7. A deep fryer that won't take up that much space

Cuisinart Mini Deep Fryer, available at Bed Bath & Beyond, $49.99

I have a deep love for fish and chips, and once my partner and I started playing around with making the perfect beer batter for the fish, we ended up getting this mini deep fryer. Most deep fryers are absolutely massive and take up a ton of valuable counter space, but this one is compact enough that we can keep it on our kitchen counter all the time. We've made fish and chips, onion rings, and even donuts in it to great success. —Malarie Gokey, senior editor