6 On Your Side: Consumer Confidence, Tried and Tested Kitchen Gifts

(ABC 6 News) – Bells are ringing, carolers are singing, and many of our loved ones are cooking up a storm this holiday season!

So, why not secure a place in your favorite chef’s heart, and their table, with tried, tested, and recommended kitchen gifts from the experts at Consumer Reports.

When it comes to the perfect gift, Consumer Reports’ Paul Hope says look no further than the kitchen! He’s made a short list of gifts sure to sizzle this season.

“The person on your list doesn’t have to be a professional chef; a lot of these ideas are just designed to help make life in the kitchen easier or elevate your cooking game,” says Hope.

With the right chef’s knife, your loved one can slice, dice, chop and mince with one tool. And in CR’s test the Henckels Premio did just that, effortlessly.

A wooden cutting board is perfect for large gatherings and cheese platters.

Or, consider cookware that can multitask and last a lifetime.

A dutch oven can bake, brown and slow cook and it’s a great gift for someone with a new home or kitchen. The enameled cast iron one from Spice earned a top spot in CR’s tests.

If your foodie has a flare for fried foods, you can help them turn out healthier versions of favorites with an air fryer. The recommended Chefman features a decent size basket with a viewing window so they can peek in on those goodies.

“If you’re shopping for someone who already has an air fryer, things like bakeware add-ons are great for an air fryer because they let you make things that you couldn’t normally make in the regular basket,” says Hope.

The Crux mini loaf pan kit can turn their air fryer into a bread maker!

Finally, if you need a last-minute stocking stuffer, consider some CR tested kitchen staples.

The Cuisinart Mini Oven mitts handled the heat in CR’s testing labs, and a citrus juicer makes juicing lemons and limes a breeze.

CR also took a look at several other air fryer accessories including a grill pan tray so you can grill whenever, pizza pans and reusable air fryer liners which can help make clean up easy. Any or all three are sure to help add variety to your favorite chef’s appliance.