50 Cool Under $50 Kitchen Gadgets That Make Cooking Easy
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Who said that the best equipment and kitchen tools have to be expensive? We love our kitchen essentials as much as the next person, but that doesn’t mean that you have to shell out some serious money simply to save time in the kitchen. The best kitchen tools don’t have to be overpriced.
In fact, we’re sharing a list of over 50 cool kitchen gadgets that we think you’ll love. Not only are these Amazon kitchen finds affordable (read: tons of under $25 finds on this list!) but we think that they will soon find a place on your own kitchen must haves list!
Cool Kitchen Tools Under $50
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Compact Air Fryer
COSORI
Who doesn’t want to not only save time, but save cleanup, too? This 2-quart air fryer creates crispy delicious food, without the messy oil cleanup.
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Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker
Hamilton Beach
Did we mention how much we love saving time? Busy mornings are no exception! Make a truly crave-worthy breakfast sandwich (or anytime sandwich!) with this all-in-one griddle.
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Safe Slice Mandoline Slicer, Julienne + Dicer
Dash
If you meal prep often, you know how time consuming the slicing, dicing and chopping can be. This mandoline does it all and keeps fingers safe from accidental cuts.
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Electric Can Opener
KitchenMuh
Gone are the days of bulky countertop can openers. This mini, electric can opener slices off lids in seconds and fits easily into your kitchen utensils drawer.
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Avocado Saver
Food Huggers
This dishwasher-safe silicone sleeve wraps around an avocado and provides an airtight seal to slow down browning until you can eat it!
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Adult Bento Box
Tarlini
Make meal prep easy. This Bento box style container lets you bring your food anywhere, all while keeping each individual food separate until you’re ready to eat.
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Bottle Emptying Cap
Flip-it!
Anyone who has ever bought a bottle of honey, sauce or syrup, knows that you can never quite empty the bottle completely. This tiny kitchen gadget makes sure that you get every single drop from each bottle and nothing goes to waste!
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Oil Mister for Cooking
Ultra Cuisine
Want to add flavor to your favorite foods as you cook? This oil mister allows you to add your favorite cooking oil into the chamber and easily create a fine mist, preventing any unnecessary waste.
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Bamboo Charcuterie Board
Bambüsi
Charcuterie boards aren’t just a trend; they are a staple in happy hours and cocktail parties alike. This bamboo cutting board comes with everything you need—two serving platters and utensils!
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Corn Cob Stripper
Chef'n
This is the cool kitchen gadget that you didn’t know that you needed. Get corn kernels off the cob easily with this tiny kitchen tool.
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Clean Dirty Magnet for Dishwasher
KitchenTour
The age old argument: Is it clean or is it dirty? You will never again have to guess with this simple—yet ingenious—dishwasher magnet.
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Vegetable Spiralizer & Slicer
Fullstar
Spiral-ized vegetables can be a great way to incorporate more greens into your meal, especially when used in lieu of traditional pastas. However, it can also be a pain to do (and expensive to purchase). This makes it oh-so-simple.
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Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set
Flafster
An electric salt and pepper set might not have been on the top of your kitchen tools list, but we promise you after you start using this set, you will never go back to traditional grinding again.
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Collapsible Kitchen Strainer
Comfify
Tight on space? This collapsible kitchen strainer folds down into a convenient, storage-friendly solution until you’re ready to use it again. Plus, the large size ensures that it fits most sink sizes.
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Silicone Collapsible Funnel Set
Kongnai
Funnels, while practical, have a way of never quite fitting into, well…any drawer. Use these collapsible silicone funnels to make sure that you never have to worry about closing a kitchen drawer again.
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Roll up Dish Drying Rack
Pennakool
This roll up rack isn’t just for dishes. Use it as a convenient rack for washing produce or to create additional counter space in a tiny kitchen.
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Bamboo Cutting Board With Storage
Roman Ventures
This cutting board is an all-in-one food prep storage must have. Slice, chop, shred, or grate your vegetables and then quickly slide them into one of three trays for truly easy meal prep.
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Gracula Garlic Crusher
OTOTO
If you’ve ever chopped fresh garlic, you know how annoying it can be. This tiny garlic chopper is a kitchen essential! (Plus, isn’t he just cute?)
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8-in-1 Burger Press
Burger Master
This grilling accessory evenly distributes, shapes, and stores your burger patties until you’re ready to use. You’ll never have to worry about uneven grilling again.
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Clip On Silicone Colander
Kitchen Gizmo
We love a multi purpose kitchen tool, and this silicone colander is no exception. Strain pasta or vegetables easily by attaching this tool to the side of your pot. It’s that simple!
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Touchless Electric Automatic Soap Dispenser
ZYFE
A wildly underrated kitchen gadget, this automatic dispenser delivers soap completely hands-free, ideal for when you’re preparing chicken or other raw items.
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Hanging Trash Can for Kitchen Cabinet Door
SOOYEE
This hanging trash can can be attached to any cabinet door to make it a go-anywhere addition to your nightly dinner routine.
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Herb Saver Container
NOVART
Are you guilty of brown or gooey herbs that slipped to the bottom of the produce drawer? This saver pod not only helps you to organize your fridge, but keeps herbs fresher, longer by storing them in water.
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2 Hot Dog and Bun Toaster
Nostalgia
You didn’t know that you needed a hot dog and bun toaster, but now you do. You can thank us later.
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Electric Hot Pot & Non-Stick Sauté Pan
Dezin
No stove, no problem! This electric hot pot acts as a non stick pan, is easy to store, and still holds 1.5L! A great gift idea for a newlyweds, new homeowners, or recent college graduate.
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Electric Rapid Cold Brewer
Presto
Why wait for cold brew when you can make it quickly and easily in just 15 minutes?
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Heat Resistant Meat/Potato Masher
Farberware
This meat tenderizer might sound like a silly addition to this list, but it’s quickly become one of our most-used kitchen tools.
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Bar Stainless Steel Odor Absorber
Rub-a-Way
For home chefs that are frequently washing their hands or handling smelly raw ingredients, (garlic, anyone?) this bar helps to remove odors and is dishwasher-safe! Perfect as a unique gift for a home chef!
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Stainless Steel Herb Stripper
Cobata
We’re really just here to make your life simpler at this point. The best kitchen tools are the ones that make you say: Why didn’t I think of that?
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Electric Milk Frother & Steamer
EZBASICS
Morning coffee never tasted so good. Set it and forget it with this easy to use electric milk frother. The perfect cup of coffee, every time.
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Mini Waffle Maker Machine
Dash
Everything tastes better when it’s smaller. It’s science. This mini waffle maker is also a great way to involve kids in the kitchen with their own personal sized kitchen tool.
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Rotato Electric Peeler
Starfrit
Hand peelers are so last year. We’ve said it before, but the best kitchen gadgets are the ones that seem the simplest. Frequent spud eater? This one is for you.
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Salad Cutter Bowl
WEBSUN
This cutting bowl is perfect for slicing vegetables and produce evenly and avoiding fingers.
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Perfect Pizza Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat
Silpat
This silicone baking sheet can be used for any recipe that traditionally uses parchment paper and removes the need for butter, oils, or sprays! Easy cleanup is a win in our book.
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Pineapple Corer and Slicer
Zulay
Cut through a pineapple quickly and easily with this simple metal slicer.
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Easy Pizza Cutter Wheel
Kitchy
This protected circular cutter wheel is perfect for pizzas, but even better for guarding against unexpected cuts when you reach into that kitchen utensils drawer.
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Mini Bag Sealer
Karidge
This cool kitchen gadget removes the need for pesky chip clips and prevents food from going stale. All for under $10!
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Adjustable Baggy Stand
Jokari
If you prepare your sauces and marinades in advance, you know how difficult it is to pour a liquid into a bag! These baggy stands help hold plastic or silicone bags open so you can fill without the spill. Ready for clean up? Wash and reuse baggies by placing them over the arms to let them air dry.
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Monster Popsicle Molds
TOVOLO
A great product to stay cool in the summer, kids will love making their own popsicles at home. Saving mom money and headache.
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Self Stirring Coffee Mug
XHJBaby
This self-stirring coffee mug is temperature sensitive, meaning that it requires no battery or power outlet. Use with your frother for the easiest morning routine ever.
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Heat Resistant Silicone Oven Mitt
Ayl
We all need one and this heavy duty, heat resistant mitt is just the one for the job.
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Silicone Utensil Rest with Drip Pad
Zulay
No need to make a mess while cooking when you can rest your silicone utensils on this drip pad.
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Tabletop Fire Pit
Houswise
Rain brought your outdoor party inside? This tabletop fire pit brings the party to you. No wood needed.
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Soap Dispenser and Sponge Holder
ALBAYRAK
Save space around your kitchen sink with this double duty holder. Press for soap when you need it, use it for a sponge drying rack when you’re finished.
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Mason Jar Measuring Cups Set
Comfify
These measuring cups stack into the shape of a countertop-worthy mason jar.
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Bamboo SErving Bowls
Vdomus
These serving bowls are a chic eco-friendly option made from acacia wood and bamboo. Plus, the set comes with bamboo serving utensils, too!
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Under Cabinet Jar Lid & Bottle Opener
EZ Off
Stubborn jars no more! Keep this handy kitchen gadget underneath your kitchen cabinets for any time that a jar is giving you a hard time!
