40 Useful Kitchen Gadgets For Cooking At Home

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A reviewer-beloved veggie chopper so you can prep your ingredients in no time. This multifunctioning gadget chops, spiralizes, and slices veggies instantly so you don't have to, AND it comes with a built-in storage container that'll leave your kitchen ~mess free~.
An automatic pan stirrer that looks like it was invented in the future and transported here to be every busy person's savior. If you're making pasta or sauce that requires a lot of "stir-age," just place it on there and catch up on your emails or unopened TikTok DMs.
P.S. If you get the battery-powered style, you'll need four AA batteries.Promising review: "It is a joy not to have to stand over the stove and stir. I absolutely love this thing. My favorite is having it stir my oatmeal and grits." —VeVeGet it from Uncommon Goods for $30+ (available in a battery-powered or rechargeable style).
A pair of herb scissors with FIVE blades. They'll *snip* off so much prep time and cut through herbs or leafy greens in just a matter of seconds!
A garlic peeler that'll keep the clove intact while removing the peels and keeping them inside. Just toss your garlic in, press down, and roll to get perfectly peeled garlic in seconds. The best part: Your hands stay odor-free!
And a garlic rocker so you can continue to keep your fingers free from the garlicky scent. Just rock it back and forth a few times and you're done!
A microwave omelet maker for those who just can't figure out how to use their stove. Just beat some eggs with milk and add the mixture in with your desired ingredients for a perfectly cooked omelet in just five minutes!
An Instant Pot that can basically do it all — it's called a 7-in-1 for a reason. It can serve as a pressure cooker, rice cooker, and can even make yogurt. Did I mention that it also has 11 one-touch options for delicious ribs, soups, and more!? The world isn't your oyster; this Instant Pot is.
And a double basket air fryer so you can fry, roast, and reheat two meals at the same time. Just stick anything in here that needs to be baked or fried, set your desired time, and bada bing bada boom — your delicious meal is ready.
A flexible spoon that's multifunctional — it measures, it stirs, it flips, it can do anything! OK, not literally anything, but you get the point. Plus, it just gives you less to wash when you do the dishes!
A divided nonstick skillet so you can minimize cooking and cleaning time — which I know can be your kryptonite if you're feeling lazy. Just throw on all your ingredients and ~bon appétit~.
A strainer that attaches to any pot so you don't have to *strain* your arms holding up a colander. Plus, no pasta will be a flight risk and end up in the sink.
And a colander spoon so you can scoop up food straight out of the pot and strain all excess water and oil — without having to bring out a gigantic colander. Plus, if you're clumsy, this is a heck of a lot safer than lifting a boiling hot pot.
An easy-to-use blender to whip up a smoothie or whatever mixture you want to create in just seconds. Place literally ANY fruits or veggies in here and it'll blend 'em ~lickety-split~. It's so easy to use, you won't even need a rat on your head telling you what to do.
Or a versatile variable-speed immersion blender because your current blender is becoming an eyesore and taking up way too much space on the counter. This gorgeous tool is perfect for blending, chopping, and more!
This immersion blender has a 2.5-cup chopper, a stainless steel whisk attachment, and a 24-ounce measuring cup.Promising review: 'This tool is amazing. It can replace quite a few of your other kitchen gadgets. I was surprised at the power of this small beast. It did a great job and made the job safe and easy.' —MomandTeacherGet it from Walmart for $32.96 (available in eight colors).
A set of gravity-activated grinders so your poor forearms can take a break from the endless twisting and turning. Once you tip these bad boys over, they'll automatically grind salt or pepper for you.
A 2-in-1 oil sprayer designed to both spray and pour, so you can get a perfect oil coating on your veggies without having to get your hands greasy.
A genius Whiskware pancake batter mixer so you can whip up some flapjacks, crepes, and more in a jiffy. Just add your desired ingredients to the bottle and shake it with the BlenderBall inside — your forearms won't have to put in the work to whisk it up. You've heard of farm-to-table, but have you heard of bottle-to-stove? Just squeeze the batter out onto the griddle and voilà!
A 5-in-1 digital griddler for when you don't feel like using the stove or oven. This baby can practically do anything — from pressing paninis to even grilling veggies. It'll transform your cooking skills in no time!
A bench scraper — it's the perfect multipurpose tool designed to accomplish almost anything in the kitchen. From cutting dough to scraping baking sheets to chopping veggies, this baby can do it all.
Promising review: 'Do you also despise cleaning your counters after kneading dough? Do you love making perfectly square biscuits? Well then, this is for you! Not to be too cheesy, but… this changed my life. It's so sturdy, the ruler engraved in it is so convenient, and I'm obsessed.' —madisonspGet it from Target for $8 (originally $10).
A pair of shredding claws that'll make shredding chicken, pork, or really anything *so* much easier. With six sharp, giant claws on each side, you won't have to deal with maneuvering tiny utensils to break food apart.
A food chopper so you can just toss all your soft ingredients into the pan without taking out a knife and cutting board. It'll chop everything into one-inch pieces, and you can keep going at it if you want smaller chunks. Plus, it's made with food-safe nylon so it won't scratch or stain any of your cookware!
A breakfast sandwich maker because sometimes you just crave a bacon-egg-and-cheese, but you can't be bothered to leave the house to get one. Well, this nifty little thing has designated spots for different ingredients so you can put whatever you want in your brekkie sandwich!
A salad spinner that dries and tosses salad, fruits, and veggies for you with just the push of a button — the ultimate "lazy" person's dream.
A smart meat thermometer because cooking meat to perfection is just. so. difficult. This little thing connects to your phone through the Meater app, which tells you how long and at what temperature to cook your selected meat for a specific doneness.
A rapid egg cooker for those who simply don't want to use the stove or just don't know how. It can cook up to six eggs to soft, medium, or hard-boiled firmness, and you can even poach them!
A stuffed waffle maker because the only thing better than a waffle is one filled with jam. Or PB. Or NUTELLA!!! P.S. You can make savory treats too if those are more your speed.
A luxe marble mortar and pestle set so you can effortlessly crush herbs and spices without having to take a mallet to a plastic bag.
Promising review: 'It is a beautiful piece of functional art, and I just love it! I use mine to grind my dried herbs, but I could see many other uses. The grain of the marble is so lovely, and it is so heavy and sturdy but easy to work with and to clean. It looks more expensive than it is...a great value and wise purchase.' —Fanny IGet it from Sur La Table for $39.95.
A compact pasta maker because nothing beats fresh pasta, especially when you make it yourself with this easy-to-use machine. All you have to do is put in the ingredients, and it'll mix and shape it for you!
A hand-powered chopper, so you can say goodbye to knives and your hands smelling like onions for the next three days. You can even whip up your favorite sauces with this little thang! Just pull the cord a couple of times so the chopper can work its magic.
Cut-resistant gloves if you tend to be a lil' clumsy in the kitchen and you'd rather not have your meal with a side of blood.
Cherry measuring spoons that you'll find yourself using quite frequently for both cooking and baking. They're so cute, I doubt they'll ever find a way back to a drawer. Oh, and as an added bonus, the leaf acts as an egg separator!
Get it from Ban.do for $16.
A Levo II herbal oil and butter infusion machine because the best part about ordering from a restaurant is dipping bread into that *delicious* oil blend. Now you can have endless amounts at home without having to order some!
Farfalloni pot grips that'll put a smile on your face every time you reach for your searing-hot pot handles.
Promising review: "These cute, silly pot holders really work. They fit soup pot and Dutch oven handles and make moving the hot and heavy cooking pots easy. Useful and inexpensive gifts like these are appreciated by all." —Sherrie H.Get a set of two from the Moma Design Store for $16.
A Caraway cookware set if all your pans are scratched and all your pots are dented. These are ceramic-coated, nontoxic, and nonstick — plus the set also comes with storage. Is this a splurge? Yes. But is it worth it? YES!!!
A frog kitchen timer — it's simple but will make cooking and baking ~ribbiting~ because of how adorable it is. It goes up to 60 minutes and has a bell-like tone when the time's up!
Promising review: "Cute small timer for baking or whenever a timer is needed. Has a nice loud ring also." —anonymousGet it from World Market for $9.99.
A rapid mac 'n' cheese cooker because your hangover is no joke and you need to get some food in your body ASAP. Instead of staring at a pot of water on the stove and waiting for it to boil for what feels like 10,000 hours, pop this bad boy into the microwave to indulge in some Kraft Mac & Cheese in just a few minutes.
And a microwave rice cooker if you need rice with every meal, but cooking it on your stove or even in a rice cooker is way too tedious and time-consuming. Just add the right rice and water measurements and pop it into the microwave, and you'll have some carby goodness in no time.
And! A microwave pasta cooker because you know how it goes — a watched pot never boils, and you're absolutely starving. This bad boy will give you a batch of al dente pasta in under 15 minutes!
A stunning measuring cup made of borosilicate glass that'll measure out ounces, cups, and milliliters. It comes in either a 2-cup or 4-cup size, so you'll never need several measuring vessels again!
Promising review: "Hard to improve upon a kitchen tool that is as beautiful as it is useful — every time I pick it up, which is typically more than once a day, it makes me happy that I splurged on it." —Marjorie P.Get it from Great Jones for $35+ (available in two sizes).
A Henckels self-sharpening knife set because your rusty knives are getting a little dull, and slicing a piece of chicken takes way too long for your liking. Every time you insert or take out a knife, the self-sharpening slots will make your knives feel brand new!
This 13-piece set includes a paring knife, serrated utility knife, santoku knife, bread knife, chef's knife, six steak knives, and shears.I have this knife set, and let me tell you, it's a game changer. My cooking game has improved incredibly. I've been using dull knives to cook for the longest time, and I didn't realize how long it was taking me to prep all my ingredients until I used these Henckels knives. I actually love cooking now because slicing through my meats and veggies is so satisfying, and it cuts down my time in the kitchen by A LOT. All I need is one cut through, and I'm all set! Promising review: "My previous knife set isn't even comparable to the new product. Henckels knives are precise and easy. The self-sharpening mechanism keeps the knives in pristine condition." —Megan1256Get a 13-piece set from Amazon for $159.99+ (available in five styles and a 20-piece set) or directly from Henckels for $199 (also available in a 7- or 20-piece set).