21-04-2025
33 Products To Help You Discover Your Inner Home Chef
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I can hear Ina Garten's approval from here.
1. An Emeril Lagasse dual zone air fryer over combo with precise temperature control for both sides so you can cook two very different items at once (and in two different ways). It has the capability to air fry, bake, cook pizza, reheat, dehydrate, roast, broil, grill, toast, keep items warm, slow cook, and can be used as a rotisserie. Bam! Emeril is still killin' it!
Promising review:"What a great product! We love the duality of this oven. We can toast on one side while baking on the other. Simple to use, no fan or door issues that others reported. It was delivered about a month ago, and since then, we have used it several times a day, every day. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS!!" — B Fox
Get it from Amazon for $329.99.
2. Or a Ninja Crispi Air Fryer system that'll have you feeling like you've just become an American Ninja Kitchen Warrior. Throw your go-to lazy day meal of nuggets and fries into the glass container, attach it to the air fryer, then enjoy the fruits of your labor straight out of the same container.
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Check out a TikTok of the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer System in action.
Each air fryer comes with the "PowerPod," two containers (a 4-quart and a 6-quart), and lids. The PowerPod has auto-shutoff and four modes: Max Crisp, Bake, Air Fry, and Recrisp. The "feet" are heat-safe, so you can prop it on any surface, no problem.
Promising review: "I got my Ninja Crisper today and reheated some stuffed bread with feta cheese and spinach, and it did a wonderful job. I t was like it just came out of the oven the first time. Nice and crispy outside, but the inside heated just right. I love that the bottom glass can be covered with the lid it comes with. They come with a metal plate you can put in the glass bottom part, and it actually fits into the lid, so it doesn't get lost. The glass makes a difference in the taste, too. It is a great product and well worth it." — Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $179.99+ (available in three colors).
3. A grape, strawberry, and tomato cutter will help you slice 'em up so gorgeously that a charcuterie board will hate to see you coming! Reviewers have also noted using the tool to cut meats and bagels evenly (which is no easy feat!).
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Rapid Slicer is a small business!
Promising reviews:" My husband and I use this almost every day. We love cherry tomatoes and green olives in our salad. Using the rapid slicer cut our slicing time down to about one minute! Love this product!" — Scout
Get it from Amazon for $15.95.
4. An oil mister that'll help you perfectly cover your ingredients without getting your hands covered in grease so you can promptly get back to aimlessly scrolling your phone while your veggies cook.
Promising review: "What a nice set for spraying oil and vinegar. I love that the containers are glass and very durable. The set comes with two little funnels for filling the bottles and a brush for cleaning the bottles. The bottles are not too big, so they don't take up too much room on my counter. The set is so nice that I might get another set for a second type of oil and soy sauce." — LB
Get a set of two from Amazon for $13.99.
5. A clip-on strainer for any pasta fiends tired of trying to locate their colander in the back of their kitchen cabinet while their rapidly boiling water threatens to overflow — al dente noodles are at risk here, people!!!
It also works great for draining excess oil out of deeper pans!
Promising review: "I have a lot of kitchen gadgets, but this one gets used virtually every day. The rest come out once a season. This is great and saves space in kitchen storage, you won't need a big colander anymore." — Pen Name
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six colors).
6. A Yonanas fruit soft-serve maker to help you satiate your cravings for a sweet treat while *also* giving you an extra way to use up all the fruit you bought before it goes bad. This fantastic gadget transforms ingredients into a frosty, ice cream–like dessert without as much dairy.
Promising reviews:"I absolutely love this little machine! I use it every day! It is not like a blender… The fruit comes out just like soft serve ice cream! It is incredible! Someone complained about that it is hard to is so easy to clean. Anyone on Weight is like eating free ice cream! " — L. Whitted
Get it from Amazon for $35.97+ (available in five colors).
7. A veggie chopper because none of us have time to cry at the club anymore — and by "club" I mean your kitchen and by "us" I mean myself (I'm reserving for my annual viewing of Titanic). Anyways, this baby will dice up anything you throw in it at record speed. Chop, chop!
Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets.
Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action.
Promising review:"Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food and it has a generous container." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.97 (available in four colors).
8. Extra long oven mitts so if you're far too focused on whether your cookies are browning enough on the bottom to realize if your bare arms are about to touch the oven rack you won't *actually* be at risk of being burnt.
Promising reviews:"I absolutely love these oven mitts! It's one of those kitchen items that are a MUST, but always put off purchasing. I had criteria for what I wanted in mitts and found them. The mitts do everything they say they do and that's keeping my hands and arms safe. I highly recommend them." — Amazon Customer
"Great purchase. I use these every day. Had them for a while now and they hold up beautifully." — Badgerman
Get them from Amazon for $16.99 (available in six colors).
9. A stuffed waffle maker you can count on to make all of your brunch dreams come true — fill 'em with cream cheese, strawberries, chicken, or anything else your heart desires!
Promising review:"Oh my goodness. This was way better than expected. Definitely only need one waffle per person, they are huge. T hey are beyond delicious and the stuffing options are endless. It does take about seven minutes to make one waffle but totally worth it. Comes out perfect every single time. No issues at all. Buy it now!" — armywife
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
10. Avocado Huggers that'll help you extend the life of that beautiful fruit you were weary about slicing in half because you KNEW you didn't need the entire thing for your recipe — this lil' tool will help keep that unused piece raring to go for tomorrow's breakfast.
Food Huggers is a small business! The set comes with a large and a small size of Avocado Huggers.
Promising reviews:" My niece gave me this set for Christmas last year, and I use it almost every day. It really minimizes the browning of leftover avocado. You can put it in the dishwasher, but I usually hand wash so it's ready the next time I need it." — EJ
Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.99.
11. A KitchenAid stand mixer with a reputation that precedes it — and for good reason! It is the appliance of ALL appliances! In addition to helping you expand your baking/cooking repertoire, it will also become the centerpiece of your kitchen. No pressure when choosing a color. 😉
Promising reviews: " I have used this almost every day since it got here. I am disabled and this has made baking a joy. I highly suggest it for those who might not bake as much because of physical limitations. I wouldn't be able to handle stirring, and I've never been able to make something like meringue. I can now! I did it the first day. Definitely the best investment in my kitchen." — KJ
Get it from Amazon for $449+ (available in 23 colors).
12. A cutting board and strainer combo, your mom will "ooh" and "ahh" over when you excitedly show it to her over Facetime while *also* asking her, "Do you think this chicken is cooked?"
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Promising reviews:"I love this product! I use it every day to slice or cut vegetables or fruit and then rinse them in the colander. Versatile and fits over my sink perfectly." — Jeff Wedgwood
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors).
13. A handheld garlic press that'll have you rockin' and rollin' your way to the perfectly crushed or minced ingredient your *almost* flawless sauce is missing.
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Promising reviews:"I just love this item. I use it just about every day when we have something that needs fresh garlic in it." — Ann E. Linvill
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).
14. Cut-resistant gloves for anyone who has already had the somewhat horrifying experience of slicing one of their digits. Sorry, Chef, but no one wants blood in their meatballs. Safety first!
You can even pop these in the washing machine for a thorough cleaning.
Promising reviews:"I got really tired of coming away with sliced fingers after manually grating cheese or potatoes. Measuring the glove size as instructed was easy, and the fit was perfect (small). I have used these gloves every day since I received them. I was going to try a mandolin, but that was more troublesome than it was worth. Just slip on the glove, and you are safe!" — S Martin
Get them from Amazon for $13.49 (available in sizes S—XL).
15. And an affordable and excellent chef's knife you can use to beautifully cut up ingredients in a way even Gordon Ramsay would applaud. (And we *know* how much he loves to aggressively shout criticisms!)
Mercer Culinary is a small business!
Promising reviews:"Aside from a Victorinox paring knife and a filet knife, this is the ONLY knife I own. I've used it just about every day for the last two months, and only now does it seem to be losing its edge. Since I primarily cook from scratch, I've put it through quite a bit! It's survived pounds upon pounds of potatoes, onions, garlic, a few acorn squash, and carving a whole chicken. I'd say it's a sound investment for the price." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $18.22+ (available in several sizes/types).
16. A hand-powered chopper that'll have you slicing and dicing in literally seconds. If you can pull the cord on a Woody doll (you know, like from Toy Story) then, congratulations, you can chop an onion!
See it in action on TikTok.
Promising reviews:"Simple to use. I have used this every day for the past 10 days since receiving it. I have made salsa over and over again, and it takes me only three minutes to make. I have made hummus two times as well, and it was phenomenal." — Jill Clement
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in three colors).
17. A set of gravity-activated grinders to make you feel like you've just landed inside an episode of Futurama whenever you use 'em. No twisting or turning is needed — these automatically release freshly ground salt or pepper whenever you tip it over.
Watch this TikToker use these automatic grinders while cooking!
Promising reviews:"These are really beautiful and add the exact touch of copper I was looking for in my space. When used, the end lights up blue, which is very cool and gives them a modern feel. They feel heavy and solid, including the clear receptacle that holds the salt/pepper." — Pink Dragon
"Pretty and so practical I love it and use it every day." — Cary Thorne
Get the set of two from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three colors as well as a single grinder).
18. A rapid egg cooker with the ability to make hard-boiled eggs, poached eggs, scrambled eggs, and omelets — which is about two more kinds than I know how to make on my own. Shh, don't tell anyone I'm about to rely on this gadget to make it seem like I know how to cook. With over 102,000 5-star reviews, you certainly can't go wrong.
Promising reviews:"We bought this in 2020. Used it almost every day without any issues, and finally, after three years, it's time to replace it. Such an amazing product to last so long." — Shal
Check out our deep dive into the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker here.
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in two sizes and 10 colors).
19. Plus a Crack'em egg cracker and spoon rest to ensure your scrambled delights will be shell-free every single time — and how cool will you look cracking eggs open singlehandedly???
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Crack'em is a veteran-owned small business established in 2013 that specializes in family-friendly kitchen accessories.
Check out a TikTok of the egg cracker in action.
Promising reviews:"I love the quality of this product and use it every day. Haven't had to fish out errant eggshells and like the clean straight break in shell; very easy to use." — Sue P.
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in nine colors).
20. A"Gracula" garlic crusher that'll make you want to say "bleh, bleh, bleh" a la Hotel Transylvania whenever you use it — just don't let the Count hear you! With a few twists you can use it to mince garlic, ginger, nuts, chilis, and herbs.
Promising review: "My entire family is IN LOVE with this little guy. He's cute as a button and put garlic on almost everything (even in some of our drinks) so we use him every day. I used to hate cleaning out our old garlic crusher, it was dishwasher safe, but bits got stuck in the edges and holes. This one doesn't hoard the garlic, does a great job of making it just as small, and is easier to wash than a cup!" — Bob & Wife
Get it from Amazon for $17.95.
21. Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Seasoning to upgrade basically everything you eat — from avocado toast, eggs, and bagels to chicken, fish, and veggies, there isn't much this seasoning won't improve. Do you need a handkerchief? Because it looks like you're already drooling over the mere thought of adding this to your dinner tonight.
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My colleague swears by this simple mixture of sea salt, onion, and garlic. Check out her Everything But The Bagel Seasoning review for more deets.
Promising review:"This stuff is delicious. Every day I find a new application for it. I have used on everything from pizza to pasta to burgers to steads seafood and even popcorn." — Timothy M.
Get it from Amazon for $6.87.
22. And/or a bottle of truffle seasoning that'll ensure you never have to live another day without access to life-changing homemade truffle fries. It's what you DESERVE, my beautiful bougie friend.
My colleague Emma Lord (pictured above) is ready to divulge why this stuff is so great:
"Okay, I bought this on a whim because there's a sushi place down the street from me that makes truffle avocado sushi rolls and I was like, I need these in my life, but I also need money to live. I decided to DIY it with a regular $4 avocado roll and this seasoning and the umami bliss of it all basically exploded my brain. Since then I've tried it on eggs, on burritos, on potatoes, on chocolate mug cakes, pretty much every sweet and savory thing I can think of. The best part is you really get an excellent bang for your buck — it's so flavorful that I've been using this for months now and have barely made a dent in the container!"
Promising review:"Where has this black truffle seasoning been all my life? OMG I am putting this on everything every single day. It's really that good and I put it on eggs and potatoes and even on my turkey and avocado sandwich. I need to order more." — LMK
Get it from Amazon for $13.87.
23. Plus an Oxo Good Grips veggie brush to ensure your potatoes get a proper scrub down before you turn them into the delicious aforementioned truffle fries.
Promising reviews: "I use this every day. Works great on all veggies — potatoes and carrots from the garden, celery, apples, mushrooms, etc. I wish I had ordered one years ago!" — Katherine Croft
Get it from Amazon for $7.95.
24. A meat thermometer so you'll never have to guess your grilling skills — cook with the confidence of someone who just crushed an important exam or beat their personal Peloton record.
Alpha Grillers is a family-owned small business in Nevada that sells BBQ and grilling tools.
Promising review: "I really like this unit. It turns on when you unfold it and turns off after a time or when you fold it back up. It reads super fast and, so far, seems to be right on the money for accuracy. I use it almost every day, and the length makes it easy to check your turkey or roast. It is quick to change from F to C. Just push a button, and you will be ready to go. It also has the safe range of temps for the different types of meat on the handle so you have a quick reference in hand." — K Hamby
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
25. KitchenAid shears with over 69,000 5-star reviews to convince you to stop using your regular ol' crafting scissors when you're cooking. 😅 Use these to beautifully cut quesadillas or pizza into slices (a must-have for parents!) or to finally chop some herbs.
Promising reviews:"These scissors do it all! From cutting poultry to removing gristle from the bottom of a tri-tip roast, and any number of other kitchen items. I'm left-handed, and the grip is comfortable. They're very easy to clean, and the plastic sheath that comes with them is a plus, preventing me from gouging myself when looking for other items in the 'sharp object' drawer. I'm thinking about getting a second pair. I highly recommend these kitchen shears!" — Suzy-Q666
"Finally! Excellent quality kitchen shears that cut easily through chicken, salmon steaks and meat. Easy clean on the top shelf of the dishwasher. I use these every day! No rust, no dulling of scissors edge." — Tiffany A. Ballinger
Get it from Amazon for $9.89+ (available in six colors).
26. Plus, some herb scissors so you can chop basil, chives, and parsley as fast as if you were gunning for inclusion in the Guinness Book of World Records as "World's Fastest Herb Cutter."
Promising review: "These are sharp and work well. I like how it cuts three pieces at a time so you can cut your herbs faster. I actually got them because we use a lot of green onion and these work well to cut that. They are easy to clean, too. They are lightweight and sturdy." — Nederland*brasil
Get it from Amazon for $7.03.
27. And! A set of salad scissors that'll help you whip up a fancy salad in no time at all and without the hefty price tag that, sadly, comes with ordering a lovely chopped salad.
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Check out a TikTok of the salad scissors in action.
Promising review: "Love these! I hate big leafy salads so I bought these and they're perfect for chopping greens into bites. I also use them to quickly chop cherry tomatoes, onions, and other veggies. VERY nice quality." — asoon
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
28. A meat shredder with suction cups to ensure it stays put on your counter while you twist away and prep the most delicious homemade pulled pork sammies on this side of the Mississippi 😉.
RedRoko is a small business.
Promising review: "After watching a video on this it seemed I had to buy one and try it. This makes life so much easier. No cutting board, no knife. Can make chicken salad professional style in shreds now. It does an excellent job staying suctioned to the countertop while you swirl the top to get perfect even shreds from your chicken." — Katie
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
29. A colander spoon to let you scoop food straight out of the pot and onto your plate — may you NEVER break another ravioli in a colander again!
It's made from toughened nylon and is suitable for use on non-stick cookware. It's resistant to temps of up to 392 degrees Fahrenheit, and it's dishwasher-safe!
Promising review:"I've owned this for just over a month, and I don't know how I lived without it! From spooning potatoes into boiling water without a mess to draining a full can of beans and far, far beyond, this scoop is a must-have in the kitchen. I find myself reaching for it every day. It has easily replaced the other spoons/scoops that I would usually use. You cannot go wrong with this purchase!" — Jill Clement
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in three colors).
30. A rotating whisk blender you'll praise your new I-cook-all-the-time self for buying — it can blend, froth, whisk, beat, and stir, all without taking up much storage space in your kitchen. Are you someone who casually whips up a salad dressing all on your own? You just might be now, thanks to this tool.
Check out a TikTok of the whisk in action.
Promising review:"This is one of the coolest gizmos I've purchased! And it works like a charm, especially for scrambled eggs. I've always struggled with getting the egg white and yolk blended well together. This tool does the trick. I found it most effective with liquids. Any kind of sauce or salad dressing can be well blended with this tool too." — Austin
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
31. A meat tenderizer that'll transform your cheap cut of steak from drab to fab — it'll take you no time at all to use this tool and make your meat that much more delectable.
Jaccard is a small business!
Promising review:"This thing really works great. Takes only seconds to tenderize any kind of meat. I've used on pork, beef, and chicken and the results are these meats cook and taste so much better after being tenderized with this. Many people ask about dishwasher-safe. I have used it for a while and always put it in the dishwasher and it's fine. It's plastic and stainless-steel so I don't think the dishwasher can hurt it." — 5280
Get it from Amazon for $29.97+ (available in two styles and four colors).
32. A Gozney pizza oven the entire family can enjoy — from rolling out the dough and adding toppings to watching it cook over the flame, this is one activity you'll actually have a good time doing together (probably a better idea than game night for your very competitive fam).
Promising review:"Once you get used to how it cooks, you can have a pizza party whenever you want! My first three pizzas were a little well done, but once I got used to the way the oven cooks, I make perfect pizzas, Strombolis, and calzones. I use the gas option for fuel and with a regular 4-gallon propane tank I have cooked 20 pizzas. My oven takes about 20–25 minutes to get to full temp. (about 800–900 degrees) Although Gozney does not require any cleaning, I take a small vacuum and just vacuum it out after it cool down. if any pizza gets on the stone a light wire brushing and your all set. I love this appliance. No more store-bought pizza for me ever again. Gozney makes a great product!" — Retep
Get it from Amazon for $499.99 (available in three colors).
33. And a stainless-steel pizza cutter rocker you can use to channel your inner-Carmy (from The Bear) while you effortlessly slice up the pie you just made for your squad.
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Promising review:"I really like this pizza cutter. I used to have a stainless steel wheel blade that had a plastic holder/handle, this is 100% better. Washes easily and I don't foresee having to replace it for many many years. Plus it cuts pizza far better than a wheel." — Lorrie M.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
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