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cooking gadgets are usually fun and cute, and make great gifts for chefs and great gifts for foodies.

To come up with this list of the best kitchen gadgets you can buy, we considered the kitchen tools and gadgets that we find unique and useful, since we know that kitchen counter and drawer space comes at a premium.

Here’s our list of the best kitchen gadgets worth buying, including ones we always keep within reach in the Lab and in our homes.

Easily shred cold butter for smoother toast application with this nifty spreader.

This attachment allows you to make grilled cheese and other warm sandwiches in your toaster!

Add a literal pop of flavor to food with this device that uses science to transform liquids into caviar-like spheres that can be used as garnish.

Microwaves can get dirty, fast. Fill the bottom of this funny little tool with water and white vinegar, pop it in the microwave for seven minutes and watch her go. Steam releases from her head and loosens up grime so you can wipe it clean. In our tests, it proved to be easy to use and worth a spot in our kitchens.

Is it a lemon squeezer? Is it a cheese grater? Is it a measuring cup? Yes, yes and yes. This nifty gift is eight tools in one.

Want iced coffee, like, now? Chill drinks instantly with this frozen container. Just add hot coffee, swirl and icy cold coffee comes out.

This gadget seamlessly rolls through watermelon flesh to make perfectly portioned pieces for a less messy snack. It’s also safe for kids to use because it has rounded plastic edges rather than blades.

If you’ve had enough of your rotisserie chicken, use this tool to shred it up for a delicious new recipe. You can try chicken pot pie, chili, you name it.

You’ll never use a knife or pizza slicer again on pizza. These are designed to cut right through so you can easily cut a slice as wide or thin as you want it.

This manual mini chopper makes chopping garlic and parsley a breeze — without having to reach for a knife or find an outlet for a food processor. We use it more than we ever thought we would!

We love our air fryers around here and the Evo Oil Sprayer makes the perfect companion. Fill with your favorite cooking oil and use to evenly spray foods for perfectly golden results. Each propellant-free spritz claims to dispense 1/4 teaspoon.

Breakfast sandwiches are one of the the best grab-and-go breakfast options, especially when you can make them at home with your own ingredients. This small appliance allows you to do just that by cooking your egg, gently toasting your English muffin and even heating your Canadian bacon or melting your cheese all at once. In our tests, it worked well and made deliciously warm sandwiches.

This wireless meat thermometer tracks the internal temp of food as well as the air temp so you know how hot your oven or grill is. It connects to an app and even guesstimates how much cooking time is left. It stands out as one of our top-tested grill thermometers.

Remove pesky crumbs and coffee grinds from your countertops with this pint-sized battery operated vacuum.

Twist this gadget back and forth to mince garlic, ginger and other ingredients. It’s sturdy and rinses clean.

Complete with five blades and a safety cover, this handy scissors will help you prep everything from basil leaves to chives quickly.

Ready to give up store-bought yogurt? Then, this strainer is for you. Reviewers say that it will make “thick and creamy Greek yogurt.” Just add your milk of choice and yogurt into the strainer and leave it in the refrigerator overnight. It’s that simple!

A spoonful of sugar is fine and all, but this handy tool lets you sprinkle cookies and cakes with confectioners sugar or cocoa as if you were a fairy. Plus it takes up way less space than a traditional sifter.

Take Taco Tuesday to a whole new level with this tortilla press. Add the dough to the center of the disc and push down for a thin, uniform disc that’s ready to be cooked.

this squeezable bottle will mix your pancake batter and allow you to neatly dispense it. When you’re done, just rinse the inside and toss it in the dishwasher to clean.

No need for rulers thanks to this rolling pin! It features rings to guide the thickness and measurement markings so you can keep track of the diameter while rolling.

We love how easy it is to pour from these flexible measuring cups that nest together for storage.

Sometimes it’s just easier to have a handheld gizmo do the work for you than struggle with a traditional can opener.

Leftover soup, broth or sauce? No problem. This gadget allows you to freeze and cover soup for later.

A favorite for making ice pops quick. Just keep the base in the freezer, and it’ll be ready to go when cravings hit.

Uncrustables barely stand a chance. Use these cutters to cut your PB&J into fun shapes that are sealed around the edges and don’t have a crust.

Say goodbye to brown guacamole! This tried-and-tested tool locks out air to keep dip tasting and looking fresh. Simply add your mix and slide up the base to squeeze out the air.

Everyone will ask where you bought this gizmo from; trust us, we know from experience. It wraps around your cookware lids to make transporting pots full of stew, or anything else, possible.

We knew we loved fish spatulas for turning eggs, burgers, and, of course, fish, before we tested them side-by-side, but this one with a silicone edge is a new favorite. It’s thin, flexible and sturdy, and it can be used with nonstick pans without fear of scratching.

Sure you don’t need an egg separator, but how are you supposed to say no to this little cutie that makes the chore less tedious?

The perfect sandwich knife: The serrated blade is great for cutting bread and tomatoes, the length gets to the bottom of jars easily and the wide blade allows for effortless spreading into thin layers.

Scrape out every last bit of every jar with this spatula set that includes one that’s long enough to reach into bottles and a smaller one that can be used with shorter jars.

With these clever holders, they won’t have to worry about tea bag strings falling into their cups anymore. Available in a set of four, each tea bag holder is attached to a fishhook that will keep the bag in place for the perfect brew.

Cocktail ice has never been so easy to make, thanks to these molds that allow you fill to the line and seal. They stack in your freezer and unmold in seconds. Choose from an assortment of different designs like flowers, footballs and even ornaments.

This tool makes cleaning shrimp a joy — yes, we said joy. All it takes is inserting the tip into the shell and pushing it through to cut it and clean the vein out in one swipe.

Whether you choose to use the patterned side that holds two tacos or the solid side that holds three, this plastic taco holder set will add the perfect pop of color to your next taco party.

Natural nut butters are delicious and all but they can be a pain to scoop when they separate. This gadget helps you stir it from the bottom up.

Got milk? This milk frother topped our list of the best milk frothers. but the best part is it can make a killer hot chocolate with whole chocolate chips. Dreamy.

Remove stuck-on food and batter from the loops, cutting cleanup time and waste. The plastic piece catches drips before they hit the counter and detaches to scrape inside the bowl, too.

This nifty gadget presses and slices; plus, it performed well in our side-by-side garlic press tests.

Why have just normal square ice when you can have fun, cocktail-ready ice? Store extras in the ice box. It’s great for freezers that don’t have a built-in ice maker.

This little tool has a tiny ceramic blade on it that can open all of your packages, including plastic clamshells. It’s magnetic and comes with a hole on the end so you can store it on your keyring. We were so impressed with it, it won a Good Housekeeping Kitchen Gear Award in 2022.

If you’re still on the Mason jar bandwagon, add this pretty measuring cup set to your countertop. It’s adorable!

Hands down, this is our staff’s favorite vegetable peeler. It’s easy to hold and quickly gets the job done.

Even if each of your kids has a different “favorite,” this pan can help you still make sure everyone at the dinner table is happy.

You’ll find a million uses for this handy pantry space optimizer.

Whether this silicone tub sits on your counter or is stored away when not in use, it’s a fun way to collect your bacon grease. We’ve used it for months and noticed no odors; plus, it’s easy to wash in your dishwasher.

Parents — and bakers! — will love this cherry pitter that can pit five cherries at once. It’s perfect for making pie or even prepping large batches to freeze for smoothies.

This top-selling waffle maker comes in more than 20 different colors and patterns as well as different shapes for different holidays, like hearts or stars.

Of course you can use a knife to remove corn from a cob, but this peeler makes it fun — and safer. It slices smoothly.

Trim the top off your pineapple and twist this gadget into the fruit to core and create slices. Use the shell as a serving pitcher or bowl after.

A true multitasker, this handheld scale can be used to weigh your propane tank so you can know how much you have left and if you need to replace it. It can also be used for fishing as well as weighing your luggage.

If you love nothing more than crispy tostones, a tostonera is for you. This nifty kitchen tool, designed by a small Latin-owned business, has a non-slip base that’ll make it easy to smash green plantains. “This thing is hands down the best quality (and most aesthetically pleasing) one I’ve ever owned,” one Amazon reviewer shared.

Our cordless little chopper can blast through cloves of garlics in seconds and makes making salsa so easy.

This waffle maker does double duty: You can use it to whip up a stack of fluffy waffles or you can take things to the next level and easily make a batch of stuffed waffles (just picture buttery waffles filled with Nutella…yum!).

You’ll be amazed how much use you’ll get out of this cookie spatula. It’s the perfect size for eggs and sometimes even burgers.