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When it comes to the kitchen, you either have an innate ability to craft stunning meals…or you could use a little help. But hey, who doesn’t want to learn about a new tool that can take their dishes to the next level? Whether you’re a skilled chef who wants tools that the pros swear by or a budding home cook looking to make meal prep just a little bit easier, we've found the 72 coolest and most helpful kitchen gadgets to help everyone succeed.
Plus, you don’t need to absolutely love cooking to snag these highly recommended items. Plenty of our favorite kitchen instruments are designed for less-than-enthusiastic chefs seeking out new, more practical ways to put dinner on the table.
This guide features the likes of electric wine openers for easy bottle opening and even TikTok-famous tools on Amazon, including a certain vegetable chopper. We’ve hand-picked these movers and shakers and more, like nifty multipurpose can openers, efficient (and adorable) garlic presses, and even top-notch toaster ovens for some countertop eye candy. We've even included a few items that make cleanup a breeze, too. Bottom line: No matter what’s currently catching your attention, you deserve a kitchen gadget that gets the job done with minimal hassle.
From surprising finds to upgrades to classic gadgets, find the 72 best kitchen tools for taking your cooking (and cleaning game) up a notch. Oh, and did we mention these gadgets also make great gifts for any foodie or chef in your life?
Making hardboiled eggs will be way less tedious with the help of the NEGG Boiled Egg Peeler. All you need to peel an egg is water, an egg, and the Negg. Simply add water to the Negg, shake the gadget up and down to allow the egg to hit the caps, then watch the egg magically slip out of its shell.
New to making sushi at home? It's no secret that getting a tight roll is the hardest part. However, the one-touch Hayworths Sushi Maker will make things a little easier by practically rolling the ingredients together for you.
Forgot to take meat out of the freezer for the umpteenth time? Not to worry! Elikai's four-in-one tray is not only designed to defrost food in half the typical time, but it also works as a cutting board, knife sharpener, and garlic grater to handle other food prep tasks.
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Don’t let the adorable little vampire fool you; the Gracula Garlic Crusher means business. It functions as a garlic press, peeler, and mincer, and it can also be used for ginger, nuts, chili, and herbs.
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Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain Pot & Pasta Strainer
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Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain Pot & Pasta Strainer
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Tired of losing noodles to your kitchen drain? You can easily clip on this Kitchen Gizmo strainer to most sizes of pots and pans to save every piece of pasta.
Got a sweet tooth? Zoku's mini ice cream maker can help satisfy your cravings, fast. Once you freeze the inner bowl overnight, it just takes about 20 minutes to transform chilled creamy mixtures into everything from soft serve to frozen yogurt.
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Let’s be real: Who has time to remove the stem, core, and seeds on each and every pepper? Allow us to introduce you to this time-saver, which does all of the above in one swift motion. Twist the corer into the pepper and pull to remove the insides.
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Misto Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil Sprayer Set
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Take it from us: Misting your baking sheets with oil will save you so much clean-up time. And the Misto Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil Sprayer Set is so flexible—you can even use this for salad vinaigrettes!
Don't go through the hassle of scrubbing down your microwave. Instead, use TOPIST's Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner. Add vinegar and water to the fill lines on her body, turn on the microwave, and she'll steam clean it in about seven minutes. All that's left to do is wipe the grime away afterwards.
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When you're working on multiple dishes at once, you need a utensil rest that holds more than just one. Keep flavors and sauces separate (and off the counter) with the Tomorrow's Kitchen Silicone Utensil Rest, which can hold up to four utensils at a time (including spring tongs!).
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HuggieGems Magnetic Spice Storage Rack Organizer
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HuggieGems Magnetic Spice Storage Rack Organizer
Organize all your spices and keep them within arm's reach thanks to HuggieGems' magnetic storage rack, which is made to attach to your refrigerator or oven.
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Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker with Egg Cooker Ring
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Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker with Egg Cooker Ring
Looking for a gadget that will make all of your breakfast sandwich components in one fell swoop? Hamilton Beach has got you covered with its Breakfast Sandwich Maker. With four simple steps that involve layering and assembling your sandwich-to-be, it should only take about five minutes to prepare this hearty meal.
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Gone are the days of annihilated strawberries with the Chef'n StemGem Strawberry Huller. It easily removes leaves and stems with a simple press of a button.
Stale chips and treats, be no more! The handy Karidge Mini Bag Sealer helps you heat-seal bags over and over again to prevent oxidation and moisture from getting in.
Get the most out of your homegrown herbs with the Jiaedge Leaf Herb Stripper—no stems involved. This tool has nine different-sized holes that makes it easy to peel the leaves off cilantro, rosemary, oregano, and more. Plus, it doubles as a knife to cut veggies.
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This Marcellin roaster can help turn whole bulbs of garlic into a sumptuous, buttery spread. Note that the knob and handles do get hot, so make sure you protect your hands with an oven mitt or pot holder.
Craft your own Starbucks egg bites at home with the CAROTE Nonstick Egg Frying Pan. It's also ideal for more than just eggs—try burgers or veggies. The pan also works on any cooktop, even induction.
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Hello High All-in-One Decarboxylator, Butter Maker, and Oil Infuser Machine
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Hello High All-in-One Decarboxylator, Butter Maker, and Oil Infuser Machine
This Hello High device makes it easy to infuse butters and oils with herbs and spices, so home cooks looking to elevate their craft can take everything from baked good to sauces to the next level.
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Getting enough veggies in your diet isn’t always easy, but the Fullstar Vegetable Chopper can significantly cut down your prep time. Plus, this viral food chopper is super trendy on TikTok for its ability to make uniform pieces. Place your veggies over the grate, close the top of the device, and voila! Your veggies are perfectly chopped and ready for salads, stir fries, and more.
Not only can Farberware's masher help you brown ground meats and mix cooked potatoes more easily, but it's also versatile enough to mash other soft ingredients like bananas.
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