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42 Kitchen Products Our Readers Loved In 2021

From quirky cookie cutters to an electric peeler, you might not be able to stop yourself from adding one of these treasures to your cart

1. A silicone spatula designed to withstand up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit, making it easier than ever to scrape ingredients out of pans, that can also be used as a spoon! Magical.

the spatula in black

2. The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook, perfect for anyone who would basically give their kidney away if it meant being able to chow down on a Mickey-shaped pretzel right about now.

3. A garbage disposal foaming cleaner to scrub away the stinky grime that builds up on the blades and in the pipes.

4. An instant-read digital thermometer, so you'll never have to guess "is my steak cooked?" again. You can grill with confidence!

The thermometer and sheath

5. A silicone grease container with a built-in strainer to catch leftover bacon bits — you can pop it in the freezer and use it for future cooking endeavors.

6. Cut-resistant gloves — a must-have for anyone who isn't super confident in their knife skills and would like to keep all of their digits.

7. A rapid egg cooker that'll make your breakfast faster than you can say, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?"

8. 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.

9. An Always Pan, complete with a nonstick surface, a vented top, a mesh basket for steaming, and a high-quality spoon that hooks onto the handle — you'll basically only ever want to use this pan. My apologies to your current ones.

10. Silicone egg poachers you can count on to leave you with a picture-perfect poached egg (say that 10x fast) every time you use it. No more overpriced brunches will be necessary!

11. How To Bake, a cookbook from The Great British Baking Show's Paul Hollywood — it's filled with tips and tricks that'll ensure you'll receive one of his legendary handshakes.

The cover of the book

12. An air fryer cheat sheet you'll be able to flip through and easily figure out exactly *how* long your frozen mozzarella sticks need to be cooked for. You're welcome.

the flip book of air fryer cheat sheet cooking times

13. Or a magnetic version you can pop directly onto your fridge for easy access to all the air fryer cooking times you'll ever need.

the magnetic air fryer cheet sheet

14. A set of nonslip anti-fatigue kitchen mats designed to leave you feeling supported even after you've spent over an hour cooking dinner for your entire family. Someone else better step up to do the dishes!

two gray kitchen mats with a white design on them

15. A double cereal dispenser you can count on to keep your favorite breakfast fresh and make you feel like you're scoring big on a free hotel meal each morning.

side by side black cereal dispensers

16. A magnetic shelf that'll attach to the top of your stove and provide you with easy access to all of your go-to spices. No more searching through deep cabinets for you.

a reviewer's spices lined up on top of the oven shelf

17. Animal Crossing cookie cutters, for when you take a break from pulling weeds on your neglected island and have time to whip up impressively adorable treats. It'll also be *so* satisfying to take a bite out of Tom Nook's face...just sayin'.

animal crossing character cookies

18. A DIY organic mushroom-growing kit that'll help you take your beloved veggie omelette to the next level — you may never want to go out for brunch again.

mushrooms growing out of the mini farm

19. Mixing bowls with lids, perfect for storing leftover soups, salads, etc. in your fridge without having to transfer 'em to another container.

blue ombre mixing bowls stacked with lids

20. Slow cooker liners that'll make cleanup essentially nonexistent! Go ahead, throw one of these into your pot, toss in your ingredients, let them cook, and enjoy not having to scrub a damn thing.

a slow cooker with chicken in it inside a liner

21. A sous vide precision cooker to ensure your meals are never over- or undercooked. It connects to an app on your phone where you'll be able to control and monitor the cooking process. Super easy!

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

a reviewer using the batter dispenser to make pancakes

23. A wineglass cover so you can enjoy a refreshing glass of vino on your outdoor patio without fear of a bug trying to take a swim in it.

24. A stainless steel grocery bag holder to mount under your sink or inside a storage closet for easy access to the array of plastic bags you've stowed away for your tiny bathroom garbage cans.

a reviewer's stainless steel bag holder

25. A peel-and-stick tile backsplash that'll help you upgrade your kitchen without causing you to either pay a ton of money to have work done or leave you watching hours of YouTube to try to learn how to install tile yourself.

a reviewer's white tiled kitchen back splash

26. Organizer drawers you can use to transform your very own fridge into one that would bring Marie Kondo to tears.

a reviewer's fridge with the organizational bins in it

27. And bamboo drawer dividers, if you're really looking to take your kitchen organization to the next level. These will make it easier than ever to sort your utensils instead of chaotically tossing them into one drawer.

a reviewer's drawer neatly divided

28. A sushi-making kit that'll help cut down the number of times you order food for delivery and provide you and your fam with a fun activity.

29. A hammock for fruits and veggies, because they deserve to be nice 'n' comfy in the kitchen, too! OK, but actually this lil' gadget will keep them out of the way and provide you with extra counter space.

a macrame hanging hammock filled with fruits

30. Airtight food storage containers that'll quickly become one of your favorite kitchen accessories — they'll keep a variety of items like beans, cookies, candies, and dried pasta fresh and organized.

an array of containers with labels in a closet

31. And airtight silicone lids you can use to turn any container into one worthy of your leftovers. They'll also be great for keeping dinner warm or acting as a temporary lid for your saucepans.

32. A cookie scoop, so all of your precious balls of dough will come out *exactly* the same size and look simply stunning before you gobble 'em up.

a reviewer photo of cookie dough balls neatly arranged and the same size behind the cookie scoop

33. A 12-piece set of Rachael Ray cookware, available in an array of styles that'll add a pop of color to your kitchen.

the set of pots and pans in purple

34. An adjustable storage rack to provide your muffin tins, baking sheets, cutting boards, and more with a proper home.

the organizer with a variety of sheet pans and other tools fitted nicely into it

35. A tofu press that'll collect all excess water in the bottom of it while it sits in your fridge — no need to check on it frequently and remove the water yourself with paper towels!

36. A natural oven scrub cleaner you can rely on to remove any grease or leftover sauces from inside your most used appliance. You're welcome.

tub of oven scrub natural cleaner
Cleaning Studio / Etsy

This comes with the jar of oven scrub as well as a professional-grade metallic scrubber. You can use this to clean your enamel oven, racks, and the oven door's interior glass panel. Cleaning Studio is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that sells 100% natural cleaning products and microfiber cloths. 

Promising review: "I am in absolute shock over how well this works. I really wish I took a before picture. WOW! My oven door window had grime on it for years that I couldn't get off from the previous owners, so I'm estimating it's been like that for four-plus years. Nothing helped to cut through it and finally this oven cleaner made it look brand new. Still in shock!! Would highly recommend. Also, the smell of the product is sooo delightful." —Vanessa

Get it from Cleaning Studio on Etsy for $19.99+ (available in two jar styles).

37. Stasher silicone storage bags, perfect for freezing leftovers or stowing them away in your fridge for later on in the week. The best part? They're dishwasher safe!

a salad inside a stasher bag

38. An electric peeler that'll make prepping your famous apple pie and beloved mashed potatoes a whole lot easier on your hands.

39. Magnetic measuring spoons to stack nicely on top of one another so you'll never find yourself tearing through your drawer trying to find a 3/4 tsp while you're in the middle of baking.

a reviewer's magnetic measuring spoons

40. A dishwasher-safe silicone soup cube tray complete with a lid, a must-have for anyone who fully embraces soup season but has no use for a giant vat of soup — you can freeze these in individual portions. As TikTok says: gorgeous, gorgeous girls love soup!

The silicone tray filled with soup next to a bowl with one of the frozen squares

41. Rubbermaid FreshWorks storage containers with venting technology to help keep your produce fresher for longer — no more tossing soggy veggies into the trash after two days!

42. And a stuffed waffle maker that'll make all of your brunch dreams come true — fill 'em with cream cheese, strawberries, chicken, or anything else your heart desires!

a reviewer's stuffed waffle

Me to all of my friends as soon as I get my hands on this waffle maker:

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