Innovative Kitchen Gadgets You Never Knew You Needed
From kitchen utensils that protect your fingers to an oven thermometer that cuts down on messy messes, these ingenious tools will make any cook's life easier.
This garlic chopper looks like a little plastic ball that eliminates frustration and makes the task of crushing cloves feel easy. Plus, it fits right into your palm.
Bench Scraper
Known as the Swiss army knife of kitchen tools, bench scrapers are a must for bakers and cooks. These rectangular utensils are often made of stainless steel and can be used to scoop up the wet dough, transfer chopped ingredients into a pan, scrape dried flour off of work surfaces, and even strip herbs from their stems.
The other flat side of the blade is etched with measurement markings, which are useful when baking biscuits or cinnamon rolls. They’re also a lot easier to clean than a messy knife blade and won’t stick to a sticky dough.
Though not as flexible as a rubber spatula, a bench scraper is great for lifting cut foods and is perfect for dividing dough, scooping icing onto cakes, and transferring delicate pastries onto baking sheets. Plus, it’s a lot more comfortable to hold than a stiff knife blade.
Egg Tool
The basics like a pan and spatula are essential, but these gadgets will take your cooking to the next level. Use them to make hard-boiled eggs, whipped deviled egg filling, healthy homemade mayo and aioli, and more.
If you're sick of separating eggs by hand, this high-capacity separator tool is for you. It separates multiple yolks from whites at once, and it even has a piercing needle that prevents the shell from cracking while boiling.
This innovative timer sits in the water alongside your eggs as they boil, and it changes color to indicate when you've achieved perfect soft-, medium- or hard-boiled consistency. It's also top-rack dishwasher safe. This is an incredibly useful kitchen gadget for anyone who makes a lot of eggs. It will save you so much time. Plus, it's a total steal!
Jar Grippers
The days of pounding on the lid, running it under hot water, or straining your hands and wrists trying to open a jar are over! These colorful, disco-nuanced gripper pads create a V-grip on any jar lid size whether it’s small like a bottle of nail polish or wide as a can of pickles or marshmallow creme.
Explorers love how easy this kitchen gadget is to use and say it’s great for elderly or arthritic hands. However, they recommend using it in conjunction with a handheld jar opener to lessen the strain on hands and arms.
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Trongs
Trongs are finger-food utensils that allow you to dig into messy foods like Buffalo wings and ribs without getting sauce all over your fingers. They're also useful for grabbing snacks like chips and Cheetos or during food prep, such as dredging chicken cutlets. Designed to stand like tripods, they're easy to pick up and put down while you're eating.
The creators of the product claim they were inspired to create throngs after being unable to answer a call on their cell phone because it was covered in sauce. They say the utensil can be used to hold any finger foods, including sushi, shrimp cocktail, h'orderves, and even potato chips. The utensils are made of food-safe polypropylene and can be cleaned by hand. They come in a single size that fits most hands, and they can be used by anyone, from toddlers to adults.
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Cut-Resistant Gloves
No one wants a kitchen accident, especially cuts, and lacerations. Proper glove use can help limit these hazards.
The type of hand protection needed depends on the task and the workplace environment. For instance, gloves for opening boxes can have different requirements than those for handling metal works or piping that might contain hazardous materials.
Gloves can be made with a variety of core materials and yarn-wrapping methods. Different gauges offer varying degrees of cut protection, with fiberglass offering the lowest level, steel offering a middle range, and basalt or Kevlar providing a high level of protection.
The ANSI and EN 388 safety standards have different testing methods, which can make choosing the correct gloves difficult. However, the newest innovations in core and yarn wrapping have made finding a safe and effective pair easier than ever. The PowerPak website has a great search tool to find the perfect gloves for your workplace.
Chork
There are certain kitchen tools you simply must have: mixing bowls, a few pots with matching lids, and a decent set of knives. But beyond that, it's all up to the cook's personal preference and culinary prowess.
This new utensil combines a fork with chopsticks, making it a three-way utensil. It's both cost-effective for restaurants and engaging for everyone from chopstick aficionados to virtual newbies.
This adorable dachshund-shaped tool cuts hot dogs into bite-sized portions, saving you from having to cut them by hand or using a knife with messy fingers. Plus, it can also double as a mini condiment dispenser.
Colander
The colander is a kitchen staple that helps you drain, wash and rinse foods like pasta, vegetables, and salad. There are even versions that can handle boiling water, steaming, and serving food in the same device.
A colander is freestanding and often comes with a base, but there are also options that clip or snap onto larger vessels. Stainless steel colanders are durable and rust-resistant but can be on the pricey side.
Plastic versions are lightweight, inexpensive, and easy to clean. They can be prone to cracking and staining with extended use, though. Some come in a wide range of colors and finishes, including collapsible options that fold virtually flat. A mesh strainer, on the other hand, is usually used for smaller foods like berries and tea leaves. It typically features a long handle. It can also be used to sieve flour when baking.
Apple Slicer
Whether you're preparing an apple pie or just want some uniform slices, this slicer makes it easy. It cores and slices an apple in one simple motion. The device works by placing the apple in a larger round metal ring that's divided into sections by blades, which all converge on a smaller center ring to cut the core.
The handles on this slicer are also wider than most others, which reduces the chance of your palms hurting after handling apples for a while. It's dishwasher safe for easy clean up.
These useful kitchen gadgets will make food prep a breeze! Check out the rest of our collection for more helpful tools that will make your life at home a little bit easier. Our mission is to create exceptional kitchen essentials that lend a hand to cooks of all skill levels to prepare meals worth sharing.
Pebble Ice Tray
For drinks that go down quickly and require minimal dilution, like mojitos or iced tea, this thin tray makes small cubes that can fit into the narrow necks of water and soda bottles. We love that its plastic lid keeps water from spilling on the way from the sink to the freezer, and it blocks odors.
This set includes a tiny ice cube tray that makes uniform nuggets for at-home Juleps and Moscow Mules, plus a larger round ice mold to make slower-melting spheres for scotch or other sipping spirits. It also comes with a funnel and measuring cup for filling the trays. The durable, easy-to-release silicone ice cubes and shapes pop out with one twist, and the tray is dishwasher safe. Each of the three trays holds about 60 mini ice cubes. We cooled and tasted each of these ice cubes and shapes to see how well they melted in cocktails and water.
Electric Coffee Grinder
Unlike the manual grinders of yore, this electric model comes with settings for both espresso and French press. The stainless steel burrs are sharp and durable, and the grounds container is etched with cup markings for easy measurements. The grinder also has a timer function and anti-static technology to keep the grounds from sticking to surfaces.
Elliott Foos, the director of coffee at Daymoves in Brooklyn, says that this KitchenAid grinder produces a very consistent grind size. He adds that it’s extremely sturdy and that it “has the same build quality as my shop’s Mahlkonig EK,” which costs over $2,000. That said, he says the unit can be a bit chatty at times. Regardless, it’s a solid choice for a busy home barista. It’s simple to use and clean and has a sleek, modern look. It’s also affordable.
Conclusion
From kitchen utensils that protect your fingers to an oven thermometer that cuts down on messy messes, these ingenious tools will make any cook’s life easier. Explorers love how easy this kitchen gadget is to use and say it’s great for elderly or arthritic hands. For drinks that go down quickly and require minimal dilution, like mojitos or iced tea, this thin tray makes small cubes that can fit into the narrow necks of water and soda bottles.
