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1. A stuffed waffle maker to absolutely transform your weekend by giving you the ability to make restaurant-worthy waffles at home. No more waiting an hour at that "hot" brunch place when you can ~whip~ up your own at home. You can fill this with everything from strawberries to chocolate, to even eggs and bacon.
Check out a TikTok of the stuffed waffle maker for inspo!
Promising review: "Pretty cool little gadget! Gets used almost every day by my young teen son — he likes to add chocolate in the middle of the waffle as a dessert, and bacon, egg, and cheese filling for breakfast. Recipes online are good and very forgiving. All non-stick and very easy to clean." —Value Mom
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
2. A pepper and jalapeño core remover that will make it super easy to get your jalapeños clean and ready to use in seconds — and keep your hands from touching the spicy insides.
Promising reviews: "Very cool little tool. My jalapeño plant has gone nuts this year. This tool helps me scoop out the seeds and slice them up without having to get the juice on my fingers (which I would inevitably try to scratch my eye with). I’ve used it on my jalapeños and sweet peppers. Glad I made the purchase." —Eaglesgirl16
"This pepper corer is high quality, easy to use and clean. I use it mainly to cut out the cores of jalapeño peppers and it works great removing the entire core and most of the seeds. I use an old toothbrush to brush off the seeds left on the corer tool. No more having to cut a jalapeño pepper in half, then cutting out the core and seeds with a paring knife spreading seeds all over the cutting board. The handle and steel cutter are made with good quality materials. Highly recommended!" —David
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
3. A silicone scooper here to solve the problem of how to actually get the batter into the liners when you're making muffins or cupcakes. Using your fingers or a second spoon kinda works but somehow always still makes a mess. This genius gadget will let you deposit it all super easily.
Promising reviews: "I saw a video of this product on TikTok and knew I had to get it for our kitchen! Makes it a breeze to fill muffin liners!!" —Elisabeth
"I can’t say enough good things about this little tool! It changed my cupcake game forever! No mess and uniform-sized cupcakes every time." —Jillip
Get it from Amazon for $9.87+ (available in two colors).
4. A mini food processor small enough to not take up a lot of room in your kitchen but powerful enough to help you make your own sauces, dips, butters, and more. You can also use it to chop herbs when you don't feel like doing it yourself.
Promising reviews: "It is a cute little thing. It can fit any small kitchen. The price is right on my budget. COOL!!" —Cecilia Eliano
"Great little food processor! I've made pesto and hummus with it so far, and I love it. I live alone, so the size is perfect for my needs. Makes several servings of whatever I'm making and comes with a few recipes in the instruction manual to get started." —Peter Tracy
Get it from Amazon for $29.98+ (available in five colors).
5. A "Gracula" garlic crusher because cutting and mincing garlic cloves by hand is THE WORST, but this little guy will make you smile and make prepping food easier.
Promising reviews: "Cool kitchen gadget! I saw this on TikTok. LOVE THIS GADGET! It doesn't hold a lot of garlic, but it does work. The small pieces of minced garlic don't come out of it well, but still a fun kitchen accessory." — a. woodlee
"This is so ridiculous how cute and functional it is! I hated chopping or mincing garlic before getting this! It is fast and efficient and can get a lot done quickly. Did I mention how cute this is? Also, please know this IS dishwasher safe. I pop the hair off before putting the top in the dishwasher, and the bottom is one piece so no issues of water getting in and staying there, as other reviewers have expressed concerns about. BUT! If there is ONE THING that is a bit of a pain, it is getting ALL the bits out — but a small silicone spatula or scraper does the trick just fine for me! I use this garlic tool daily — it is honestly a game-changer for my cooking game! And it is fun and cute, which makes me want to use it more! Will be getting these for stocking stuffers for all my adult kids this year for the holidays — definitely one of those things they didn't know they need!!" —Llamazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
6. A veggie chopper, slicer, and spiralizer because chopping takes an absurd amount of time. Like, seriously, when I read a recipe and it says it will take 20 minutes, they're not taking my slow chopping skills into account. This gadget will ~cut~ that chopping time in half.
It comes with a small-dice blade, large-dice blade, spiral blade, and ribbon blade that are interchangeable and gives you the option to chop, slice, and julienne vegetables. Plus, you get a lid with a built-in chop and a storage container to hold the veggies.
Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets.
Promising review: "I love salads but I hate prepping them. This thing has been a lifesaver for me. I’ve been eating big salads for lunch at work almost every day and it only takes maybe 10 minutes to prep a workweek’s worth of salads. Very very cool little gadget. I can’t wait to make pico de gallo in it this summer." —michelle s
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four sizes and four colors).
7. Or a hand-powered chopper enabling you to chop an onion in seconds. Yes, you read that right. I said S-E-C-O-N-D-S. Suddenly, your least favorite cooking activity will be your favorite because you'll be done with it in no time and can move on to actually cooking your dinner.
Promising reviews: "Works really well, and so easy to use even a toddler can do the chopping, without worrying about getting cut or spilling anything. My little grandkids fight over getting to use it when helping prepare meals, and their efforts aren't make work, but genuinely helpful with this cool gadget!" —Jus Sayin'
"This chopper is amazing!! I love cooking, but used to absolutely HATE chopping onions... until someone gave me this chopper! Now I simply have to quarter the onion, throw it in the chopper, pull the handle about 10-15 times, and they're ready to be used! No more teary eyes or spending a long time chopping onions. The cup is big enough to fit a whole onion... I think the capacity is 3 cups. There are tons of other uses to this as well... you can chop pretty much anything from herbs, veggies, and fruits, to making salsa and guacamole." —Valjulia
Get it from Amazon for $18.42+ (available in three colors).
8. A Guac-Lock, which is an airtight container specifically designed to keep your guacamole fresh for days. Yes, that means there's no browning on days two and three (and beyond). Talk about living in the future!
Promising reviews: "Sooo cool!!! Love how it locks air away from guacamole. Guacamole stays nice and fresh and not brown. Nice for serving!" —Jani K
"So far I love this thing. I can now have homemade guacamole and hopefully keep it for a few days without it turning brown. What I do is every time I take some out, I get the air out by using the "elevator" (included) that pushes the guacamole to the very top, then close it up. The photo (above) is taken the next day, and it's still a nice bright green color guac!" —Randi
Get it from Amazon for $37.99.
9. A clip-on strainer brilliantly made to fit in any size pot or pan, so you can drain water, grease, or any other liquid without using a bulky (and hard to clean) colander.
Promising reviews: "This is a cool little gadget that I picked up on a whim. It is compact and works well. I had a hard time clipping on a smaller pan but was able to work it out. I like it." — Gayle F.
"Love, love, love this pasta strainer!!! My husband and I hate cleaning out the strainer, so I ordered this to make life easier. OMG, does it make life easier!!! If this ever breaks, I’ll be ordering another! It’s very sturdy and easy to use. Absolutely love it!" —ShylohsRedShadow
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in five colors).
10. A StirMate automatic pot stirrer that'll basically be your sous-chef when you don't have any help in the kitchen, as it stirs whatever is in your pot while you focus on the next steps in your recipe.
The device self-adjusts to fit pots from 6–12 inches in diameter and 3–9 inches in depth. The motor will stir for up to 13 hours per charge and then only takes 30 minutes to recharge.
Promising review: "I love this device. It will slave over the stove stirring your soups, sauces, and candies all day without a complaint or tiring. Now I cook things that I enjoyed serving and eating but hated all that stirring. No more burnt pots and ruined recipes due to under-stirring. It’s a little costly, but once you use it, you will never be without it. I may even buy another one to handle all of my stirring. This would also make a perfect gift." —Steve Bruss
Get it from Amazon for $69.57.
11. An automatic spice grinder designed to grind herbs and spices with a simple touch of a button. It comes with three spice pods that are interchangeable, meaning you can have different fresh ground spices added to your meals.
This is battery-operated, so you'll need some AA batteries!
Promising review: "This is such a cool gadget! I love freshly ground spices but will avoid them because I do not always have a container to store them in. This solves that issue. I can keep my grindings separated and not have to worry about mixing mixes. It runs on batteries but seems to be really efficient. There are different types of pods for different purposes, I will be buying more!" —dee aih
Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in five colors).
12. A Yonanas fruit soft-serve maker with the power to transform any frozen fruit into an enjoyable ice cream or sorbet texture. Reviewers with dietary restrictions swear by this gadget!
Promising review: "Very cool little gadget. I love this thing. It makes tasty treats. And dairy-free, which is another great attribute for those who need to avoid it.... We just tried bananas and strawberries with chocolate syrup and a little whipped cream. Yum! Next time I think we will mix in a little pineapple, and it'll be just like a banana split." —andys girl
Get it from Amazon for $30.40.
13. A hand immersion blender to make your cooking smooth, real smooth, no matter if you're making a smoothie, sauce, or soup. Plus, you don't have to keep transferring your hot liquids between pan and blender *and* it's so much easier to clean.
Promising reviews: "Very cool gadget I use for salsa and sauces. Awesome lightweight handheld blender I can use for anything around the kitchen that I used to use my blender for." —Mike Pierce
"I am a chef and can honestly say this product is very well made. In fact, it’s a bit heavy for a single hand use compared to a KitchenAid, but what I love about this product is an extra 'turbo' feature. Overall, I am very satisfied with the purchase and use of this product in my kitchen." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
14. An electric peeler here to revolutionize the way you make mashed potatoes or apple pie because you won't have to spend an ungodly amount of time hand-peeling every single one.
Promising reviews: "Cool gadget. This thing is a game-changer. I hate peeling apples and this is just perfect." —Joslyn Jonhson
"If you have to peel potatoes, you need this. It takes half the time and saves your hands the work. I would not want to be without it. I have given it as gifts and told my friends about it. Making a holiday meal, this is a must-have. You will be so impressed and happy to have it. Don’t pass it by." —cardmaker
Get it from Amazon for $19.88.
15. A corer reviewers swear is easy to use and less hazardous than trying it with a knife. You can also use this tool to add a hole to the middle of cupcakes to add a filling. Paul Hollywood has entered the chat.
Check out a TikTok of the corer in action.
Promising reviews: "Easy to use and simple to clean. This cool tool can decore almost anything!! Like a stud finder you use on the wall, this tool removes the core with no seeds left at all." —Kathleen Wilson
"This thing is great. Very sturdy. Works amazingly well. I bought this because I had 1 1/2 bushels of apples I needed to core to make apple butter. Did the job in no time at all with this gadget. Much less waste than cutting around the core and in 99+% of the apples it removed the entire core and seeds without me having to do touch-ups with a paring knife. I highly recommend this tool and will be buying more of them to give as gifts for friends who enjoy the culinary arts." —James Miller
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 14 colors).
16. An electric bottle opener useful for helping you open a wine bottle in three seconds. Yes, that's right. No more struggling to get your wine bottle open. You've entered the good life.
This removes corks in seconds, can open up to 30 bottles on a single charge, and has a built-in rechargeable battery.
Promising reviews: "This gadget was SO COOL that I bought two of them....one for my shore house too. It makes opening a bottle of wine effortless and fun at the same time." —Wendy C.
"OMG! I LOVE this wine opener. It opens with ease. I don’t post many reviews, but this is definitely worth the money. I can't say enough good things about this wine opener. It comes with an awesome charging stand and foil cutter. Don’t waste your time on other electric wine openers. This is the one! I love it! The blue light is really cool too!" —Allison Parks
Get it from Amazon for $25.75.
17. A Beast Blender so you can ~whip~ up smoothies, soups, sauces, and more in minutes. This beaut of an appliance is both quiet *and* powerful, so you'll be done and ready to enjoy your food in no time.
Promising review: "I love the Beast! It's the best blender I've ever had. I love how everything I put into it gets so finely blended, no chewing necessary when I put kale, celery, or carrots in. My drinks are so smooth and delicious. It's also not so noisy when it's blending, which I'm always happy about. I also love the different tops that I can put onto my container once I've made the drink. I can travel with it easily, or just have it in the fridge covered so nicely during the day." —Mark O.
Get it from Amazon for $194.95 or from Beast for $165 (available in three colors).
18. A breakfast sandwich maker – it's *so* simple; you just put all the ingredients in and have a delicious meal you don't have to leave your house to get...in minutes.
Well, actually five minutes to be exact. Plus, if you want to make cleanup even easier, spray the rings and cooking plate with nonstick spray before use and after washing. And if you need some help with sandwich ideas, the maker comes with a recipe book filled with different combinations you can make.
Promising reviews: "Such a cool gadget!! I love it already! Very well made and uniquely designed for easy use and cleaning!" —Ashley 1020
"Normally, I am skeptical of things like this, but I saw the reviews and decided to give it a try. This maker works perfectly! The eggs are cooked through, the eggs do NOT leak when poured into the tray, and even after just four minutes, a thick sausage patty was heated all the way through. I 100% recommended!" —Crispybit
Get it from Amazon for $36.54.
19. A set of self-leveling measuring spoons so you don't need to grab an extra utensil to level off your baking ingredients. If you want precise measurements to make sure your baking masterpiece is perfect, this is the best way to do it, *and* you only need to use one hand.
You get a tablespoon, teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, and 1/4 teaspoon in the set.
Promising review: "I LOVE them! I do not have any issues with the content of the spoon spilling while I use it. I gently press the level several times to clear everything off the top and it's perfect. It's absolutely not a necessity in the kitchen but it keeps it simple and I'm not dirtying a knife to use as a level. Great invention." —Amherst Mom
Get a set from Amazon for $14.95.
20. An under-cabinet lid opener because I can't be the only one who's gotten so frustrated when I can't get a jar open that I've simply abandoned making dinner and eaten popcorn instead.
EZ Off Store is a small business that created this genius product. This little gadget can not only open jars, but also other hard lids (like on plastic bottles). Just put it in the corner and twist for easy opening.
Promising review: "This is a cool kitchen gadget. I was browsing and came across this EZ off-jar opener and ordered one right away. My hands aren't as strong as they used to be, and sometimes it is impossible to get a jar open, especially bottled water. This was very easy to install and has been used ever since. Even my grandson can use it. Works on almost all jar/bottle sizes. I even ordered two more and gave them to my sisters." —Eric K.
Get it from Amazon for $10.75.
Read BuzzFeed's full EZ Off jar opener review here.
21. A milk frother to transform your boring old coffee into something straight out of a coffee shop. There's no need to put on a jacket and venture out of the house during the cold winter mornings when you can make your own delicious brew at home.
Promising reviews: "This lil' gadget is so flipping cool! Perfect amount of power; perfectly frothy! Easy to use and clean!" —Happy 😊 Mama!!!
"A MUST-have. All of my friends and family had this so naturally I had to get one and I am obsessed. Makes every homemade coffee taste like you went out and bought one. Very affordable and worth every penny. I love that is comes with a cute holder for it." —Kayla Dillinger
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 24 colors).
22. A manual lemon juicer designed so you can get the desired amount of lemon juice for your recipe without having to actually touch the slice. Just put the slice in, use the handle to squeeze out the juice, and tip it to get the juice out. You'll get a more precise amount in your recipe and won't risk squeezing any seeds into it.
Promising review: "This little utensil is adorable and quite practical. When I saw it on TikTok, I knew I had to have it. You simply put a slice of lemon in and pour out the juice. It looks so pretty sitting on the table and comes in very handy." —Dian Marchese
Get it from Amazon for $5.39.
23. A rapid egg cooker you can use to make hard-, medium-, or soft-boiled eggs in a matter of minutes. So goodbye to not knowing what you're going to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner this week.
Multiple people on the BuzzFeed shopping team love this little device and so others, as it has more than 95,400 5-star ratings. Plus, it comes with a recipe book to help you come up with a few new ideas to try.
Promising review: "I wish I had discovered this cool little gadget years ago. When I saw what it does I thought, 'Oh, another small kitchen appliance that I’ll only use short-term.' Boy, was I wrong! I will admit that I’ve only ever used it for hard-boiled eggs, so I cannot attest to its other cooking skills, but I will say it’s fabulous for hard-cooked eggs. No more hard-to-peel eggs (so frustrating, even when I used old eggs), and no more of those gross greenish yolks. The eggs are perfect every single time!" —walleye
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in seven colors).
And read one BuzzFeed writer's full review of the Dash rapid egg cooker.
24. A bagel guillotine, which may seem like an unnecessary purchase (because we all own a knife, right?) but reviewers love this option because it's faster, safer (especially for kids), and makes it so your bagel is perfectly sliced every single time. And when your bagel is cut evenly, you'll be able to spread your topping better and (probably) enjoy it more.
Promising reviews: "I bought for work because we always get bagels. Everyone loves using this. Pretty cool gadget! Don’t have to worry about getting cut with a knife." —Nancy B.
"My boyfriend can’t cut bagels. He literally butchers these poor baby bagels all up. I saw this on a TikTok and I was like 'oh we need that.' So I bought it. And it was a good investment. Now we can enjoy nicely sliced bagels that fit in a toaster and aren’t jagged across. Yay bagel slicer!" —Ci DiPalma
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four colors).
25. A portable blender so you can ~whip~ up a delicious smoothie or milkshake anywhere and everywhere. It runs on a charge, which means you don't have to blend your smoothie before you head out the door. Plus, when you want to enjoy what's inside, you can swap the lid and drink right from it.
Promising review: "Yes, I did it. I bought the TikTok blender and don't regret it one bit. I can create any smoothie I want, from fruit to dessert shakes for the kids. So easy to use, charge and clean. It's a must-buy!!!" —Debby from Warren
Get it from Amazon for $31.78 (available in five colors).
26. A grape cutter, which may seem a little bit silly, but it will actually save you SO much time when it comes to cutting up grapes for a snack for your toddler to avoid a choking hazard. You can use it to quickly chop up other fruits for salads and such, too!
Promising reviews: "This little thing is so cool! What a handy little time saver!" —Anne N.
"Yes. TikTok made me buy it. It’s awesome In my opinion. I use it for my fruit salads and my son's snacks. It’s helpful, and I think it saves a bit of time." —Amanda
Get it from Amazon for $11.95 (available in two colors).
27. A Bluetooth Anova sous vide that will basically be the ~sous~ chef you didn't know that you needed. Attach this to any pot, put the food in, and then it will cook it to perfection using the built-in controls in the app. The future is now.
Promising Review: "So this is my first attempt at Sous Vide. My initial impression of the cooker is very good. Definitely a cool gadget! Extremely intuitive and easy to set up. Maintains a PRECISE temperature. The Bluetooth connection is handy too. Just need the right size bowl/container! Looking forward to preparing wild game!" —Mongo Like Candy
Get it from Amazon for $99+ (available in two styles).
28. A handy collapsible twisting whisk great for anyone who has limited kitchen (or to be more specific, drawer space) because it folds up flat, making it easy to store. You can also use it flat to mix in a hot pan or get the access batter off of it. And maybe the best part — it's dishwasher safe and heat safe up to 392 degrees F!
Check out a TikTok of the collapsible whisk in action.
Promising reviews: "This whisk is so cool. I ordered them expecting it to be a bit flimsy but it seems very well made. I ended up buying 10 of these to give out for Christmas gifts to friends and family." —Shannon
"Absolutely perfect. Easy to clean, easy to use, very sturdy. The whisk stays in the positions quite well, it stows away quite flat. The perfect solution for a kitchen with limited storage!" —CMA01
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two colors).
29. An oil dispenser with one of the coolest features I've ever seen — there's a measuring pump on the top so you don't have to use a measuring spoon every time the recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of oil. Sure, you could eye-ball it, but with this you'll be putting the exact amount of oil in the recipe every single time. And as a bonus, it will look so nice sitting on your counter when not in use.
To use, press the button until the oil reaches the desired amount. This also comes with an oil mister so you can spray an even coat on those veggies before you roast them.
Promising reviews: "Love it! So cool. Life changing!" —tina
"This product is easy to use and is the perfect addition to any kitchen! I love how easily I can measure out olive oil and how smoothly it comes out of the bottle. It is great for cooking or for drizzling over salads! Not only is it easy to use, but it also looks nice in the kitchen. Unlike a plastic olive oil bottle, this dispenser is a beautiful addition to my counter top. Also, for anyone who is interested in measuring out their olive oil without needing to constantly pull out a tablespoon, this is the perfect dispenser for you! The spray bottle is also great for cooking! I love that I know exactly what comes out of the spray bottle, rather than a store-bought spray bottle with additives. 10/10 would recommend!" —Clotilde D.
Get it from Amazon for $29.89.
30. A vacuum wine saver, which reseals the bottle to preserve the freshness and taste, meaning you can enjoy a single glass at night without having to finish the whole bottle.
Promising reviews: "Cool gadget! Perfect for wine lovers." —Best1263
"This tool has changed the way I drink wine. I know the beverage will keep if I don’t want to have more than a glass. I have used it on beverages other than wine as well. What a great idea!" —J. Fosnick
Get it from Amazon for $16.98.
31. An air fryer that once you try, you'll wonder how you've lived so long without it in your life. Not only can it "fry" french fries, meat, or veggies, but it can also heat up leftovers in minutes — leaving them just as crispy as when you first ate them. Just think about how delicious those Thanksgiving leftovers are going to taste.
BuzzFeed writer Hannah Loewentheil says: "I'd been contemplating buying an air fryer for quite some time, but it wasn't until I found myself cooking every night with my family due to COVID-19 that I finally decided it was the right time to get one. Friends of mine were raving about their new Instant Vortex Plus Six-in-One Air Fryer, so after reading similar feedback on Amazon, I decided it looked like a winner. And it happens to be made by the same company that makes the crowd-favorite Instant Pot. I figured I would be using this appliance primarily as an air fryer, but as an added bonus, it can also roast, broil, bake, reheat, and dehydrate food.
"I've had this air fryer for about three weeks now, and I can honestly say it's become the hero of my kitchen. It preheats quickly, it's large enough to hold a good amount of food at once, it's easy to clean, and it makes food taste crispy on the outside and moist on the inside without any oil. I've been using my air fryer to make vegetables just about every night and it makes them taste so good. If you're cooking for kids, picky eaters, or you just don't get so excited about eating vegetables, the air fryer could be perfect for you. If you like chicken, the air fryer might change your life, and I don't mean that to be dramatic. The air fryer produces restaurant-quality chicken that tastes absurdly decadent, except there's no oil involved in the cooking — just air. We also tried making sesame chicken in the air fryer using boneless skinless chicken thighs. The sesame chicken tasted almost identical to my favorite Chinese takeout, and it had nothing to do with my cooking skills. Thanks to the air fryer, the chicken gets so crispy. I couldn't believe I made this at home!!"
Get it from Amazon for $79.95.
Check out the full review of the Instant Pot air fryer, plus some recipe suggestions, here!
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.