It’s important to have a well-stocked kitchen with all of the tools you need to prepare your favorite meals. It can be overwhelming to decide which are the best appliances to purchase or what all you need for efficient food preparation. Whether you’re moving into a new apartment, or just looking to upgrade your current kitchen, we’ve got you covered. Here are some kitchen essentials from Amazon you need for your apartment!
Appliances
This Ninja air fryer is one of our top must-haves for any kitchen. It is so easy to use and cooks your food perfectly every time. You can put almost anything in this air fryer, including french fries, chicken, vegetables, and so much more.

This Keurig coffee maker is perfect for anyone trying to save space. It’s perfect for a quick 6-12oz cup of coffee in the morning. With so many varieties and flavors, there’s a K-cup for everyone.

This Dash rice cooker cooks rice perfectly every time in less than 20 minutes. It can also be used to cook pasta, quinoa, soup, and even oatmeal! The “keep warm” function keeps your rice at the perfect temperature until you’re ready to eat.

This NutriBullet is the perfect compact blender for your apartment. With 900 watts of power, you can blend the perfect smoothies, milkshakes, pasta sauces, and more in less than 60 seconds. The blades are easy to clean with soap and water and the cups are dishwasher-safe.

Food Preparation
Multi-Color Labeled Cutting Boards
These colorful cutting boards are labeled to avoid cross-contamination between different kinds of meats, vegetables, and fruits. The gripping on the back allows them to be securely placed on any surface. They are also dishwasher-safe.

This multi-color Cuisinart knife set has nearly five stars and over 13,000 reviews on Amazon! These knives range in shape and size. Similar to the cutting boards, they are color-coded to avoid any cross-contamination between different meats, fruits, and vegetables.

These Cuisinart mixing bowls should be a staple in everyone’s kitchen. The pour spouts are perfect for pouring cake batter into a pan or pancake mix onto a griddle.

This 36-piece cooking utensil set has everything you need to make your favorite meals. It also comes with measuring cups and spoons which is so helpful for baking. The silicone is non-melting and completely dishwasher-safe.

Storage
This rack is the perfect way to organize and store all of your spices. It comes with glass bottles and pre-labeled stickers for your convenience. It even comes with a funnel for a mess-free transfer!

This glass tupperware makes reheating leftovers so easy! These would also be perfect for work or school lunches. They are so durable and even dishwasher-safe.

Miscellaneous
This Brita pitcher is an easy, convenient way to have high-quality filtered drinking water. It’s compact and doesn’t take up too much room in your fridge. It also allows you to avoid buying plastic, non-reusable water bottles.

This roll-up drying mat for dishes is a great way to save some counter space. It comes in multiple sizes to fit a variety of different-sized sinks. This mat can also be used as a trivet mat for hot pots and pans, as it is heat resistant up to 400°F!

We hope these kitchen essentials will make your life a little easier! Whether you’re new to cooking or an experienced chef, having an organized, well-stocked kitchen will make cooking feel more enjoyable and less like a chore.