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There are some kitchen products that are definitely worth the splurge, including the wildly popular KitchenAid stand mixer and the coveted Instant Pot. But there are some gadgets and tools that are just as good without having to spend a lot of money.
Here are 24 kitchen items you can buy on Amazon for under $20, from the best measuring cups to handheld milk frothers.
1. Our Favorite Spiralizer
Veggie noodles are in season right now. The best way to make it is with our number one spiralizer. After testing some of the most popular models, we found the Vegetti to be the most durable, easiest to use, and the only spiralizer with a food cap to help grind every last bit of vegetables.
Get Vegetti for $9.99
2. This egg fryer will make everyone fall in love with it.
Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, but also the best meal. Our staff tested this popular egg cooker to see if it's as good as it looks, and it is. From poached eggs to hard-boiled eggs, you can always make delicious eggs without making a mess, and it's fast, making it perfect for busy weekday mornings.
Get the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker for $16.99
3. Best-selling cheese grater
All you have in front of you is a bowl of delicious, creamy macaroni and cheese? The tedious task of chopping the cheese into small pieces. However, using this grater will make it a little less painful (much less strain on your arm). Billed as one of the best value cheese graters, this product is one of the fastest graters we've ever used and comes with non-stick feet so it won't slip off while shredding.
Get Cuisinart Boxed Grater for $10.66
4. This little product can save you a lot of time.
Picking kale leaves (or worse, tiny basil leaves) out of the steam one by one? Fine. Instead, many home cooks are turning to this stripper. This stripper is said to be very easy to use. Simply pull your vegetables or herbs through the hole and the leaves will be ripped off in seconds. Bonus: It's small enough that you can just put it in your kitchen drawer when you're done using it.
Get Chef'n Herb Stripper for $5.93
5. Reusable cup for coffee maker
The only downside to pod coffee makers is that the pods themselves are more expensive than bulk coffee. Fortunately, reusable pods like this one fit into any Keurig machine and save you money. Customers rave about how it's environmentally friendly and allows them to brew a great cup of coffee without any particles getting through the mesh.
Get GoodCups Reusable K Cups (6 Pack) for $10.95
6. Mandolin makes it easier to cut vegetables
Trying to cut vegetables into even, thin slices with a regular old knife is frustratingly difficult. Instead, use a mandoline slicer like this one from KitchenAid. This is our top rated mandolin because it's the only mandolin with a V-shaped blade (which easily slices through even the toughest skin) and a highly effective guard to keep your fingers safe. This is a mandolin.
Get the KitchenAid Handheld Mandolin Slicer for $19.19
7. Avocado slicer that can do anything
Sure, you could use a paring knife to prepare your avocado, but why would you do that when you can use a fancy tool instead? It has over 3,000 positive reviews on Amazon. Users rave about how easy the 3-in-1 gadget is to peel and pit avocados. Some even say they've had this blade for over three years and the blade is as sharp as ever.
Get the OXO Goodgrip 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer for $9.99
8. This strainer clips directly to the pot
A regular colander can get the job done, but anyone who's ever tried to hold a colander in place in a sink while pouring pasta into a hot pot at the same time knows that colanders can be extremely difficult. You know that there is. Snap 'N Strain is a streamlined colander that clips directly onto pots and pans, and he has over 1,000 positive reviews on Amazon.
Get Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain Strainer for $12.99
9. The best measuring cup
Everyone needs a solid set of measuring cups, and of all the measuring cups we've tried, this one is by far the best. It's stainless steel so it's durable (won't bend or warp), and it's marked with liquid measurements so you can use it with both dry and wet ingredients.
Get the Belleman Stainless Steel Measuring Cup Set for $18.95
10. Popular eco bags
Eco-friendly reusable bags are all the rage right now and To suit your budget. This Stasher bag comes in a variety of sizes and is one of the most popular bags. I tried it out and loved that it's strong, durable, and can be used for more than carrying sandwiches and snacks (you can also use it for sous vide cooking or as an improvised toiletry bag!).
Get the Stasher Reusable Sandwich Bag for $11.97
11. The cutest tea infuser
This tea infuser is more than just a pretty (or rather adorable) face. It's also surprisingly good at brewing cups. It absorbs evenly and grips the mug tightly so it won't fall out while you're drinking. In addition, the tea leaves are less likely to get stuck in the small holes, making it easy to clean after drinking.
Get Fred & Friends Manatea Tea Infuser for $10.95
12. Innovative salad chopper
Your favorite restaurant's salad taste Good, but the $18 price tag that comes with it certainly isn't feel good. Make better salads at home with this stainless steel chopper. It has great reviews on Amazon because it's strong, durable, and can easily cut everything from lettuce to pizza (just rock it back and forth).
Get the HIC Mezzaluna Rocking Vegetable Chopper for $6.99
13. This adjustable rolling pin
You can use your favorite rolling pin to bake delicious desserts, but if you want more control over the thickness of your dough, you might want to consider this adjustable rolling pin instead. You can choose from 1/16, 1/6, 1/4, and 3/8 inch rings depending on your recipe requirements. Bakeries love the fact that the rings are easy to replace, making it easier to bake pie crusts, cookies, etc. evenly and evenly.
Get the Joseph Joseph Adjustable Rolling Pin for $12.55
14. Essential items for cutting garlic
Mincing garlic is one of my least favorite kitchen tasks. That's why ordering GarlicZoom was one of the best decisions I've ever made. It doesn't take hours to cut. Just stick a clove inside, roll the chopper back and forth a few times, and you've got perfectly chopped garlic.
Get Chef'n GarlicZoom for $12.99
15. A cult-favorite microwave cleaner
From spaghetti sauce splatters to caked oatmeal to grease stains, the inside of your microwave can be pretty nasty. People swear by Angry Mom to help you clean it up. One of our writers tried this popular cleaner and says it worked miraculously, softening hardened food so that it could be easily wiped away.
Get Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner for $8.99
16. This bread pan is approved by experts
Behind every great bakery is an even better bread pan. We tested the top eight and found that this Rachel's Loaf Bread gave us the best results (i.e. the most delicious and evenly cooked banana bread!). Bonus: It's extra deep, so you don't have to worry about batter or juices spilling into the oven.
Get Rachel Ray Yam-O! Oven Lovin' Loaf Pan $8.99
17. Handheld tools for making stylish coffee drinks
Be your own barista with this battery-powered milk frother with over 8,000 reviews on Amazon. According to our happy (and well-caffeinated) reviewers, it makes the most frothy, creamy drink in under 20 seconds and is just as easy to clean up as it is to use. Bonus: The whisk can also blend other things, like soups, dressings, and milkshakes.
Get the PowerLix Milk Foamer for $12.97
18. Number one cutting board
Not all cutting boards are created equal. Reviewed love this bamboo board as it has the best feel and balance of all the boards we've tried. Our tester has owned this board for 5 years and says it's as flat and stable as when he bought it.
Get the Totally Bamboo Kauai Bamboo Cutting Board for $19.95
19. Peeler used by professional chefs
When it comes to the perfect vegetable peeler, we recommend Kuhn Rikon's colorful peeler. The sharp stainless steel blade provides effortless and quick stripping, while the comfortable grip and lightweight design make it easy to handle. The professional chef says she's been using it for years and she loves it.
Get Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler (3-Pack) for $13.99
20. Top rated baking sheet
Does it really matter what type of baking sheet you use when making cookies or roasting vegetables? The answer is definitely yes. Our favorite baking sheet is made from this high quality aluminum. It distributes heat evenly (cooking both the edges and the center of your food) and is large enough to hold 12 or more cookies.
Get Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Baker's Sheet for $16.53
21. Essentials for the perfect cheese plate
Cheese addicts rejoice! With nearly 4,000 reviews on Amazon, this popular slicer makes getting your daily dairy intake much easier. Users love that the blade can be easily adjusted to cut cheese of any thickness, from ultra-thin slices to 1/4-inch chunks. It's also made from a sturdy zinc alloy, so it's durable enough to withstand no matter how often you use it (even daily).
Get the Bellemain Adjustable Thickness Cheese Slicer for $10
22. Recommended electric can opener
If you don't have an electric can opener, what are you waiting for? You don't have to struggle to open cans manually, and it looks sleek and stylish on your counter. The best can opener we tested is this Cuisinart can opener. Its strong magnet and lever were able to completely remove the lids of all cans, including the large 48 oz.
Get the Cuisinart Electric Can Opener for $16.19
23. Great gadget for meat lovers
Whether you're preparing the perfect chili pot or cooking meat for Taco Tuesday, we all know the importance of evenly browned, perfectly minced ground beef. I am. That's where this handy chopper comes in. According to its glowing reviews, this tool efficiently chops and stirs ground meat, is heat resistant, and is safe to use on nonstick surfaces.
Get the Good Cook High Temperature Hamburger Meat Chopper for $4.97
24. Onion chopper to control tears
Say goodbye to the ridiculous amount of tears you shed when cutting onions. Vidalia Chop Wizard chops any vegetable, large or small, and dramatically reduces prep time. Our audience development manager uses this bad boy and says she's not going back to standard chops anymore. It's safe, she comes with two different sized blades to suit your preference, and it's also very easy to clean (it's also dishwasher safe!).
Get Vidalia Chop Wizard for $19.99
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