David Watsky

New York

Senior Editor at CNET

Senior Writer, @CNET Kitchen & Home Tips? Toasters? Probably still on mute

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I Tested Ninja's New $1,000 Grill with Built-in Smoker and Convection Fan

6 days ago | cnet.com | David Watsky

Grills aren't just simple machines with iron grates over hot coals or burners like they used to be. There are smart grills with top-down broilers, pellet grills that burn at ultra-precise temps and those mobile apps to manage your ribs and brisket without leaving the pool lounger. Ninja, ever the innovators in kitchen gear, has launched its first-ever full-sized gas grill and it's one of the most feature-heavy we've tried.
The Absolute Best Air Fryer Money Can Buy Has One Key Feature Most Others Don't

1 week ago | cnet.com | Pamela Vachon |David Watsky

We take air fryers very seriously around here. Much of our testing involves what and what not to cook in the easy-to-use ovens, but we also test the ovens themselves. This spring, we stumbled upon a new type of air fryer with a glass cooking chamber and it fast become out favorite, earning CNET's Editor's Choice and landing on top of the list of best air fryers for 2025. What's so great about glass? Most air fryers use aluminum cooking baskets with a nonstick coating.
One Bite and I Was Hooked. These Air Fryer Recipes Slap

1 week ago | cnet.com | David Watsky

My air fryer has officially earned a permanent spot on my kitchen counter. When the weather's hot and I'd rather be outside than sweating over a stove, it's a total game changer. I can throw together snacks, sides or full meals without heating up the whole house, and cleanup's a breeze. Not everything turns out great in an air fryer, but the foods that do? They're next-level. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and way less oily than traditional frying.
One Bite and I Was Hooked. These Air Fryer Recipes Slap

1 week ago | flipboard.com | David Watsky

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How to Ruin Your Kitchen Knives in 7 Easy Steps

1 week ago | cnet.com | David Watsky

For someone like me who loves to cook and does it often, kitchen knives become an extension of my arm. Keeping my favorite blades in the best condition possible is vital but not always easy to do. There are elements lurking around every cutting board that can dull and damage knives and bad habits that only cause them to deteriorate faster. Even the best knife will dull and ding when used or cared for improperly, rendering it ineffective, and in some cases, dangerous to use.
How to Ruin Your Kitchen Knives in 7 Easy Steps

1 week ago | yahoo.com | David Watsky

For someone like me who loves to cook and does it often, kitchen knives become an extension of my arm. Keeping my favorite blades in the best condition possible is vital but not always easy to do. There are elements lurking around every cutting board that can dull and damage knives and bad habits that only cause them to deteriorate faster. Even the best knife will dull and ding when used or cared for improperly, rendering it ineffective, and in some cases, dangerous to use.
Clog-Bait: 9 Household Items You Should Never Pour Down the Drain

1 week ago | cnet.com | David Watsky

There are obvious drain cloggers that most of us know to avoid disposing of in the kitchen or bathroom sink, and then there are the sneakier culprits that build up slowly or dry in the pipes to cause a clogged-up mess. No matter which variety of drain clogger you succumb to, it'll result in an annoying task for you, or worse, an expensive call to a plumber. Having worked in kitchens and as the proud new owner of a home, I've learned the hard way what not to pour down a drain.
Clog-Bait: 9 Household Items You Should Never Pour Down the Drain

1 week ago | yahoo.com | David Watsky

A clogged drain is an annoying but very avoidable hassle. There are obvious drain cloggers that most of us know to avoid disposing of in the kitchen or bathroom sink, and then there are the sneakier culprits that build up slowly or dry in the pipes to cause a clogged-up mess. No matter which variety of drain clogger you succumb to, it'll result in an annoying task for you, or worse, an expensive call to a plumber.
I've Made This Air Fryer Meal More Than 100 Times and It Never Gets Old

1 week ago | cnet.com | David Watsky

There's really no meal I won't at least consider cooking in the air fryer . OK, maybe not pasta or soup but I make everything from filets of salmon to crispy chickpeas and even grill classics like burgers and dogs. Despite all these air fryer success stories, there's one recipe that I come back to again and again. Air fryer chicken thighs are easy, fast and healthy and they can be doctored in countless ways with sauces and spices.
I've Made This Air Fryer Meal More Than 100 Times and It Never Gets Old

1 week ago | yahoo.com | David Watsky

There's really no meal I won't at least consider cooking in the air fryer . OK, maybe not pasta or soup, but I make everything from filets of salmon to crispy chickpeas, and even grill classics like burgers and dogs. Despite all these air fryer success stories, there's one recipe that I come back to again and again. Air fryer chicken thighs are easy, fast and healthy, and they can be doctored in countless ways with sauces and spices.