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Some of the best kitchen tools are the most affordable. Whether you’re looking for a genuinely useful gadget or something fun that will liven up the kitchen, you can discover some cool stuff across the Internet. You can even find some of the best kitchen gadgets under $10.
They’ll up your food storage abilities, make dinner prep easier, and reinvent how you cook burgers and vegetables. Let’s jump in.
1. Reusable Produce Bags
Do your part in keeping the environment clean and ditch plastic grocery bags for good with reusable produce bags. They’re made of stretchy mesh fabric each bag has a drawstring so you can shop without worrying about dropping anything. They come in different color-coordinated sizes so you know which bags to pick out before your shopping trip.
2. Bag Clips
If you keep reaching into your snack cupboard to find stale chips, it might be time to move on from your roll-down-the-bag or tape-it-closed method. These little woodland creature clips will have your back and keep your bags tightly sealed so your snacks stay fresh. They come in a pack of six and work well for most bag sizes.
3. Citrus Juicer
Tired of hand-squeezing lemons and cleaning up sticky spills? Try this one-of-a-kind citrus juicer. The reamer fits snugly on a 1-ounce cup and has measurement markings so you only have to squeeze until you hit your target amount.
4. Heart Shaped Leaf Tea Infuser
Simplify the art of loose-leaf tea-making and save time with this heart-shaped leaf tea infuser. The gadget functions like a spoon with an infuser attached to the bottom. Place your leaves inside the strainer, wait for the required time and you’ll have your cup of tea!
5. Pot Clip
With these handy pot clips, you’ll never lose your spoon or spatula to a pot of noodles again. Simply clip the stainless steel gadget onto the edge of a pot and place your utensil in the double silicone hooks in between stirs. The small pads attach firmly without scratching your cookware, are rust-resistant and have a heavy bearing capacity.
6. Stuffed Burger Press
Stuff your patties with cheese, onion, mushrooms, seasonings or whatever your heart desires with the burger press. This gadget’s nonstick coating makes the process easy. Plus, it comes with 100 wax papers to prevent freshly made patties from sticking to each other in the fridge or freezer. When you’re done pressing, simply place the device in your dishwasher to clean it.
7. Clip on Strainer
Prevent pasta-in-the-sink mishaps with this clip-on strainer. The clips make it easy to attach to pots od different sizes and even lipped bowls. It takes up a quarter of the space of a traditional colander and can withstand temperatures of more than 230℉.
8. Garlic Press and Peeler
This tool is garlic-dicing made easy. All you need to do is place the cloves inside the peeler, roll it, peel the skin off, then press the garlic into smaller pieces and add it to your pot.
9. Leaf Herb Stripper
Make picking individual leaves off your rosemary sprigs easy with this nifty gadget. The stainless steel tool strips the leaves right off your herbs. Its practical design features eight differently sized holes labeled with animations so you can strip everything from chard to tarragon.
10. 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer
Simplify your avocado preparation process using one tool for cutting, pitting and slicing. This gadget has a soft, non-slip grip and is made of stainless steel so you can make avocado toast safely and efficiently. You can even use this versatile tool to cut kiwi, dragon fruit and other soft fruits and vegetables.
11. 6-in-1 Jar Opener
When that lid won’t budge, rely on this jar opener to do the work for you. Pull open pull-tabs, slice open bags, tear off safety seals and twist off bottle caps with this one tool. The ergonomic handle allows for a secure grip, and food-grade materials mean you can put it in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
12. Lemon Sprayer
Spritz fish, salads, chicken and more by simply screwing the sprayer into the top of your lemon and pushing the dispenser. This particular set has a large and small sprayer, so you can use them in everything from limes to grapefruits. When you’re done spritzing, place your fruit in the fridge with the sprayer still attached.
13. Stainless Steel Food Scraper
Put away knives forever with steel food scrapers. This set of two allows you to cut, scrape, crush, shred and divide your food — no matter what you’re making. The edges also feature one-inch marks for accurate measurements. When you’re done cooking or baking, simply place these scrapers in your dishwasher for quick and easy cleanup.
14. Adjustable Measuring Spoon
Keep your counter clutter-free for baking with this adjustable measuring tool. You simply slide the handle to adjust your needed measurement and add your ingredients. It works for both wet and dry to measure from ¼ teaspoon up to one tablespoon. It’s also easy to dismantle and can go into the dishwasher.
15. Cut-Resistant Gloves
You can make all your delicious recipes without fear of cutting accidents. These cut-resistant gloves are a “tool” that can give you peace of mind when you need to expertly slice into meats, fish, and other tricky food products.
16. Spider Strainer
Colanders are great for straining everything from vegetables to linguini. A spider strainer is the upgrade that does the same job, but better, and smaller. They are incredibly useful, whether you want to remove chicken from hot oil or preserve some leftover pasta water.
17. Reusable K-Cups
Level-up in zero-waste living with reusable K-Cups. The difference between them and disposable ones is that you will use ground coffee, but you can use them exactly like a regular K-Cup for a cup of coffee.
18. Fish Turners
This dynamic duo makes flipping fish easier, thanks to it’s thinner width and longer length than a regular spatula. If flipping omelets can be challenging, this might be your solution too. They’re made out of heat-resistant silicon and have a slotted turner to help you rech into deep mixing bowls to scoop out your ingredients.
19. Corn Stripper
This gadget quickly and efficiently removes kernels from the cob so no one has corn between their teeth and butter on their hands. Simply slide the device onto your corn and slide it down the cob to quickly strip the good stuff off. Piece of cake.
Investing in a More Efficient Kitchen
If one of these kitchen gadgets caught your attention and you don’t have it yet, whip out your wallet and get it — especially if you can already envision a great way to put it to use.
Want to learn other ways to make your kitchen more efficient? Check out our articles on how to organize your kitchen cabinets and how to declutter your kitchen!
Original Publish Date 07/10/2020 – Updated 11/27/2023
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