You know what you don\u2019t need if you live alone, have minimal space, or are looking to spend as little as possible? A commercial-size appliance\u2014probably for anything, but definitely for waffles. Enter: the Dash Mini Waffle Maker, which, as its name implies, cooks up bite-size waffles and doesn\u2019t take up much room.<\/p>\n
What we love:<\/strong> While this $13 appliance is not the best waffle maker we tested, it\u2019s still punching far above its weight, considering it costs less than an order of waffles at many brunch spots. It\u2019s as easy to use as it is to store. When you turn it on, a light indicates that it\u2019s getting hot. When the light goes off, you know it\u2019s time to pour in your batter.<\/p>\n Our testers tried both a buttermilk recipe and a cheddar-scallion savory waffle. For each batch, the waffles ended up with an even consistency and a pleasantly crisp texture.<\/p>\n What we\u2019d leave:<\/strong> When you buy such an inexpensive appliance, it\u2019s wise not to expect it to include the latest technology. With the Dash Mini, you won\u2019t get much at all by way of helpful features (aside from that light indicating when the device is hot and ready for batter). Because it lacks a timer to let you know when your waffle is done, you\u2019ll need to do a bit of trial and error to land on your preferred level of crispness (for what it\u2019s worth, our testers liked waffles that cooked in the Dash for two minutes).<\/p>\n Because it doesn\u2019t have a mechanism to catch any batter that flows over the edges, be mindful not to use more than the recommended three to four tablespoons. And because it makes just one mini waffle at a time, if you\u2019re cooking brunch for more people than just yourself, be ready to post up at your cooking space for a while.<\/p>\n No matter how you like your waffles\u2014light and fluffy or crisped to the max\u2014the technical abilities of a waffle iron to serve up your ideal plate should be universal. Here are the factors we considered in naming the best waffle makers.<\/p>\n There are many more waffle makers available on the market, and we tried a bunch of them. Many didn\u2019t make our list of favorites due to uneven cooking consistency. (No one wants a splotchy waffle.) Here\u2019s what we thought:<\/p>\n KRUPS 4-Slice Waffle Maker<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nHow we tested waffle makers<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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KRUPS 4-Slice Waffle Maker<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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