I have to admit: I'm not much of a cook, but this year one of my resolutions is to change that. I've always found the task boring or too tedious, then a friend of mine recommended I try the help of cooking gadgets. These tools can offer shortcuts or what feels like an extra hand, so I was sold. If you're also interested in investing in a few of these clever finds, you've come to the right place.
As I searched for the best ones I could find on the internet, I curated a list of my 25 favorite picks. From egg cookers that will cut your time in half to genius pasta strainers, these are so good, they made me wonder where they've been all my life. The best part? All my favorites cost less than $25, so what are you waiting for? Keep reading to shop them all.
Hate peeling eggs? This genius The Negg Boiled Egg Peeler ($15) is your solution.
No doubt you need this Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain Strainer ($15) in your life.
You can use this Collapsible Chop and Strain Cutting Board ($19) so many ways.
You'll never misread a measurement again with this handy Digital Kitchen Food Scale and Measuring Cup ($23).
Traditional sponges can be filled with dirt and bacteria, so try washing your dishes with this Silicone Sponge Dish Antibacterial Washing Brush ($14).
This Dash Rapid Egg Cooker ($20) can boil, poach, and even make omelets with your eggs.
We never knew we needed this Starfrit Rotato Express ($24) until now.
For larger food pieces, opt for this Gourmia Swift Chopper ($14).
Let's be real: peeling garlic is a total pain, so snag this helpful Doudouyun Garlic Press ($8).
Say goodbye to steel-wool pads and annoying scrubbing because The Ringer Cleaner ($16) will help keep your cast iron skillet feeling like new.
If you're always shuffling to find the salt or spices when cooking, get this cool Totally Bamboo Triple Salt Box ($20).
You won't believe how many things this Coolmade 8-in-1 Kitchen Tool Set ($11) can do. It works as a juicer, spice grater, funnel, egg masher, cheese grater, egg separator, measuring cup, and can opener.
You can use this Delidge Foldable 12 in 1 Foldable Basket ($11) so many ways.
Make washing fruit and vegetables so much quicker and cleaner with this Kibee Dish Stainless Steel Drying Rack ($16).
This Finger Guard ($14) is ideal for the chef who always cuts it really close.
Your greens will stay fresh for longer with this Prepara Eco Herb Savor Pod ($16).
Peeling garlic doesn't always have to be annoying, so try this OXO Good Grips Silicone Garlic Peeler ($7).
Baking will be easier than ever with this no-mess Whisk Wiper Multipurpose Kitchen Tool ($20).
This Onion Tomato Vegetable Slicer Gadget ($6) is weirdly satisfying to use.
This Kuhn Rikon Piranha Fruit and Vegetable Peeler ($11) is so handy.
How genius is this Chef'n Cob Corn Stripper ($6)?
How cute is this Mini Waffle Maker ($18)?
Cutting herbs just so much faster with these Chefast Scissors Set Multipurpose Cutting Shears ($14).
We never knew we needed this Premium Apple Corer ($7), until now.
This smart Prepworks by Progressive Avocado Keeper ($5) will always come in handy.