No matter how you slice it, finding a gift for the home chef or foodie who has it all can be risky.
Luckily we have the vast internet and all the viral TikTok recommendations to follow. Kitchen gadgets are everywhere in the app, each crazier and more inventive than the next.
So in an effort to keep up with the times, The New York Post wanted to dive into the web’s most unique, helpful, and even silliest picks, compiling them all into this helpful article (or guide). gift). That way, the next time you’re shopping for the personal chef or foodie in your life, you can treat them to something fun and quick – and one that you know they’ll love no matter what.
From a colander that makes draining pasta easy to a carrot-worthy pencil sharpener, we’ve rounded up some of the dumbest kitchen gadgets you won’t be able to live without from now on.
No more wasting valuable pasta down the drain. This snap-on colander and drainer is the coolest contraption because it easily attaches to any pot or pan and is easy to detach when you need to wash it.
Movie time! This popcorn maker is a cinch to use because all you have to do is add kernels to the bowl along with the oil, salt and seasonings of your choice and put them in the pan. microwave. The bowl won’t be too hot to the touch and you’ll have 15 cups of popcorn in minutes. Feel free to eat straight from the popper.
Don’t freak out, but Our Place has a new contraption. The flipping tray is perfect for any dish that requires 180 degree flipping, such as an upside-down cake, crispy rice dishes, pancakes and more. It is currently available in one color only, but only while supplies last.
Don’t get caught in a sticky situation when it comes to syrup. This adorable syrup and honey dispenser is the perfect way to add some sweetness to the breakfast table. Simply fill and then squeeze the handle to let syrup, honey or any other sauce drizzle over your pancakes.
Please don’t clog your drain or bother with a freezer full of grease containers. Use this appliance instead when cooking bacon or other fatty meats. It comes with a colander to easily drain and strain grease from your pots and pans, then use it again to pour bacon flavor into your favorite dishes.
This adorable spoon is perfect for your coveted chili oils. Fly By Jing designed the Salsero Spoons in four different colors to match any kitchen aesthetic. They are not only a spoon to stir and grab your oils, but they also double as a cover to keep the oil nice and fresh on the dinner table.
This is not your ordinary pencil sharpener. The carrot peeler and curler is shaped like a cute pencil sharpener, adding a bit of humor and ease to a mundane task like peeling vegetables. Plus, adding carrot shavings to a salad or other dish just got a whole lot easier.
Protect your toaster from a messy lunch with these toaster bags, perfect for gooey grilled cheese. They fit a standard piece of bread and prevent your toaster from getting covered in melted cheese and starting a fire, while producing a melty, crispy sandwich.
Full disclosure, the author of this article owns one and may or may not use it to stop his cats from jumping in the sink as well! It really is a versatile rack, as you can use it to block the sink, dry your dishes (traditionally) or even as extra counter space in a small kitchen. It rolls up for easy storage and can be rinsed clean if it gets messy.
One touch and you’re set. This one-touch can opener is a super cool contraption, because all you have to do is attach it to the can, press the button and the little device moves around the can, opening it and saving you time and energy.
Nobody likes mulled wine. This wine cooler is a cool and stylish way to serve your favorite bottle of wine, available in a silver color that looks great on any dining table or bar cart. Simply take a cold bottle of wine, pop it into the container and it will keep it chilled for up to six hours.
We’d love some butter and cheese if we could, but this silicone sleeve will do the trick, too. Small lids are great for keeping open cheese and butter fresh, without wasting a container or excess fridge space.
This spice contraption is truly a work of art, as it not only displays labeled spices in an amazing, lazy Susan-like fashion, but it also dispenses the perfect amount for any recipe, with settings for letting out teaspoons, tablespoons and other exact measurements. .
Chop, you need this gadget now. These scissors are way better than a knife and will sharpen your cutting skills in seconds. They have five blades instead of one and are great for evenly and quickly chopping herbs and vegetables like dill, chives, scallions and more.
Breakfast is served. Come and have the best breakfast sandwich while it’s hot, with this amazing all-in-one sandwich maker. Not only does it toast muffins or bread, but it perfectly frys your egg, heats bacon or sausage, and melts cheese all at the same time, so no part of your sammie is ever cold.
Eliminate your worries when trying to multi-task in the kitchen and let this appliance do the fuss for you. If you love cooking sauces and other mixed dishes but hate standing over the pan, just turn on the timer and let this automatic stirring maker do the work.
Don’t burn your pastry hands! This oven rack puller is a great solution, allowing you to remove the hot rack without burning your fingers or holding the rack too long with cloth oven mitts.
Slice and dice a juicy watermelon in seconds with this fun device. The watermelon slicer makes perfect bite-sized cubes – great for a picnic, school lunches, or tossing into a salad when you don’t want to worry about eating a mess or throwing the rinds all over the place. inch.
Get the most out of your strawberry with this genius way to remove stem and leaves. This strawberry-shaped device is super cute and gets the job done, getting rid of the kernel without sacrificing a whole lot of fruit.
Save yourself a trip to the hospital with avocado hand injuries and get this tool instead. The 3-in-1 device opens, pits and slices your avocados, so you won’t have to worry about cutting yourself in the process.
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