You don’t need an expensive kitchen to cook less and eat better. Sometimes a cheap little tool saves you more time than a fancy appliance. These are the inexpensive gadgets that make cooking lazy in the best possible way.
Prices change often, especially around Black Friday, so check the current price before buying.
1. Vegetable Chopper
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Push down once and the onion is diced. No tears, no uneven pieces. Check price on Amazon
- Professional 12-in-1 Vegetable Chopper – Master your meal prep with our versatile food chopper featuring 12 interchangea…
- Advanced Safety Engineering – Built with your safety in mind: finger guard protection, non-slip base, and rust-resistant…
- Complete Food Prep Station – Transform ingredients with multiple blade options: 5mm and 2mm slicers, coarse and fine gra…
2. Oil Sprayer
A light, even mist of oil for the air fryer or salads. Much better than pouring and guessing. Check price on Amazon
- Dual-Function Design & Multi-Purpose: Oil spray bottle for cooking offers the convenience of both spraying and pouring o…
- Premium & BPA-Free PP Materials: Olive oil sprayer is made of Food Grade BPA-free PP material and thick, unbreakable, le…
- Refillable & Reusable: Cooking oil dispenser is 470ml, reduces frequency of refills, features a wide mouth opening, maki…
3. Instant-Read Meat Thermometer
Stops you from overcooking chicken “just to be safe.” Juicy food, zero guessing. Check price on Amazon
- 【Easy to Use】Easily release the meat probe at the push of a button, and control the backlight or power with another butt…
- 【More Accurate Readout in 1 Second】Get accurate temperature readings with an impressive +/-0.9°F precision, this cooking…
- 【Easy to Read】The large, easy-to-read numbers and bright backlit display make this grill thermometer simple to check you…
4. Silicone Air Fryer Liners
Catch the mess so you’re not scrubbing the basket every night. Check price on Amazon
- [2-PCS Air Fryer Silicone Liners] Our square silicone air fryer liners is thicker, It’s about 67mil thick, it’s not frag…
- [Food Grade Silicone Material] Air fryer reusable liners are made from safe, eco-friendly and tasteless highest quality …
- [Non-Stick & Easy to Clean] Keeps your air fryer free from food residue, grease, Completely dishwasher safe, Allowing yo…
5. Kitchen Shears
Cut herbs, pizza, chicken and tortillas without getting out a cutting board. Check price on Amazon
- PREMIUM STAINLESS STEEL BLADES: Built to resist rust and maintain sharpness, these stainless steel blades easily cut thr…
- ENHANCED CUTTING PERFORMANCE: Featuring micro serrated edges, the blades offer a superior grip on food and materials, mi…
- SOFT, COMFORT GRIP HANDLE: Designed for extended use, the handle provides a comfortable, secure grip with a soft, non sl…
6. Microplane Zester
Garlic, ginger, parmesan and lemon zest in seconds, and lots of flavor for almost no effort. Check price on Amazon
- Zest Citrus: The blade is designed with a specific tooth set that takes the flavorful rind directly off the citrus fruit…
- Grate Cheese: Grate parmesan into fluffy mounds that melt quickly and look beautiful when treating yourself of family to…
- So Many USES: grate ginger and garlic into a minced pastes to flavor many popular foods. Create ground spices from whole…
7. Silicone Spatula Set
Scrape every last bit out of the pot, the blender and the jar. Less waste, easier cleanup. Check price on Amazon
- HIGH QUALITY FOOD GRADE MATERIAL: 100% made of Food Grade Silicone Material that is BPA-Free, lead free, and odorless. S…
- SEAMLESS ONE PIECE DESIGN: Seamless one piece construction is compact and sturdy, easy to clean, and non-stick. Soft han…
- HEAT RESISTANT UP TO 600: Temperature resistant from -104 to 600° (-40 to 315° ), allowing safe use in high-heat cooking…
8. Herb Keeper
Keeps fresh herbs alive for much longer in the fridge, so you stop throwing out slimy cilantro. Check price on Amazon
- Fresh Herb Keeper for Preservation: This fresh herb keeper is designed to extend the freshness of your herbs by up to 10…
- Innovative Herb Storage Design: Equipped with a Flip & Slide Lid and air vents, this herb saver for your refrigerator al…
- Versatile Herb Holder Solution: With removable dividers, the fresh herb container can store a small amount of various he…
9. Bag Clips and Reusable Silicone Bags
Keep snacks fresh and freeze leftovers flat so they thaw faster. Check price on Amazon
- Food Grade Material: Choose SPLF brand for Truly food-grade reusable storage bags. Made of extra thick food-grade Peva m…
- Leakproof & Easy Seal: Upgraded double closures ensure an airtight leakproof seal, perfect for storing and preserving fo…
- Freezer Safe & Easy to Clean: The freezer bags can lock out freezer burn while keeping food fresh and full of taste, per…
10. Magnetic Measuring Spoons
Fit into spice jars and stick together, so you’re not hunting for the teaspoon every time. Check price on Amazon
- Treat Yourself To A Set Worth Having – With single metal construction and heavy duty premium Stainless Steel, these meas…
- Magnetic For Easy Use And Storage – These magnetic spoons let you use one spoon at a time and then they nest together fo…
- Save Time And Hassle With Your New Favorite Tool – Dual sided: The oval end is narrow to fit into most spice jars. You w…
Which One Should You Start With?
If you only buy one, get the one that solves your most annoying kitchen task. Hate chopping? The chopper. Always overcook chicken? The thermometer. Tired of cleaning the air fryer? The liners.
These also make great stocking stuffers for the person who hates cooking. Save this list for your holiday shopping.
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