Crushing ice is one of the more demanding jobs you can ask a blender to do. A machine that handles soft fruit and liquid well may still struggle with hard ice cubes, frozen fruit, or thick frozen drinks if the motor, blade system, and jar design are not suited to that workload. The best blender
Personal blenders are designed around a different priority than large countertop blenders: smaller portions, compact storage, quick cleanup, and the convenience of blending directly in a cup that can often double as a drinking container. They make the most sense for smoothies, protein shakes, smaller frozen-fruit drinks, and households that do not regularly need a
The best blender for smoothies depends on the ingredients you use most. A banana-and-yogurt smoothie is easy for many blenders, while frozen fruit, ice, leafy greens, seeds, and thick protein blends place much greater demands on the motor, blade system, and jar design. Instead of choosing only by wattage, look at the complete blending system:
The best blender is not necessarily the model with the highest wattage or the longest list of presets. The right choice depends on what you actually blend, how much you make at once, how much counter space you have, and whether you value raw blending power, compact size, portability, or simple cleanup. A large high-performance
Air fryer accessories can make certain foods easier to cook, but you do not need a large kit full of racks, pans, liners, skewers, and silicone inserts to use an air fryer effectively. The most useful accessories solve a specific problem: protecting a coated basket, baking inside the air fryer, checking food temperature, keeping small
Air fryer temperatures usually fall between about 300°F and 400°F for most everyday foods, but the best setting depends on what you are cooking, how large the pieces are, whether the food is fresh or frozen, and how powerful your air fryer is. Use this guide as a practical starting point, then adjust based on
You do not need to preheat an air fryer for every food, but preheating can improve results when fast browning, crisping, or accurate cooking time matters. Some foods benefit from going into an already-hot cooking chamber, while others cook perfectly well from a cold start. The right approach depends on the food, the air fryer,
Cleaning an air fryer regularly helps prevent grease buildup, lingering food odors, smoke, and residue on the basket, crisper plate, interior surfaces, and viewing window. The exact cleaning method depends on the appliance. A coated basket, glass bowl, stainless-steel oven interior, and exposed heating area should not all be treated the same way. Important: Always
The Sharper Image Smart Touch Air Fryer is aimed at shoppers who want a more traditional basket-style air fryer from the brand rather than one of its glass-bowl or glass-container designs. Its appeal centers on digital controls, preset cooking options, straightforward basket operation, and the manufacturer’s stated use of PFAS-free materials. How we review products:
The Sharper Image Touch IQ 6QT Glass Container Air Fryer combines a transparent 6-quart cooking container with digital controls and a collection of accessories designed to let the same vessel move from cooking to serving and storage. Its appeal is different from a conventional metal-basket air fryer. The glass container provides broad food visibility, while
