Danny

The best deep fryers make a familiar difference: fries brown evenly, chicken stays crisp rather than greasy, and the cook does not have to balance a heavy pot of oil on the stovetop. For this guide, we compared all eight available models by their verified oil capacity, heating power where listed, basket arrangement, temperature controls, … Read more

If you have ever tried to make authentic stir-fry on an electric coil stove, you already know the frustration. The pan never gets hot enough, the vegetables steam instead of sear, and that smoky caramelized flavor called wok hei stays completely out of reach. That is exactly why we spent three months testing the best … Read more

When I pulled my first electric hot pot out of the box three winters ago, I had no idea how often I’d end up using it. Hot pot started as a fun weekend thing with friends, and now it’s pretty much a weekly dinner ritual at our apartment. The appeal is simple: a tabletop cooking … Read more

I have spent the better part of three years testing indoor grills in my own kitchen. From studio apartments with zero outdoor space to family homes where the patio grill sits under three feet of snow for five months, I have grilled steaks, burgers, vegetables, salmon, and even fruit on nearly every countertop grill worth … Read more

I live in a 700-square-foot apartment with a smoke detector that has the sensitivity of a smoke alarm designed for a chemistry lab. After one too many grilled chicken dinners that woke up my neighbor, I started testing every smokeless indoor grill I could get my hands on. Over the past 90 days, our team … Read more

Living in an apartment used to mean giving up grilled food forever. Then I spent 90 days testing 10 different electric grills on my balcony, in my kitchen, and yes, even in my bathroom with the smoke detector temporarily disabled for science. What I found surprised me: the best electric grills in can deliver real … Read more

I have been obsessed with pizza for as long as I can remember, and my team and I have spent the last three years testing outdoor pizza ovens in every condition imaginable. From snowy backyard sessions in January to 100-degree summer pizza parties, we have fired hundreds of dough balls to find the absolute best … Read more

There is something magical about making pizza in your own backyard. The smell of wood smoke, the char on the crust, and the way your guests gather around to watch each pizza come out of the oven. Our team spent three months testing 15 different models to find the best outdoor pizza ovens for every … Read more

Finding the best water boilers in means sorting through dozens of models with different features, capacities, and price points. I spent three months testing 12 popular electric kettles in my kitchen, brewing everything from morning French press coffee to bedtime chamomile tea. The best water boilers share a few critical traits: fast heat-up, accurate temperature … Read more

There is nothing quite like the taste of a freshly pressed, homemade tortilla straight off the comal. Once you experience that warm, soft, slightly charred tortilla made from your own masa, store-bought versions just cannot compete. I have spent the past several months testing different presses to find the best tortilla presses on the market, … Read more