10 Kitchen Gadgets That Make Everyday Cooking Easier

By Click N Save With Me · Updated October 5, 2026

A useful kitchen gadget earns its place by making a task you already do easier. These ten picks cover everyday prep, measuring, cooking, and storage. You do not need all ten: start with the task that slows you down most.

How this list was made: We selected these tools for common kitchen tasks using manufacturer details and matching Amazon listings. These are research-based recommendations; we have not personally tested every item.

1. OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler

For everyday vegetable prep. A peeler is worth considering if carrots, potatoes, or apples regularly feature in your meals. OXO’s model has a swiveling blade and a built-in potato eyer. It is a compact choice for a repeated task rather than an extra countertop appliance.

Before buying: Skip it if you rarely peel produce. Keep fingers clear of the blade and follow the care instructions.

2. OXO Good Grips 2-Cup Angled Measuring Cup

For recipes with liquid measurements. The angled markings can be read from above, so you can check the level without repeatedly bending down. This is a useful candidate for someone who mixes dressings, sauces, or baking ingredients often. Choose the capacity that suits your usual recipes.

Before buying: It is a liquid measuring cup, not a substitute for weighing ingredients in recipes written in grams.

3. Microplane Premium Classic Zester

For citrus zest and finely grated finishing ingredients. A fine grater makes sense if you regularly finish dishes with citrus zest or hard cheese. The narrow shape suits small finishing tasks. Think of it as a specific tool for fine texture rather than a replacement for every grater in your kitchen.

Before buying: Skip it if your existing grater already handles these tasks. The exposed grating surface needs careful handling and storage.

4. OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless Steel Tongs

For gripping and turning food. Tongs offer a different kind of control from a spoon or spatula when moving individual pieces of food. Consider the length against your pans and drawer space. This model is a candidate for cooks who want a general-purpose gripping tool.

Before buying: Check the exact model’s contact surfaces against your cookware’s care guidance, especially for coated pans.

5. OXO 3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set

For mixing and scraping. Spatulas are useful for moving batter, sauces, or spreads from a bowl into another container. A set can help when you use differently sized bowls and jars, but only if those sizes fill a real gap in your utensil drawer.

Before buying: Do not buy a set just for matching colors. Check the exact utensils’ temperature limits and whether one spatula would be enough.

6. OXO Good Grips 6.22-Quart Salad Spinner

For people who prepare fresh greens often. The pump starts the basket spinning and a brake stops it. If washing greens is part of your routine, a spinner offers a dedicated drying step before assembling a salad. Measure cupboard space first: this is one of the bulkier tools on the list.

Before buying: Skip it if you rarely prepare greens or lack storage space. Drying is not a substitute for appropriate produce washing.

7. Joseph Joseph Rocker Garlic Crusher — Stainless Steel

For crushing garlic with a rocking motion. This tool uses a rocking action to push garlic through its openings. It is an alternative to a conventional hinged press for cooks who prepare garlic regularly. Consider how you will collect the crushed pieces and clean the openings afterward.

Before buying: A knife can handle the same ingredient without adding another gadget. Choose it only if the motion suits you.

8. OXO Smooth Edge Can Opener

For canned pantry staples. OXO’s side-cutting design opens below the can edge and includes lid-removal pliers. It is worth comparing if you often cook with canned beans, tomatoes, or other pantry staples. A reliable everyday opener can be more useful than a specialty gadget.

Before buying: The mechanism differs from a conventional opener. Read the instructions and use care when handling opened cans and lids.

9. Joseph Joseph Scoop Plus Colander — Large, Black

For scooping and draining in one tool. A scoop-style colander can lift portions from a pan while allowing liquid to drain back. It may suit cooks who prefer serving directly from the pan rather than pouring the full contents into a separate colander. Check the scoop size against your cookware.

Before buying: It does not replace a full-size colander for every task. Follow the manufacturer’s temperature limits and handle hot liquids carefully.

10. Stasher Silicone Sandwich Bag — Clear

For reusable lunch storage. A reusable sandwich bag is a candidate for people who pack lunch regularly and are willing to wash and dry it between uses. Compare its size with the food you actually pack, and consider whether your existing lunch container already does the job.

Before buying: Reuse takes upkeep. Check the specific bag’s cleaning directions and allow it to dry fully before storage.

Which one should you buy first?

Choose the tool that addresses a frequent inconvenience, fits your storage space, and works with your current cookware. If you already own a suitable tool, keep using it. Check the exact model, dimensions, care instructions, seller, and return terms before purchasing.

Make room first with our kitchen drawer organization guide, or explore Kitchen & Everyday Living.