5 Essential Kitchen Appliances Every Home Ultimately Needs

Are you often demotivated to cook because it seems like such a tedious task? Are you trying to set up your kitchen from scratch for a more enjoyable cooking experience? Did you know that using appliances guarantees you a smooth and delightful experience in the kitchen?

Yes, with the right appliances, cooking is made easier for you within a blink of an eye. This may seem like  a no-brainer, but there are a world of options when it comes to kitchen appliances, figuring out which ones will be your ride or die is the hardest part.

Fortunately, here is a scoop of 5 essential kitchen appliances you should add to your bucket list if you want a fun and easy time in your kitchen. 

1. Air fryer

Who says you have to order take out every time you want a fast and easy meal? Air fryers are the latest newcomers in kitchen appliances that revolutionize the dining and cooking experience.  They use fans and heating mechanisms to create a convection effect of rapid air movement that cooks food faster.

Fascinatingly, air fryers are a worthwhile investment because they give you the rare opportunity to enjoy some of your favorite junk foods but in a much healthier way. Yes, unlike the other appliances, air fryers use less oil when preparing high fat foods like French fries, burgers, sausages, and bacon. 

Ultimately, air fryers make it conveniently easy to whip up food making cooking at home uncomplicated and tempting. Turns out all you have to do is preheat the air fryer for optimum cooking, set the cooking mode and temperature in accordance to the recipe and meal, then leave the food to cook. And within no time, you have your mouth watering meal. Easy-peasy!

2. Electric Kettle

Are your mornings incomplete without a refreshing cup of tea or coffee? Or perhaps you are simply impatient in nature and would love to pre-boil water when making foods like soup and pasta. Then, an electric kettle will be your perfect companion because it comes in handy when boiling water quickly as compared to using a stove.

With the cold season knocking on the door, an electric kettle will not only be ideal for preparing beverages but also for preparing hot water and a quick bowl of soup to kick start the body’s metabolism and keep you warm.

Unfortunately, people often use this appliance carelessly. Here are a few maintenance hacks that will ensure you use an electric kettle smoothly without any glitches.

• Clean the appliance regularly and avoid storing it with water. Many people may not know this, but storing an electric kettle with water only increases the accumulation of lime scale making it less durable.
• Never turn on an empty kettle. This is more a safety tip than a maintenance hack.
• Only boil the amount of water you need. Instead of filling the kettle to the brim every time, boil the right quantity to ensure your appliance stands the test of time.

 3. Dish washer

Did you know that using a dishwasher will conserve about 4,000 gallons of water in the course of your lifetime as compared to washing dishes by hand? Jeez! That is a lot of water, right? Dishwashers save you on water while making chores quick and more desirable.

So, if you fancy cooking but hate cleaning up after or if you are running a busy family and could use an extra pair of hands, this fantastic appliance will come in handy. Ultimately, it takes less time to load, wash, and unload crockery than standing over the sink for hours.

4. Food Processor

Have you been meaning to cook a sumptuous meal but you often get discouraged by the preparation process and order take out instead? If you relate, we have good news for you! You can now chop, slice, shred vegetables, whisk, grind, and blend your ingredients faster using a food processor.

It does not matter whether you are cooking after a long hectic day and time is of the essence, a food processor is your perfect companion and the extra pair of hands you need during prep time to make cooking a breeze. What a versatile appliance!

Shredding vegetables, chopping onions, and slicing tomatoes never got any simpler. Imagine not dreading to cook all the time? Or having the luxury to try out new recipes because cooking is no longer such a daunting task. How amazing would that be? 

5. Pressure Cooker

Did you know that a pressure cooker saves about 70% of the energy used to boil cereals and curries in regular pots? So whether you have a demanding job, a gazillion chores, or an actively busy lifestyle hindering you from making homemade meals, a pressure cooker is your new best friend.

A pressure cooker is a tightly sealed pot that traps steam and cooks food at high pressure. This way, cooking becomes a breeze because soaked beans cook for about 10-15 minutes (or 20-30 minutes if unsoaked), tough meat is made tender in a matter of minutes, and frozen beef cooks perfectly and quickly.

Overall, this instant pot builds up and locks in the flavor of food, maintains its texture, and eventually creates a sumptuous meal. Plus, you do not have to stir food while it is cooking. This saves you on time to carry out other tasks, reduces fuel bills, and saves you on money because it uses about 70% less energy. 

Originally, pressure cookers were known to give off high-pitched screeching sounds when releasing pressure making people a bit reluctant to use them. However, these instant pots have made a big comeback over recent years because the new wave of pressure cookers is way safer and less noisy.

Final Thoughts

In a nutshell, we can all agree that these 5 kitchen appliances will save you a lot of time when it comes to whipping up a meal. Why don’t you update your appliances bucket list with these must-have kitchen appliances to have a delightful kitchen experience with friends and family?  What are you waiting for?