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With 2019 well under way, we’re encouraged to make resolutions that allow us to eat better, work out less, and shop more. That’s how the saying goes… right? Either way, we’re totally all in for shopping more, especially when Amazon has so many best-selling products just calling our name. There’s everything from the super popular Nintendo Switch to the Amazon Fire Stick that makes streaming easier to a milk frother that might just have you questioning how you’ve lived so long without it.
So just what is everyone buying this year? We spent some time poring over Amazon’s best-seller lists to see which products were not only flying into shoppers’ carts but were also worth adding to yours. Some of these items, like the eternally popular Instant Pot, were among our readers’ favorites things in 2018, and clearly have staying power in our homes and lives. Others, such as air fryers and blue light blocking glasses, are new contenders making big waves in the new year. Whether they’ve got tons of glowing reviews from other buyers or they’ve passed our lab and real world testing, these 20 items are what everyone is talking about right now. Do you have anything on this list yet?
Reviews: 94 Rating: 4.2 stars
Air is totally the new oil, which is why air fryers are still having a moment in 2019. They’re more popular than ever, allowing users to still enjoy some of their favorites—French fries, chicken tenders, chicken wings and so much more—with 75 percent less fat than traditional fried foods!
This Philips Twin Turbostar Airfryer is the best of the best, as we named it the best overall air fryer when we put all the top models to the test. It may not have a lot of reviews just yet, but it does make the best fries of all the models we tested, and its fried chicekn and burgers rivaled the taste of their traditionally prepared counterparts. It also has five presets to cook popular dishes and a ‘keep warm’ function, and it comes with a book of 200 recipes to get you started.
Get the Philips Twin Turbostar Airfryer for $279.99
Reviews: Item is currently only available through pre-order Rating: Item is currently only available through pre-order
Keeping up with the air fryer theme, Gina Homolka, the cook behind the popular food blog Skinnytaste, has a new cookbook coming out, this time focused exclusively on air fryer recipes. Everything Gina touches turns into a delicious recipe and anything she sells, sells like hot cakes, as the cookbook is already a best seller despite only being available for pre-order.
In her new book, which starts shipping May 7, she shares 75 of her favorite recipes that just might make your air fryer the newest go-to appliance in your kitchen (so long, Instant Pot… maybe). Some of these delicious and healthy recipes will include pickle-brined chicken tenders, homemade bagels, and chicken-vegetable spring rolls. Our mouths are already watering!
Pre-order the Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook: The 75 Best Healthy Recipes for Your Air Fryer by Gina Homolka for $14.71
Reviews: 5.5k Rating: 4.5 stars
Just because you’re away from home doesn’t mean you can’t have all your favorite TV shows and movies right at your fingertips. Or, in this case, right in a nifty little stick: the Amazon Fire Stick, that is. It’s a popular buy on Amazon thanks to its 4K data storage, Alexa voice remote and access to popular streaming providers such as Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and YouTube, plus others.
While it didn’t come out on top when we tested the best streaming devices, it still makes for a great budget purchase, especially if you use Amazon’s streaming service. You can easily watch your favorite shows from any provider you use, from Netflix and Hulu to Prime Video (obviously) to Sling and YouTube more—and if you’re watching 4K content on a 4K TV, the Fire Stick will deliver every pixel of crisp, sharp picture. It even has more storage for apps and games than any other streaming stick.
Get the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Streaming Stick for $49.99
Reviews: 3.3k Rating: 4.2 stars
It’s been practically ingrained in The Office fans to know that #PaperIsLife, but how can we resist the allure of e-readers when we can download the newest reads to our Kindles in a matter of seconds? Never mind the fact that the newest Kindle Paperwhite is now fully waterproof, so you can bring your Kindle into the tub, onto the beach, or even for a rainy afternoon stroll.
While we love all the features of the older model, this all-new Kindle Paperwhite has undergone a serious upgrade that makes it even more incredible of a device. In addition to finally being waterproof, this version is thinner and lighter and it has double the storage so you can download with ease. It can even pair with Amazon’s Audible in case you’d rather listen to your story.
Get the all-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite e-reader for $99.99
Reviews: 4.5k Rating: 3.8 stars
Are you really on a fitness journey if you don’t have a swanky fitness watch on your wrist? We didn’t think so. Climb that mountain, hike those trails, or go for that long jog with your new BFF: the Fitbit Versa. This smart watch looks and functions like an Apple Smart Watch, but it’s a lot more fitness-focused (and a lot more affordable considering current-gen. Apple Watches start a $399).
Packed with tons of features that will take your wellness journey to the next level, the Versa does everything from track your steps, sleep, and activity to showing you text, call, and calendar notifications. Additionally, you can access apps and might even enjoy having a personal trainer on your wrist with personalized on-screen workouts.
Get the Fitbit Versa Smart Watch for $185.98
Reviews: 4.2k Rating: 4.1 stars
It’s hard enough trying to get up early in the morning, but in the wintertime when there’s even less sun around? It’s downright difficult. Brighten up your mornings (and mood!) with the hyper-popular Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock. The brilliance behind this unusual alarm clock is that it mimics natural sunlight so you can wake up more naturally no matter when your alarm goes off.
