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NGL, we're total suckers for cool kitchen gadgets and gizmos. Bonus points if said gadgets help cut down on meal prep time (because you’ve got a lot on your plate) or just make cooking that much more enjoyable. From a mess-free pancake batter dispenser and motion-sensor trash can to a singing pasta timer for perfectly al dente noodles every time to a nifty wine purifier that eliminates hangovers (yep, seriously!), the kitchen gadgets we curated below are quite literally game changers for home cooks. Cute, colorful kitchen tools paired with a fun apron and a chic cookware set can make even the most monotonous meal prep a joy, if you ask us.
Whether you're looking for a funny conversation starter (like an adorable owl-shaped egg and pancake mold or a spaghetti monster colander) or a time-saving tool that'll take the hassle out of cooking at home, these kitchen gadgets are actually useful, in addition to being delightfully quirky.
From must-haves for wine lovers and amateur chefs to silly and sophisticated tools you’ll wonder how you ever lived without, we have something for every type of cook and cooking style. Scroll through to see what’s good.
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Select-A-Spice Auto-Measure Carousel
Sometimes, with food prep, manually measuring out your spices is just one step too many. This rotating, mountable spice rack features a twist-dial for precise 1/4-teaspoon quantities and can also be stacked for easy storage. Never worry about breaking out those cumbersome measuring spoons (plus, ugh, rinsing them out in between spices) ever again.
Cutting multiple fruits and veggies can clutter up a cutting board real quick.
This system not only has an opening for you to swipe your freshly chopped ingredients into, but it also has three containers beneath to catch them all. For things like soups and salads, you can keep the ingredients separate until you want to mix them.
For single ingredients, you can use one bin for your cuts and another for scraps, making them easy to toss into the compost or trash.
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Al Dente - The Singing Floating Pasta Timer
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Al Dente - The Singing Floating Pasta Timer
Don't you wish you could have a little helper to keep an eye on your pasta, and let you know when it's just right? How about a diminutive dinner helper named Al Dente who has a song in his heart? This floating singing pasta timer features four different tunes which will be sung at 3-, 7-, 9-, and 11-minute intervals to let you know when different types of noodles are done.
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Digital Kitchen Food Scale and Measuring Cup
The internet has just about every recipe imaginable, but that doesn't mean you always understand the measurements. If you're making a dessert that has flour listed in grams instead of cups, fear no more: This two-in-one measuring cup and scale does all the math for you.
Simply pour in your ingredients, and a small screen on the handle will tell you how much is in the cup. This tool also doubles as a regular measuring cup when you don't need any conversions.
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Snap N’ Strain Strainer
Strain your pasta with ease with this gadget that clips on to the side of your pot, eliminating the need for those bulky bowl strainers that never fit into the sink or cabinet properly.
Plus, this will keep you from trying to strain all the water out by just holding the lid of the pot slightly ajar, because let's be real: That always ends in chaos and disappointment.
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Retro 3-in-1 Family Size Electric Breakfast Station
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Retro 3-in-1 Family Size Electric Breakfast Station
Combining a coffeemaker, griddle, and toaster oven in one compact appliance, this retro-styled 3-in-1 electric breakfast station is beyond cool. (Plus, check out that fun retro hue.) You'll feel like you have the best seat in the house at your favorite local diner every single day with this thing.
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Cheers to no more wine headaches or hangovers! This genius Wand Wine Filter purifies all red, white, and sparkling wines, removing histamines and sulfites to enhance the wine's natural flavor, color, and aroma. It also eliminates all those annoying side effects of drinking, from redness and nausea to headaches and congestion.
Oh, and that bottle of vino you popped open but never finished? Use this purifier to make it taste as good as new again.
Conquer painful stovetop spills and splatters with a genius cone-shaped guard that'll surround your pan to keep contents contained and cooking —which means more time enjoying your meal and less time cleaning up after it.
Getting every last drop of jam out of the jar is way more fun with this cute platypus-shaped spatula that's sure to be a conversation starter. With no sharp edges, it's safe for the kids to use when they're making their own peanut butter and jelly sandwiches too.
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Calling all overnight oats lovers! This colorful four-piece set of 16oz glass jars features measurement markings for precise prep and a stainless steel spoon with a spoon holder on the jar for easy portability. They work great for everything from yogurt parfaits and overnight oats to on-the-go fruits and salads.
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Baggy Rack For Ziploc Bag Holder Stand
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Baggy Rack For Ziploc Bag Holder Stand
Meal planning by yourself just got a whole lot easier. Whether you're freezing food or drying ziplock bags you want to reuse again, these hand-free racks are sure to come in handy. They keep bags open so you transfer food solo sans all the mess.
If you're as clumsy as some of us on the Best Products team are, cutting tiny herbs is a dangerous task. These scissors finely chop small herbs like chives and cilantro, so not only will your food be free of irregularly sized herbs (we've all gotten a whole cilantro leaf in a bite of guac before), but your fingertips will also be spared from any cuts or mishaps.
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Save counter space and stop worrying about soggy dish mats with this over-the-sink drying rack. It's perfect for apartment dwellers with minimal counter space, as it can be rolled up and stowed away when it's not in use.
You can also use it as a colander of sorts for large veggies and fruits, rinsing them directly on the rack for a quick and easy clean. Even better? Put it on your counter to use as a trivet for large pots and pans.
Never place your wet and soapy sponge on a clean kitchen countertop again, thanks to this cute (and kind of ridiculous) kitchen sponge holder. It keeps the sponge off your most-used surfaces, but it also allows the soggy sponge to dry more quickly. Sweet dreams to your sponge!
Stop buying can after can of nonstick cooking spray and use what you already have: This mister allows you to use the cooking oil of your choice to grease pots, pans, and baking sheets. You can also use it to mist food, so you don't get a pool of oil at the bottom of your salad bowl.
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Ready to save your drains and reduce your cooking carbon footprint? This popular plant-based oil solidifier is one of those things you'll wonder how you ever lived without. You simply sprinkle and stir it into hot oil once you're done cooking and wait until it's fully dissolved. Once cooled and solidified, simply toss it in the trash, where it'll break down in a landfill in about 30 days. Cool, right?
Your blender should be as stylish as you are. Whether you’re whipping up morning smoothies and pre-gym protein shakes or pureeing baby food, this portable mason jar blender gets the job done beautifully.
BlendQuick features ten stainless steel blades and a rechargeable battery so you can blend on the go no matter where you are. Then just sip your creations straight out of the jar for the ultimate convenience. Available in five colors, you'll want to buy them all.
This novelty chicken egg separator will make you want to eat healthier. To use, simply break the egg into the ceramic separator and then pour the egg white straight out of the chick's mouth.
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Say it with us: Eight tools in one! Save precious drawer and cabinet space with this doodad. Together, all the tools stack into a wine-bottle-shaped gadget, taking up only a few inches of space.
There's a funnel, juicer, grater, egg cracker, shredder, can opener, egg separator, and measuring cup included, giving you just about everything you could need — other than measuring spoons.
This simple, yet effective garlic rocker is one thing you never know you needed until you try it. For those of us that consider garlic-chopping the most tedious of chores during food prep, this nifty tool does away with most, if not all, the work. Just press the stainless steel grate onto a peeled clove, rock back and forth till the garlic is completely squeezed through, and scrape off.
It's gentler and less effort to use for those with joint issues, or for those that may find a traditional garlic press a bit too hard to squeeze. Plus, it can be used to crush other things, like nuts, seeds, and spices.
Elisabeth Kadar
Freelancer
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar is a freelance commerce, fashion, lifestyle and parenting writer living in sunny SoCal with her husband and three kids. She regularly contributes to Hearst, Forbes Vetted, TIME Shopping, Today’s Parent and The Knot.
Katherine Pittman
Associate Editor
Katherine (Katie) is the associate editor of Best Products, where she gathers unique gift ideas, tests out buzzy products, and puts too many items in her cart for research — her work can also be found on MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Oprah Daily. When she isn’t writing, you can most likely find her tending to her 50+ plants, starting a new DIY home improvement project, or playing with her puppy, Olive.
