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NGL, we're total suckers for cool kitchen gadgets and gizmos. Bonus points if said gadgets help cut down on meal prep time (because you’ve got a lot on your plate) or just make cooking that much more enjoyable. From a mess-free pancake batter dispenser and motion-sensor trash can to a singing pasta timer for perfectly al dente noodles every time to a nifty wine purifier that eliminates hangovers (yep, seriously!), the kitchen gadgets we curated below are quite literally game changers for home cooks. Cute, colorful kitchen tools paired with a fun apron and a chic cookware set can make even the most monotonous meal prep a joy, if you ask us.
Whether you're looking for a funny conversation starter (like an adorable owl-shaped egg and pancake mold or a spaghetti monster colander) or a time-saving tool that'll take the hassle out of cooking at home, these kitchen gadgets are actually useful, in addition to being delightfully quirky.
From must-haves for wine lovers and amateur chefs to silly and sophisticated tools you’ll wonder how you ever lived without, we have something for every type of cook and cooking style. Scroll through to see what’s good.
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Select-A-Spice Auto-Measure Carousel
Sometimes, with food prep, manually measuring out your spices is just one step too many. This rotating, mountable spice rack features a twist-dial for precise 1/4-teaspoon quantities and can also be stacked for easy storage. Never worry about breaking out those cumbersome measuring spoons (plus, ugh, rinsing them out in between spices) ever again.
Conquer painful stovetop spills and splatters with a genius cone-shaped guard that'll surround your pan to keep contents contained and cooking —which means more time enjoying your meal and less time cleaning up after it.
Strain your pasta with ease with this gadget that clips on to the side of your pot, eliminating the need for those bulky bowl strainers that never fit into the sink or cabinet properly.
Plus, this will keep you from trying to strain all the water out by just holding the lid of the pot slightly ajar, because let's be real: That always ends in chaos and disappointment.
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Cutting multiple fruits and veggies can clutter up a cutting board real quick.
This system not only has an opening for you to swipe your freshly chopped ingredients into, but it also has three containers beneath to catch them all. For things like soups and salads, you can keep the ingredients separate until you want to mix them.
For single ingredients, you can use one bin for your cuts and another for scraps, making them easy to toss into the compost or trash.
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Angry Mama Microwave Oven Cleaner
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Angry Mama Microwave Oven Cleaner
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There’s something about cleaning a microwave that is unbelievably annoying. There are so many nooks and crannies, food gets baked on, and it never seems to stay clean for very long. But don’t despair: This little kitchen gadget works to release all the gunk from your microwave walls and doors with just water and a little bit of vinegar.
Simply fill the “Angry Mama” torso with water and vinegar, then put her head on. Steam will come out of the holes in her head, softening any baked-on food or grease.
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Al Dente - The Singing Floating Pasta Timer
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Al Dente - The Singing Floating Pasta Timer
Don't you wish you could have a little helper to keep an eye on your pasta, and let you know when it's just right? How about a diminutive dinner helper named Al Dente who has a song in his heart? This floating singing pasta timer features four different tunes which will be sung at 3-, 7-, 9-, and 11-minute intervals to let you know when different types of noodles are done.
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Now you have no excuse to keep buying those frozen crinkle-cut fries, thanks to this easy Crinkle Cutter that'll let you slice potatoes with the perfect edge. If you're feeling extra ambitious, you can make some crinkle-cut chips by slicing a potato thinly. Or, you can make some carrot chips or wavy pickle slices if you so please.
Stop, chop, and roll! If you're a little lazy in the kitchen or just short on time, whip up chopped salads in no time with this top-rated salad chopper and bowl combo. From lettuce and chicken to fruit and veggies, this luxe stainless steel chopper slices through all your ingredients with ease so you can get them from farm to table faster.
It has a non-slip handle so you don't hurt yourself in the process, and many reviewers rave about the sturdiness and thickness of the bowl, which you can use to chop directly in.
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Digital Kitchen Food Scale and Measuring Cup
The internet has just about every recipe imaginable, but that doesn't mean you always understand the measurements. If you're making a dessert that has flour listed in grams instead of cups, fear no more: This two-in-one measuring cup and scale does all the math for you.
Simply pour in your ingredients, and a small screen on the handle will tell you how much is in the cup. This tool also doubles as a regular measuring cup when you don't need any conversions.
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Vegetable Spiralizer
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Vegetable Spiralizer
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We love a good spiralizer here at Best Products, and this best-selling handheld pick from Fullstar is one of the easiest to use. With four different blade options, this handheld kitchen appliance is super versatile, and really fun to use during dinner prep.
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SoftShell Ice Cream Ball
Making homemade ice cream at home with the kids just got a lot more fun, thanks to this ice cream ball from Yaylabs. Just load in all of your ingredients into the ball, give it a good shake, and get ready to enjoy perfect ice cream or frozen yogurt all year long.
If you've ever made butter using a Mason jar, a marble, and some heavy cream, this is basically the same thing — but way less labor-intensive.
You can have fresh, hand-churned butter in just minutes by using this crank, and as a bonus, you can also use it to exhaust your child when they have too much energy. This set also includes two butter paddles and an e-book of recipes.
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2 Slot Hot Dog and Bun Toaster with Mini Tongs
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2 Slot Hot Dog and Bun Toaster with Mini Tongs
Love a good hot dog? Before you fire up the outdoor grill, pop your favorite ingredients into this retro toaster for a meal that’ll have you saying, “Hot diggity dog!” Franks and buns done all in one — just how we like it.
This Cosori Pro Gen 2 Air Fryer feeds the whole family with its 5.8-quart capacity, and it's one of the most versatile, top-selling air fryer models out there. In just a few minutes, you can cook veggies and desserts with ease. The basket is even big enough to hold a 5-pound chicken!
It's happened to all of us — you try to cut the kernels off the cob and they end up rolling off the cutting board all over the counter. A week later, you find little pieces of corn hiding behind your coffee maker. Don't be that guy. This corn stripper quickly and easily separates your kernels from the cob without making a mess.
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It's a lot easier to lick frosting off this wiper than off the tines of your whisk! Simply place the wiper on before you use your whisk, and when you're done, push it down the tines for a spotless utensil. Post-baking cleanup just got so much better.
Never place your wet and soapy sponge on a clean kitchen countertop again, thanks to this cute (and kind of ridiculous) kitchen sponge holder. It keeps the sponge off your most-used surfaces, but it also allows the soggy sponge to dry more quickly. Sweet dreams to your sponge!
Sweet dreams are made of cheese. Make your cheesy dreams a delicious reality with this portable mini raclette machine from Boska Holland. Just light the tea lights to get things heated up, and before you know it, you'll be in a melty, cheese-filled heaven.
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Stop buying can after can of nonstick cooking spray and use what you already have: This mister allows you to use the cooking oil of your choice to grease pots, pans, and baking sheets. You can also use it to mist food, so you don't get a pool of oil at the bottom of your salad bowl.
If you're as clumsy as some of us on the Best Products team are, cutting tiny herbs is a dangerous task. These scissors finely chop small herbs like chives and cilantro, so not only will your food be free of irregularly sized herbs (we've all gotten a whole cilantro leaf in a bite of guac before), but your fingertips will also be spared from any cuts or mishaps.
Elisabeth Kadar
Freelancer
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar is a freelance commerce, fashion, lifestyle and parenting writer living in sunny SoCal with her husband and three kids. She regularly contributes to Hearst, Forbes Vetted, TIME Shopping, Today’s Parent and The Knot.
Katherine Pittman
Associate Editor
Katherine (Katie) is the associate editor of Best Products, where she gathers unique gift ideas, tests out buzzy products, and puts too many items in her cart for research — her work can also be found on MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Oprah Daily. When she isn’t writing, you can most likely find her tending to her 50+ plants, starting a new DIY home improvement project, or playing with her puppy, Olive.
