While ovens and pots and pans are kitchen mainstays, there are tons of gadgets that we admit aren’t absolute necessities, but they make cooking and meal prep so much easier. They can be fun and incredibly practical, sometimes leaving you wondering why you haven’t tried it before. These gadgets make light work of everything from chopping vegetables to popping jars open without breaking a sweat, to even having the ability to replace your oven entirely by having so many functions, speeding up cooking time. Here are our handpicked kitchen gadgets that you’ll actually want to buy and keep close by for the next time you’re in the kitchen.
The frother wand gives you a light, foamy texture
This powerful frother wand can froth coffee, whip eggs, blend greens, mix smoothies, and leave you with a creamy, foamy texture. The battery-powered device is easy to use.
This dream cooker lets you cook faster
This sleek Dream Cooker can be a pressure cooker and slow cooker. You can also sear and sauté your meals. In pressure cook mode, you can get meals done up to 80 percent faster than usual, and it’s in a nonstick pan, too, so cleaning is easy.
The water filter dispenser removes solids with a 5-stage filtration system
This water filter dispenser gives you 22 cups of ready-to-drink water. Its five-stage filtration system removes almost all dissolved solids and has a meter that lets you know when to replace the filter.
This smoothie blender has 12 modes for ultra-smooth results
This smoothie blender blitzes ingredients with its 700 watts of peak power and stainless steel blades. Whip up smoothies, protein shakes, frozen drinks, and more. It uses a special system to deliver ultra-smooth pours with even the toughest ingredients. It has 12 blending functions from blend, crush, chop, puree, and more.
This countertop ice maker makes crunchy nuggets in minutes
Get a continuous flow of ice with this countertop ice maker. It makes those crunchy, chewable ice nuggets in just a few minutes. The compact size makes it easy to set up anywhere from your kitchen to a poolside party.
This rice cooker can make up to 6 cups fast
This Aroma rice cooker can cook up to six cups of rice perfectly every time. In just a few simple steps, you can get it going using the measuring cup, while keeping an eye on it through the glass lid. This rice cooker can be used to make so many one pot meals, including chili and soups.
This electric citrus juicer lets you enjoy all the fruit’s goodness
Get the most out of your fruit with this electric citrus juicer that helps it retain all its natural goodness. It has a three-cup capacity and a precise pouring spout and handle, making it easy to serve. Plus, all the detachable parts are dishwasher-safe.
Kitchen cleanup is more thorough with this smart cutting board and knife block
Instead of leaving your wet knives to grow dully or your damp cutting boards to attract bacteria, dry off and disinfect with a smart cutting board storage stand. This self-drying stand holds three cutting boards and has room for a full set of knives. Just clean them off after cooking and then slide them into their respective slots. Activate the PTC heat cycle to dry without leaving water stains.
This mini food processor makes chopping easy
The Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus food processor is a one-stop shop for quick and easy chopping and grinding. This small and lightweight processor has easy-to-use buttons with chop and grind options.
This electric tea kettle boils in just a few minutes
Get boiling water fast with the Azeus electric tea kettle. It uses the latest water-circling tech to boil 1.8 liters in just a few minutes. It’s made from tough glass and sits on a swivel base with an easy-to-read waterline.
The barista-style milk frother lets you whip up delicious drinks
The Dreo BaristaMaker is an all-in-one milk frother that lets you make barista-style drinks, from lattes and cappuccinos to flat whites and more. It works with all types of milk.
This food-making system makes baby food easy
Baby food is easy with the NutriBullet Baby Complete Food-Making System. Prep, store, and even freeze your recipes for easy convenience with the powerful blender, and use the batch bowl, storage cups, and a silicone freezer tray. There is even a recipe book for ideas.
Keep food fresh 10 times longer with this vacuum sealer
Keep food fresh for up to 10 times longer with this powerful vacuum sealer, which sucks the air out tightly and prevents oxidation. The compact sealer also has a built-in cutter, so the whole process takes under 20 seconds.
Get a tasty snack with this popcorn maker
The Dash popcorn maker uses hot air to get kernels popping. The popcorn machine doesn’t need oil to pop up to 16 cups. It comes with a measuring cup and a butter tray for an extra dose of indulgence and flavor.
This sandwich maker makes delicious bites
Make delicious toasties in minutes with this sandwich maker. Made from heat-resistant stainless steel, it heats up fast and toasts evenly every time, and its flat lid means that it evenly presses sandwiches.
This electric can opener leaves smooth edges
The hands-free electric can opener means you don’t need to strain when opening your next tin. This battery-operated can opener works with just a press of the button and leaves smooth, safe edges.
Pop corks faster than ever with this electric wine bottle opener
This electric wine bottle opener will pop corks in seconds. It works with most wine bottles and opens up to 30 bottles in one go. The bottle opener also comes with a foil cutter.
Bake easy with this Cuisinart bread machine
The Cuisinart bread machine lets you make your own loaves, ciabatta, swirl rolls, and more with just a touch of a button. The compact machine allows you to select different crust shades and select from 12 pre-programmed menu options. You can even check on progress through the viewing window.
This 8-in-1 nut milk maker gives you silky smooth results
This nut milk maker is an 8-in-1 machine that isn’t just for nut milk; it whips up fresh juice, creamy milkshakes, boiled water, and even rice paste. From almond milk to oat, soy, or flax milk, you can create all your favorite dairy-free drinks with this compact machine that gives you silky-smooth, pulp-free results. You can even set it on a timer so you can wake up to fresh milk.
This French Press coffee maker will keep your brew hot
This French Press coffee maker has a four-level filtration to bring the flavor out of your brew. The double-walled carafe keeps the coffee hot and can make up to eight servings. It’s also dishwasher safe.
This Huge Instant Pot has so many different ways you can cook
The family-sized Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 has so many functions. You can use it as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, and more. You can even make your own yogurt. It has 13 smart programs that you can customize depending on your favorite meals, and it cooks up to 70 percent faster than other methods.
This electric mason jar sealer kit keeps food fresh
The mason jar vacuum sealer has a four-in-one sealer for different-sized jars. It even works with vacuum-sealing bags, containers, and wine bottles to keep contents fresh. It has powerful suction, and you can do it all hands-free in just 20 seconds.
Make slices with this electric pizza oven
This electric pizza oven is an electric griddle that gets super-hot to make the pizza crust super crispy. You can also use it to cook omelets or as a sandwich press, tortilla press, and pancakes. It’s compact for easy storage, and its nonstick plates mean you can wipe it clean.
Cook in so many ways with this multicooker
Air fry, bake, dehydrate, rotisserie, and roast in this one cooker. You don’t need to wait to preheat because it has rapid air heating elements to cook super-fast and evenly. It has preset options, making it easy, and you can cook it with less oil, making it healthier. It has three airflow racks, a stainless steel rotisserie spit with a retrieval tool, and a drip tray.
This small deep fryer is great for small spaces
The FryDaddy is a compact deep fryer that can cook up to four servings with four cups of oil. Its compact design is great for small spaces and it keeps the frying temperature steady for your favorite foods like shrimp, chicken, and onion rings. It also has a fry scoop to make it easy to get hot food out without danger.
Make fizzy drinks with the Carbon8
Get a fizzy drink with the Carbon8. It has a mineralized chlorine filter that removes chlorine from tap water and adds potassium, magnesium, and calcium to give it that refreshing spring water taste. It’s not just water; you can also make cocktails, sodas, or any fizzy drink.
Make your favorite frozen drinks with the Ninja SLUSHi
The Ninja SLUSHi will make your slushie drinks effortless, freezing any liquid in its cooling cylinder without needing ice. Whether it’s wine, coffee, soda, and juice into smooth frozen drinks. You can select from three preset programs to ensure each one is a hit.
Get perfect eggs every time with this egg cooker
Cook up to seven eggs how you like without the need for water. The egg cooker has a measuring cup with a piercing pin to release sulfur so that your yolk remains bright yellow, and also ensures they come out perfectly and the shells are easy to peel.
The Keurig K-Duo makes coffee in so many ways
The Keurig K-Duo makes coffee in so many different ways, from brews with K-Cup pods to using your favorite coffee grounds. It can even make iced coffee or a 12-cup carafe. If you like a stronger brew, the strong brew setting amps up the flavor, and it has an extra hot feature.
This waffle maker whips up your two at a time
This double waffle maker is straightforward to use. It has dual non-stick surfaces that ensure your waffles cook evenly and quickly. It makes two mini waffles in just one batch. One five-star fan wrote: “This is such a cool appliance. It makes the best little waffles and the best cheese crisps. I am so very pleased with it.”
This sleek toaster has an easy-to-use touchscreen
This sleek touchscreen toaster is super easy to use. Pick a setting for different bread types on the colorful screen, and even monitor how long it has left. Available in gold, gray, or silver, this toaster works with everything from bread to bagels.
This digital thermometer gives you an accurate reading in seconds
The digital thermometer gives you an accurate reading in under four seconds. It works with any food, ensuring you cook perfectly every time. The waterproof device has a magnetic back to stick it onto any metal surface.
This vented cover stops splatters and keeps your microwave clean
This vented cover comes with a multi-purpose mat to stop splatters and keep your microwave clean. The mat acts as a bowl holder, making it easy to grab your food after heating. Or use the cover as a washing basket for fruits and veggies, while the mat can also be used as a trivet, pot holder, spoon rest, utensil rest, and more.
These tough food scrapers won’t damage your cookware
These reusable plastic pan scrapers are stiff and have sharp edges to help remove food residue from pans, pots, plates, and more without scratching. Each heat-resistant scraper has four different angled sides, so you can easily reach corners and tricky spots without damaging your cookware.
This electric fondue set includes everything for a fun cooking experience
This electric fondue set is perfect for making chocolate, cheese, broth, or oil fondue. The adjustable temperature probe has eight settings, so you can customize it. The set includes everything you need: a base, bowl, temperature probe, eight fondue forks, and a fork rack.
This jar scraper gets every last bit out
Get every last drop out with this fun jar scraper. The patented design means that you can scrape your food out of your jar or bottle and spread it easily.
This thaw belt will defrost your meat 7 times faster
Defrost your meat seven times faster with this thaw belt without heat. This belt speeds up the process but retains all of the goodness. This belt will hold your meat underwater so it stays fully submerged.
This clip-on strainer will replace your colander
Use just one hand to strain your pasta with this clip-on strainer. Available in different colors, this strainer saves you time from flipping into a traditional colander and takes up less space. It can also attach to different sizes of pots, pans, and bowls.
These bag sealers are a great alternative to food containers
These bag sealers slide across your food storage bags, keeping out air and moisture to prevent stale food and freezer burn. They are simple to use and are also color-coded in five sizes. These eco-friendly bag clips are a great alternative to bulky food containers.
This butter curler lets you spread easily
This butter curler won’t rip chunks out of your bread. Instead, it allows you to spread butter easily as it cuts through hard, thick butter. It can also cut strips, cut chunks, and slices.
Pop open stubborn lids with this jar opener
This jar opener has a sawtooth grip that’s firm enough to open stubborn jars and bottles. It has a long handle for better leverage and works on different-sized lids without straining your hands.