49 Cool Kitchen Gadgets for Quicker, Easier Cooking

This one is a lifesaver if you’ve got back issues and can’t stand at a counter for a long time. The cutting board is like a portable countertop you can move over to your kitchen table so you can sit and cut at the same time. Plus, the veggies slide through the opening and into containers, making it super easy to separate your ingredients.

Never worry about confusing teaspoons and tablespoons again. Just choose the correct button and this will auto-dispense the perfect amount.

Just pop in the plate with your desired chop size (slice or julienne, spirals or ribbons too), place in your veggies, and then press it down. Soon you’ve got a container full of your perfectly uniform ingredients.

These magnetic measuring spoons stick together so the one you always need won't go missing in your kitchen drawer. And these stainless measuring cups are a sturdier option than the plastic alternatives.

No matter the size of your kitchen, there is never enough storage, so it's key to have things that are multifunctional. Defrost your meat quickly on one side (great if you forgot to take something out of the freezer and still need to make dinner) and then flip it over to use as a cutting board.

It's corn! A big lump with knobs! And with this clever corn stripper, you can take the kernels off the cob faster than you can sing the catchy TikTok tune. Plus, it's BPA-free, top rack dishwasher safe, and has stainless steel blades.

As effective as she is cute, this little gadget packs a big punch. To use, just add vinegar and water (and a squeeze of lemon juice for a fresh scent if you wish), place in your microwave, turn on, and let Mama do her thing. Then wipe with a paper towel, and voila — the inside of your microwave will be as clean as the day you bought it.

Reviewers rave over how well the microwave steam cleaner works, with one 5-star user writing: "The product looked so silly I had my doubts regarding it's performance until reading the reviews. It worked like a dream turning a dreaded chore into quick work. Recommend this product 100%."

There's arguably nothing worse than opening your cabinets to try and find the right size and shape top to go with the bottom of a container. With this adjustable lid organizer, you can keep your reusable lids organized and easily accesible, so you can look, grab, and go — no more messy piles of plasticware sliding all over the place.

Smoked salmon, garlic, and more strong food odors that can linger on your hands for hours after cooking or eating are no match for this little bar. Simply rub on your hands as if it's a bar of soap — with or without water — and the stainless steel molecules will transfer the smell from your skin to the metal. It's dishwasher-safe, too, so you won't need to replace it any time soon.

No, this is not a hair straightener, but it sure does look like one. This handy gadget (once heated), can seal and prevent food from oxidation and moisture. Use it on any small snack bag you need to save for later. Choose from five colors.

Cut herbs quickly and efficiently with scissors — but not with ordinary scissors, scissors that are made specifically for cutting the smallest of ingredients repetitively. You'll save time and effort. Use this on green onions, rosemary, cilantro, and seaweed, just to name a few. And the best part is, you'll cut precisely as each stainless steel blade section in the scissors is of equal length. When not in use, a blade cover is included for safety and cleanliness.

Using just one button, you can grind pepper, rock salt, and more using this battery-operated pepper mill and spice grinder. We also like that you can adjust the coarseness. This set comes with two pods to add your Himalayan salt, black pepper, etc. but you can always buy extra so you can use this handy gadget for various go-tos on your spice rack.

Get a smidge more semi-permanent counter space in your small kitchen. This roll-up dish drying rack stows away when not in use so you don't have a bulky rack on the counter, and it's also sturdy enough that you can use it to hold a cutting board and some foods during meal prep.

Do you like your smoothies super cold? Or are you a master frozen margarita maker? Either way, you are probably always running short on ice cube trays unless you’ve got a fridge with an ice maker. This countertop machine will produce fresh ice in minutes, making it great for parties and daily use.

You probably own a blender, but a handheld immersion blender can give you a little more flexibility than your typical stand version. Use it to whisk soups or purees, or add attachments to make single-serving smoothies.

Use a vacuum sealer to marinate meat quickly, or store ingredients and meats until use. This deluxe sealer can accommodate bags up to 11.8 inches in width. The set comes with 20 bags (10 quart-sized and 10 gallon-sized) for your convenience.

Make getting your guacamole finished a whole lot easier with a tool that cuts, pits, and slices your avocado evenly every time. You can also use it on mangoes, kiwis, and other soft and small fruits where you scoop to retrieve its contents.

This cast iron dutch oven from Ayesha Curry was one of Oprah’s Favorite Things for a reason. It’s beautiful, easy to clean, and perfect for those slow-cooked meals.

Making pasta from scratch isn’t as daunting as it may seem, and the taste is so much better than what you’ll find in a box. Plus, you can add your own spin by using any kind of flour to make fettuccine (or any other shape) à la you.

Need a partner in the kitchen? Alexa can give you recipes, show you what a julienned carrot actually looks like, and set timers so you don't burn those cookies. You can opt to add on a subscription to Food Network Kitchen with your Echo, so you can cook along with your fave chefs.

Yes, you do need a zester. Little hints of lemon or tiny bites of parmesan cheese will make a big difference in the flavors of your culinary creations.

You probably don't go a day without hearing someone extoll the virtues of their Instant Pot on social media, and for good reason! It allows you to whip up dinner with almost no effort on your part.

KitchenAid stand mixers are expensive, but if you are looking to up your cooking or baking game, this is the tool that will do it. Bake those sourdough loaves, mix that cupcake batter, or add an attachment to spiral vegetables, make sausage, pasta, shred cheese, and so much more.

You can buy oil spray for cooking, but if your favorite is not available in spray form, you can simply use this spray bottle. Refillable and reusable, add your oil of choice and spray on pans, dishes, and more to control your oil use precisely. You can also buy oil in bulk and use this spray bottle to save money.

This stainless steel stripper preps herbs as needed for your favorite recipes. It has holes of different sizes, so all you have to do is run each string of herbs through it to strip. Use it on tarragon, rosemary, cilantro, and parsley — no more picking leaf by leaf.

We love this soap dispenser because you can also rest your sponge on it. When your sponge needs some more soap, you press down to add it with ease. It's compact and practical!

If your kids love Uncrustables or just dislike the crust in general, this handy sandwich cutter and sealer can make a giant ravioli out of your bread and filling. It makes prepping and eating lunches more fun, too.

This multi-tool for cooking can flip and grip. Instead of using a spatula and tongs, this is both in one clever, handy kitchen helper. It's made of stainless steel and silicone, and locks for easy storage. Non-stick and heat resistant, you can also wash it in the dishwasher after using.

This multi-purpose pan, made of ceramic nonstick material, is the only pan you'll need for everyday cooking. It's not too big and not too small, and the company says it can replace eight pans you probably already have. It comes with a modular lid that can be turned to trap or release steam, a beechwood spatula, and nesting steamer. We also love all of the different color options.

Ditch the colander for hefty pastas, veggies, and more. Attach this silicone strainer to your pot, pour out the water, and never have to remove the noodles from the pot itself. Choose from five different colors. Just make sure your pasta pot is not too big, or this won't snap on as well as you'd like.

If you're on a no-carb kick (or if you're gluten-free), this small appliance will transform your life. Make "noodles" out of zucchini, carrots, cabbage, and more with this easy-to-use spiralizer. It comes equipped with ultra-sharp Japanese, 420-grade hardened stainless steel blades for precise and effective cuts. A container will catch your creations. A cleaning brush is also included.

Sometimes you want a kitchen gadget that is as simple (yet smart) as they come. This citrus juicer is that. You can use it for lemons, limes, oranges, and more. And the best part is, a measuring cup will catch the juice so it's ready-to-go for cooking.

With its six-egg capacity, this rapid egg cooker will boil eggs soft, medium, or hard. You'll save time and water by using this instead of a traditional pot. Add your eggs, add a little water, turn it on, and walk away until it beeps to let you know it's done. You can also use this gadget to poach and scramble eggs.

Instead of using a large bowl, mixer, and scooper, use this dispenser bottle for your pancake batter. Add all of your ingredients, seal it, and shake it. The blender ball will do the hard work for you. Then, simply pour its contents to make perfect pancakes. You'll get less mess!

Like a layer of crust as if you grilled but didn't? You'll need a blow torch then. Use this for browning meat, crème brûlée, and more. We particularly love it when we use a sous vide machine, which doesn't brown or crisp. This blow torch can be your last step before serving. Simple replace the butane when you've run out.

Don't let its name fool you. This Rotato Express peeler can also peel cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, sweet potatoes, pears, apples, and more. All you have to do is attach the vegetable or fruit, and press a button. It'll stop automatically when complete.

When you buy pans, they don't always come with lids. But with all the splatter that comes with cooking on a stove top, you'll need a handy cover. That's why we love this universal pot lid that works with most pans, and comes in different sizes.

Not going to lie, we love this silicone rest because it's super cute. But, it's also functional, so it's a win-win. Attach it to your pot or pan, and put your spatula, spoon, or ladle on it while you cook so you don't make a mess of your counters.

We love this colander set because its largest piece has handles that extend out so you can hang it over most sinks. The smaller ones do the trick of easy straining, too. Use the largest one for big, hefty pastas where you have a large pot of boiling water to pour. You will be less likely to burn your hands!

If you find yourself rummaging through cabinets or drawers in search of the right pan, your kitchen needs this. Stack your pans in this rack, and make it easier for you to grab what you need and store what you don't.

Whether it's grilling season or not, a meat thermometer can make all the difference in serving the best-tasting (and safest) meats. Get those burgers and steaks to everyone's liking at your next cookout with this meat thermometer that will give you a temp reading in three seconds.

Though not resembling the traditional pizza cutter, we love this one because it's compact, easy to clean, and comes with a safety cover. Safe in the palm of your hand, you can also disassemble to wash it.

You might be wondering what these silicone tubes that resemble manicotti shells are all about. Well, you put unpeeled garlic cloves inside, roll it back and forth, and it peels it for you. No mess, no smelly hands, no hassle.

We love air fryers for crisping up dishes without all the cholesterol and oil, but cleaning them is not fun. These air fryer liners can eliminate that hassle. They're oil-proof, stick-proof, and heat resistant, so they shouldn't mess with overall food quality when used as intended.

While you cook, this trash can can be your trusty helper. Attach it right where you do your prep work so you can easily dump food waste into it (rather than walking back and forth to your larger garbage, which may not be located in such a simple spot).

Whether you're making bread or cooking dinner, this stainless steel metal scraper and chopper is the best kitchen helper. Instead of using your hands to transfer ingredients from the cutting board to the pot, pan, or mixing bowl, this apparatus acts as your spatula. Consider using it for teppanyaki, grills, pizza, and more.

Use this small gadget to purify and clean your produce with hydroxyl water ion purification technology. You will have to charge it via USB, but it'll work 25 times until needing to be plugged in. Simply place the vegetable or fruit in water, add this capsule gadget, and press a button.

We like an appliance that does more than one thing to save space and money. This all-in-1 multi-cooker can knead, steam, boil, and sauté. It cooks, crushes, weighs, emulsifies, mixes, blends, and processes. You can even use this to replace your stove in many cases! The Gourmate app will help you use it and see progress. Its LCD touchscreen features a control panel for your convenience, but you can also hook it up to your Bluetooth to control with your smart device.

Every home cook needs a food processor and a blender, and this appliance from Pampered Chef is both. Use it for smoothies, milkshakes, soups, jams, alternative milks, and nut butters. And the best part is, this gadget comes pre-programmed with settings for you to choose from so you don't have to think too hard. A cooking guide with 60 recipes is provided, as well as a cleaning brush, strainer bag, and boil-over guard.