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Score big with these kitchen gadgets
It’s not hyperbole to say that the Super Bowl is the No. 1 most important live event of the year. In fact, of the top 30 most-watched broadcasts in American history, the only event that isn’t a Super Bowl is the “Mash” series finale, which aired in 1983, coming in at No. 9 on the list.
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If you want to host an unforgettable Super Bowl party, you’ll want your food to impress. That doesn’t mean you need to struggle with your food prep, though. We rounded up the best kitchen gadgets for Super Bowl food prep to make your life easier. Home cooks will appreciate these kitchen tools long after game day.
In this article: Instant Vortex Air Fryer, Heynemo Food Warmer and Cuisinart Stand Mixer
Best air fryers
This Instant Pot top pick comes in 5.7-, 6-, 8-, 10- and 19-quart capacities and it has a temperature range of 95 to 400 degrees. The controls are easy to understand and digital, making for easy cleaning.
Cosori 9-in-1 TurboBlaze Air Fryer
With nine cooking functions, five fan speeds and a temperature range of 90 to 450 degrees, this air fryer is super versatile. Both the basket and crisper tray are coated in premium ceramic that is nonstick and heat-resistant making cleanup a breeze.
Not all Super Bowl parties have to feed half the neighborhood. If it’s just you and a small group of friends, this compact air fryer with a 2.1-quart capacity should offer all the space you need.
Best food warmers
This buffet-style food warmer comes with two 1.2-quart serving pans and a 2.5-quart serving pan, but you can also use just the heated bottom if you have other heat-safe serving trays you want to use.
This serving station can also be used as a slow cooker for dishes like meatballs. It comes in two forms, one with two 1.25-quart pots and one with three 1.5-quart pots.
Another buffet-style warmer, this one has safe-to-touch handles so you can move it as needed, even if it’s already piping hot. You can also order it with two or three serving trays.
This food warmer takes a different approach, using lamps that direct heat onto the top of the food rather than using heat that creeps from the bottom up. It comes in silver or black.
Best mixing bowls
WHYSKO Meal Prep Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl (5-Piece Set)
This stainless steel mixing bowl set includes 3/4-, 1.5-, 3-, 4- and 5-quart sizes. They’re the traditional type used for tossing chicken wings and have flat bases so they don’t go wobbling away.
This set includes a 2-quart, 3.5-quart, 5-quart and 7-quart bowl with matching lids. It’s perfect for saving dishwasher space after you’re done prepping since you can just stash your dips in the fridge.
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KEMETHY Glass Mixing Bowls with Lids
This set includes five bowls of various sizes along with matching lids so you can prep, serve and store food easily. The bowls nest and are microwave-, oven-, refrigerator- and dishwasher-safe.
Best stand mixers
This Cuisinart mixer comes with the basics that most do, but the big draw is the wide range of attachments that are compatible with it, such as pasta rollers, ice cream makers and meat grinders.
Stand mixers can be shockingly expensive, so this budget model costing so little and still performing so well makes it the definition of value. Our testers love that this model is small and light, and can still knead dough and mix cookie and cake recipies. It also comes in six colors to match your kitchen.
This Hamilton Beach stand mixer includes a cover for the bowl so that even when turned to max power, no dough or liquids will escape onto your kitchen counter and walls. It comes in seven colors.
There’s a reason why so many home bakers love this model. According to our Testing Lab the quality and durability of the KitchenAid makes it the gold standard. One of our favorite features is that the mixing bowl has a handle for an easier time moving it around, plus there are many attachments you can get for it down the road. It comes in multiple colors.
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