Dimensions: 9.2 x 3.6 x 2.6 in. | Weight: 5 oz. | BPA Free | Dishwasher Safe

We all could probably save time and money in the kitchen without sacrificing the nutrition and taste of home-cooked meals. Studies report the multitude of benefits of cooking at home as opposed to eating out, such as having a more balanced diet, The 48 Best Gifts for Runners Who Love Gear, and spending less money on food. But when you’re already squeezing in time for that run or gym session, it can be hard to make even more time for dicing veggies and watching the water boil.

These kitchen gadgets are highly rated time-savers for healthy food prep, but also won’t take up too much space on your counter or money from your bank account. Keep reading to explore the most useful and creative tools to amp up your cooking, from simple veggie spiralizers and multi-function mandolines to precision cookers and immersion blenders.

Check out quick reviews below of our top five kitchen gadgets, or scroll deeper for more helpful buying info and full reviews of those products plus other high-ranking options.

How We Rated Them

We research 15 expert sources and 28,000 consumer reviews to select the top 10 kitchen gadgets of the year. To determine our Total Expert Score, we calculate the ratings from trusted publications such as Good Housekeeping, Food & Wine, Cooking Light, and The Spruce Eats, and convert them to a 100-point scale to make it easier for you to weigh the best options. Our Consumer Score represents the percentage of consumers who rated the product at least 4 out of 5 stars on retail sites like Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Walmart.

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Best Precision Cooker

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Anova Sous Vide Nano

Total Expert Score: 83/100 | Consumer Score: 72% give it 4 stars or higher
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Height: 12.8 in. | Weight: 3 lb. | Power: 750 W | Max cook size: 20 L

Sous vide precision cookers, also known as immersion circulators, take the guesswork out of cooking meat. Just submerge vacuumed-sealed foods in a pot of water, add the sous vide wand, and the app will tell you when it’s done. CNET called the Anova Nano “a great sous vide starting point” for those who are interested in cooking their protein like a professional at an affordable cost.

You can use the Nano to cook veggies and other foods, but it’s best for preparing red meats and fish. One Amazon reviewer wrote, “What I really like about this is that I can just look up a recipe in the app on my phone, throw the meat into a Ziploc bag, push the start button, and forget about it.”

Though it doesn’t have Wi-Fi connectivity, it does connect to your phone app through Bluetooth. That means you can set up the pot and wand and still go out for that long run while the app notifies you when it’s ready. If Wi-Fi capability is a must to control from anywhere, you can always spring for the more expensive 15-inch Anova Precision Cooker.

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Total Expert Score: 96/100 | Consumer Score: 89% give it 4 stars or higher
Stop buying premade zoodles and make your own fresh meals for less money with this heavy-duty spiralizer.

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Carbs are essential to fuel runners, but maybe you don’t want that heaping bowl of pasta before a run. That’s where veggie spiralizers come in! OXO’s Tabletop Spiralizer can transform vegetables and fruits into fun noodles with three different blades: 1/8-inch spaghetti, 1/4-inch fettuccine, and ribbon blades.

You can get creative with it too—it not only works with zucchini, but also with other produce such as sweet potatoes, apples, and even butternut squash. Just keep in mind that spiralizers tend not to work on thin, small veggies like carrots. “We’ve tried a few different veggies and fruits through the spiralizer. It’s a great way to make food more fun,” wrote one buyer from Bed Bath & Beyond, “If you’re a foodie who enjoys employing creative ways to serve dishes, you will enjoy the OXO Good Grips Spiralizer.”

In its testing, Food & Wine wrote that the OXO spiralizer “was easy to assemble, the base felt sturdier, the suction grip held tighter, the crank held firmly to every sort of produce I threw at it, and it turned more smoothly and with less force.” That’s because, as opposed to hand-held spiralizers, this model suctions onto your countertop so it stays sturdy and still. The handle is also collapsible and the spiralizer comes with a plastic case to store the unit compactly and safely until next time.

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Krups Electric Spice and Coffee Grinder

Total Expert Score: 88/100 | Consumer Score: 84% give it 4 stars or higher
A versatile, one-touch grinder for anything from coffee beans to nuts, herbs, and spices.

Dimensions: 3.5 x 3 x 6.8 in. | Weight: 1 lb. | Size: 3 oz. of beans or 12 cups of coffee

There’s nothing like a steaming cup of coffee to get you motivated for an early-morning run. Krups’s Electric Coffee Grinder gives you freshly ground coffee with just one touch, perfect for whatever your preferred brewing method is. It doesn’t take up much space on the counter, but can still grind up to 3 ounces of beans for 12 cups of coffee at a time.

But its uses aren’t limited to coffee beans. This small electric grinder is also great for crushing nuts, herbs, and spices into powder. Serious Eats reported, “It was one of our fastest and most consistent grinders, crushing cinnamon to a fine powder in 60 seconds and cumin in 40.” Some users warned if you use it for both spices and coffee, you may end up with a hint of cinnamon in your morning joe.

In addition to its quick blending, consumers also loved its compact size and its low volume to not wake sleeping family members in the morning. “The grinding process is quiet, quick, and under 10 seconds for my preference,” wrote one buyer from Walmart.

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Best Salad Spinner

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OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Salad Spinner

Total Expert Score: 90/100 | Consumer Score: 87% give it 4 stars or higher
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Though this device may seem expensive for a salad spinner, it comes with a colander to rinse greens inside a 6-quart stainless-steel bowl that can be used separately as a serving or mixing bowl. The clear lid includes a pump to spin your produce with just one hand, and is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. The Spruce Eats described, “The top knob locks down for more compact storage, and the bowl has a nonslip base that keeps it from skidding around the counter while in use.”

Consumers also loved how much more durable this bowl is compared to plastic spinners. “I spin all cleaned vegetables in the OXO salad spinner. It is such a handy item which is used daily in our home,” wrote one on Amazon. In addition to washing greens and other vegetables, you can try using it to spin excess water from pasta, beans, berries, and more.

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May not work with some pans with lips

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Total Expert Score: 90/100 | Consumer Score: 86% give it 4 stars or higher
This tool may replace your countertop blender for making smoothies, pureeing soup, chopping nuts, and more.

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Blenders seem essential for any runner’s diet to make nutritious smoothies, protein shakes, and soups. But instead of a bulky countertop blender, what if you could switch to a smaller tool that can do even more? KitchenAid’s 5-Speed Hand Blender comes with a multipurpose blade as well as a whisk and chopper attachment so it can perform like any blender, mixer, or food processor—all in one slim device that can slide away in a kitchen drawer. Along with the 1-liter blending pitcher with a no-splash lid, it comes with a 2.5-cup chopper attachment perfect for nuts and herbs.

“It’s powerful, quiet, and of course, has five speeds to choose from,” wrote Business Insider. “The 8-inch blending arm is handy for deep pots of soup or tall smoothie cups.” Amazon reviewers also appreciated how KitchenAid includes a plastic storage case and a pan protector to prevent the blender from scratching bowls and pans. “It comes with a very nice case for all your attachments and fits nicely in a drawer right next to my stove,” commented one.

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More High-Ranking Options to Consider

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Kitchen Gizmo Snap ‘N Strain

Consumer Score: 87% give it 4 stars or higher
You won’t have to strain to store and clean this easy, clip-on colander.

Dimensions: 9.2 x 3.6 x 2.6 in. | Weight: 5 oz. | BPA Free | Dishwasher Safe

Most colanders take up a lot of space in the cabinet and sink, but this snap-on strainer will clip on to most pots and mixing bowls to drain liquids without taking up too much space. It’s dishwasher safe, and the plastic is flexible enough to fit a majority of round pots, pans, and bowls. “Made from silicone, this can handle the heat from boiling liquids,” The Spruce Eats also noted.

Amazon buyers reported that the strainer worked well for heavy as well as small foods too. “The strainer is especially good for small items such as rice or angel hair pasta and it works like a charm,” wrote one.

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Prepara Herb Saver

Consumer Score: 75% give it 4 stars or higher
Try these storage pods to keep your herbs fresh and protected without wasting money.

Dimensions: 2.4 x 3.5 x 11.3 in. | Weight: 6.4 oz. | BPA Free | Top-Rack Dishwasher Safe

This convenient little storage device promises to triple the life of your herbs. Its cylindrical design fits snugly on any fridge door, and the clear window will remind you what herbs you have and when you’re running low—so no more wasting packs of wilting herbs crushed in the back of the crisper drawer! It’s easy to use too, simply place them in the pod and add water through the cap. Just remember to replace the water every 3 to 5 days, and your herbs will last up to three weeks.

With the three-pack, you can use these pods for anything from parsley to cilantro to even asparagus. “The flavor also leaves when you wash it, so your rosemary won’t smell and taste like thyme from the previous batch,” wrote Gear Hungry. One Amazon reviewer explained that they keep “fresh herbs and asparagus longer since they stand up instead of laying down and collecting moisture on just one side. Plus they look cute, and the herbs are on display for ease in grabbing.”

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OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer

Consumer Score: 85% give it 4 stars or higher
A safe, easy method for cutting, slicing, and scooping avocados—all in one.

Dimensions: 2.25 x 7.75 in. | Weight: .32 oz. | Top-Rack Dishwasher Safe

Do you often struggle to cut open, dice, and pop the core out of an avocado without cutting a finger or making a mess? This 3-in-1 slicer could be the best way to access your favorite fruit pain-free. It has a nonslip grip, plastic blade, fan blade that cuts seven sections, and stainless steel center to remove the core. “Even kids will be able to help make guacamole when you have this in the kitchen!” wrote The Spruce Eats.

Though some Amazon reviewers noticed that it’s more difficult to hand wash than other utensils, one said, “yes, I can halve pit and slice an avocado with a knife and spoon, but when I factor in how fast and easy it sliced an avocado, I think that it evens out.” For guacamole-lovers who always have avocados on hand, this single-use device may be worthwhile.

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The Original Bear Claw Shredder

Consumer Score: 93% give it 4 stars or higher
Dimensions: 2.25 x 7.75 in. | Weight: .32 oz. | Top-Rack Dishwasher Safe.

Dimensions: 12 x 16 in. | Weight: 4 oz. | Heat Resistant | BPA free | Top-Rack Dishwasher Safe

If you love barbecuing, pulled pork, turkey, and other meats, these “claws” are the easiest way to lift and shred meat. “Don’t pay an absurd amount for shredded meat,” Gear Hungry suggested, “just grab a cheap cut and do it on your own.” In addition to saving time and money, it’s also just a fun accessory that will make you feel like Wolverine.

Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.2 x 8.2 in. | Weight: 3 lb. | Top-Rack Dishwasher Safe | BPA Free Amazon reviews. Many reviewers raved about the sharp plastic and large handles that fit anyone’s hands. “They’re super sharp, comfortable to hold (even for larger hands), and very well made,” wrote one. However, some warned about receiving less-effective knock-off versions from unofficial sellers.

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Norpro Deluxe Mandoline Slicer, Grater, Shredder, and Juicer

Consumer Score: 75% give it 4 stars or higher
A versatile mandoline that can help cut French fries, juice oranges, or grate cheese.

Dimensions: 13 x 5 x 6 in. | Weight: 1.8 lb. | Blade sizes: 3–9 mm

Since most home chefs can always use a little more space, this multifunction mandoline is the best tool for slicing, shredding, dicing, grating, and even juicing all in one device. Its legs fold for compact storage, and it comes with 5 different blades for straight, wavy, julienne, and French-fry cuts. One Amazon buyer wrote, “I love that it has so many attachments and different ways to slice and grate and prep food for endless meals.” Use it on firm veggies like potatoes and carrots or soft tomatoes and cabbage.