43 Cool Kitchen Gadgets 2021 - Unique Kitchen Tools

2021-12-27 22:14:48 By : Mr. Jackson Sun

Whether you're picking out a tool for yourself, or a gift for a friend, we've got you covered.

Sometimes it can be hard to shop for foodies who already stock their kitchen with the latest and greatest in appliances, tools, and utensils. But with this list of cool kitchen gadgets, you will be equipped to serve up some great gift for foodies, whether it's their birthday, anniversary, or holiday.

If your loved one is a bonafide kitchen pro, or if they’re working on developing their skills at the stove, getting the best cooking tools for the (budding) chef in your life means that they can sauté, stir, chop, and bake with ease, while having so much fun in the kitchen. These tools will make cooking (and cleaning up!) easy, safe, and fun, and whether they're making weeknight dinners for the whole family, or perfecting the next big holiday meal.

Is it a lemon squeezer? Is it a cheese grater? Is it a measuring cup? Yes, yes, and yes. This nifty gift is eight tools in one.

We didn't think we needed a straw for our hot coffee before – mostly because we thought we'd burn ourselves. These HotSips have narrow openings to prevent large sips and help keep your lipstick in place. 

Breakfast sandwiches are the underappreciated best grab-and-go breakfast option. Serve up the classic BEC for breakfast — without having to dirty up a bunch of dishes or put real pants on to make a trip to the deli.

Eight practical tools packed into 4 cooking utensils, from a large spoon with flexible edges to a multipurpose masher.

Cute and functional. This little bud can be stored next to your kitchen faucet and takes up minimal space – always at the ready scrub potatoes and other root vegetables, like beets and carrots that don't need to be peeled.  

Remove food splatters with steam — not by working up a sweat. Fill this angry lady with water and white vinegar, pop it in the micro for seven minutes, and watch her go.

A spoonful of sugar is fine and all, but this clutch tool lets you sprinkle cookies and cakes with confectioners sugar or cocoa as if you were a fairy. Plus it takes up way less space than a traditional sifter.

Easily shred cold butter for easy toast application with this nifty spreader. 

Say goodbye to brown guacamole! This GH top-tested tool locks out air to keep dip tasting and looking fresh. Simply add your mix, slide up the base to squeeze out the air, and seal.

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"This is the best thing I have bought because of TikTok," reads one comment on TikTok user @corripowell 's clip, which has amassed more than 3 million views (and 100,000 likes) within 48 hours. The gadget seamlessly rolls through watermelon flesh to make perfectly portioned pieces for a less messy snack. It's also safe for kids to use because it uses rounded plastic edges rather than blades.

This adorable, affordable coffee maker combines two of our favorite things: cats and coffee. Gift it to the caffeinated cat mom in your friend group.

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Who needs a punch bowl? Earn major party hosting points by serving your watermelon cocktail in an *actual* watermelon with help from this fruit keg tapping kit (that's much easier to store than a big bowl, BTW).

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Trim the top off your pineapple and twist this gadget into the fruit to core and create slices. Use the shell as a serving pitcher or bowl after. 

PopSockets are fun, especially on your cup. The sleeve can be used for hot or cold beverages.

Dress up your sink by transforming your sponge into a bow tie.

Protect your hands – but mostly your drink – with this insulated can cooler that keeps slim cans, like hard seltzer, the same temperature for hours. In our Kitchen Appliance Lab test, it kept one drink almost 80% cooler than the controlled sample without the sleeve. 

This squeezable bottle will mix your pancake batter and allow you to neatly dispense it. When you're done, just rinse the inside and toss it in the dishwasher to clean. 

Serving up eggs for breakfast has never been so fun. 

This peeler will transform your carrots, zucchini, and even soft, seedless cucumbers into zoodles sans a bulky spiralizer. Use for salads or to cook cut veggies faster. 

Mushrooms are not meant to be washed with water because they quickly absorb it and take longer to cook. This FunGuy (get it?!) has soft, flexible bristles that brush away dirt without damaging the delicate skin. 

We love our air fryers around here and the Evo Oil Sprayer makes the perfect companion. Fill with your favorite cooking oil and use to evenly spray foods (and nonstick trays when necessary) for perfectly golden results. Each propellant-free spritz claims to dispense 1/4 teaspoon. 

No more burns while trying to get something out of the toaster oven. Simply hook the open notch over the edge of the oven rack to push it away or pull it closer. (Works best with the toaster oven).

Bake up a batch of breakfast sweets for your stud muffin with these real-life muffin tops.

If you don't have the space to store a cupcake pan, stock up on these freestanding cupcake wrappers. These disposable cups stay upright on a basic baking sheet, allowing you to fit more in the oven at once. They're available in three sizes and countless no-fade colors and patterns that are perfect for any occasion. 

Cookies, pizzas, and rock and roll. Allow your inner AC/DC fan to come out while you bring baked goods out of an oven. 

If they really want to get old-school with their cooking, gift them a churner so they can make their own butter from scratch.

If you're the type of person who can't function before your first cup of coffee, allow us to introduce you to this 2-in-1 gadget. It's a scoop that measures out your grinds quickly, and doubles as a clip that to keep your bag of beans fresh, and doubles as a scoop that can measure it out quickly. 

Cook up restaurant-quality quesadillas at home, so you can stuff 'em with whatever you want (we won't judge if you're team #ExtraCheese). 

These cheese grater works just like any other, but it's unique shape and color are what give it a wow-factor. 

Let Star Wars lovers add a little bit of spice to their lives with these fun shakers.  

Remove stuck-on food and batter from the loops, cutting cleanup time and waste. The plastic piece catches drips before they hit the counter and detaches to scrape inside the bowl, too.

No need for rulers (that always seem to disappear when you need them most) thanks to this rolling pin that features rings to guide the thickness and measurement markings so you can keep track of the diameter while rolling. 

Even if each of your kids has a different "favorite" lasagne, you can still make sure everyone is happy. 

Never argue over "what's for dinner" again — simply roll and let the dice decide for you. 

Remove leaves, stems, and cores in seconds — without wasting any part of the precious sweet strawberry. No fancy knife skills required.

Whether you're on the hunt for fresh-squeezed juice (or just enough for a recipe), this little gadget is perfect.

Scrape out every last bit of peanut butter, almond butter, or mayo (you name it!) from its jar with this easy-to-use spatula.

If you're not willing to use scissors to "slice" your pizza pie, try "biking" across.

For the avocado toast aficionado, this kitchen tool is a must. You can split, pit, and slice an avocado, safely! No need to worry about cutting your hand open while using a chef's knife to get the pit free.

Hands down, this is the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen's favorite peeler. It's easy to hold and quickly gets the job done.

Slide the tiny wiper down the super-sharp stainless blade to quickly (and painlessly) remove all the fine gratings.

If you're still on the Mason Jar bandwagon, add this pretty measuring cup set to your countertop.

If anything will make doing the dishes better, it's this cute little sponge caddy.