Shop these kitchen must-haves for healthier cooking

Anthony Underwood shares top picks for best kitchen gear.

December 19, 2023, 3:54 PM

The new year always marks new habits and goals. If cooking more at home meals is on your goals list, we've got you covered.

"GMA" tapped Anthony Underwood, the former "GMA" food producer and now the creator of the free weekly "What's 4 Dinner?" newsletter with chef Elizabeth Karmel featuring recipes, kitchen tips and tricks, and everything cooking and entertaining. Underwood is rounding up the best kitchen gear to add to your repertoire.

If you have been eyeing the best air fryer or electric kettle for months, now is the time to shop.

Scroll on to check out the best kitchen upgrades to give the new year a delicious start.

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Best air fryer

Air fryers continue to trend for 2024 thanks to the endless healthy meal options you can cook with them, including one-pot family meals in 15 minutes.

35% off
Amazon

Ninja SF301 Speedi Rapid Cooker & Air Fryer

  • $129.99
  • $199.99
  • Amazon

Best electric tea kettle

This electric kettle is fast and ideal for anyone with small spaces -- or for people who don't like cluttered countertops. Underwood calls it a super-fast boiling wonder!

53% off
Amazon

BLACK+DECKER™ 1.7L Rapid Boil Electric Kettle, Boils up to 7 Cups of Water, Gray

  • $18.48
  • $39.99
  • Amazon

Best value cookware

It always feels good getting the most for your buck. This non-toxic cookware set from Walmart is a one-stop buy for all of your cookware essentials. The set is dishwasher safe and oven safe up to 350°F and comes with pour spouts and measuring marks for extra convenience, Underwood says.

10% off
Walmart

T-fal Easy Care Nonstick Cookware

  • $89
  • $99
  • Walmart

Best Personal Blender

Always on the go? This portable blender makes healthy choices easy -- great for the gym, your daily commute, dorm room, office, or kitchen.

15% off
Kohl's

BlendJet 2 Portable Blender

  • $42.49
  • $49.99
  • Kohl's

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Amazon

BELLA Two Tier Food Steamer with Dishwasher Safe Lids and Stackable Baskets

Steaming is one of the healthiest ways to cook your food. Handle an entire meal at once thanks to this double-tiered steamed that comes with dishwasher-safe baskets.

  • $33.41
  • $34.99
  • Amazon
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Caraway

Caraway Cookware Set

Non-stick and non-toxic, this luxurious cookware set is the perfect way to start cooking healthy foods in the new year without adding extra fat. Additionally, the sleek design of the pieces looks great in any kitchen.

  • $355.50
  • $545
  • Caraway
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Amazon

Zulay Powerful Milk Frother Handheld Foam Maker for Lattes

Froth milk for homemade (read: healthier) lattes at home, or use one of these frothers to properly mix green powders, protein beverages and more.

  • $9.85
  • $19.99
  • Amazon
17% off
Amazon

Fullstar Vegetable Chopper - Spiralizer Vegetable Slicer - Onion Chopper with Container - Pro Food Chopper - Slicer Dicer Cutter - (4 in 1, White)

Prepping fresh veggies is a cinch with this top-selling chopper and spiralizer that's sold 80,000 units in the past month alone!

  • $32.99
  • $39.99
  • Amazon
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Amazon

George Foreman 2-Serving Classic Plate Electric Indoor Grill and Panini Press, Black, GRS040B

The classics never go out of style which is exactly why plenty of folks are still investing in their own George Foreman countertop grill. This one is perfect for anyone with limited countertop space. 

  • $17.99
  • $24.99
  • Amazon
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Amazon

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine, 1.5 Quart Sorbet, Frozen Yogurt Maker, Double Insulated, White, ICE-21P1

Skip the excess sugar and preservatives by making your own sorbet or ice cream at home! No ice is necessary thanks to a double-insulated freezer bowl, and the patent-pending mixing paddle produces frozen treats in just 20 minutes.

  • $53.12
  • $69.95
  • Amazon
Walmart

Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ® and 72-oz.* Total Crushing Pitcher & Lid, BN700

If you're looking for a blender with a larger capacity, Ninja makes some of the most reliable, powerful models available at a great price point. Try this 72-ounce capacity version to create delicious smoothies for the whole family.

  • $89
  • Walmart