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Many home cooks enjoy the act of making dinner, but some tasks are tricky or tedious (or both). Fortunately, there are thousands of clever kitchen gadgets out there to help you prepare memorable meals. We scoured Amazon to find genius kitchen gadgets—all $15 or less.
Amazon’s Best Genius Kitchen Tools Under $15
- Chef’n Cob Corn Stripper, $9 (was $10)
- Kitchen Gizmo Snap N’ Strain Silicone Pasta Strainer, $13 (was $28)
- Zulay Kitchen Premium Garlic Press Set, $13 (was $20)
- Tovolo Microwave Splatter Cover, $12
- Hundop Chicken Shredder Twist Tool, $15 with Prime (was $30)
- Joseph Joseph Uni-tool 5-in-1 Silicone Kitchen Utensil, $10
- Joie Strawberry Slicer, $12
- Cambom Manual Food Chopper Vegetable Cutter, $13
- Chef’n FridgeFork Condiment Fork, $10
- Otstar Jar Opener Gadgets Bundle, $9 with coupon (was $14)
Chef’n Cob Corn Stripper
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The number of corn gadgets out there continues to surprise us. This one strips kernels off the cob with a simple twist. It’s a great pick if you want to make corn salsa. A yellow ring protects your fingers from the stainless steel “teeth” inside. The small gadget is top-rack dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
Kitchen Gizmo Snap N’ Strain Silicone Pasta Strainer
Amazon
Regular colanders are big and bulky, which is why this gadget is so genius. This silicone strainer clips onto the side of your pot so you can drain pasta or potatoes easily. The collapsible semicircle design saves a lot of space in your kitchen. Grab the strainer while it’s 54 percent off.
Zulay Kitchen Premium Garlic Press Set
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Our next tool is a steal, especially if you love garlic. For $13, you’ll get a rust-resistant garlic press, a silicone peeler, and a small brush. No more mediocre store-bought pre-cut garlic. These tools make it so much easier to prepare the ingredients fresh.
Tovolo Microwave Splatter Cover
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Cleaning a microwave after a tomato sauce explosion is a big pain. This splatter cover is a simple yet effective way to cut down on mess in the kitchen. Not only does it protect your microwave, but it also collapses for easy storage.
Hundop Chicken Shredder Twist Tool
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This special chicken shredder is half off for a limited time, a deal exclusively for Amazon Prime members. Place cooked chicken inside the base, click on the lid, and twist—and the teeth in the base and on the lid will shred chicken (or pork or beef) for delicious tacos.
Joseph Joseph Uni-tool 5-in-1 Silicone Kitchen Utensil
Amazon
Why buy five tools when you only need one? Joseph Joseph’s clever “uni-tool” is a five-in-one kitchen utensil that acts as a solid spoon, slotted spoon, spatula, turner, and cutter. It’s a must-have tool for cooks short on space.
Joie Strawberry Slicer
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It’s strawberry season! Save time when slicing up berries for yogurt parfaits, cakes, pies, or fruit salads with this handy little tool. Six blades create neat, even slices with just a single press. Plus, the tool is shaped like a strawberry—what’s not to love?
Cambom Manual Food Chopper Vegetable Cutter
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If you want to skip slicing onions, peppers, tomatoes, and other veggies by hand, check out this neat chopper. Dump your ingredients in the bowl and then pull the handle like you’re trying to start a lawnmower. After a few tugs, you’ll have freshly chopped foods ready to go.
Chef’n FridgeFork Condiment Fork
Amazon
Rooting around a pickle jar by hand leaves your fingers wet and messy. Chef’n found a clever solution. The FridgeFork has three metal prongs to spear pickles, peppers, or olives from the jar. A rubber ring keeps the fork attached to the jar for easy access.
Otstar Jar Opener Gadgets Bundle
Amazon
Speaking of jars: Everyone has struggled to open a stubborn jar of pasta sauce or bottle of maraschino cherries at some point—but it doesn’t have to be that way. This special bundle comes with a multipurpose jar opener, a five-in-one bottle opener, a wine corkscrew, and a silicone mat to keep a firm grip on glass bottles while you’re opening them. It’s only $9 for a limited time.
