Small kitchen appliances including a stand mixer and food processor on a countertop

Countertop oven and air fryer for everyday cooking

Blender and prep appliances for smoothies, sauces and chopping

What you'll find

Shop core countertop appliances like stand mixers, hand mixers, blenders, food processors, choppers, toasters, air fryers, toaster ovens and specialty favorites for breakfast and snack time.

How to choose

Start with how you cook most often. Choose a food processor for prep, a blender for smoothies and soups, a stand mixer for baking and a toaster oven or air fryer for flexible everyday cooking. If coffee is your focus, visit espresso equipment.

Complete the kitchen

Appliances work best alongside the right supporting pieces. Add fancy kitchen tools for specialized tasks, browse bakeware for bakers for sweet and savory projects and finish the table with stylish tableware for entertaining.

Small Kitchen Appliances for a Well-Equipped Kitchen

Q: What small kitchen appliances should every kitchen have?

A well-equipped kitchen usually starts with a few versatile essentials: a blender or food processor for prep, a stand or hand mixer for baking and an air fryer or toaster oven for everyday cooking.

Q: How do I choose the best small kitchen appliances for my space?

Think about what you cook most and how much counter space you have. Compact appliances are great for smaller kitchens, while larger multitaskers can replace several single-use machines.

Q: Are air fryers and toaster ovens both worth having?

It depends on how you cook. If you want one appliance that can toast, bake and crisp, a toaster oven with air fry functions is a smart choice. If fast, simple crisping is the priority, a basket air fryer may be all you need.

Q: What's the difference between a food processor and a blender?

A food processor is best for chopping, slicing, shredding and mixing thicker ingredients. A blender is better for smooth textures like soups, sauces and smoothies.

Q: What else do I need to build a well-equipped kitchen?

Small appliances are one part of the setup. You can also add advanced cookware sets , upgrade your knives for home cooks and explore kitchen upgrade essentials for the pieces that pull everything together.

Our Price $34.95 - $799.95

The right small kitchen appliances make everyday cooking easier, faster and more enjoyable. From stand mixers and food processors to air fryers, blenders and toaster ovens, these countertop essentials help with prep, weeknight meals, baking projects and everything in between.

If you're building out the rest of your kitchen, pair these appliances with advanced cookware sets, explore knives for home cooks and round out your setup with kitchen tools for daily use.

Shop Collection

Small kitchen appliances help turn a basic setup into a kitchen that feels ready for anything. Whether you're blending smoothies before work, chopping vegetables for dinner, mixing cookie dough on the weekend or crisping leftovers in an air fryer, the right countertop appliances save time and make cooking more enjoyable. At Sur La Table, you'll find options for everyday prep, baking and cooking from trusted brands in styles that fit a range of spaces and routines. When choosing small kitchen appliances, start with the jobs you do most often. A food processor can speed up slicing, shredding and chopping. A blender is useful for smoothies, purées and soups. Stand mixers and hand mixers make baking simpler, while toasters, toaster ovens and air fryers add convenience for quick breakfasts, lunches and dinners. If you're comparing broader kitchen upgrades, you can also explore premium kitchen brands or read our cookware brand comparison for guidance beyond appliances. This collection is focused on the small appliances that earn their place on the counter. For the rest of your kitchen, pair them with kitchen tools for daily use, add specialty pieces from fancy kitchen tools and round out your cooking and baking setup with bakeware for bakers. The goal is simple: dependable tools that help you cook with more confidence every day.