10 Kitchen Appliances Worth Buying for Your Home

Choosing kitchen appliances can feel like a mix of practical math and family habits. A good appliance should make daily tasks easier, save time, and fit the way your household cooks—whether that means dosa batter every weekend, a quick dal on a weekday, or keeping tiffins hot for school runs. Start by asking three simple questions: will it replace other tools, how often will I use it, and is local service reliable? These three checks keep you from buying gadgets that collect dust under the counter. Think about dadi’s kitchen: she trusted a few reliable tools that lasted years. Modern appliances can offer the same longevity while adding convenience—consistent rice every time, crunchy leftovers without a full oven, or a blender that doubles as a dough maker. Experts and testers look for versatility, energy efficiency, and durability. That’s why this list focuses on items that earn their counter space or floor slot by doing multiple jobs well. This article picks ten kitchen appliances that offer clear value for many homes. For each entry you'll get what it does, one or two model examples where helpful, practical uses for Indian-style cooking, and tips on when to splurge versus when to buy a budget option. Use this as a practical checklist before you spend: think frequency of use, space, and the kinds of meals you make most.

1. Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro — Toaster oven that doubles as an air fryer

A countertop toaster oven with integrated air-fry capability can replace a full-sized oven for many everyday tasks. Reviewers praise models like the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro for combining baking, roasting, broiling, and air-fry modes in one unit. That versatility is useful during hot months when you want to avoid heating the whole kitchen, and it’s great for reheating and crisping leftover samosas or parathas quickly without drying them out. For small households, this single appliance often replaces a toaster, small oven, and a separate air fryer — freeing up cupboard space. You’ll get faster preheat times than a conventional oven and more consistent results than many cheap air-fryer baskets. Look for one with convection and temperature probes if you roast meats or large vegetables; if you mainly reheat and crisp, a simpler model will do. Space-wise, measure your counter first—some units sit high but are narrower than full ovens. If you cook varied meals and want fewer single-purpose gadgets, a toaster-oven-air-fryer is a strong all-around choice.