10 of the Most Popular Kitchen Products on Amazon

Keurig remains one of the most popular coffee companies on Amazon.
Keurig remains one of the most popular coffee companies on Amazon. / AUIIKIY/Crockpot/Keurig/Amazon
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Looking for some tools to shorten your time in the kitchen and make your food taste more delicious? Sometimes, the easiest way to do so is to just look at what everyone else is buying. That's why we pulled together a list of some of the best-selling kitchen accessories and appliances on Amazon. Though the rankings are always changing, these products have each reached the top spot this month in their respective categories.

1. Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker; $100

The Keurig is perfect when you just want to brew up one cup of coffee.
The Keurig is perfect when you just want to brew up one cup of coffee. / Keurig/Amazon

At less than 5 inches wide, this single-serve coffee maker is highly portable and ideal for small spaces. And while it’s mostly built to fill shorter cups, it can accommodate travel mugs up to 7 inches tall if you remove the attached drip tray. This Keurig coffee maker is compatible with most single-serve, disposable coffee capsules—but if you want to reduce waste, you can also prepare your own coffee grounds in this universal K-cup.

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2. Yabano 4-Slice Toaster; $43

This toaster can also handle bigger pastries like croissants.
This toaster can also handle bigger pastries like croissants. / Yabano/Amazon

The extra-wide bread slots on this four-slice toaster allow ample space to toast a variety of items, including bread, bagels, and waffles. And there's even a warming rack you can use on croissants and muffins. Plus, the removable crumb tray makes cleanup easier.

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3. Amazon Basics Portable Hot Water Kettle; $22

Forget about the microwave and get your water piping-hot in an electric kettle, instead.
Forget about the microwave and get your water piping-hot in an electric kettle, instead. / AmazonBasics

Using an electric kettle is the only proper way to make tea (heating your water in the microwave will only bring you ridicule). This kettle heats a liter of water in just a few minutes, and it easily detaches from its power base for easy pouring and serving.

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4. Aroma Digital Cool-Touch Rice Cooker; $30

Did you know that film critic Roger Ebert wrote a book on his love for his rice cooker?
Did you know that film critic Roger Ebert wrote a book on his love for his rice cooker? / Aroma Housewares/Amazon

The Aroma rice cooker can cook two to eight cups of brown rice, white rice, and instant rice at once, and it can even steam vegetables while rice or noodles cook below. In fact, you might be surprised by the impressive variety of foods that a rice cooker can prepare. Better yet, this one comes with a programmable delay timer for people on the go.

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5. Sboly Personal Blender; $30

Throw some protein powder and almond milk into a single-serve blender for a quick post-workout shake.
Throw some protein powder and almond milk into a single-serve blender for a quick post-workout shake. / Sboly/Amazon

This single-size blender is ideal for making smoothies and juices before you leave for work in the morning, but it can also be used to create simple sauces, jams, and salsas. This set comes with one portable bottle as well as a silicone ice tray you can use when blending those breakfast smoothies or post-workout shakes.

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6. Dash Rapid Egg Cooker; $17

The Dash egg cooker can hard-boil six eggs in 16 minutes.
The Dash egg cooker can hard-boil six eggs in 16 minutes. / DASH/Amazon

With just the press of a button (and the use of a few accessories), this compact gadget from Dash can whip up hard-boiled eggs, soft-boiled eggs, poached eggs, scrambled eggs, or an omelet, all within a few minutes. At $17, it’s a steal, and it’ll save you time in the morning when you’re looking up (again) the best way to scramble eggs or panicking over how to poach them for your eggs Benedict.

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7. Belwares French Press; $27

French presses are also a great way to make homemade cold brew.
French presses are also a great way to make homemade cold brew. / Belwares/Amazon

While instant coffee makers may be more convenient, a French press lets you have ultimate control over the strength and flavor of your coffee. Plus, you can use this 34-ounce French press to make tea, drinking chocolate, or cold brew. And since it features double-wall insulation, your coffee will stay hot, but the press won't burn your hands when you pour.

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8. Crockpot 6-quart Portable Slow Cooker; $35

The Crockpot is about as dependable as you can get in a slow cooker.
The Crockpot is about as dependable as you can get in a slow cooker. / Crock-Pot/Amazon

This 6-quart slow cooker is ideal for making dinners for large families (or for individuals with ample refrigerator space). Slow cookers are famously versatile—you can use yours to make anything from baked potatoes to jambalaya. Both the lid and the interior stoneware insert are dishwasher safe, making cleanup a breeze.

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9. AUIIKIY's stainless steel professional chef knife; $20

AUIIKIY's knives are known as much for their quality as they are for their prices.
AUIIKIY's knives are known as much for their quality as they are for their prices. / AUIIKIY/Amazon

This 8-inch knife is made of stainless steel and sports an ergonomic handle that makes it comfortable to hold while dealing with precise cuts of meat and vegetables. AUIIKIY pops up on so many "best of" lists partly because the price is far lower than some alternatives, but it also earned itself a 4.2-star rating from users on Amazon, so you're getting real quality here. This knife should fit the needs of both serious chefs and casual home cooks who just want a new toy to try out.

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10. Vremi 15-piece nonstick cookware set; $55

The Vremi cookware set comes with four pots and two pans.
The Vremi cookware set comes with four pots and two pans. / Vremi/Amazon

This 15-piece nonstick cookware kit from Vremi comes with a pot and pan set, along with accessories like a spatula, serving spoon, and a potato masher. Perfect for anyone just learning their way around a kitchen, you’ll be able to use the Dutch oven to simmer some stew, a frying pan for homemade egg sandwiches, and the saucepan to heat up some pesto. This is a dependable set that won't clear out your wallet.

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