Cooking can be both a joyful escape and a daunting task, especially when time is tight and your to-do list seems endless. The thing I hate the most in my kitchen is the always-exploding drawer full of storage containers, second only the chaos of my unorganized cupboards. But...the right kitchen gadgets can transform the way you cook and organize your space. Imagine breezing through meal prep clean up by using disposable air fryer paper liners or creating more space in your fridge using a beverage can dispenser —these innovative tools are here to make life easier and meals more delicious.
Innovation isn't just for cooking gadgets—it extends to organization tools as well. There are so many clever solutions out there that will have you wondering how you ever managed without them. Take the over-the-sink cutting board with colander. This brilliant invention turns your sink into extra counter space and makes food prep a breeze. Chop, rinse, and drain all in one spot! Another favorite of mine is the expandable cookware organizer. It keeps your pots, pans, and lids neatly stacked and easily accessible. No more Jenga-style stacking or loud clattering every time you need a pan.
Whether you're a busy mom juggling family dinners or just need every possible way to make your time in the kitchen more efficient, these tools will become your new best friends in the kitchen. So, let's dive into the world of efficient cooking and discover the best new gadgets that promise to elevate your culinary game and make kitchen organization a breeze.
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No fuss, no muss. I despise cleaning out my air fryer and these are a genius little hack you can just pull out and toss once your finished cooking. They come in several different sizes to suit your specific air fryer.
We recently got a new range hood and unfortunately it didn't include the fan that our last one had. I was getting sick of the scent of bacon lingering in the mornings until I discovered the portable range hood. Amazing! (Also good for dorm rooms and RVs!)
While we're on the subject of air fryers, get these handy dandy little tongs to use in your air fryer. I'm often throwing little things into the air fyer like pizza rolls or a piece of salmon and I find larger tongs to be a bit cumbersome when getting things out of the basket. These air fryer tongs are the perfect size.
I used to have this larger juicer that had a little bowl attached and not only is a handheld juicer quicker to use, it saves on space as you can tuck it into any utensil drawer.
I've been hearing a lot about micro plastics lately and making a conscious effort to get away from an excessive amount of plastic usage. Beeswax wraps are pretty darn cool and reusable.
I'm guessing there is a reason there's about 6k almost 5-star reviews on Amazon for Swedish dish towels. Another great sustainable product, Swedish dish cloths are super absorbent and are a great alternative to paper towels.
I will admit, I often neglect cleaning out the microwave. I don't know why it grosses me out but it does. This little microwave steam cleaner is now doing the heavy lifting for me.
Sticking to the theme of sustainability, the electric kitchen composter is fantastic. It turns kitchen waste (think coffee grounds, banana peels, and egg shells) into fertilizer that can then be used on your flower and vegetable gardens. And yes, it's odorless.
I do not have one yet, but a friend of mine talks about hers an inordinate amount when it comes to conversations about trash cans. The motion sensor lid is great for all you germaphobes out there.
I LOVE under cabinet lighting. If you don't want to take the time or money to have lighting hardwired under your cabinets, these stick-on lights are great! Helpful for cooking and creating a warm glow in your kitchen at night.
I get annoyed when cans take up a lot of real estate in my fridge. A favorite Tik Tok influencer introduced me to the beverage can dispenser and it's been super useful.
While this may not be specific to a kitchen, I got one as a gift this winter and the first thing I used it on was to clean out the crevices of the outside of our microwave, the hard to clean spots around the stove and the walls of my fridge. VERY useful.
Okay... so not necessarily something that will make life easier but come on... how cute are these cactus measuring spoons? An adorable addition to any countertop.
I do not drink milk myself and always have almond milk on-hand. I like knowing that the almond milk I'm making is free from any additives. It's a tich pricey but if you go through a lot of nut or coconut milk, it's worth the expense in the long run.
I got mine from Costco about a year ago and it's been so awesome to keep my beeswax wrap or baggies organized. They are also good for keeping kitchen utensils and tools situated and in their place.
While we're on the subject of containers, these glass containers to store your prepped meals or leftovers are a great alternative to plastic. And yes, they are dishwasher safe.
This little guy is great for dressings, smoothies, sauces and dips. I like it for those smaller things because I don't have to haul out my big old blender.
We go through A LOT of hard boiled eggs in our house and I don't know what I'd do without this handy little gadget. It cook hard boiled eggs in a matter of minutes (it also makes great poached eggs and omelets.) If you've got kids that want to make eggs - it's handy as they don't have to mess with the stove or boiling water.
I hope you find some of these kitchen tools and gadgets helpful and make your time in the kitchen a bit more productive and a little less painful.
XOXO,
The Betty Edit
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