You love cooking, but you don’t really know what you’re doing. Or, if you do know what you’re doing, you know that you’d like to be able to cut some corners and make your life a little easier. Or, maybe you’re looking to up your kitchen game and try something entirely new. No matter the reason, I’ve collected some of my absolute favorite kitchen tools and some of Amazon’s top-selling kitchen tools to help you get your kitchen prepped and ready to take on anything. Scroll on and fill your cart with the best kitchen tools around!
1. Egg Yolk Separator by OTOTO
Separating eggs has got to be one of the most annoying tasks you can perform in the kitchen. Shells fall places, you pop the yolk, you just can’t seem to make it work. The best way to avoid that annoying situation? Snag this hilarious and adorable egg separator from OTOTO that makes the entire situation easy and simple.
2. Complete Sushi Making Set
If you’re trying to stretch your kitchen skills, you can try rolling up your very own delicious sushi. This 20-piece set has everything you need to get things started. Whether you’re entertaining your friends with the tasty meal or you’re just doing it for yourself, this set is gonna be your go-to for the entire process. Start to finish.
3. Heat Seal
Avoid food going stale or getting ruined with this awesome heat seal. This handy gadget allows you to quickly and easily reseal all your favorite snack bags to be entirely airtight. Sure, it doesn’t elevate your cooking game, but it does elevate your storage game. You’ll thank me later when this bag saves you money and headaches.
4. Crab Spoon Holder by OTOTO
This spoon rest makes your life so much easier. You don’t have to worry about staining your counter with sauce or soup, but it also keeps your spoon or spatula in just the right spot. This silicone spoon rest is my favorite because it’s equal parts hilarious and useful. That’s a killer combination in the kitchen.
5. Jar Scraper Spatula by OTOTO
Get every last bit out of those jars with this brilliant spatula. Most spatulas are shaped for stirring, but this adorable option from OTOTO is designed to get into every nook and cranny of your favorite jam jars. Save yourself some money by getting out every last bit of the products you love. Plus, it puts a smile on your face.
6. Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker
Make something delicious and creamy with this Cuisinart ice cream maker. When you bring home this awesome machine, you can customize flavors for the entire family. This machine couldn’t be easier to use, and it’s a great size for keeping on your counter without taking up too much space. Snag it and share with the whole family!
7. KitchenAid Classic Series
Up your kitchen game with the KitchenAid stand mixer. Baking without it is an absolute nightmare, and one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself and my baking has been buying it. It blends, whisks, and kneads everything in your kitchen in a snap. And the warranties with KitchenAid are amazing!
8. Breville Citrus Press Pro
Juice up all your favorites with this amazing citrus juicer from Breville. If you like to shake up fresh cocktails with fresh-squeezed juices or you’re looking to incorporate fresh juice into your daily diet, this gadget is an essential! I was gifted this as a wedding present and thought I’d never use it, but I reach for it at least once a week. And in the summer? I use it almost daily!
9. Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set
Give your kitchen the gift of a set you’ll use for the rest of your life. This stainless steel, ten-piece cookware set comes with every pot or pan you could need to prep and cook your favorite dishes. They’re heavy-duty, dishwasher-safe, and can move from stovetop to oven in a snap. I’ve never had a cookware set I love as much as this one!
10. Nutribullet Pro Personal Blender
Blend up the perfect amount of smoothie, sauce, soup, or shake with the Nutribullet personal blender. I would be lost without this fantastic kitchen tool! This gadget is just the right size for making just enough for what the recipe, or your family, calls for. The cups themselves are dishwasher-safe to make cleaning a breeze.
11. Vitamix Smart Blender
If you need to bring in the big guns, you’re going to want the Vitamix. This machine was built for doing real work in the kitchen, the sort of work that feeds the whole family. Unlock your amazing machine’s potential with the awesome app and gain access to all sorts of settings and recipes. It makes your time in the kitchen faster, smoother, and easier.
12. OXO 3-Piece Wooden Spoon Set
Be sure you’ve got a wooden spoon for every occasion with this OXO set. From mixing to tossing salads, it’s always good to have these on hand. They’re great for all sorts of things, but they’re absolutely crucial for when you’re cooking with non-stick cookware. These spoons are gentle on pots and pans and durable for even the thickest mixing.
13. Cuisinart Mesh Strainers
Believe it or not, strainers aren’t just for pasta. If you’re not super familiar with the way these kitchen gadgets could be used, you’re missing out! In a pinch, they make excellent powdered sugar sifters, they’re great for straining canned foods, and they’re obviously necessary for pasta. Snag this Cuisinart strainer set and keep your kitchen in tip-top shape!
14. Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
You can’t cook effectively without a cast iron skillet! They’re useful for everything under the sun, from baking cornbread to roasting turkeys to frying chicken. If you’ve seen your parent’s cast iron skillet, then you already know that these were built to last. Get your hands on this skillet and have a skillet on-hand for the rest of your life.
15. Fullstar Vegetable Chopper
Cut down on prep time in the kitchen with this fantastic veggie chopper. With this tool, you can dice, chop, spiralize, and slice up fruits and veggies in seconds. Just pop it in the gadget and smash the top down and you’re good to go! Prep done in a matter of seconds.
16. Meat Chopper
If you’re cooking ground beef, you’ve got to have this device. No more standing over the stove, cutting up ground beef with a wooden spoon; push and twist this tool. It’s heat-resistant, and it’s dishwasher-safe, so when you’re done, you can toss it in and go. It’s one of my favorite kitchen tools!
17. OXO Stainless Steel Scraper & Chopper
Scrape and chop with this stainless steel tool. You might not have realized you need it, but if you’re a regular baker, you really can’t do without it. It chops and scrapes dough to make your life easier, doing double duty while you go. I reach for this tool at least once a week!
18. Clip-On Pasta Strainer
The coolest thing about this strainer is that it clips straight to the pot. Don’t worry! It’s heat-resistant. That means you don’t have to worry about whether your sink is full of dishes or not. Plus, it makes the entire straining process so much faster and easier.
19. Premium Garlic Press Set
If you’re anything like me, you’re obsessed with garlic. You cook with garlic at every meal! But the entire process of prepping garlic is a pain. That’s why I’m in love with this set. It has a garlic peeler, a garlic press, and a brush to get every last bit of that tasty addition out.
20. Fine Long Tweezer Tongs
Prep and plate like an absolute pro with this tong set. These are made for careful, precision movements that help keep your plate looking like an absolute dream. Bring home these tongs and feel like you’re on The Bear every time you plate. Or maybe a more functional show, whatever you prefer.
21. Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener
Open cans with the touch of a button when you bring home this electric can opener. Any time and any way you can cut back on the time you have to spend prepping is a good thing, and this opener lets you grab yourself a few more seconds with every can. Plus, it’s great for people with weak wrists or carpal tunnel.
22. Digital Meat Thermometer
Check the internal temps of all your meats and sweets with this handy digital thermometer. This thermometer gives a quick read and it’s waterproof, too. It’s super easy to clean, super compact, and designed to easily pack into your drawers. If you don’t have a thermometer yet, you’ve got to snag this one now!
23. Cast Iron Burger Press
Burgers are great, but what’s even better than burgers are smashed burgers. There’s just something about them that tastes better than normal. If you want to get the best, most evenly cooked smash burgers possible, then you’re going to want these cast iron presses. They’re easy to clean and even easier to use, with an included wooden handle to keep your hand safe from the heat.
24. Kitchen Funnel Set
This set of silicone funnels is a must-have. If you’re not sure how useful they’ll be, let me assure you – I use mine every single week. They help me pack away all my leftovers after a big meal, and I’d be lost without them. Plus, since they’re collapsible and silicone, they’re easy to clean and they store away in a snap.
25. Stainless Steel Citrus Grater
Top off your favorite cakes and bakes with citrus zest for a tasty bite every time. This stainless steel zester makes zesting a breeze. The dishwasher-safe tool gives you the opportunity to try new things and new recipes, even just a new, fun topping in unexpected places.
26. Stainless Steel Herb Stripper
Prep your herbs with this awesome stainless steel stripper! It’s super easy to use and cuts your prep time in half. You’ll wonder how you managed to get everything ready to go before you brought this home. Plus, it’s compact, so you don’t have to worry about it taking up your limited storage space.
27. Nuvantee Pasta Maker Machine
Start from scratch with this pasta maker. If you’ve never had homemade pasta before, I cannot recommend it enough! It’s a tasty, delicious meal that’s actually incredibly easy to make. If you’re interested in spicing things up in the kitchen and trying something new, you’ve got to buy this. And don’t worry – it’s a little time-consuming, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to make fresh pasta in minutes.
28. MuellerLiving Hand Blender
Blend it all up with this awesome immersion blender. Whether you’re making a sauce, blending a soup, or you’re trying to create a tasty shake, this blender is gonna do the hard work for you. I use mine regularly, for all sorts of things, sometimes even substituting it for my big blender. The components are dishwasher-safe for simple and easy cleanup.
29. Silicone Faucet Drip Catcher
Protect your sink with this handy silicone mat. This mat not only catches those drips but also drains them, keeping you from having to deal with still water on the edge of your sink. I have one not just for my kitchen, but for every room of my house to keep things clean and dry. Plus, it helps you stay organized, and that’s always a win!
30. Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids
This might just be the ultimate kitchen set on Amazon. Not only does it offer you six different mixing bowls, but each of those bowls come with airtight lids so you can go from mixing to storing in seconds. Plus, it comes with different tops for prep and the set includes tongs, a whisk, spatulas, a baster, and measuring cups. It has it all!
31. Cheese Grater
I can’t tell you how obsessed I am with this grater! One of my least favorite things is grating cheese and then getting all the cheese squished up under the grater. Luckily, with this gadget, that issue is a thing of the past. This grater comes with built-in storage for holding all of the shredded bits and ends to make your life easier and mess-free.
32. Over the Sink Colander Strainer Basket
My favorite thing about this strainer is that I can leave grapes rinsing in the sink while I turn around and grab something out of the fridge. This strainer stretches across the sink and holds everything right where you want it. Dishwasher-safe and extendable, this gadget is a kitchen necessity. At least, in my humble opinion.
33. Chef’n FridgeFork Condiment Fork
My family is full of pickle eaters, which is awesome, but what’s not awesome is having everyone’s icky fingers dipping into the pickle container. I did a little hunting and found this awesome pickle fork, and it changed the game. The silicone holder keeps the fork attached to the jar, so no one has the excuse of “I couldn’t find the fork” to hide behind. It’s one of my favorite kitchen tools!
34. Greater Goods Food Scale
A food scale is one of those things you might not think about, but it’s an essential all the same. This mini kitchen scale allows you to measure things out down to the ounce, so you’re getting the most exact measurements possible. Plus, if you like using European recipes, you don’t have to do conversions anymore. This scale does it all for you!
35. A Dish Brush and Holder
Finally, make kitchen cleanup as quick and easy as possible with this awesome brush! The fun thing is it’s not your average dish brush. When it’s stored, this looks like a flower in a vase. So, you’re adding fun, lovely style to your space while increasing practicality.
