New and quirky kitchen gadgets are popping up all the time, whether they're practical like an avocado cutter or quirky like a lake monster ladle. But let's be honest, some of these products are complete garbage and not worth your money. Luckily, you don't have to, as tons of shoppers on Amazon have tried and reviewed these kitchen gadgets. Introducing recommended products with over 1,000 reviews.
1. Perfect sous vide method for meat
Credit: Reviewed / Kyle Rooney
Immersion circulators are the kitchen product you never knew you needed. It allows for sous vide cooking, a style of cooking in which food is vacuum-sealed and immersed in a temperature-controlled water bath. This one from Anova is the best we've ever tested, and shoppers agree.
review: 3,755
Average rating: 4.2 stars
Get the Anova Bluetooth Precision Cooker for $139
2. Egg cooker suitable for all cooking methods
Credit: Dash
Cooking eggs can be difficult. There are many ways to cook it, but it's easy to overcook or overcook and end up ruining your breakfast. This rapid egg cooker can make perfect boiled, soft-boiled, poached, scrambled, and individual omelets every time, and reviewers say it actually works.
review: 6,182
Average rating: 4.4 stars
Get the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker for $19.79
3. Multi-cooker that can be used for basically anything
Credit: Instant Pot
I'm sure you've heard of the Instant Pot, but I still had to include it. This gadget is magic. With all the features like a slow cooker, rice cooker, and pressure cooker, you literally don't need any other devices to make dinner.
review: 27,963
Average rating: 4.6 stars
Get the Instant Pot DUO 6-Quart 7-in-1 for $99.99
4.Claws that pull pork
Credit: Cave Tools
This plastic claw makes it super easy to make pulled pork at home. This pulled pork shredder is non-slip, so you can pick up slippery chunks of meat like greasy roasts before tearing them apart with your fingernails.
review: 1,132
Average rating: 4.7 stars
Get the Cave Tools Pulled Pork Shredder Claw for $12.99
5. Handheld spiralizer for perfect zoodles
Credit: Reviewed / Jackson Rucker
Countertop spiralizers can be overwhelming, especially for novice vegetable noodle makers. Luckily, this handheld from Vegetti is easy to use and perfect for spiralizing vegetables like zucchini. Plus, this is the best spiralizer we've ever tested.
review: 3,370
Average rating: 3.7 stars
Get Vegetti for $9.99
6. Rubber stopper to keep wine fresh
Credit: Rabbit
Rubber wine stoppers are a great replacement if you lose that pesky cork. These have a grooved ring that not only holds the stopper in place, but also prevents leaks and oxygen from entering the bottle. What's more, it's also relatively inexpensive.
review: 1,269
Average rating: 4.7 stars
Get the Rabbit Wine Stopper for $6.99
7. Strawberry leaf hulling machine
Credit: Chefun
Shop for even better deals during strawberry season. Instead of cutting off the tops and removing precious strawberry pieces, use this cute strawberry peeler to remove the green parts and enjoy more fruit.
review: 2,788
Average rating: 4.5 stars
Get the Chef'n StemGem Strawberry Peeler for $6.95
Credit: OXO Good Grip
Avocado lovers have been worried about accidentally cutting their fingers when slicing the skin or removing the seed, but there's no need to worry. There are tools for that. This 3-in-1 avocado slicer does it all and makes preparing guacamole and avocado toast a breeze.
review: 2,518
Average rating: 4.5 stars
Get the OXO Goodgrip 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer for $9.99
9. Safe and effective pizza slicer
Credit: Kitchy
A pizza slicer is one of those things you don't think about until you take your frozen pizza out of the oven and use a standard knife to cut out the slices. This one from Kitchy is big enough for storage and comes with a blade guard to protect your precious fingers.
review: 1,949
Average rating: 4.8 stars
Get the Kitchy Pizza Cutter Wheel for $12.95
10. Affordable Meat Thermometer
Credit: Reviewed/Lindsay D. Mattison
No one wants to cut undercooked (or worse, overcooked) meat. That's why you need a meat thermometer. This one from Habor is the most affordable model we've tested so far, as it performs on par with more expensive models.
review: 1,426
Average rating: 4.6 stars
Get the Habor Meat Thermometer for $8.99
11. Barbecue hamburger press
Credit: Weston
You can get your hands dirty shaping your burgers, or you can let a press do it for you. This product from Weston allows you to adjust the weight of even patties from 1/4 pound to 3/4 pound for more consistent grilling and faster preparation.
review: 1,248
Average rating: 4.4 stars
Get the Weston Burger Hamburger Press for $14.39
12. Cheese slicer for sandwiches
Credit: Bellmain
Want to create the perfect charcuterie board or just slice for sandwiches? You need a cheese slicer. This is stainless steel and can be adjusted in thickness down to 1/4 inch.
review: 2,537
Average rating: 4.5 stars
Get the Bellemain Adjustable Thickness Cheese Slicer for $10
13. Versatile cheesecloth
Credit: Regency
Cheesecloth is a useful item to have on hand. In addition to making cheese, you can also coat it, puree it, and steam it. Buy one made of unbleached cotton to avoid introducing chemicals into your food.
review: 1,211
Average rating: 4.4 stars
Get Regency Natural Cotton Cheesecloth for $3.49
14. A nice mist of olive oil
Credit: Misto
If you're like me, you have the horrible habit of accidentally pouring too much olive oil onto your pots or food. An olive oil sprayer helps you apply the oil evenly, but reviews warn that it can clog within two years, which isn't too bad considering the low price.
review: 4,746
Average rating: 3.4 stars
Get Misto Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil Spray for $8.01
15. A colander that makes life easier
Credit: Kitchen Gizmo
It's really tedious to move the pasta from the pot to the colander and then back to the pot to coat it with sauce and seasonings. Luckily, it snaps onto pots and pans, making draining the water easy and quick.
review: 1,317
Average rating: 4.5 stars
Get Kitchen Gizmo Snap 'N Strain Strainer for $11.99
16. Chainmail scrubber for cast iron
Credit: Amagabeli
Scrubbing a cast iron skillet with oil and ingredients on it is time consuming and tiring. If you don't want to use elbow grease to clean, it might be wise to invest in an inexpensive chainmail scrubber that won't scratch your pan.
review: 1,409
Average rating: 4.7 stars
Get the Amagabeli Cast Iron Chainmail Scrubber for $11.99
17. Non-stick baking mat
credit:
Silpatmat is a great product that allows you to bake without using oil or cooking spray. and Food will not stick to the pot. Plus, unlike parchment paper, which you throw away, it's reusable.
review: 2,582
Average rating: 4.7 stars
Get Silpat Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat for $16.09
18. Bar soap that removes garlic odor
Credit: Amco
Garlic, onions, and fish have great flavor but leave a terrible smell on your hands. This bar soap is actually made of stainless steel and neutralizes bad odors, so you can continue cooking with peace of mind.
review: 1,365
Average rating: 4.3 stars
Get Amco Rub-a-Way Bars for $11.47
Prices are accurate at the time of publication, but may change over time.
