40 Cool Kitchen Gadgets to Buy in 2024

Chef-quality knives that don’t cost a fortune are hard to come by. These award-winning, straight-edge steak knives are an exception and extra sharp, so slicing through your ribeye is easy. They’re dishwasher-safe to cut down cleaning time, too.

Time is of the essence in the kitchen. If you hate food prep like us, this clever carousel does the dirty work for you, measuring out spices in precise ¼ teaspoon quantities with a simple twist of the dial. It comes with 55 spice labels, and you can buy more than one carousel and stack them, holding up to 48 spices.

For when the girl math isn’t mathing, there’s this genius, two-in-one Digital Kitchen Food Scale and Measuring Cup, which makes it virtually impossible to screw up a recipe. The scale provides ultra-precise measurements in multiple units so there’s zero confusion and doubles as a convenient, removable measuring cup that’s easy to clean.

If your partner can never remember if the dishes are clean or dirty, here’s your sign. This strong, water-resistant magnet sticks directly on the dishwasher and is visible and clear so there’s no confusion. Slide it to the clean side to remind them to put dishes away and dirty to indicate it’s cool to load more in.

Cut down on food waste and the mess with these genius baggy rack holders, ideal for meal prep and stashing leftovers. They keep bags open wide enough so you can easily fill them all by yourself. They can also be used as a space-saving drying rack for reusable baggies, making them extra handy.

This device makes perfectly cooked eggs any way you like them, even if the way you like them is poached. Easy to use and extra convenient, it comes with all the accessories you could need or want, including an omelet tray, a (yes) poaching tray, a six-egg holder tray, a measuring cup, a recipe book, and access to a recipe database.

If your microwave’s a hot mess thanks to exploding leftovers and caked-on sauce spills, join the club. Because no one’s got time to clean a messy microwave after each use, you’ll want this bestselling Angry Mama Microwave Oven Cleaner at the ready.

It uses water and vinegar to steam clean your microwave in minutes, softening up gross gunk, grease, old stains, and random food particles in all those annoying nooks and crannies so all you have to do is wipe it away.

Getting every last drop of jam out of the jar is way more fun with this cute platypus-shaped spatula that’s sure to be a conversation starter. With no sharp edges, it’s safe for the kids to use when they’re making their own peanut butter and jelly sandwiches too.

Chopping herbs by hand can be time-consuming and potentially painful. Save your hands and the hassle with this ultra-convenient herb scissors set. It’s essentially five scissor blades screwed together side by side, so you can finely chop scallions, parsley, rosemary, basil, celery, and cilantro more efficiently.

For when the recipe only calls for half an avocado, but you don’t want the other half to die a slow death, this stretchy silicone avocado sleeve is a lifesaver. It keeps any size sliced avocado fresher for longer, sealing in moisture and locking out air and bacteria so your avo won’t turn brown stat.

It comes in two sizes to fit small and large avocados like a glove.

Cheers to no more wine headaches or hangovers! This filter purifies all red, white, and sparkling wines, removing histamines and sulfites to enhance the natural flavor, color, and aroma. It also helps preempt all those annoying side effects of drinking, from redness and nausea to headaches and congestion.

Use this purifier to make that bottle of vino you popped open but never finished taste as good as new.

Traditional strainers are bulky AF. This collapsible colander clips right on to the side of pots, pans, and bowls to easily drain pasta and veggies at home or in an Airbnb without taking up much precious cabinet space. It’s made from heat-resistant silicone and is completely non-slip.

If you’re a little lazy in the kitchen or just short on time, whip up chopped salads with this chopper-bowl combo. The pizza wheel-esque blades can handle everything from lettuce and chicken to fruit and veggies. It has a non-slip handle so you don’t hurt yourself in the process, and many reviewers rave about the sturdiness and thickness of the bowl.

Your blender should be as stylish as you are. Whether you’re whipping up morning smoothies and pre-gym protein shakes or pureeing baby food, this portable mason jar blender gets the job done beautifully.

BlendQuick features ten stainless steel blades and a rechargeable battery so you can blend on the go. Then just sip your creations straight out of the jar for the ultimate convenience.

Few things are as blah-inducing as going back to the fridge for a soda you opened earlier, only to sip it and find it’s gone flat. This nifty gadget turns your soda or seltzer cans into a bottle, so you can easily sip and seal your drink without having to worry about losing carbonation.

We love a good space-saving, multi-purpose product, and this bestselling drying rack is it. It functions as a heat-resistant trivet for cooling big pots and pans, an over-the-sink drying rack for dishes, and a colander for easily rinsing fruits and veggies.

Your pasta pot won’t runneth over when you slap this flexible silicone lid on. It prevents boiling water from splashing out all over your stovetop, mitigating messy spills. It fits any pot or pan with a 6- to 10-inch-diameter opening.

If you love corn on the cob, but hate kernels stuck in your teeth, this kid-friendly corn stripper is the solution. It swiftly and simply separates your kernels from the cob without making a giant mess of the kitchen — or your mouth.

Put your sponge to bed after you’re done with the dishes with this cute and clever sponge holder that’s as funny as it is functional. Sponges can drain and dry without ruining your freshly cleaned kitchen counters, since the Clean Dreams catches the drippings.

Look ma, no hands! You know you’re getting old when the thought of a cool new trash can makes you giddy. This smart motion sensor trash can from Simplehuman is absolutely worth the splurge, using touch-free technology to open with a simple wave of the hand.

There’s a liner pocket and dispenser on the inside of the can for fast, hassle-free changes. The can’s stainless steel surface is also protected by an invisible silver-ion coating to help prevent fingerprints and germs.