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Up your cooking and food prep game with these clever kitchen tools.
Reviewed by Christian Gollayan
Deputy Editor, Commerce
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No room in your house has more available gizmos and tech gadgets that claim to make your life easier than the kitchen. Seriously, there’s a kitchen tool for ev-er-ee-thing these days. Whether you love working in the kitchen or would rather order DoorDash every night of the week if it meant you never had to cook again, there’s something out there that promises to indulge your culinary laziness.
We’ve seen and tested many of them by now. From coring pineapples to shelling walnuts to babysitting your steak’s internal temperature to automatically stirring your pasta sauce, these cool kitchen gadgets almost make it possible to cook without actually cooking. It’s the closest we’ve ever been to having our own personal robot chefs (and that day is coming very, very soon). But how many of these kitchen gadgets are actually worth buying?
Every year, our team spends countless hours researching, testing, and comparing the best kitchen gadgets, tools, and appliances so you don’t have to. Most of them aren’t worth the spend, but we take note of those that genuinely save us time and effort in the kitchen. From clever safety cutters to corded hand blenders to steam-powered, Japanese-inspired toaster ovens, these are our picks for the coolest kitchen gadgets of 2024.
Small Appliances
If you buy just one countertop appliance to seriously upgrade your kitchen game this year, make it the Speedi. It's a 12-in-1 monster that steams, bakes, proofs, roasts, air fries, dehydrates, and more—all with an interface so simple even your kids could use it (but probably shouldn't).
Tech Gadgets
Food Prep
Gone are the days of babysitting your meat, waiting for the perfect doneness. This wireless thermometer keeps tabs on whatever you're cooking, then alerts you when it's ready via the companion Bluetooth app. So, you can spend your time doing more important things, like napping or watching the game.
Disposing of cooking grease is no doubt the worst part about prepping bacon and delicious meats. This simple silicone container is purpose-built to help you do just that. It's easy to clean, and the quirky design looks better than whatever old cans you've been using to store your grease until now.
It's time to trade in your plastic and glass measuring cups for this flexible silicone alternative that's way easier to "pinch and pour." The nestable three-piece set is perfectly sized for whatever you're cooking up. Plus, it's microwave-safe with a texture honeycomb pattern that helps dissipate heat fast.
If you're trying to go a little lighter with your cooking oils, this clever mister is a great alternative to measuring spoons. It delivers a perfectly fine mist for spraying baking sheets, oiling cookware, and even using for salad vinaigrettes. Plus, it looks great in brushed aluminum too.
Cleaning
Yes, you really can have a dishwasher just about anywhere. This ultra-compact, 6-liter model is small enough to fit on a countertop, yet roomy enough inside to fit a surprising load of dishes. With seven modes, it's also versatile enough to tackle everything from stemware to pots and pans.
Easily separate your trash and recyclables with this dual-compartment bin. It's handsome in stainless steel, and the clever touch bar on the front opens easily when your hands are full. Just tap it with your elbow, bump it with your knee, or kung fu it with your foot to pop the top.
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Mike Richard
Mike Richard has traveled the world since 2008. He's kayaked in Antarctica, tracked endangered African wild dogs in South Africa, and survived a near-miss great white shark attack in Mexico. His travel advice has appeared on the websites for Forbes, Travel + Leisure, CNET, and National Geographic. He loves the great outdoors and good bourbon, and (usually) calls Tulsa, Oklahoma home. Mike also enjoys speaking in the third person.
Reviewed byChristian Gollayan
Deputy Editor, Commerce
Christian Gollayan oversees e-commerce content for Men's Health and Women's Health. Previously, he was the Associate Managing Editor at TheManual.com. Christian's work has also been featured in Food & Wine, InStyle, the New York Post, and Tatler Asia.
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