The Best Kitchen Tools To Save You Time

Forget pots, pans, lids, and strainers. This rapid egg cooker uses steam to cook up to seven eggs at a time. Use the timer to cook eggs to your liking, from soft boiled or hard boiled to poached eggs or omelets. Simply add water, place the eggs in the tray, cover, and flip the switch. An auto-shutoff will indicate when they’re ready. Bonus: The tray can also be used for steaming vegetables. The cover and tray are dishwasher-friendly.

This fun tool is the antidote to the humdrum of food prep. In video reviews, the simple yet effective tool handily chops, dices, and slices onions, celery, carrots, and so much more. The chopper closes like a lid on a box. It also includes a handheld spiralizer and mandolin slicer, plus a safety glove.

One of the best ways to save time in the kitchen is by keeping everything you need in arm’s reach. This over-the-stove rack transforms your stovetop into a storage rack. Perfect for storing condiments, spices, or oils. Best of all, no drilling or nails required. The StoveShelf secures to your stove with wobble-free rare-earth magnets for stability. Made in the USA and available on Amazon.

Prep basil, rosemary, parsley, cilantro, and so much more with ease, thanks to this herb mincer. Make quick work of herbs for garnishes or sauces, or prep for a dipping oil and bread. If you’re adding garlic to the mix, pair with a garlic mincer, which neatly minces the aromatic through stainless steel plates — all with no knife work!

This innovative tool helps you grate cheese faster and safer with a unique design that protects the fingers while you grate your food. The clever and inexpensive tool protects fingers from the sharp edges of the grates with an ergonomic finger guard that can also be used to hold and secure food for slicing. The SAFEGRATE is adjustable and can work for grating something like nutmeg or expand to help you grate something as large as a potato or a block of cheese.

Meal prep just got a whole lot easier. Jokari’s Adjustable Baggy Opener is an extra set of hands! Hold your freezer and storage bags up and open while you fill them up with cooked food, dried goods, and more. Best of all, they lie flat for storage, easily storing out of sight when not in use.

Whether you’re batch-cooking freezer meals, prepping for a party, or just throwing together a weeknight dinner, cooking efficiently requires some organization. Declutter your space with this multilevel organizer by Holster. The tray features five different trays and three hooks. The middle trays can be adjusted for height and location along the pole to best fit your space, while the hooks can be used for a variety of kitchen tools and utensils. Measures 20 by 6 by 12.5 inches (51 by 15 by 32 cm).

Cocktail, anyone? Make a batch of drinks, a fruit pie, limeade, and so much more in no time with a little help from this double juicer. The handheld juicer features two juicing seats for citrus of varying sizes. Easy to use and highly functional, this juicer allows you to add juice quickly to any recipe or cocktail.

Goodbye slippery knife tricks! This multi-tool allows you to cut, pit, and slice your avocado in seconds, all with the same tool. For just $7, it’s an excellent addition to any avocado lover’s kitchen.

Fried chicken is delicious. So are donuts. And bacon. But cleaning up all that grease and oil is messy and takes time. This creative solution called FryAway uses plant-based ingredients to solidify the oil, which can then be tossed out with regular garbage. After 30 days, the substance fully breaks down. Time-saving and planet-saving!

If you’re trying to eat healthier, using spiralized veggies in place of pasta can be a health-conscious swap. The Electric Spiralizer by Shine Kitchen Co. grips food and spiralizes it with no leftovers or slipping pieces. Easily transform vegetables into angel hair, spaghetti, fettuccine, or ribbons.

As seen on Shark Tank, this gadget is a perfect Secret Santa or party gift. It’s called Banana Loca, and it’s a convenient way to core and fill bananas while they’re still in the peel. This fan favorite has seen huge popularity since inking a deal with Mark Cuban and Kevin O’Leary. Fill with peanut butter, chocolate, Nutella, and more!

Viking's Cast Iron 7-Quart Dutch Oven earns a spot on our list because of its versatility, which is a must in any busy kitchen. The cast iron pot provides natural heat retention perfect for roasting, braising, searing, and more and is designed for cooking efficiency.

Cooking from recipes is a great way to stay organized — but how do you keep the recipes organized? This game-changing monitor from SideTrak can help. The SideTrak Swivel is a full HD portable monitor that gives you an extra screen to work from, allowing you to reference multiple recipes at the same time. The smart monitor magnetically attaches to the back of your laptop with a metal plate.

Here is another absolute staple. Every kitchen needs a solid utility knife that can handle a range of work. This 6-inch option by Hast is perfect for medium kitchen tasks like smaller vegetables and soft breads. Perfect for quick jobs and detailed meal prep alike.