Not only do kitchen gadgets make life a little easier, but they’re also great gifts for your foodie friends! Whether you’re a seasoned home chef or just starting your cooking journey, here are nine of our favorite kitchen gadgets that we believe are necessities!
Hahayoo Better Butter Spreader Knife ($3.99, shop here)
Nothing is more upsetting than ruining your toast (or bagel or muffin) with stubborn, hard butter. Now, with this spreader knife, you can easily shred cold butter for a much smoother application. You’re welcome.
Brainstream Al Dente the Singing Floating Pasta Timer ($24.99, shop here)
The next time you’re preparing dinner for your family and need someone to watch over your pasta, look no further than Dente. Al Dente. This floating pasta singer has four songs to play at 3-, 7-, 9-, and 11-minute intervals, depending on what type of pasta you’re fixing.
Tupperware Chop N Prep Chef ($54.99, shop here)
Have you ever substituted dry herbs for fresh ones because you didn’t want to chop them? Well, this mini chopper will do the work for you! Plus, it doesn’t take up too much space.
Dreamfarm Nonstick Pizza Scissors ($34.95, shop here)
This gadget is for anyone who struggles to cut through pizza crust. Those days are over! Now, all you have to do is reach for the pizza scissors.
Pot Pinchers Silicone Pot Holders ($18.99, shop here)
Pick up hot pots without a second thought – and look adorable as you do it.
OXO Good Grips Baker’s Dusting Wand ($12, shop here)
This tiny sifter can be used to sprinkle cookies, cakes, and anything else that needs sweet magic dust on top.
Frywall Splatter Guard ($19.95, shop here)
This cone-shaped guard surrounds your pan to prevent spills and splatters!
Spatty Handyman Spatula Set ($9.99, shop here)
Finally, spatulas that are long and small enough to reach every last bit of whatever is in your jar – peanut butter, mustard, ranch dressing, you name it.
Whisk Wiper ($19.95, shop here)
Sure, if it’s cake or brownie mix, you can just lick it off, but this plastic contraption removes stuck-on food from the loops, catching it before it even has the chance to drip.