I Have a 50-Square-Foot Kitchen, and These Are the Space-Saving Appliances I’m Eyeing on Amazon

When I moved into my first studio apartment, I quickly learned that storage was the key to maximizing a small space. In my 50-square feet kitchen, bulky appliances cluttered the counters and cabinets, leaving no space for me to store anything, let alone to cook my favorite dishes. In fact, all of the clutter made my apartment feel even smaller.

Thankfully, finding great space-saving appliances wasn’t hard. Amazon offers a wide selection of compact and functional mini kitchen appliances. From rice cookers to coffee makers, there is no storage of appliances, often with great discounts, that will help you save space and make the most out of any small kitchen. Keep scrolling to shop seven miniature appliances I swear by or am eyeing, all under $100. 

Best Space-Saving Kitchen Appliances at Amazon

Hamilton Beach Electric Vegetable Chopper & Mini Food Processor

If you dread chopping vegetables, you’ll want to get this genius gadget from Hamilton Beach. It fits about three cups of ingredients, and it’s easy to use. All you have to do is press the lid to ignite the 350-watt motor, and the stainless steel blades will chop, puree, and emulsify for you. The bowl is also easy to clean — it’s dishwasher-safe and the blades are removable. For just $20, it takes up a quarter of the space that a full-size Cuisinart processor would. 

Dash Mini Rice Cooker 

Staying true to my Pakistani roots, rice is a staple item in my pantry for weekday meals. But most days, I don’t have the energy to prepare a batch. That’s why I love the Dash mini rice cooker, which cooks about two cups of rice with a few simple steps. I simply add water and uncooked rice to the removable pot and press the cook button — it’s ready in less than 20 minutes. I also love that It cooks oatmeal, stews, soups, quinoa, rice, and pasta. The rice cooker is portable and compact (measuring just 6.5 by 8.5 by 6.3-inches), making it a must-have for any kitchen limited on space. 

Audecook Hot Pot with Steamer

What’s better than a multi-functional appliance that lets you cook, reheat, and steam? Audecook’s mini hot pot and steamer is a good way to avoid the clutter of pots with its 360-degree embedded heating technology. With this 1.8-liter pot, you can take care of all your daily cooking needs, from ramen noodles to steak. According to one reviewer, it’s “a must-have for those who do not have a full kitchen.” 

AeroPress Coffee Maker

If you’re like me, you need that morning cup of joe right when you wake up. The AeroPress  gets you barista-level in the comfort of your home.. With a 3-in-1 brew technology, the tool pushes hot water through coffee grounds to quickly aerate and extract the rich flavors of your favorite coffee blend. The end result is a smooth, full-bodied cup in under a minute — although you can also brew a regular cup, 1 to 3 espresso shots, or cold brew. The durable, shatterproof cylindrical tool is small enough to fit in a drawer or cabinet — it’s smaller than most water bottles and “a game-changer in the world of portable coffee brewing,” as a reviewer puts it.

Narcissus Ice Cream Maker

Calling all ice cream lovers — Narcissus’ mini eclectic machine is your solution to at-home ice cream making. Churn out scoops of pistachio stracciatella gelato or raspberry-hibiscus sorbet for one to two people with a simple one button operation. You just freeze the bowl attachment beforehand, pour in your ingredients, and turn on the maker for creamy ice cream in 15 to 20 minutes. Measuring in at about 10.4 by 6 by 6.1-inches, the ice cream maker can easily fit inside any sized freezer.

Cosori Mini Air Fryer

The Cosori Mini Air Fryer, which weighs less than five pounds, is one of my favorite appliances. I can heat up chicken nuggets in less than 10 minutes while maximizing space in my kitchen. And even though it’s small, there are four cooking functions: air fry, roast, bake, or reheat. The best part is the air fryer cooks at lower noise levels so it won’t bother me during work calls. 

Kitchen in the Box Stand Mixer

Get your baking on with the Kitchen in the Box Stand Mixer. At less than seven pounds, this 3.2-quart-sized mixer is small enough to fit in any compact kitchen. It measures 12.9 by 7 by 10.2 inches, and it comes with a stainless steel bowl, a tilt-head design, six speeds, and four anti-slip suckers that customers say “it covers all the bases for a mixer and gets your job DONE!” Whether you’re whipping meringues or mixing bread dough, one reviewer says this mini mixer is “the perfect solution for my small apartment.”

Frigidaire Retro Smoothie Maker Blender

What’s better than a smoothie to kick-start your day? Frigidaire’s personal, single-serving blender is a compact sidekick (measuring 6 by 9.5 by 11.5 inches) that your morning routine has been missing. Equipped with a high-powered motor, the stainless steel blades crush and pulverize ice, frozen fruits, and more to your heart’s content. Just use the chrome lever to start and stop the machine’s multi-function dial. Plus, the product comes with a mason jar that screws onto the machine for when you’re on the go.