EZ Salad Cutting Bowl, $11.46
Slotted bowls promise “healthy, fresh salads in 60 seconds” (but just as a knife can't guarantee that what it cuts is “healthy,” neither can a bowl).
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Egg poacher, $23.99
Poaching eggs is notoriously difficult. That's why this ExcelSteel gadget guarantees perfectly poached eggs every time.
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Mac & Cheese Maker, $42
This little device with the words “Mac & Cheese Nation” on it looks like a combination of an electric kettle and a children's toy.
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Kiwi cutter, $4.49
It's a useful game-changing tool, at least when you need kiwi in your fruit salad. The real question is what to do with your trusty knife.
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Pineapple corer, $4.99
Fresh fruit is much better than the odd pre-cut chunk. And this pineapple corer will actually make you want to dice your pineapple.
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Tasty One Top, $149
You've probably seen this pentagonal induction cooktop in your social media feed, the star of countless BuzzFeed videos.
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Pancake Bot, $240
No one really needs a nearly $300 tool to make custom-shaped pancakes, but the PancakeBot is pure breakfast entertainment and a surefire party trick.
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Air fryer, $299.95
Let's say you don't have a convection oven at home, but you still want to eat crunchy fried foods while staying healthy. Well, this is your guy.
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Rice cooker and warmer, $268
With this Zojirushi rice cooker, you no longer need to take care of the pot while cooking rice. It can also keep rice warm for a long time.
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Rice cooker, $29
A dorm room essential, this rice cooker is everyone's favorite rice cooker. Bonus: It can also handle oatmeal, soup, omelets, and pasta.
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Rapid egg cooker, $19
Creating the perfect egg is one of the most common challenges in cooking. This cooker does a very good job of making boiled eggs.
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Onigiri roll tool, $16
You don't need any prior sushi making experience to use this “perfect” sushi roll machine (although that doesn't mean you can make perfect sushi rolls).
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Sushi Bazooka, $12
This sushi roll bazooka probably has the greatest name of all this gadget. The all-in-one tool also allows you to create very clean rolls.
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Pizza Box Oven, $54
Who doesn't like pizza in a box? Cooking and serving a pie in a pizza box oven is a fun party trick.
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Fluffy Ice Maker, $90
Among many shaved ice machines, this shaved ice machine can produce the fluffiest ice to make the best Korean Bingsu. Condensed milk and red beans are sold separately.
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Copper Chef Pan, $60
This famous infomercial pot is going to replace almost every cookware in your kitchen, including pots and pans, with one tool.
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Keyboard vacuum cleaner, $20
A keyboard vacuum cleaner may be an amazing addition to your list of kitchen gadgets, but with a little ingenuity, you can turn it into a cold smoker.
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Egg separator, $8
Maybe you're tired of separating egg whites and egg yolks by hand? Then try this gadget.
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Breville induction cooktop, $1,800
If you have a gas stove in your home but want the option of induction, this big-ticket item allows you to easily control any temperature from 86°F to 482°F.
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Cooking centrifuge, $800
Used in restaurants for years, this centrifuge means flavored oils, homemade butter, and easy-brewing cold brew coffee could be yours in the future.
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Instant Pot, $85
Is it an all-in-one pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, and yogurt maker? There's a reason this is a popular appliance on the internet.
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Vitamix, $400
The high-performance, chef-supported Vitamix can chop, emulsify, grind, blend, and heat right on your countertop.
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Magic Bullet, $32
In addition to smoothies and juices, Magic Bullet can also make sauces, spreads, and omelets.
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smart kebab
This gadget calls itself “the perfect barbecue companion,” but FYI: It's not all that great at assembling kebabs.
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Butter Pan Cast Iron, $195
Originally durable, the cast-iron pan takes a sophisticated pick up from the butter pan, promising a uniquely smooth version of the kitchen essential.
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Lodge Cast Iron Pan, $30
Perhaps the most famous name in cast iron, the Lodge Pan sears steaks to perfection and bakes knockout cornbread.
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Ninja food, $200
This gadget has a double lid so you can pressure cook the chicken, lock in the juices, and finally roast it under a fan.
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Takoyaki grilled bread, $22
It is packed with non-stick features necessary for making takoyaki, which is loved in Japan.
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Electric takoyaki maker, $33
When Yamazen decided to build a takoyaki grill, he went with an electric model, but he still had to flip the takoyaki himself.
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Wusthof Electric Knife Sharpener, $180
It's no surprise that a popular knife maker like Vostov would make its own knife sharpener. Since this is electric, it gives you a more refined edge (at least compared to the cheaper manual ones).
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WorkSharp Knife Sharpener, $129
For an actual knife user who is probably a perfectionist, this sharpener is very technical and precise. However, the various options can be confusing and cumbersome.
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Kudu Outdoor Grill, $500
A trendy and novel device, the Kudu comes with a variety of accessories, including a grill grate and cast iron skillet.
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