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Slow cooker, rice cooker, pressure cooker or multi-use cooker - which one do you need?

Review and compare

Air fryer reviews We lab test air fryers from Philips, Sunbeam, Ninja, Tefal and more to find out which models cook best and are easiest to use and clean.

Food dehydrator reviews We lab test and review the latest food dehydrators from Cuisinart, Optimum, Sunbeam and more.

Slow cooker reviews We lab test and compare the latest slow cookers, including models from Breville, Sunbeam and Kambrook.

Multi-cooker reviews We test and review multi-cookers from Sunbeam, Breville, Philips and more to help you buy the best.

Rice cooker reviews We test rice cookers from Breville, Russell Hobbs, Panasonic and more in the CHOICE labs.

Buying guides

How to find the best food dehydrator What to look for when shopping for a food dehydrator.

How to buy a great air fryer Is this the answer to fat-free frying? We explain how air fryers work and what you can do with them.

How to buy the best rice cooker What you need to know about choosing the best rice cooker for your kitchen.

How to buy a multi-cooker Find the right one for your kitchen needs.

How to buy the best pressure cooker Is it faster? Cheaper? Healthier? Will it explode? We answer all the important questions.

How to buy the best slow cooker Everything you need to know about choosing the best one-pot meal-maker.

Articles

Air fryer vs oven: Which cooks cheapest and fastest? Should you make space for an air fryer in your kitchen? Our fact-checker compares speed, energy use, and which cooks best.

Best air fryers under $250 The cheapest fry buys that impressed in our expert testing.

Which air fryers cook the best hot chips? Craving crisp and golden chips? Here are the air fryers that came out on top in our fry face-off (and how a standard oven fares).

7 air fryer myths busted Are they really healthier? Do expensive ones cook better? We sort the air fryer facts from the fiction.

The five must-have features every air fryer needs ... and five that won't make a difference to your cooking.

Things you can make in a rice cooker – and how it can save you money This versatile kitchen hero is good for so much more than just cooking rice, and it can help you save on your food budget.

What does a multi-cooker do and do you need one in your kitchen? Is it the small appliance of your dreams, or a waste of bench space? We look at the pros and cons.

Slow cookers vs multi-cookers vs pressure cookers: Which one is right for you? Our experts review these appliances and share the pros and cons of each one to help you decide.

10 common slow cooker mistakes you might be making Make the most of this no-fuss appliance with our expert tips and tricks.

Best slow cookers under $50 How a slow cooker can save you money in the kitchen. Plus, the top-scoring budget slow cookers from our tests.

How much should you spend on an air fryer? Is $500 too much for an air fryer? Can you get a good model for $200? We discuss.

10 common air fryer mistakes you might be making Get the best results by avoiding these airfrying no-nos.

How we test air fryers Here's how we get the results to help you buy a great air fryer.

5 reasons you should buy a slow cooker Why it's one of our favourite kitchen appliances.

Should you buy the Kmart twin air fryer? CHOICE experts review Kmart's new double-drawer air fryer and look into the pros and cons of twin air fryers.

How to make air fryer choc chip cookies Cookies in 15 minutes, and things that are great to know about cooking in an air fryer instead of an oven.

Best cleaning hacks for microwaves, air fryers and other hard-to-clean appliances These clever tips will help you make short work of the cleaning tasks you dread.

How to clean an air fryer Regular maintenance of your air fryer means better results and fewer big cleans.

Should you buy a budget rice cooker? We tested rice cookers from Kmart, Target and Big W that all cost less than $35.

Cuisinart's Griddler & Deep Pan: a 5-in-1 benchtop grill Cook anything from steaks and stir-fries to cakes and pizzas with this versatile grill unit.

Things you didn't know you could cook in your slow cooker Our kitchen experts shares her hacks and tips to help you get the most out of your slow cooker

Best cuts of meat for slow cooking Make the most of your slow cooker with these tips and recipes from our CHOICE kitchen expert

The Kmart air fryer and other kitchen cons Here are the appliances CHOICE experts say you don't need.

Is the Kmart Anko pie maker worth buying? Our kitchen expert puts the cult appliance to the test to see whether it lives up to the hype.

Thousands of dangerous pressure cookers recalled by Aldi still in homes across Australia One recent incident left a woman with extensive burns.

How we test multi-cookers How we get the results to help you choose which multi-cooker is right for you.

How we test food dehydrators Here's how we get the results to help you buy the best food dehydrator.

How to make delicious mulled wine in a slow cooker Our cooking expert Fiona Mair shares her festively fab recipe.

Instant Pot multi-cooker review It has a huge following on social media, but how does it stack up against other multi-cookers?

Cuisinart Vertical Waffle Maker review This space-saving appliance makes Belgian waffles, and less mess.

New Kmart family pie maker fails to impress CHOICE testers It’s the latest cult appliance and bargain buy, but we think the original Kmart pie maker is better.

How we test slow cookers Here's how we get the results to help you buy the best slow cooker.

Red Copper 5 Minute Chef review We tested this omelette maker after reports of explosions.

Breville the Smoking Gun review This handheld smoker promises to impart smoky flavour to your cooking in just a few minutes.

How we test rice cookers Here's how we get the results so you can choose the best rice cooker.

Breville Fast Slow Cooker review Slow-cooked meals - fast. Is this the ultimate kitchen time-saver?

Slow cooked corned beef recipe The perfect dish for your slow cooker

Should you buy an air fryer? Is it time you bought an air fryer? We look into whether the most hyped appliance of the past few years is worth investing in.

The Sunbeam, Kitchen Couture and Kmart air fryers to avoid buying These not-so-hot air fryers will leave you underwhelmed.

Love your leftovers with these star appliances Save money on food by putting these kitchen grafters to work to create delicious second-chance suppers.

Air fry like a pro with these 10 hot tips for cooking and cleaning The fried-and-tested tricks every air fryer owner should know.

5 things we learned in our air fryer testing CHOICE experts reveal what’s new in the world of air fryers to help you buy the one that's right for you.

Which cooks better: An air fryer or an oven? We cooked the same foods two different ways to see which appliance gives the best results.

From boiled eggs to popcorn – are these 7 weird air fryer recipes worth trying? While some of these left-of-field air fryer ideas are well worth a try, there are some you should definitely skip.

Life hacks: Simple kitchen habits you should adopt right now Here are some ways to be an even better cook and to make the most of your kitchen.

Splurge vs save: The cheaper air fryers that rival expensive ones Our tests show some budget buys can outperform models more than twice their price.

How to use a slow cooker Make friends with your slow cooker to reap the rewards in the cooler months.

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