KITCHEN APPLIANCE LAB–TESTED SPEEDY APPLIANCES

All the flavor of the methods you love, but so much faster

Toaster Oven

If you like using your oven, try a toaster oven. It heats up faster and has smaller accessories for easier cleanup. GH Lab Pick: Breville Smart Oven Pro, $280

Air Fryer

Slow Cooker

Garlic Press

We tested more than 40 garlic presses to find this top performer. It’s strong, efficient and easy to clean.

ZYLISS SUSI 3 GARLIC PRESS, $23

Pressure Cooker

If you like delicious soups, try the pressure cooker function on a multicooker. It cuts down on cooking time and also makes tender meats and stews.

GH Lab Pick:

Instant Pot Duo 6-qt, V4, $90

If you like your convection oven, try an air fryer. It barely requires preheating, cooks food remarkably quickly and makes things extra crispy.

GH Lab Pick:

Ninja Air Fryer Max XL, $170

If you like braising or using your Dutch oven, try a slow cooker. It is hands-off and delivers a warm meal whenever you’re ready to enjoy it. GH Lab Pick: All Clad Gourmet Plus Slow Cooker, $330, williams-sonoma.com

Lemon Squeezer

Sure you can use your hands, but this tool maximizes the amount of juice you get with minimal effort.

CHEF’N FRESHFORCE CITRUS JUICER, $30

Grain Cooker

If you like rice and grains, try a grain cooker—no need to hover or guess when it’s done. Just add the ingredients and let it do the work! GH Lab Pick: Nutribullet

EveryGrain Cooker, $80

Pans

If you like sheet pan dinners, try sautéeing, which is cooking small pieces over high heat for quick results and maximum flavor.

GH Lab Pick: Hestan NanoBond Titanium 11-inch skillet, $320

Salad Spinner

This underrated essential washes and dries herbs and greens for easier chopping and better dressing distribution.

OXO SALAD SPINNER 4.0, $30