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I Cooked Every Meal for Two Weeks With Only the Ninja Air Fryer. Here Is What Happened.

A two-week experiment in a 380-square-foot studio taught Sandra that the Ninja AF101 is not a specialty gadget. It is a full cooking strategy.

An essay by Sandra Whitfield · 5 min read

Compact Air Fryers

Crispy results without taking over your counter

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

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

Ninja AF101 vs Cosori Air Fryer: Which One Earns the Counter Space?

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Ninja AF101 vs Cosori Air Fryer: Which One Earns the Counter Space?

10 Reasons a Compact Air Fryer Is the Best Appliance for a Small Kitchen

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10 Reasons a Compact Air Fryer Is the Best Appliance for a Small Kitchen

I Cooked Every Meal for Two Weeks With Only the Ninja Air Fryer. Here Is What Happened.

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I Cooked Every Meal for Two Weeks With Only the Ninja Air Fryer. Here Is What Happened.

How to Get Perfectly Crispy Food in a Small Kitchen Using a Compact Air Fryer

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How to Get Perfectly Crispy Food in a Small Kitchen Using a Compact Air Fryer

Ninja AF101 Honest Review: What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy It

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Ninja AF101 Honest Review: What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy It

Personal Blenders

Single-serve power for tiny kitchens and busy mornings

Magic Bullet Blender Review: One Year of Smoothies, Sauces, and Salad Dressings in a Tiny Kitchen

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Magic Bullet Blender Review: One Year of Smoothies, Sauces, and Salad Dressings in a Tiny Kitchen

Magic Bullet vs NutriBullet Personal Blender: Which One Belongs in a Small Kitchen?

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Magic Bullet vs NutriBullet Personal Blender: Which One Belongs in a Small Kitchen?

10 Reasons a Personal Blender Is the Right Size for an Apartment Kitchen

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10 Reasons a Personal Blender Is the Right Size for an Apartment Kitchen

How a Twelve-Dollar Blender Cup Changed My Whole Morning Routine in a Tiny Kitchen

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How a Twelve-Dollar Blender Cup Changed My Whole Morning Routine in a Tiny Kitchen

How to Make Thick, Creamy Smoothies in a Tiny Kitchen Using a Personal Blender

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How to Make Thick, Creamy Smoothies in a Tiny Kitchen Using a Personal Blender

Magic Bullet Blender Honest Review: What the Box Does Not Warn You About

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Magic Bullet Blender Honest Review: What the Box Does Not Warn You About

Toaster Ovens

A small countertop oven for the meals a full range can not justify

BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster Oven Review: Fourteen Months in a Counter-Space-Challenged Kitchen

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BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster Oven Review: Fourteen Months in a Counter-Space-Challenged Kitchen

BLACK+DECKER TO1760SS vs Breville BOV450XL Toaster Oven: Is the Price Difference Worth It?

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BLACK+DECKER TO1760SS vs Breville BOV450XL Toaster Oven: Is the Price Difference Worth It?

10 Reasons a 4-Slice Toaster Oven Can Replace a Full-Size Oven in a Small Kitchen

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10 Reasons a 4-Slice Toaster Oven Can Replace a Full-Size Oven in a Small Kitchen

My Apartment Oven Broke. I Replaced It With a Sixty-Five Dollar Toaster Oven and Never Looked Back.

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My Apartment Oven Broke. I Replaced It With a Sixty-Five Dollar Toaster Oven and Never Looked Back.

How to Bake in a Small Kitchen Using a Compact Toaster Oven

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How to Bake in a Small Kitchen Using a Compact Toaster Oven

BLACK+DECKER Toaster Oven Honest Review: The Three Things That Surprised Me Most

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BLACK+DECKER Toaster Oven Honest Review: The Three Things That Surprised Me Most

Single-Serve Coffee Makers

One cup at a time, with the smallest possible footprint

Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker Review: Six Months of Morning Coffee in a Nine-Inch Footprint

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Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker Review: Six Months of Morning Coffee in a Nine-Inch Footprint

Keurig K-Mini vs Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Coffee Maker: Which Saves More Counter Space?

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Keurig K-Mini vs Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Coffee Maker: Which Saves More Counter Space?

10 Reasons a Single-Serve Coffee Maker Is the Smart Choice for a Small Kitchen

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10 Reasons a Single-Serve Coffee Maker Is the Smart Choice for a Small Kitchen

How the Keurig K-Mini Became the Best Five Inches of Counter Space in My Apartment

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How the Keurig K-Mini Became the Best Five Inches of Counter Space in My Apartment

How to Make Great Coffee in a Tiny Kitchen Using a Single-Serve Coffee Maker

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How to Make Great Coffee in a Tiny Kitchen Using a Single-Serve Coffee Maker

Keurig K-Mini Honest Review: What Every Small-Kitchen Buyer Should Know First

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Keurig K-Mini Honest Review: What Every Small-Kitchen Buyer Should Know First

Electric Kettles

Faster, quieter water for tea, French press, and oatmeal

AZEUS Electric Kettle Review: Ten Months of Fast Boils in a Compact Kitchen

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AZEUS Electric Kettle Review: Ten Months of Fast Boils in a Compact Kitchen

AZEUS Electric Kettle vs Hamilton Beach Electric Kettle: Compact Boiling on a Budget

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AZEUS Electric Kettle vs Hamilton Beach Electric Kettle: Compact Boiling on a Budget

10 Reasons an Electric Kettle Beats the Stovetop Pot in a Small Kitchen

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10 Reasons an Electric Kettle Beats the Stovetop Pot in a Small Kitchen

I Was Boiling Water in a Saucepan Until an Electric Kettle Ended That Nonsense

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I Was Boiling Water in a Saucepan Until an Electric Kettle Ended That Nonsense

How to Free Up Counter Space in a Small Kitchen by Switching to an Electric Kettle

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How to Free Up Counter Space in a Small Kitchen by Switching to an Electric Kettle

AZEUS Electric Kettle Honest Review: Cheap Price, Real Performance, One Annoying Flaw

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AZEUS Electric Kettle Honest Review: Cheap Price, Real Performance, One Annoying Flaw

All Reviews

Long-term, hands-on, honest

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

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

Ninja AF101 Honest Review: What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy It

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Ninja AF101 Honest Review: What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy It

Magic Bullet Blender Review: One Year of Smoothies, Sauces, and Salad Dressings in a Tiny Kitchen

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Magic Bullet Blender Review: One Year of Smoothies, Sauces, and Salad Dressings in a Tiny Kitchen

Magic Bullet Blender Honest Review: What the Box Does Not Warn You About

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Magic Bullet Blender Honest Review: What the Box Does Not Warn You About

BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster Oven Review: Fourteen Months in a Counter-Space-Challenged Kitchen

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BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster Oven Review: Fourteen Months in a Counter-Space-Challenged Kitchen

BLACK+DECKER Toaster Oven Honest Review: The Three Things That Surprised Me Most

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BLACK+DECKER Toaster Oven Honest Review: The Three Things That Surprised Me Most

Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker Review: Six Months of Morning Coffee in a Nine-Inch Footprint

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Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker Review: Six Months of Morning Coffee in a Nine-Inch Footprint

Keurig K-Mini Honest Review: What Every Small-Kitchen Buyer Should Know First

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Keurig K-Mini Honest Review: What Every Small-Kitchen Buyer Should Know First

AZEUS Electric Kettle Review: Ten Months of Fast Boils in a Compact Kitchen

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AZEUS Electric Kettle Review: Ten Months of Fast Boils in a Compact Kitchen

AZEUS Electric Kettle Honest Review: Cheap Price, Real Performance, One Annoying Flaw

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AZEUS Electric Kettle Honest Review: Cheap Price, Real Performance, One Annoying Flaw