitchen

How a Compact Air Fryer Completely Changed the Way I Cook in My Studio Apartment

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How a Compact Air Fryer Completely Changed the Way I Cook in My Studio Apartment

How to Cook Full Meals in a Compact Air Fryer When You Have Almost No Counter Space

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How to Cook Full Meals in a Compact Air Fryer When You Have Almost No Counter Space

Ninja AF101 Honest Review: The Good, the Bad, and Who Should Actually Buy It

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Ninja AF101 Honest Review: The Good, the Bad, and Who Should Actually Buy It

Personal Blenders

Single-serve smoothies and dressings from a footprint smaller than a coffee mug

NutriBullet 600 Review: A Year of Daily Smoothies in a Dorm-Size Kitchen

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NutriBullet 600 Review: A Year of Daily Smoothies in a Dorm-Size Kitchen

NutriBullet 600 vs Ninja Fit: Which Compact Personal Blender Is Worth Your Counter Space?

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NutriBullet 600 vs Ninja Fit: Which Compact Personal Blender Is Worth Your Counter Space?

10 Reasons a Personal Blender Makes More Sense Than a Full-Size Blender in a Small Kitchen

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10 Reasons a Personal Blender Makes More Sense Than a Full-Size Blender in a Small Kitchen

How a Personal Blender Fixed My Morning Routine in a One-Bedroom Apartment

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How a Personal Blender Fixed My Morning Routine in a One-Bedroom Apartment

How to Make Smoothies and Protein Shakes in a Small Kitchen Using a Personal Blender

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How to Make Smoothies and Protein Shakes in a Small Kitchen Using a Personal Blender

NutriBullet 600 Honest Review: Is the 12-Piece Set Still Worth It in 2024?

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NutriBullet 600 Honest Review: Is the 12-Piece Set Still Worth It in 2024?

Mini Smart Ovens

Real baking and roasting from a countertop oven that earns its square inches

Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Oven Review: Two Years in a City Apartment Kitchen

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Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Oven Review: Two Years in a City Apartment Kitchen

Breville BOV450XL vs Panasonic FlashXpress: Which Compact Toaster Oven Is Worth the Premium?

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Breville BOV450XL vs Panasonic FlashXpress: Which Compact Toaster Oven Is Worth the Premium?

10 Reasons a Compact Toaster Oven Can Fully Replace Your Full-Size Oven in a Small Kitchen

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10 Reasons a Compact Toaster Oven Can Fully Replace Your Full-Size Oven in a Small Kitchen

I Unplugged My Full-Size Oven and Replaced It with a Compact Toaster Oven

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I Unplugged My Full-Size Oven and Replaced It with a Compact Toaster Oven

How to Bake and Roast Real Food in a Compact Toaster Oven When Your Kitchen Is Tiny

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How to Bake and Roast Real Food in a Compact Toaster Oven When Your Kitchen Is Tiny

Breville BOV450XL Honest Review: A Premium Toaster Oven That Actually Earns Its Price Tag

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Breville BOV450XL Honest Review: A Premium Toaster Oven That Actually Earns Its Price Tag

Mini Food Processors

Three cups of fast chop, mince, and emulsify on a counter that has no room to spare

Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Review: Six Months of Weekly Meal Prep in a Compact Kitchen

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Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Review: Six Months of Weekly Meal Prep in a Compact Kitchen

Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus vs Hamilton Beach Food Chopper: Which 3-Cup Model Is the Better Buy?

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Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus vs Hamilton Beach Food Chopper: Which 3-Cup Model Is the Better Buy?

10 Reasons Every Small Kitchen Needs a Mini Food Processor

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10 Reasons Every Small Kitchen Needs a Mini Food Processor

A Tiny Food Processor Changed How I Meal Prep in My Small Apartment Kitchen

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A Tiny Food Processor Changed How I Meal Prep in My Small Apartment Kitchen

How to Prep Vegetables, Herbs, and Sauces Fast Using a Mini Food Processor

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How to Prep Vegetables, Herbs, and Sauces Fast Using a Mini Food Processor

Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Honest Review: The Small Food Processor Most Compact Kitchens Actually Need

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Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Honest Review: The Small Food Processor Most Compact Kitchens Actually Need

Portable Induction Cooktops

A second burner, a studio kitchen, or a precise simmer wherever there is an outlet

Duxtop 1800W Induction Cooktop Review: A Year of Cooking in a No-Gas Apartment

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Duxtop 1800W Induction Cooktop Review: A Year of Cooking in a No-Gas Apartment

Duxtop 1800W vs NuWave Portable Induction Cooktop: Which Single-Burner Is the Smarter Buy?

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Duxtop 1800W vs NuWave Portable Induction Cooktop: Which Single-Burner Is the Smarter Buy?

10 Reasons a Portable Induction Cooktop Beats a Gas Burner for Small Kitchens

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10 Reasons a Portable Induction Cooktop Beats a Gas Burner for Small Kitchens

How a Single-Burner Induction Cooktop Became My Entire Stovetop in a Studio Apartment

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How a Single-Burner Induction Cooktop Became My Entire Stovetop in a Studio Apartment

How to Cook Real Meals on a Single-Burner Induction Cooktop When Space and Burners Are Limited

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How to Cook Real Meals on a Single-Burner Induction Cooktop When Space and Burners Are Limited

Duxtop 1800W Induction Cooktop Honest Review: The Portable Burner That Handles Real Cooking

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Duxtop 1800W Induction Cooktop Honest Review: The Portable Burner That Handles Real Cooking

All Reviews

Long-term, hands-on, honest

Ninja AF101 Air Fryer Review: 8 Months of Daily Use in a 400-Square-Foot Apartment

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Ninja AF101 Air Fryer Review: 8 Months of Daily Use in a 400-Square-Foot Apartment

Ninja AF101 Honest Review: The Good, the Bad, and Who Should Actually Buy It

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Ninja AF101 Honest Review: The Good, the Bad, and Who Should Actually Buy It

NutriBullet 600 Review: A Year of Daily Smoothies in a Dorm-Size Kitchen

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NutriBullet 600 Review: A Year of Daily Smoothies in a Dorm-Size Kitchen

NutriBullet 600 Honest Review: Is the 12-Piece Set Still Worth It in 2024?

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NutriBullet 600 Honest Review: Is the 12-Piece Set Still Worth It in 2024?

Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Oven Review: Two Years in a City Apartment Kitchen

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Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Oven Review: Two Years in a City Apartment Kitchen

Breville BOV450XL Honest Review: A Premium Toaster Oven That Actually Earns Its Price Tag

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Breville BOV450XL Honest Review: A Premium Toaster Oven That Actually Earns Its Price Tag

Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Review: Six Months of Weekly Meal Prep in a Compact Kitchen

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Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Review: Six Months of Weekly Meal Prep in a Compact Kitchen

Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Honest Review: The Small Food Processor Most Compact Kitchens Actually Need

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Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Honest Review: The Small Food Processor Most Compact Kitchens Actually Need

Duxtop 1800W Induction Cooktop Review: A Year of Cooking in a No-Gas Apartment

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Duxtop 1800W Induction Cooktop Review: A Year of Cooking in a No-Gas Apartment

Duxtop 1800W Induction Cooktop Honest Review: The Portable Burner That Handles Real Cooking

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Duxtop 1800W Induction Cooktop Honest Review: The Portable Burner That Handles Real Cooking