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41 Gadgets For Your Kitchen You Probably Didn't Realize You Wanted In Your Life Until Now

"Go, go, gadget, go" —Inspector Gadget, and you whipping out your new favorite kitchen tool.

1. A silicone grease container with a built-in strainer to catch leftover bacon bits — you can pop it in the freezer and use it for future cooking endeavors.

2. An air fryer (from the makers of the INSTANT POT!!), perfect for anyone who hasn't always been a big fan of leftovers but wants to make the most of all their delicious homemade meals. Best of all? You can crisp up your fave foods without all that oil.

3. A milk frother to pack a powerful, spinning punch despite looking rather delicate. It'll help transform your hot chocolate into one out of a Hallmark Christmas movie scene. Delish.

4. A set of three fermentation lids you can use with an array of jars to bring some scientific fun into your next cooking sesh. You'll be making your own pickles and kimchi in no time at all!

5. 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 gift you'll get praised for.

the dome shaped outdoor pizza oven with a pizza being slid into it

6. A handheld soap dispensing brush that might just make you want to clean your dishes — it looks kinda fun, doesn't it?

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

8. A Nespresso Vertuo coffee and espresso maker that'll have your favorite drink ready in minutes — say goodbye to your cranky morning mood.

a nespresso maker

9. A set of LED light saber chopsticks you'll probably misplace in your utensil drawer but then have the opportunity to exclaim "THESE are the ones I've been looking for!" once you've finally find them.

10. A mini fridge/freezer with a retro vibe you can use to secretly store all of your favorite drinks and snacks you don't want your other family members to find.

a red mini fridge with a freezer

11. 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

12. 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

13. A compact eight-in-one spiralizer that'll grate cheese, juice fruits, cut ribbon, and *so* much more. This lil' gadget really does it all.

14. A Magic Bullet blender you can count on to help you recreate the green juice or smoothies you used to pick up on your way to the office.

a model blending fruit in the magic bullet

15. 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.

a reviewer photo of cookie dough balls neatly arranged and the same size behind the cookie scoop

16. A smart Breville toaster oven, because the one you've been using from college is likely looking charred and a lil' gross — you deserve an upgrade.

17. An AeroGarden for your countertop so you can grow your own herbs to take your recipes to the next level — whether you have a green thumb or not.

18. A mug warmer, because even if you're the self-proclaimed "busiest person on the planet" you deserve to have hot coffee.

19. A Cuisinart Griddler, so you can make mouthwatering burgers all year long whether it's 20 or 90 degrees outside.

20. 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.

21. A culinary blow torch so you can *finally* make your own baked Alaska after watching various chefs do it on TV for years.

22. A Mr. Coffee drip coffee machine that'll ensure a classic, delicious cup o' joe will always be within arm's reach.

buzzfeed writer standing next to the coffee machine

23. A coffee and spice grinder you can use to make your go-to morning beverage that much easier to whip up (especially when you're still feeling super sleepy).

the coffee grinder grinding up beans

24. A SodaStream you can use to make endless sparkling water, a must-have if expensive cans of La Croix are your one true vice.

25. A microwave popcorn maker to go perfectly with all the Netflix shows you've been bingeing — mmm think of how good your house will smell.

a blue silicone bowl with popcorn in it

26. A pasta machine that'll help you create the Sunday Funday of your carb-loving dreams.

27. A mandolin with 30 different cut options you can use to create one of those Pinterest-worthy vegetable platters shaped like a flower or a rainbow — so fun!

28. A breakfast sandwich maker for those rainy Sunday mornings where all you want is a cure to your hangover but can't physically venture farther than the kitchen.

29. An immersion blender that'll make recreating your favorite Panera soup a breeze this winter — broccoli cheddar in a bread bowl here we come!

the immersion blender

30. A handheld knife sharpener you can use to bring your most-used kitchen utensils back to life in a flash without destroying your countertop or cutting boards. Bobby Flay would be proud.

someone using the small, handheld knife sharpener

31. A nonstick microwave pasta cooker you'll pat yourself on the back for ordering when you're starving and don't want to wait for water to boil before diving into your favorite pasta.

32. A handy corn butterer to ensure each kernel is coated in that golden goodness without much of a hassle or mess.

33. A Nespresso Aeroccino milk frother in case you prefer to sip on something a bit more decadent after rolling out of bed.

34. A SinkShroom strainer you won't know how you lived without because it'll keep your kitchen sink unclogged no matter how much gunk you fill it with.

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

36. A BBQ tool that'll act as a spatula, tongs, and brush all in one! No more fumbling around for the right grill gadget while your burgers are ready to be flipped.

a model using the bbq gadget

37. A HyperChiller to cool your favorite drink in less than a minute. A must-have if you're like me and prefer to drink iced coffee all year. Yes, that includes when it's 25 degrees out in the middle of January.

38. An electric jar-opener, because we all deserve to live in a world where we don't need to ask someone else to open our salsa, sauce, or jams.

39. A bicycle-inspired pizza cutter you should probably invest in if you religiously order a pie or two every weekend (ahem, me).

40. A Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor that'll seem like a pricey purchase at first but then feel priceless after you successfully make your first batch of homemade ice cream.

a stainless steel high-end ice cream machine

41. And a toaster with a touch screen on it that'll make you feel like you're living in the Year 3000 alongside the Jonas Brothers.

Enjoy playing with your new kitchen toys!