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Multicookers

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

Review and compare

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

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

Air fryer reviews We test low fat fryers, including models from Philips, Sunbeam, Kambrook and Tefal.

Rice cooker reviews We test rice cookers in the CHOICE labs including models from Breville, Tiger, Panasonic and more.

Buying guides

How to find the best air fryer The answer to fat-free frying?

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

Instant Pot multicooker review It has a huge following on social media, but how does it stack up against other multicookers?

7 foods you can cook in an air fryer – but should you? To fry or not to fry? Kitchen expert Fiona Mair reveals which surprising recipes work best in the super-popular appliance.

The 5 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.

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

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

Slow cookers vs multicookers 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.

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

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

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

How to get the most out of your air fryer Ten tips and tricks every air fryer owner should know.

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.

The Kmart air fryer and other kitchen cons How many appliances can you really squeeze into your kitchen cupboards? Here are the ones our experts say you don't need.

Is the $29 Kmart pie maker worth buying? We put the cult Kmart pie maker to the test to see whether this budget buy is worth all the fuss.

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

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

Should you buy a multi-cooker? Is it the most clever kitchen appliance you'll ever own or a waste of bench space? We look at the pros and cons.

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

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

Aldi's recalled pressure cooker burns six people, thousands yet to be returned Up to 6600 faulty pressure cookers are still in kitchens across Australia.

Anova Precision Cooker review A sous vide tool that utilises your pot collection.

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

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

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

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