Every kitchen has its MVPs - those unique gadgets that save you time, messes, and maybe even a few fingers - eek. They might not be everyday essentials like your knife or tongs, but when you need them, it’s so satisfying to pull them out for those very specific tasks. Here are a few that would be good additions to have in your gadget arsenal.
Apple Peeler
Peeling apples by hand? One apple, fine. But several? Such a pain. The apple peeler is a lifesaver when it comes to baking pies, making applesauce, or prepping snacks for kids. With a few quick cranks, it peels the apple skins, leaving you with apples ready for use. Tip: some models slice and core!
Ground Meat Chopper
Ever tried to break up ground beef with a wooden spoon? It’s a struggle! Enter the ground meat chopper—a multi-blade tool designed to quickly and evenly crumble meat as it cooks. Perfect for taco night, spaghetti sauce, or chili. Plus, unlike a wooden spoon, it's easy to clean.
Candy Thermometer
If you’ve ever attempted homemade caramel or fudge, you know precision is key. Starting over due to a bad batch is the worst! A candy thermometer ensures your sugar mixtures reach the perfect temperature for that ideal consistency. No more worrying if your treat is too soft, too hard, or "just the right color brown" — this gadget thankfully takes the guesswork out.
Microplane
Zesting citrus, grating Parmesan, or turning fresh garlic into a fine paste—what can’t a Microplane do? This popular tool gives you the perfect, fine texture you need for garnishes such as a dash of nutmeg in your latte or a sprinkle of lemon zest over pasta.
Avocado and Potato Masher
A good masher lets you control the consistency just to your liking. Whether you’re whipping up creamy mashed potatoes or you like slightly chunky guacamole, this tool is simple, effective, and so much easier than trying to smash things with a fork.
Pineapple Corer & Slicer
Cutting up pineapples can be intimidating. Sure, you can wrestle with a pineapple using a knife, but why? A pineapple corer and slicer removes the tough core and slices the fruit into perfect rings without leaving a sticky, crazy mess behind. Getting that fresh fruit for a side dish, cocktails or Hawaiian pizza is possible in no time.
DryMeister Bottle Dryer
Ever washed a water bottle and then tried to use a long utensil and paper towel to dry the inside? Not very effective. How about air drying hard-to-reach containers? That takes forever, plus it takes up valuable countertop space. With DryMeister, you can dry things in seconds and reuse them, or put them away. This bottle dryer is like so many other kitchen gadgets - it’s designed for simplicity, efficiency, and speed.
Gadgets Run the Gamet
These favorite kitchen gadgets may not be everyday players, but their usefulness is so valuable. They make cooking faster, easier, cleaner and sometimes safer. So if you’ve been on the fence about adding any of these, or others, to your collection, consider this your sign to go for it — because when you need them, you’ll be oh-so-glad they’re there!