We’re living in a golden age of small kitchen appliances (see: slow cookers, Instant Pots, and air fryers). We’re also in a not-so-golden age of abundant counter space. So what’s a home cook to do?

We tested the Instant Pot Duo Crisp pressure cooker and air fryer combo to see if it replaces dedicated kitchen appliances.

I was just given an Instant Pot. Right now the only cooking appliances I use besides my stove are a slow cooker and air fryer. It seems you can make things like soup quickly in the Instant Pot, and ...

Just making a big batch of beans alone is enough for my Instant Pot to earn its keep. (I cook A LOT of beans.) The pressure cooking feature — valued most for beans, large and small cuts of meats, ...