18 Clever kitchen gadgets that will actually upgrade your life

Cooking at home is plenty rewarding but comes at the cost of time and clean up. Speed up the process so you can enjoy your meal (and a clean kitchen) with all these innovative gadgets, devices, and tools.

• Is cooking dangerous? It certainly can be! From burns to knife accidents, it’s imperative to remain focused while cooking and use safety devices when possible.
• What’s some cool innovation in kitchen technology? At CES 2018, GE unveiled a smart ktichen tablet and Samsung debuted an even smarter refrigerator.
• Where can I find more cooking gadgets for my kitchen? Our Kitchen Gadgets category is full to the brim with fantastic products!

When it comes to making meals at home, we have the option to save both calories and money. From endless choices for fresh ingredients and endless recipes thanks to the internet, discovering the flavors of the world is also easier than ever.

All of this cooking usually involves quite a bit of busy work, plenty of prep, and lots of clean up. We’re here to save the day with loads of clever kitchen gadgets to speed up the process and help you enjoy your meal even more. Best of all – they’re all affordable so you can get everything you need.

Lekue Microwave Friendly Pasta Cooker

Fast and easy, the Pasta Cooker means a tasty plate of your favorite food is always just a few minutes away. Working with your microwave, you’ll never have to worry about your watched pot never boiling. Because it cooks and drains in the same container, there are also fewer dishes to clean.
Price: $23.88

Bolo Rolling Safety Knife

The incredible Bolo Knife rolls over and through your food, offering a seamless and safe cut every time. Working much like a pizza slicer, you can use it to dice, slice, chop, and even mince. Complete with an ergonomic handle, it makes light of all your prepping and serving needs.
Price: $16

ThawTHAT! II Defrosting Tray

Requiring no electricity, the ThawTHAT! Tray will thaw out your food up to 2.5 times faster than simply leaving it on the counter. Inside is a bio-safe thermo liquid which dissipates the cold and draws ambient temperature to the surface.
Price: $59.95

Zip-Eat! Jar Opener

No matter the size of the jar, the Zip-Eat! can handle the job. Thanks to its innovative zipper design, this gadget actually conforms to jars of any shape and size. As a result, you can use it for any scenario. With strong rubber, it grips onto the lid to give you total grip.
Price: $16

Joseph Joseph Helix Hand-Held Citrus Press

Get every last drop out of your lemons, limes, and oranges with this handy hand-held citrus press. Functioning like a garlic press, the Helix extracts the maximum amount of juice with little effort. It’s easy to clean and also sports a refreshing citrus colorway.
Price: $20

Stainless Steel Spreadable Butter Mill

The Butter Mill produces smooth sumptuous ribbons of soft, spreadable butter right out of the fridge. Featuring a built-in grater, it pushes a block of butter through so it’s ready for spreading. Plus, you can also create your own butters to spruce up any recipe.
Price: $24.99

Progressive Prepworks ProKeeper Bread Box

Stale bread got you down? The ProKeeper Bread Box solves all your woes. Featuring a collapsible design, it actually gets smaller as you eat slices. This reduces the amount of air that comes in contact with your bread. Plus, the cover doubles as a convenient cutting board.
Price: $16.76

Fondoodler Hot Cheese Gun

Use cheese with purpose when you have the Fondoodler. Heating in just a few minutes, it works like a glue gun to deliver hot and tasty cheese in virtually any design you can imagine. The direct flow offers unlimited and total control to unleash your cheesy creativity.
Price: $24.99

Knife Glider Shielding Hand Protector

Improve your knife skills without compromising your hands with the Knife Glider. Working with any food, it helps protect your hand and fingers as you slice and dice. It’s also totally transparent so you can see exactly where the knife goes.
Price: $9.47

BoilingBeeper Water Boiling Alert Device

The BoilingBeeper keeps your kitchen safe even for the most absent-minded chef. This smart device monitors the temperature of your water as you wait for it to boil. As soon as it boils, the BoilingBeeper starts to beep. It even works at high altitudes.
Price: $19.95

BakeSplit Baking Sheet Divider

Expand your baking horizons with BakeSplit, the baking sheet divider. Creating two watertight sections in a single pan, you can cook and bake two dishes at once. This is especially helpful when cooking for those with food allergies.
Price: $19.95

PBspoon Perfect Peanut Butter Spoon

Grab every last delicious bit of peanut butter, Nutella, and other tasty spreads when you have the PBspoon. Combining the functionality of a spoon and a spatula, it reaches every nook and cranny of jars and containers. From there, it provides effortless and even spreading on any food.
Price: $11

SpoonBuddy Multi-Use Kitchen Gadget

The SpoonBuddy is here to solve all sorts of little problems in your kitchen. This innovative spoon rest actually suctions to the lid of your pot or pan so it’s always in reach. Plus, it also works as a jar opener and provides protection for hot utensils. Holding a half a cup, the bowl can serve and measure your liquids perfectly.
Price: $9.99

Joseph Joseph BladeBrush Knife Cleaning Brush

The BladeBrush is designed to help you safely clean your knives and cutlery with ease. With a grip handle, you can easily slide utensils through the ridges bristles, breaking through any stuck-on food particles.
Price: $7.99

Levoop Adjustable Level Measuring Scoop

Ensure you get the perfect measurement every time with the Levoop. Offering a variety of measurements, you can adjust the scoop to the perfect volume. Then, simply scoop anything from coffee grounds to baby formula and use the big red button to level it off in one motion.
Price: $8.46

FoodGuard Adaptable Super Lid

Working with any dish shape, the FoodGuard has more functions than keeping your food fresh. It’s also oven and microwave safe to help you achieve the perfect texture in your food. The highly durable material creates an airtight lid no matter the shape.
Price: $17.99

FRESHeTECH Air Lock Bag Resealer

If you can’t save your food in the dish, save it in the original packaging. The Air Lock Resealer uses micro-thermal technology to quickly and easily reseal plastic bags. With a single swipe, it produces an airtight seal to keep your food as fresh as possible.
Price: $14.95

CleverOne woodNflex Flexible Wood Cutting Board

Chop and scoop all at once with the woodNflex Cutting Board. Featuring a bendable design, you can pick up this cutting board and angle it into your dish to instantly drop your food into place. Thanks to the flexible design, it’s also easier to clean than traditional cumbersome boards
Price: $32.99

Do you have any must-have gadgets in your kitchen? Let us know in the comments!