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40 Kitchen Products You Likely Need If You Have A Big Family To Feed

Yes, you most certainly do need a pizza oven.

1. A 7-quart Crock-Pot slow cooker you can use to make your favorite cold weather foods (soups, chili, stews, etc) without having to crank up your oven on an already warm day. Cozy food = cozy home 🥰.

Promising review: "This works amazing! I was surprised with it being so cheap but I use this so much especially during the fall and winter when I’m able to just throw everything in for a soup. Love this Crock-Pot!" —Olivia Adams

Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

2. And a pack of slow cooker liners, because who wants to ruin the warm, cozy day they've curated for their family with the unpleasant task of cleaning out their Crock-Pot? With the addition of these lovely liners you can simply toss it, wipe down your appliance, and get back to enjoying your evening.

a model scooping mac and cheese out of a lined crockpot
Amazon

These liners fit 3 quarts–8 quarts.

Promising review: "I will never NOT have some on hand. These things are a lifesaver (and time saver). Great quality and thickness. They don't rip easily if I accidentally scrape with a fork. Highly recommend!!" —Erin M

Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $6.96.

3. Extra long oven mitts, so when you reach into your oven to remove the incredible-smelling French toast casserole you've finally tried your hand at baking, you won't risk burning your arms in the process. 

Promising review: "I absolutely love these oven mitts! It's one of those kitchen items that are a MUST, but always put off purchasing. I had a criteria of what I wanted in mitts and found them. The mitts do everything they say they do and that's keeping my hands and arms safe. I highly recommend them." —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $24.68 (available in six colors).

4. KitchenAid shears, because you should probably stop using your regular ol' crafting scissors when you're cooking. 😅 Use these to beautifully cut quesadillas or pizza into slices (a must-have for parents!) or to finally chop herbs.

Promising review: "These scissors do it all! From cutting poultry to removing gristle from the bottom of a tri-tip roast, and any number of other kitchen items. I'm left-handed, and the grip is comfortable. They're very easy to clean, and the plastic sheath that comes with them is a plus, preventing me from gouging myself when looking for other items in the 'sharp object' drawer. I'm thinking about getting a second pair. I highly recommend these kitchen shears!" —Suzy-Q666

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in six colors).

5. garbage-disposal foaming cleaner to scrub away the stinky grime that builds up on the blades and in the pipes. With all the dishes and glasses you find yourself rinsing it's inevitable down there is going to get nastyyyy over time.

blue foaming cleanser pushing its way out of the sink drain
Amazon

Promising review: "Saw on TikTok (don’t judge) and automatically added to cart. So easy to use, takes probably a minute to fully bubble up and clean, and you’re left with a clean sink! I use with other drain cleaning products, but would 100% recommend for weekly maintenance." —Jessica Hamilton

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $4.68+ (also available as a pack of 24). 

6. And pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets you can toss into your dishwasher and easily get rid of that yucky smell before your family fills it up again  — it'll banish lime and mineral build-up and leave your dishes nice 'n' clean.

reviewer's dirty dishwasher with brown stains on the bottom
The same dishwasher, which is now stain-free after using the tablets

Just pop them into the tray where you'd normally put detergent (or on the bottom of your dishwasher if you're washing dishes at the same time), and run as usual!

Promising review: "This was simple to use, smelled good, and I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the dishwasher after the recommended cleaning cycle. This product actually did what it advertises that it will do! Great results, fairly economical — and by the way — it works!" —Old Southern Charm

Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.

7. Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray, which smells so freakin' good you might just get distracted from how wonderfully it works! All you'll have to do is spray it onto caked on food and grease, wait a lil', then rinse or wipe it away to reveal a perfectly clean pan. 

reviewer's grill with burnt on grease
reviewer's now clean grill

I recently tried this stuff for the first time and can confirm it's fantastic. I use it on my frying pans and the grill pans from my Griddler (which is ALWAYS a pain to clean). It loosens all the gunk and makes it much easier to clean burnt bits and pieces off. It also really does smell incredible — very fresh and delightful!

Promising review: "This is the best partner in the kitchen!! You need it now and always. Great for hard stains and even for a quick clean. I always have back ups never run out. RUN DON'T WALK TO ADD THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR CART RIGHT NOW." —Carlos G

Get it from Amazon for $16.88 for a bundle.

8. A veggie chopper you can use to dice onions in a flash — save your uncontrollable crying for the next time you watch The Notebook. It can also spiralize, slice, and chop!

Reviewer putting a potato on a flip top lid cutter and bringing the lid down to chop it into pieces
Model pressing down on top to cut an onion

Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets. They also sell a hilarious alligator-inspired version that might be more fitting in your quirky kitchen 😉.

Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. 

Promising review: "Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food and it has a generous container." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in three colors).

9. A large Always Pan, complete with a nonstick surface, vented top, mesh basket for steaming, and high-quality spoon that hooks onto the handle — you'll basically only ever want to use this pan. My apologies to your current ones.

a big our place always pan with a lot of eggs in it
a purple large always pan
Our Place

Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Taylor Steele has to say about the Always Pan: "As someone who neither enjoys cooking nor is particularly good at it, the Always Pan has made being in the kitchen feel like less of a chore. Having one pan that can do everything means I don't have to second-guess every cooking decision I make. I can boil and prepare pasta in it. And I can roast Brussels sprouts. And I can make the perfect fried egg. And I can steam dumplings. The best part is that everything slides so seamlessly out of the pan and onto the plate, which also makes clean up super fast and easy. Both the amateur (read: reluctant) cook and the more seasoned chef will enjoy creating fan favorites and new recipes in the Always Pan!"

And if you needed some more convincing, here's our review of the Always Pan, in which seven members of our team weigh in everything they love about it!

Get the large size from Our Place for $125+ (available in six colors).

10. A handheld garlic press you'll be ready to *rock 'n' roll* with right out of the package — don't plan to invite any vampires over for dinner.

the rolling handheld garlic press
Amazon

Promising review: "Easy to use! Easy to clean! Superior to a press and easier to use! No need for hesitation! Go ahead and buy it! You won't be disappointed!" — T. Star

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes).

11. A set of "floating" kitchen knives in an acrylic case that'll make you actually want to crack open the cook book you got last year with the intentions of whipping up big family meals.

Each set comes with 13 professional chef knives, kitchen scissors, a peeler, a two-stage stage knife sharpener, and an acrylic knife stand.

Promising review: "I love these knives! I saw them on a TikTok and decided I had to have a set of black knives and they exceeded my expectations for sure. Super durable, and very sharp. And they aren’t an eye sore in the kitchen." —Emily S. 

Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

12. An oil mister that'll help you perfectly cover all of your ingredients without getting your hands covered in grease so you'll be free to move right on to the next step in your recipe.

Promising review: "This is a great item for lightly spraying salads, roasting vegetables, or adding some oil to a prepared plate of pasta. Avoids using more oil than necessary so that’s a savings right there. I also use it to put a light coating of oil on all my cast-iron cookware to prevent rust. Best of all, it looks great on the dinner table. Lots of uses which really makes it an asset in the kitchen. It seems that it should last a while so I think it is worth the few bucks spent." —Clancy

Get it from Amazon for $11.97.

13. A pizza oven the entire family can enjoy — from rolling out the dough and adding toppings to watching it cook over the flame, this is one item you'll definitely get praised for.

a 12-inch pizza oven
a pizza made by the editor
Amazon, Heather Braga / BuzzFeed

I have this pizza oven and have been so impressed with it we also got it as a gift for my father-in-law! There's definitely a learning curve to making the pizza correctly (which mostly just involves figuring out how to ensure it slides off the peel and into the oven) but that's honestly half the fun! My husband and I used it just the other day and made delicious pizzas at home instead of ordering out for the umpteenth time.

Promising review: "The Ooni Koda 12 gas-fired pizza oven is fantastic. Like everything else, you'll need a little practice before you are making great pizzas but it will come. I've fired up my oven three times and made about 12 pizzas and each time the pizzas get better and better. Make sure you watch all the YouTube videos and their social media accounts to get the best tips on perfecting the craft quickly. I highly recommend this oven, but to make it work, you need to practice stretching the dough and launching your pizzas. You will need to purchase some additional accessories too. I recommend the wooden peel for launching your pizzas, the metal peel for turning your pizzas and removing them from the oven, and an infrared thermometer to check the temp of the pizza stone. What are you waiting for?" —Iamskibum

Get it from Amazon for $395.

14. A cookie scoop, so all of your precious balls of dough will come out *exactly* the same size and look simply stunning before everyone in the house gobbles 'em up.

I have one of these and it has been a game changer when making cookies. I love that each one comes out the same size, making it easier than ever to know precisely how many will fit on my baking sheet.

Promising review: "Why didn't I have one of these in my kitchen drawer before?! I bought the medium-sized scoop originally to make a large batch of cookies for Christmas, but today it came handy when I had leftover batter from my banana bread recipe and it made the perfect scoop to fill a regular-sized cupcake liner! Now I'm thinking about getting the small size for my mini-cupcakes! Super easy and they came out perfectly uniform and totally beats trying to use a spoon! Handles have a nice silicone grip too and help with hand fatigue. :-)" —Michi K

Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

15. A KitchenAid food chopper to spare you the hassle of trying to finely chop ingredients *and* make sure all of your sauces and soups will be lump-free.

all the chunky ingredients for salsa in the chopper
salsa being pureed in a kitchenaid food chopper

Promising review: "This is a perfect size for a small counter. It stores both blades and the cord wraps nicely. It is large enough to chop a large onion. It has a variable speed which is great for controlling particle size. It seems well-made, very little vibration and is very attractive." —D Powell

Get it from Amazon for $54.99+ (available in six styles).

16. A rapid egg cooker you can use to make your breakfast for the whole household faster than you can say, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?"

the egg cooker
a reviewer's pic of a soft boiled egg

One little machine that can whip up hard-boiled eggs, poached eggs, scrambled eggs and omelets? Sounds magical! And let me tell you — it is. Get one of these egg-cellent appliances ASAP.

Promising review: "This egg cooker is some sort of insane magic. It is brilliant...totally changed my life and is my new best friend in the kitchen. Super simple to use, instructions are extremely clear, with pictures and some recipes to get you going, and the different types of eggs you can cook with this is incredible: hard boiled, poached (!!!) and an omelet. We didn't even have to try it a few times to get it right — first time the eggs came out the most perfect I've ever cooked them and all I did was follow a few basic instruction steps, then walk away and listen for the buzzer. Even the buzzer at the end is more than a sound...it's music that my son and I dance to in the kitchen. I'm in heaven. All for such a low price. I can die happy now:)" —Amazon Customer

Check out our deep dive into the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker here.

Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in eight colors).

17. A pack of oven liners to protect the bottom of your oven from the river of cheese that sometimes escapes from that one casserole you actually know how to make.

the oven liner covered in goo on the bottom of an oven
Amazon

FitFabHome is a small business!

Promising review: "These liners are life-changing! I never thought I needed them until a friend raved about them. Clean up is so simple, no more melted cheese or sauces burnt to the bottom of my ovens. I love that I can cut them down to size to fit my toaster oven. My husband enjoys grilling with the liners now, he doesn't have to line the grill with aluminum foil which he found so annoying, deterring him from grilling. This product really has simplified my life in the kitchen and I love it." —Kindle Custommer

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $12.99.

18. A grape, strawberry, and tomato cutter so you can flawlessly slice 'em in half the way chefs do on all of those fancy cooking shows.

A model using the device to level tomatoes to cut them in half
Amazon

You can also use this to safely cut bagels and slices of meats that you're trying to cut through the middle of! Rapid Slicer is a small business!

Promising review: "This item is the best kitchen helper. First time using it I was apprehensive about it really working, but it works like a charm. Put my tomatoes in first literally slicing them immediately, then my green olives...perfect. I know I will be making more salads and healthy veggie trays with this food cutter." —Cynthia

Get it from Amazon for $14.95.

19. A carbon steel wok, because the regular ol' frying pans you have simply won't cut it when you want to attempt to make an outrageously delicious stir fry for a handful of people.

a gif of various meals being made in a wok
the wok and lid
Food52

I have this wok and it's fantastic! My husband is the main chef in our house and he was super excited to try this pan out — it did not disappoint. We made stir fry vegetables and chicken in it. It was so much easier to combine everything into one deep pan and we served the meal directly out of it. Honestly, the GIF (as seen above) from the site has inspired me to make pasta in it next!

Promising review: "I love this carbon steel wok! Not only did it arrive perfectly pre-seasoned, it cooks food evenly and deliciously! I really love it and I am so glad I decided to get one." —Jade D.

Get it from Food52 for $120.

20. A Whiskware pancake batter mixer that'll make whipping up breakfast the easiest part of your day — break this out and impress your family with your simple-but-delicious pancake-making skillzzzzz.

Someone holding the Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer with BlenderBall Wire Whisk
Someone pouring out batter from the Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer with BlenderBall Wire Whisk
Amazon

When making pancakes, just pour all the ingredients directly into the bottle, shake it up, and then squeeze the batter directly onto your pan or griddle. It couldn't be easier!

Promising review: "This is the best breakfast invention after the waffle maker. LOVE IT! As someone who makes pancakes or waffles three to four times a week (my kids are pretty spoiled, but breakfast is key to getting through the first part of the school day), this is the easiest and fastest way to get that done. I just add everything to the bottle, shake, and pour into the waffle maker or griddle. When I am done, just add some water, shake again, empty, and then place everything in the dishwasher." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $13.44.

21. A Crack'em egg cracker and spoon rest to ensure your scrambled delights will be shell-free every single time — and how cool will you look cracking eggs open single handedly???

the spoon rest
before and after photo of messy egg on left and clean egg on right
Amazon

Crack'em is a veteran-owned small business established in 2013 that specializes in family-friendly kitchen accessories. 

Check out a TikTok of the egg cracker in action. 

Promising review: "I absolutely cannot believe I'm doing this. I got this because I am ALWAYS having to pick out the shell when I crack an egg, whether for breakfast or my baking. Since buying this, I have cracked dozens of eggs without ANY shells in it. To say I am happy is an understatement. If you don't have one you should rush to get one. We are going to get them for wedding gifts when we know that the couple loves to do their own cooking. Kudos to whoever thought of this. It works perfectly, every time." —Edwin Myers

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in nine colors).

22. A vertical pan handle attachment that'll make it easier than ever to lift that adorable cast-iron skillet you just HAD to have in a fun color to match the rest of your kitchen.

Model holding onto attachment grip on a pan handle that supports their elbow while letting them grab the handle vertically with their fist
Amazon

This helpful gadget will add leverage so you can keep your wrist in a neutral position. It's great for anyone with arthritis or overall hand/wrist pain. You *also* won't need to use an oven mitt since the handle will protect you from heat! It's safe for up to 350 degrees — so please don't use this inside your oven.

Promising review: "This is awesome. I’m elderly and love to cook. This is a new lease on life for me in the kitchen. I even bought one for my girlfriend, and she loves it as well!" —CARLTON FITCHLEY

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors). 

23. hidden spice shelf attachment you can install under your shelf — if you're into filming cooking TikToks you'll seem like a magician seemingly pulling your spices out of thin air!

Model pulling a horizontally stored spice storage attachment from the bottom of a cabinet
The shelf pulled all the way out to show spices stored inside
Amazon

Promising review: "I am very happy with this purchase. It couldn't have been any easier to install. I am looking forward to being able to gain more space inside my cabinets once I fully get my spices transferred into these. (I bought two.)" —SA Thompson 

Get it from Amazon for $14.99

24. Shredder claws so you won't have to suffer from burnt fingertips while trying to finally get a smidge closer to flawlessly replicating your grandma's famous pulled pork recipe.

a model using the black claw-like shredders to tear apart meat on a plate
Amazon

Bear Paws is a small business!

Promising review: "Works well for shredding larger portions of meat, like pork. Plastic appears to be of higher quality. Sufficient room in the opening for most finger and hand sizes. The pointed tips shouldn't cause injury unless you're careless. I'd highly recommend the use of quality protective gloves; you're not only dealing with the mess of shredding itself but also, most likely, some elevated temperature food." —Legardi11

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four colors).

25. A tortilla press to help you take your Taco Tuesdays to the next level without going above and beyond your minimal cooking skill level.

a gif of the red tortilla press flattening dough
a cutting board filled with perfectly round tortillas
Heather Braga / BuzzFeed

Thanks to a handy lil' tortilla press from Verve Culture, a small business, making my own tortillas at home isn't much of a challenge at all. The press is made in Mexico from old Singer sewing machines and other recycled irons! The cast-iron should last you, basically, forever so it's definitely worth your money. I still can't believe how easy they were to make! We used Maseca's corn flour (the bag has instructions on the back how to make the tortillas) and it was so simple. They came out *so* well I was beyond impressed with myself.

Check out my full review of this awesome tortilla press!

Get it from Verve Culture or Amazon for $48.

26. An automatic pan stirrer with a timer, perfect for any aspiring chef who tends to get a little absent-minded while following a recipe.

the automatic stirrer in a pan
a gif of the automatic stirrer in a pan
UncommonGoods

Promising review: "My husband loves to cook. We have two very small children, so while his meals are mostly yummy, they are also sometimes burnt. :) This was perfect for him. He's able to turn it on, run into the next room to save the day with a plastic bag and a washcloth for whatever blowout-esque mess I'm dealing with, forget he's cooking, run back into the kitchen frantically when he remembers, and arrive only to find the meal practically cooking itself. Best. Gift. Ever." —Jake the ChefturnedDaddy

Get it from UncommonGoods for $25.

27. An AeroGarden for your countertop so you can grow your own herbs to take your recipes to the next level (and save some dollars at the grocery store!) — whether you have a green thumb or not.

the AeroGarden at full bloom
the herbs used to make a delicious pasta dish

Promising review: "I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend's sister-in-law who lamented not having a green thumb. In the two months that the sis-in-law has had the AeroGarden, the growth has been tremendous. I'm constantly in awe when she sends me pics of the new growth." —Mary A. Walls

Get it from Amazon for $79.95+ (available in three styles).

28. A chopping tool you can use to break up ground meat while it's already in the pan to ensure it's evenly distributed for perfect cooking. You can also use it on veggies and tofu, so don't be discouraged if you're not a big meat eater!

Promising review: "This product is the bee's knees! Best-ever product to chop ground hamburger, sausage, etc.! Makes taco meat, spaghetti meat sauce, and sausage soooo easy to 'chop' while cooking to have a small and uniform texture! Must have! Just hate we didn’t have these 30 years ago! Lol! Have purchased both styles for myself and and several for family members. Very sturdy, heatproof, and dishwasher safe! Wellllll worth the price!" —Darla Farmer

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in nine colors).

29. A clip-on strainer gadget for any pasta fiends who are tired of trying to locate their colander in the very back of their kitchen cabinet at the very last minute — al dente noodles are at risk here, people!!!

a clip on strainer
a gif of a a clip on strainer in use

It also works great for draining excess oil out of deeper pans!

Promising review: "This strainer is so easy to use. It is easy to put on and take off of pots. This thing is great when you don't have a traditional strainer. It is very easy to clean. It is a very sturdy product" —Mandohawk83

Get it from Amazon for $14.49+ (available in five colors).

30. A hand-powered chopper that'll have you slicing and dicing in literally seconds. If you can pull the cord on a Woody doll (you know, like from Toy Story) then, congratulations, you can chop an onion! 

reviewer using veggichop to chop onions
chopped onion after chopping with veggichop

See it in action on TikTok here

Promising review: "This chopper is amazing!! I love cooking, but used to absolutely HATE chopping onions... until someone gave me this chopper! Now I simply have to quarter the onion, throw it in the chopper, pull the handle about 10–15 times, and they're ready to be used! No more teary eyes or spending a long time chopping onions. The cup is big enough to fit a whole onion... I think the capacity is 3 cups. There's tons of other uses to this as well... you can chop pretty much anything from herbs, veggies and fruits, to making salsa and guacamole." —Valjulia

Get it from Amazon for $19.09+ (available in three colors).

31. bagel guillotine, because if you're treating the whole family to a lovecly bagel breakfast you certainly shouldn't have to struggle to flawlessly cut 'em all in half.

A bagel under the 'guillotine
A perfectly sliced bagel

See it in action on TikTok here.

Promising review: "My boyfriend can’t cut bagels. He literally butchers these poor baby bagels all up. I saw this on a TikTok and I was like 'oh we need that.' So I bought it. And it was a good investment. Now we can enjoy nicely sliced bagels that fit in a toaster and aren’t jagged across. Yay bagel slicer!" —Ci DiPalma

Get it from Amazon for $17.66+ (available in four colors).

32. An ever-popular Instant Pot with so many uses you'll need to take a deep breath before deciding what to make with it first. It'll make whipping up dinner so much easier — you won't know why you waited so long to get one!

an instant pot with mac and cheese in it
an instant pot with food in front of it
Amazon

The Duo Plus replaces nine common kitchen appliances. It can be used as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, and egg cooker, with the ability to sauté, steam, warm, sterilize...and oh, it makes cakes too. Read all about why the Instant Pot is changing how we cook in our full review of the Instant Pot.

Promising review: "Perfect addition to the Instant Pot family. This little pot does the same incredible job as its bigger brother and sisters. Great for making the side dishes or smaller main dishes. If you haven't gotten on board the Instant Pot train, do not hesitate! This mini pot even makes yogurt. The benefits to pressure cooking are numerous, using the Instant Pot makes it incredibly easy. Can you tell I'm completely smitten with this little appliance?! It proudly sits on my counter and is used nearly every single day." —Prairie Princess

Get it from Amazon for $79.99.

33. A Yonanas fruit soft-serve maker you can use to pretend you're Cinderella's Fairy Godmother to turn frozen fruit into a magically delicious dessert.  Reviewers swear it has the texture of ice cream or sorbet. Yuuuum!

The black device on a table with sorbet in a bowl under it
A close up of a reviewer's yellow and red sorbet

Promising review: "I saw one of these in action at a friend's house like five years ago and thought it was just a made up memory, because making ice cream out of solely frozen fruit seems wild. But when I saw a TikTok about it I immediately went to Amazon and bought it. Literally this was the BEST decision of my life. I cannot believe still how amazing this thing is! It makes the creamiest, best tasting fruit ice cream ever. It’s easy to take apart and clean, and super easy to use." —DMCKAY

Get it from Amazon for $35.80.

34. A 3-in-1 burger press to transform the way you make your burgers — it's simple to use and will give you the ability to make regular burger patties, sliders, or stuffed burgers. It'll help your next family BBQ go off without a hitch.

Gif of user making cheese-stuffed burger with the press
Amazon

Promising review: "Really well made product. It is sturdy and works great, I foresee this lasting for quite some time. It is very easy to use and can make stuffed burgers as well as regular burgers. I also bought the paper sheets recommended because then I can buy ground beef on sale and shape and freeze my own hamburger patties. It saves quite a bit of money to do it this way as opposed to buying already made ground beef patties, not to mention the taste is sooooo much better!" —deborah

Get it from Amazon for $10.39.

35. An air fryer that'll take your home cooked meals to the next level but without all the typical grease you're used to them having. You can whip up things like chicken wings, charred veggies, and even donuts with this fabulous appliance. Don't even get me started on how well it works to re-heat leftovers (buh-bye, soggy microwaved fries).

Before photo of sweet potato fries
After photo of the same fries, which are crispy and browned in the air fryer
Hannah Loewentheil / BuzzFeed

Check out my colleague's Instant Pot Air Fryer review and I can basically guarantee you'll want one before you even finish the article.

Promising review: "After listening to dozens of clients and friends talk about their air fryers, I decided it was time to bite the bullet so to speak. Consumer Reports' rave reviews led me to the Instant Vortex Plus. I LOVE LOVE LOVE ❤️ IT! Everything seems to taste better cooked in an air fryer. Even salmon is more moist and flavorful. Plus food cooks more quickly than traditional oven or fryer methods. The Vortex is large capacity so it’s easy to cook two or more types of food at the same time. Do it...you won’t regret it!" —Rosanne Heideman

Get it from Amazon for $129.95+ (available in two sizes).

36. A perfect egg timer to take all of the guesswork out of your egg-cooking process. The face on the timer will change colors to indicate how cooked your egg is, so if you're forever dreaming of a runny middle you'll be able to make them perfectly for each family member's preference every time.

egg shaped timer in a pot with eggs
Amazon

Promising review: "This thing is the bomb.com Seriously, buy one. You won't regret it. Works the first time and every time after that. I was slightly concerned when I first got it out the package. The lines that tell you how hard or soft the egg will be cooked were really hard to see. Nothing like the videos I had seen. Never fear, toss it in the pot of water and voila! Easy to see the lines!" —gunmetalgreen

Get it from Amazon for $8.33.

37. A "Bread Buddy" dispenser that'll ensure your bread stays as fresh as the day it was sliced — it'll also provide you with a satisfying way to dispense one slice at a time. No more sad smushed sandwiches for lunch!

A reviewer using the rectangular bread dispenser to pull out a fresh loaf
An image of the rectangular bread holder with a loaf inside

Buddeez is a family-owned, Missouri-based small business that specializes unique household products. 

Check out a TikTok of the Buddeez sandwich bread dispenser in action. 

Promising review: "The Buddeez Sandwich Bread Dispenser is great! It does exactly what it was intended for. I live alone and don't quite go through bread often enough before the last quarter section of the loaf starts to go stale. I was originally looking for something to put a loaf of bread in as a shell for my vacuum sealer, that would keep the bread from getting crushed from the pressure. This dispenser solved all of my problems. Thank you!" —DRMcQuaig

Get it from Amazon for $13.97

38. A Philips compact pasta maker for anyone who is a pasta snob and prefers it freshly made but is simply sick and tired of tediously rolling out the dough by hand. Toss your ingredients into the machine and let it prep Sunday dinner for ya. 🍝

GIF of reviewer slicing pasta that's being extruded through the pasta maker
reviewer photo of two plates of homemade spaghetti with a tomato meat sauce

It comes with shaping discs for spaghetti, fettuccine, penne, pappardelle, tagliatelle, angel hair, and lasagna. Plus, there's an included recipe book for meal inspiration. 

Check it out in action TikTok here!

Promising review: "I was just as skeptical as you are. I, too, have been doing the old school — make the dough, roll it out, run it through a pasta machine, etc. — method. It's a production, all for AMAZING pasta. With this, you put the ingredients in, push a button, and watch for AMAZING pasta to be extruded. I had hoped I'd be able to multitask a bit more, but it extrudes so fast there isn't much time for other tasks between cutting it. But I think that seems reasonable. The other thing to consider is that you have to be VERY exact with the measurements of the ingredients. I've found weighing them works best. The recipes in the included book work great. Don't use other pasta recipes not developed for this machine unless you are up for some experimentation. The dough will be drier than the traditional method and has to be to feed through the auger and extrude properly. So it also does take a bit longer to cook than traditional fresh pasta, but when it's done it's that same amazing taste and texture!" —Conversio

Get it from Amazon for $169.71+ (available in black or white).

39. cereal dispenser you can fill with your family's favorites (Reese's Puffs, duh) and toss the bulky box they come in to the curb. They'll keep your go-to breakfast (or dessert, TBH) fresh and make them super easy to dispense. If you have kiddos they'll love using this to grab their own meal in the morning.

reviewer pic of the black cereal dispenser holding two types of cereal
Reviewer gif of someone dispensing the cereal into a bowl

Check out a TikTok of the cereal dispenser in action. 

Promising review: "We have three kids and a very small kitchen with very little cabinet/counter space!!! We used to keep our cereal boxes on top of our refrigerator, but I've been trying to declutter and also come up with a solution for our kids to be able to get their own cereal in the mornings. THIS IS IT!!!! It looks great on our counter, and we have very little space, so it fits just right! This has been the perfect solution to giving our kids the independence they need to get their own breakfast! It has been a lifesaver!!! Love it!!!" —tenle

Get it from Amazon for $27.99

40. And a bread maker you'll wonder why you waited so long to buy after realizing how absolutely incredible it is to have the scent of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen. Is anyone else drooling?

black bread marker with lod lid open
A loaf of baked bread sliced
Bread rolls baked with sesame seeds on them

This machine comes with settings to let you make bread gluten-free, decide what kind of crust you want, and add little mix-ins like fruit and nuts by reminding you partway through the bread-making process to add them. The inside is also dishwasher-safe, so there's less cleanup and more bread consumption.

Promising review: "My husband and I cannot stop baking. This arrived over a week ago and we have made two loaves or dough or jam daily! I can't speak for its longevity (I hope it's excellent, it seems sturdy!) but this puppy can crank out some delicious household staples. Pizza dough, fresh bread, *French* bread, bread with fruit or nuts, CAKE, and yes even JAM!! Amazing! It can tackle anything. Cleanup is ridiculously easy, just don't scratch the nonstick surface! The recipes need some tweaking to calibrate with your specific machine (I found that most needed more moisture), but some of the mistakes are still tasty! I was skeptical of the jam-making feature and ended up being extremely impressed." —Ether

Get it from Amazon for $99.99.

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