The Curator: 8 viral kitchen appliances that make weeknight meals easier

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How do we get a quick, delicious dinner on the table after a long day? The answer is almost always with a good kitchen appliance (or several). Because as much as we’d all love to leisurely cook a homemade meal every night, sometimes you just want something good without all the chopping, stirring and pile of dishes.

From countertop ovens and air fryers to slow cookers, blenders and multi-cookers, these gadgets can take a few things off your plate — literally. And with so many of them going viral online, it’s hard not to wonder if they actually live up to the hype.

Whether you’re feeding the family or just trying to make your own weeknight dinner a little easier, here are eight popular appliances from Our Place, Ninja, Hamilton Beach and more that can help make cooking feel a whole lot more manageable.

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