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    33 Kitchen Gadgets You'll Literally Want To Get Your Hands On

    Get ready to get even more hands-on while cooking thanks to these useful gadgets.

    1. An easy-to-clean pizza wheel with a protective guard that'll give you just one more reason to order your go-to pie tonight — you've earned it.

    a reviewer's pizza cut into a bunch of shapes
    the handheld pizza wheel

    It can also be used to efficiently cut up vegetables, greens, dough, cookies, fudge, etc. To clean it, pull apart the case and pop the blade out! Easy as...pizza pie ;).

    Promising review: "This just made pizza night so much easier. The blade is very sharp and easily slices thin- or thick-crust pizza in ONE pass. This is easy to grip, and you can use the weight of your arm rather than so much hand/wrist pressure. Easy clean, also. Love it! Already recommended to several pizza-loving friends." —Tamara Michelle

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).

    2. A playful egg separator you'll definitely be *egg-cited* to test out — a must-have for any home bakers or fans of egg-white omelettes.

    an orange fish-shaped tool sucking the yolk out of an egg
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This is by far the best kitchen gadget I've ever owned. It actually makes me want to be in the kitchen (which is not my favorite place). It works exactly as described, is easy to clean, and is cute to boot. Just don't be tempted to stick this fish to yourself. I've had to explain to all my coworkers how I ended up with fish hickeys." —Siber

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three styles).

    3. A pepper grinder you can use with one hand, which you'll absolutely love if you often have aches and pains in your hands or struggle to open things on your own.

    the one-handed pepper grinder tool
    Amazon

    I recently gifted this to my husband's grandma and she was super excited about it! She has carpal tunnel and arthritis in her hands, but loves to be as independent as possible. This lil' gadget is great because she enjoys cooking but struggles a bit more when she has to be super hands-on. We tested it out with her and, sure enough, it was easy to grind up peppercorns with only one hand!

    Promising review: "The grinders were a gift and my husband loved them. Easy to use and change out spices. The one-hand grinding works great, especially when you need one hand free to turn over the food you’re seasoning." —dje

    Get it from Amazon for $24.95.

    4. A tiny handheld vacuum disguised as an adorable ladybug who will be more than eager to help you clean the table after a particularly messy meal — wish I could say the same about your roommate.

    the small lady bug vacuum
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Best little handheld vacuum ever. I use it for everything: coffee-table crevices, eating areas, dusting my tables. I used it for a horrible glitter spill, when I cut glass for art projects. Super easy to use, store, and empty. It's one of the best purchases I ever made, seriously." —Gila Hammock

    Get it from Amazon for $10.99.

    5. A handheld soap-dispensing brush that might just make you want to clean your dishes — it looks kinda fun, doesn't it?

    someone scubbing a soapy pan with the dish soap-filled brush that fits in their palm
    a reviewer photo of the soap brush fitting into a tiny rammekin

    Promising review: "I'm loving this little brush. I had purchased another dish brush a while back from the grocery store and the bristles were so stiff that it often splattered soap everywhere. This one isn't like that. The bristles are stiff, but soft enough that they tend to cling to what you're brushing, so they don't cause that splatter effect. I also like that you can open the whole thing up by taking its top off to refill it, giving you plenty of room to pour in the dish soap. The ability to easily remove and replace the brush is another very handy feature. Both are easy to do and it's well-made, so it's not likely to come open or undone unexpectedly." —Elliria

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

    6. A handheld garlic press you'll be ready to *rock 'n' roll* with right out of the package — don't plan to invite any vampires over for dinner.

    the rolling handheld garlic press
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I had a two-hinge garlic press, which worked well but the garlic often got stuck and it was not easy to clean. I am pleasantly surprised by how this garlic crusher has such a simple design, yet it is so effective. As you press the garlic, the minced garlic will be collected on top of the grater and you can easily scape it off with the little knife that came with the kit. I also love the silicone peeler! It makes peeling garlic skin a lot easier. With these tools, my hands longer stink from cropping garlic!" —CL

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

    7. A compact eight-in-one spiralizer that'll grate cheese, juice fruits, cut ribbon, and *so* much more. This lil' gadget really does it all.

    BuzzFeed editor holding the transparent cup with eight black lids
    A model using the device to make zoodles, grate cheese, and squeeze an orange
    Emma Lord/BuzzFeed, Amazon

    BuzzFeed editor *and* zoodle-lover Emma Lord is obsessed with this gadget:

    "I recently purchased this because it was my cheapest option for making zoodles, and also because my apartment is the size of a shoebox and there was no room for anything bigger. I LOVE how easy it is to swap out the caps to do other things, too — I've started grating my own cheeses and feel very fancy. But mostly I just love that it's very safe to use (it comes with a finger guard!), super easy to figure out, very compact, and even has measurements on the inside of the cup if you're ever portioning things out for a recipe."

    Promising review: "LOVE THIS. I absolutely love this. So far I've used the thicker spiralizer, two of the grater things, and then the juicer. I love how easy this makes keeping everything together. And it's sharp so it actually cuts through things without you needing to work super hard to do it. The only thing I don't love is that the spiralizers are a bit hard to clean, but I guess that's with all of them? Not sure, this is the first I've owned. But, overall, I'd recommend it :)" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

    8. A Magic Bullet blender you can count on to help you re-create the green juice or smoothies you used to pick up on your way to the office.

    a model blending fruit in the magic bullet
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I use this almost every morning. This was my savior during the quarantine part of the pandemic when I was working from home. I was able to easily make smoothies for breakfast or a snack instead of eating junk. Blended quickly and easily, easy to clean, and came with so many cups and travel options I was able to continue my healthy habit when I went back to work!" —Marissa Vittorio

    Get it from Amazon for $37.38.

    9. A cookie scoop, so all of your precious balls of dough will come out *exactly* the same size and look simply stunning before everyone in the house gobbles 'em up.

    I have one of these and it has been a game changer when making cookies. I love that each one comes out the same size, making it easier than ever to know precisely how many will fit on my baking sheet.

    Promising review: "Why didn't I have one of these in my kitchen drawer before?! I bought the medium-sized scoop originally to make a large batch of cookies for Christmas, but today it came in handy when I had leftover batter from my banana bread recipe and it made the perfect scoop to fill a regular-sized cupcake liner! Now I'm thinking about getting the small size for my mini cupcakes! Super easy and they came out perfectly uniform and totally beats trying to use a spoon! Handles have a nice silicone grip, too, and help with hand fatigue. :-)" —Michi K

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in sizes S–L).

    10. A culinary blowtorch so you can *finally* make your own baked Alaska after watching various chefs do it on TV for years.

    a hand holding the blow torch with a blue flame coming out of it
    a reviewer's photo of the blow torch and a creme brule

    Promising review: "This mini torch is easy to use with an adjustable flame. It's not too fancy-shmancy, but it's not expensive either. It does everything I need it to do including lighting candles that have burned too far down to reach with a match (although I know that's not its intent at all). Unfortunately it doesn't arrive with butane; but once you fill it, it lasts a pretty long time!" —Vero

    Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

    11. A batter dispenser that'll help you create perfectly round, fluffy pancakes that honestly could be featured on the cover of a magazine.

    Promising review: "Finally a kitchen utensil that saves time, mess, and frustration! I ordered this because my 10-year-old daughter loves to make pancakes but she also leaves an incredible mess. She also loves to make cupcakes and that's even a double mess. Upon receiving the batter dispenser, my daughter took it out of the package and started making pancakes right away without my instructions. She loved the ease to make the pancakes in the container and then one click on the pan with no mess." —Jim Hudson

    Get it from Amazon for $21.99.

    12. Stainless-steel tongs with a bend in their design you can use to place them safely along the side of a pan or on your countertop with the comforting fact they'll never touch any germ-filled surfaces. Magical!

    the tongs resting on a salad bowl
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I love the way these tongs grab and hold onto meats while I am cooking. It makes it easy to turn over meat when frying. The bend in the handle ensures that the end of the tongs do not touch the countertop. The silicone ends are perfect for holding onto meats and vegetables. I would highly recommend this tool. I liked it so much that I bought a second set with longer handles." —B Hogan

    Get them from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in two colors and three sizes).

    13. An herb stripper, so you can utilize all the pieces you actually like to eat from your favorite herbs without having to painstakingly remove all the bitter stems. Yuck.

    The herb strippers in various colors
    MudPotteryAndGlass / Etsy

    MudPotteryAndGlass is a small business based in Mendocino, California, that specializes in unique glass and ceramic gifts.

    Promising review: "Thank you for the herb stripper. I used it to make my mother's recipe for parsley potatoes and it worked wonderfully. I will order again!" —Cynthia Huddleston

    Get it from MudPotteryAndGlass on Etsy for $16.50 (available in nine colors).

    14. An immersion blender you can count on to make recreating your favorite Panera soup a breeze — broccoli cheddar in a bread bowl here we come!

    the immersion blender
    Amazon

    BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd recently purchased this and can't wait to give it a whirl! I have a similar one and use it to remove any unwanted lumps and bumps from sauces and soups, but also to make dalgona coffee!

    Promising review: "Amazing blender! I've had other (cheap) models of immersion blenders. While they did what they were supposed to do, they did not have quality that this Mueller one has. I absolutely ADORE that the piece that does the work is all stainless, not cheap plastic. I use mine mostly for doing soups, and it does a wonderful job even on 'tough' kohlrabi. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a GOOD immersion blender!" —Judy D.

    Get it from Amazon for $29.97.

    15. A handheld knife sharpener you can use to bring your most-used kitchen utensils back to life in a flash without destroying your countertop or cutting boards. Bobby Flay would be proud.

    someone using the small, handheld knife sharpener
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Buying this knife sharpener has changed my life! I used to burn water, but now I'm on par with chefs like Gordon Ramsay! My knives are so sharp that I could cut off a finger and would not even notice. Paper-thin tomatoes and onions for a tuna fish sandwich? Not a problem! Thank you, KitchenIQ, my life will never be the same." —J.W.

    Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in four colors).

    Check out our full review of the KitchenIQ 50009 Edge Grip 2-Stage Knife Sharpener.

    16. A handy corn butterer to ensure each kernel is coated in that golden goodness without much of a hassle or mess.

    The curved butter knife gliding a slide of butter along a cob of corn
    The butter knife with a curved head and yellow handle sitting next to a bowl of charred corn on the cob
    The Grommet

    Promising review: "I purchased the corn butter knife early in the summer — just in time for corn season. Since it comes in a set of two, I gave one to my daughter and son-in-law; their comment was, 'Why hasn't anyone ever thought of this before?!' It's a MUCH better solution than rolling the cob in a slab of butter!" —Anne

    Get a two-pack from The Grommet for $13.95.

    17. A BBQ tool that'll act as a spatula, tongs, and brush all in one! No more fumbling around for the right grill gadget while your burgers are ready to be flipped.

    a model using the bbq gadget
    The Grommet

    Promising review: "Bought it for my son in law for Christmas, a grill master! Loved not burning his wrist on the big grill, and can pick up all large cuts of meat and small pieces of vegetable without a problem. Very well-made. Extremely pleased with this purchase!" —Joyce

    Get it from The Grommet for $17.95+ (available in 15, 18, or 21 inches).

    18. A chopping tool that'll break up ground meat while it's already in the pan to ensure it's evenly distributed for perfect cooking. You can also use it on veggies and tofu, so don't be discouraged if you're not a big meat eater!

    Promising review: "This product is the bee's knees! Best-ever product to chop ground hamburger, sausage, etc.! Makes taco meat, spaghetti meat sauce, and sausage soooo easy to 'chop' while cooking to have a small and uniform texture! Must have! Just hate we didn’t have these 30 years ago! Lol! Have purchased both styles for myself and and several for family members. Very sturdy, heatproof, and dishwasher safe! Wellllll worth the price!" —Darla Farmer

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in eight colors).

    19. A spaghetti measure, so you can feel like you actually made an attempt to figure out what a recommended portion size is before saying "screw it" and making the whole box because pasta is absolutely delicious.

    A person holding pasta inside the spaghetti measure
    Fabberforge / Etsy

    Fabberforge is a small business based in Omaha, Nebraska, that sells 3D-printed home decor and gadgets.

    Get it from Fabberforge on Etsy for $6.

    20. A five-in-one wine aerator, stopper, pourer, filter, and recorker that'll become your go-to housewarming gift because, honestly, no home should be without one.

    the black aerator
    the aerator in a bottle of wine in a fridge
    Amazon

    Promising review: "These are amazing! I bought one in New York at a winery not thinking it would change my life but it did! This is the perfect topper so you can put your wine back in the fridge on its side and not have to worry about it spilling. It was a great aerator, too. You don't need all the tools when you have this little guy. I bought three in total. One for my mom, too!" —Jenna

    Get it from Amazon for $9.56.

    21. A set of LED lightsaber chopsticks you'll probably misplace in your utensil drawer but then have the opportunity to exclaim "THESE are the ones I've been looking for!" once you've finally find them.

    unlit lightsaber chopsticks
    a gif of a buzzfeed editor using the glowing, blue chopsticks to eat sushi
    www.amazon.com, Emma Lord / BuzzFeed

    I know for a fact that BuzzFeed editor Emma Lord treats herself to sushi every Friday and takes her "treat yo' self" meal a step further by devouring it with these fun chopsticks.

    Promising review: "I purchased these for a friend's birthday present (he is a sushi waiter) and these are flippin' AMAZING. I ordered two sets by mistake, but I am totally keeping the second pair for another gift (or for myself!). These are sure to be great conversation pieces and attention-getters. Way to go!" —T. Redwood

    Get them from Amazon for $19.97.

    22. A classic handheld OXO can opener with cushioned handles that'll make popping open your favorite soup a cinch. You'll be pleased you added this to your cart the next time your power goes out and you can't use the fancy electric one you typically reach for.

    the black and stainless steel handheld can opener
    Amazon

    I have this can opener and recently bought it for my parents when their old electric one died. It may not seem like the most essential purchase, but when you've watched your dad try to open a can of tuna with a butcher knife, you'll realize it's best to have one on hand.

    Promising review: "This is a top-notch can opener. Gone through several other cheap brands that have broken and left me nearly cutting a finger off trying to finish opening the half-mutilated can, but this guy knows how to get the job done, and the handle is much more ergonomic in my opinion. Do yourself a favor and buy five, one for yourself and four for people in your life, because this guy will change their lives." —AK

    Get it from Amazon for $14.80.

    23. An adjustable measuring spoon you'll love because it'll make it easier than ever to actually add the correct amount of an ingredient into a recipe you've tried to cut in half. Please refrain from asking about the time I tried to "do math" and thoroughly screwed up a tried-and-true chocolate chip cookie recipe...

    The measuring spoon with herbs on it
    Amazon

    Adjusts to measurements of 1/2 tsp up to 1 full tbsp.

    Promising review: "I have been using an identical measuring spoon for many years. I bought it in a specialty store and hadn't seen one since then. This is a fabulous product. The same measuring spoon is used for all ingredients. With the addition of this spoon, I now have one for dry and one for wet ingredients. This is a superior product, giving exact measurements, and is an essential for all bakers and serious cooks. DO NOT wash in the dishwasher. I hand-wash and dry immediately and have kept mine in good condition for more than a decade. Should you get it? YES!" —Sharon Beverly

    Get it from Amazon for $7.49.

    24. A lemon squeezer you can use to literally live out the old saying "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Just picture yourself sipping on a freshly squeezed glass while basking in the sun. Simply divine.

    a yellow and green lemon squeezer
    Amazon

    My mom got one of these and continues to rave about it to me each time she uses it. I wasn't sure what all the hype was about until I watched how easily she was able to squeeze a slew of lemons for a recipe she was working on. Easy-peasy lemon squeezy.

    Promising review: "This thing changed my life! We have a very high-yielding lemon tree and I dreaded the thought of hand-squeezing hundreds of lemons this year. This tool makes it effortless to get all the juice out of citrus. I ordered one for my mom, who has arthritis in her wrists, and she loves it too." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $12.74+ (available in eight styles).

    25. A mini bag sealer that'll make it easier than ever to sneak a few cookies out of your partner's favorite dessert that they always leave a note over that says "DO NOT EAT THESE." Use this to reseal the packaging — they'll never know 😉.

     a reviewer holding the blue sealing tool that looks like a small hair straightener
    another reviewer using the tool to seal a bag of takis

    Promising review: "This little iron is very handy. Great for resealing plastic bags. Even though it is small it is made in a way to fit over a full-sized bag of chips. It heats up in 30 seconds and comes in a nice little case. Very cool! The main reason I wanted something like this is that I often buy fancy crackers or nuts for charcuterie boards and by the time I have my next party the items have gone stale ... this is a way to really save on those and keep the fresh in between parties!" —Laura Graham

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four colors).

    26. A cute kitchen timer to ensure your baked ziti or famous apple pie won't burn while you're simultaneously trying to make sure your house is presentable for guests.

    a small green timer that looks like a stand mixer
    Amazon

    Get it from Amazon for $12.49.

    27. A pastasaurus serving spoon you'll love as much as you loved Jeff Goldblum's character in the original Jurassic Park.

    a lime green serving spoon that looks like a dinosaur
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Pastasaurus has been my faithful pasta-cooking companion since June 2014 and he looks as young as the day I got him. His teeth haven’t dulled and his color is still vibrant. I love being greeted by his toothy grin at mealtimes. We’ve boiled through a lot of pasta together too. Penne, rigatoni, fusilli, vermicelli — you name it, we’ve boiled it. We’ve also splashed through a rainbow of sauces, tomato-based, cream-based, oil-based, and he cleans up very well every time. Bonus, he’s a great hiding spot for Easter eggs!" —J.G.

    Get it from Amazon for $12.50.

    28. A quirky peeler so you can ~monkey around~ in the kitchen while catching up on your favorite Tasty videos.

    the front side of the orange peeler that looks like a monkey with its arms up
    the back side of the peeler
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I have used a lot of peelers and this one is by far my favorite. I have had mine for OVER five years and I still love it! I bought one for my son and his girlfriend and they were so excited as they used mine before and wanted one too." —BK - Walled Lake, MI

    Get it from Amazon for $10.45.

    29. A cast-iron grill press that'll help you create restaurant-worthy paninis and burgers you'll salivate over every time.

    a cast iron rectangle press with a wooden handle on top of burgers
    Amazon

    Promising review: "All the years I have been grilling I have said I gotta get one of those. Well, in the age of COVID I no longer put off those experiences. This is not high-tech, no bells, no whistles, it doesn't even connect to the internet. Just a piece of iron with a handle. But it works so well. Soon as it arrived I shoveled the snow off the grill, fired it up, and cooked a nice 2-inch-thick piece of steak. Beautiful grill lines on one side and beautiful hatch pattern on the other. And it tasted great. Tomorrow burgers!" —SeekerGeorge

    Get it from Amazon for $12.69.

    30. Refillable salt and pepper grinders with nonslip grips so you can enthusiastically season your meals like Instagram's Salt Bae.

    the stainless steel refillable salt and pepper shakers
    Amazon

    They arrive filled with salt and pepper!

    Promising review: "Why bother climbing the product ladder? Just take the elevator to the top. These days it is actually difficult to buy anything of quality; the market is flooded with cheap junk. The landfill is full. Buy good things once, and take good care of them. This set seems like a good one." —John D Gardner

    Get them from Amazon for $49.99.

    31. An adjustable rolling pin that'll help you roll any dough to a specific width. I see a lot of pizza, pies, and cookies in your future ;).

    a close up of the adjustable part of the rolling pin
    a model using the rolling pin the roll out dough
    Amazon

    Promising review: "OMG! I have been looking for this my whole life! I make sugar cookies and I like them pretty thick and it is hard to roll them out evenly. This is PERFECT...and I mean PERFECT!! I baked three batches of cut-out sugar cookies in less than an hour and a half!!! No joke! I was going to buy one of those cookie things with the side bars but they are over $50. This works amazingly well and the price is perfect. Great product!!!" —L. Stanley

    Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two styles).

    32. Shredder claws so you won't have to suffer from burnt fingertips while trying to finally get a smidge closer to flawlessly replicating your grandma's famous pulled-pork recipe.

    a model using the black shredder claws to shred meat
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Works well for shredding larger portions of meat, like pork. Plastic appears to be of higher quality. Sufficient room in the opening for most finger and hand sizes. The pointed tips shouldn't cause injury unless you're careless. I'd highly recommend the use of quality protective gloves; you're not only dealing with the mess of shredding itself but also, most likely, some elevated-temperature food." —Legardi11

    Get it from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in three colors).

    33. A milk frother to pack a powerful, spinning punch despite looking rather delicate. It'll help transform your at-home coffee into one worthy of an actual spot on your 'gram (seriously, a fleeting IG story simply won't do it justice!).

    the thin black handheld frother next to a cup of coffee with foamy milk on top
    a reviewer's coffee with foam on top

    I invested in one of these this year and I'm so glad I did — I use it to make lattes at home and have saved a lot of dollars without having to run out to Starbucks every morning (just...once a week or so instead hehe).

    Promising review: "OMG, this milk frother makes my homemade latte taste like it was made by a barista. It was perfect. So perfect that I bought a second one for my brother who loves coffee to use. I've already recommended it to some coworkers. It has changed my coffee-drinking life. This comes highly recommended." —Michelle Pirestani

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 17 colors).

    I personally can't wait to see what you cook up next!