20 Kitchen Gadgets You Didn't Know You Needed

20 Kitchen Gadgets You Didn't Know You Needed

If you're new to cooking or are merely looking to purchase cookware for a new kitchen, you've probably found yourself at a loss for where to start. After all, the kitchen can be used for so many different things: baking, cooking, steaming, frying. With an endless amount of recipes out there, stocking up on kitchen essentials can seem much more complicated than it should be. To help you separate the quality kitchen gadgets from the junk, we've put together this list of utensils that belong in any minimalist, high-quality kitchen. Keep scrolling to discover 20 kitchen items that your kitchen should be prepped with.

Air Fryer

It's time to invest in an air fryer! If you're trying to follow a healthier lifestyle, you may not think fried food has a place in it. However, an air fryer uses much less oil and works more like a convection oven, creating crisp, delicious food that is lower in fat than many deep-fried foods! Instead of going cold turkey and eliminating fried food from your diet, we recommend investing in an air fryer.

Vegetable Spiralizer

20 Kitchen Gadgets You Didn't Know You Needed | Bob's Red Mill Blog Decrease your carb intake and turn your favorite veggies into a delicious dish of pasta with a veggie spiralizer. Zucchini, sweet potatoes and carrots can easily be spiralized and turned into your favorite pasta dish. Just heat your spiralized veggies over the stove, add your favorite pasta sauce and enjoy!

Zester

Are you a fan of adding zest to your foods! While zesting can be done by hand, it's quite time-consuming. For an easy way to add a bit of zing to your next dish, invest in a zester. A zester can help you add flavor to whatever your baking without the need for extra fat, salt, or sugar.

Salad Chopper Bowl

Making a salad just got so much easier! If you make salads regularly, then it's time to purchase a salad chopper bowl. To use a salad chopper bowl, place all of your salad ingredients in the bowl and slice through the grates. Twist and repeat until you're left with a yummy bowl of perfectly chopped lettuce. All that's left to do is transfer onto your plate and enjoy.

Splatter Guard

Keep your kitchen clear of stovetop spills and splatters with a splatter guard. This cone-shaped guard will surround whatever pan you're cooking with and keep all of the contents contained insidenot on your counter.

Crinkle Cutter

20 Kitchen Gadgets You Didn't Know You Needed | Bob's Red Mill Blog Do you have a thing for crinkle-cut fries? If so, then a crinkle cutter is a kitchen gadget that you will love. Use the crinkle cutter knife to cut carrots, potatoes, cucumber and even beets.

Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Cold brew is delicious and sometimes a necessity. However, it can also be expensive if you're purchasing it every day. Make tasty coffee at home with a cold brew coffee maker.

Avocado Slicer

Are you a fan of avocado toast? If so, then listen up! By purchasing an avocado toast slicer, you can cut, chop and slice an avocado in just seconds. Making avocado toast easier than ever!

Apple Slicer

Never cut an apple by hand again. Instead, invest in an easy to use apple slicer. Use it to chop apples for your kids' school lunch or your next apple pie.

Digital Food Scale

20 Kitchen Gadgets You Didn't Know You Needed | Bob's Red Mill Blog Food scales are the ideal way to measure ingredients and make sure you are counting your calories correctly.

Juicer

Green juices can be quite expensive. Make quality green juice at home and invest in a juicer.

Salad Dressing Mixer

Get creative in the kitchen and start making salad dressing with the help of a salad dressing mixer.

Reusable Straws

If you are a fan of sipping your drinks through a straw, opt for the more eco-friendly method and purchase reusable straws.

Mortar and Pestle

20 Kitchen Gadgets You Didn't Know You Needed | Bob's Red Mill Blog Make sure your herbs and spices are always fresh and grind them yourself with a mortar and pestle!

Salad Spinner

Tired of using a strainer to dry off your lettuce after you wash it? Or maybe you feel like you never get it dry enough? Instead of spending the extra time drying your lettuce, invest in a salad spinner. All you have to do is press down and watch it spin.

Universal Lids

Never worry about losing your lids again. Instead, stock your kitchen with universal lids to ensure that your meals always stay fresh.

Sandwich Cutter

Tired of cutting the crust off of your child's sandwiches? Add a sandwich cutter to your list of kitchen must-haves and never cut crusts again!

Cleaning Sponge Gloves

20 Kitchen Gadgets You Didn't Know You Needed | Bob's Red Mill Blog Cleaning can be messy, especially when you have a sink full of dishes. By purchasing cleaning gloves, you'll guarantee a good scrub when washing dishes, plus you'll keep your hands clean throughout the process.

Whisk Wiper

One of the hardest things about using a whisk is making sure that you scrape all of the batters off. A whisk wiper makes it easy to do so!

Pancake Batter Dispenser Bottle

Do you make pancakes regularly? Invest in a pancake batter dispenser bottle and ensure that you create the perfect pancake every time. Now that you've adequately stocked your kitchen with must-have essentials, it's time to get baking! Whether you decided to make a recipe that we included in this list, or whip up a creation of your own, having the proper kitchen gadgets on hand will surely make it a success.  
Bob's Red Mill
September 12 2020

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