15 Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets We’re Obsessed With
- Whitney Alswede
- 4 days ago
- 5 min read
Sunny days are ahead, and if you’re like us, you’d rather spend more time in the yard than in the kitchen. Never fear, we’re here to help. We’ve hand-picked 15 of our favorite kitchen gadgets to make cooking and snacking easier, so you can spend more time enjoying the beautiful Texas weather.
15 Hottest Kitchen Gadgets That Everyone's Talking About
Ninja Swirl by CREAMi Soft Serve & Ice Cream Machine
Ninja has outdone themselves with their latest twist on the CREAMi. In addition to the CREAMi scoop settings, you’ll get six brand-new soft-serve options, including frozen custard, frozen fruit whip and swirled lite ice cream. Add protein powder and hit the CreamiFit button to create a nutritious, low-calorie treat to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Cuisinart Snow Cone Maker
Hot days call for snow cones, and Cuisinart’s Snow Cone Maker is just the tool up for the job. The professional-quality motor will crush enough ice for five snow cones in less than a minute, pleasing even your most impatient “customers.” Pour on your favorite syrup, and enjoy!
PowerXL StirMax Multi-Cooker
The PowerXL StirMax Multi-Cooker is the kitchen helper you didn’t know you needed. Whip up homemade meals 60 percent faster, with the 360° Automatic Paddle stirring and shredding for you and nine preset settings programmed to ensure every meal turns out perfectly every time. When dinner’s over, the pot’s non-stick ceramic coating makes cleanup a cinch.
Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer Cooking System
The Ninja Crispi is proof that the best things come in small packages, with its 1500W of power (what you’d find in a full-size air fryer), shatter-proof containers, and nesting design for easy storage. Recrisp, bake, air fry or max crisp; snap on a leak-proof lid; and enjoy a home-cooked meal wherever the day takes you.
Kenmore 13" Indoor/Outdoor Pizza Oven
Cook craft pizza at home with Kenmore’s indoor/outdoor pizza oven. Heat the oven to 850 degrees Fahrenheit, and in just 3 minutes, you’ll have a crisp, evenly cooked pizza that tastes like it just came out of the wood-fired oven at your favorite pizza joint.
Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series 3-in-1 Espresso, Coffee and Cold Brew Machine
Let Ninja’s Barista Assist Technology take the guesswork out of your morning coffee, and start your day with a perfectly ground, perfectly measured espresso, drip coffee or cold brew. Top it off with foam made using the hands-free dual froth system.
Cuisinart Compact 2 lbs Bread Maker
Wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread when you bring Cuisinart’s newest bread maker home. This easy-to-use, automatic bread maker offers a 13-hour delay start, 12 preprogrammed options, recipes ranging from gluten-free to artisan, three crust shades and a counter-friendly design.
Ninja Thirsti Max Custom Hydration System
Be the hostess with the mostess, and let your guests create their own signature flavored sparkling water, still water, seltzer and soda at the push of a button with the Ninja Thirsti Max Custom Hydration System. The space-saving system comes complete with a refillable carbonation canister and four flavored Thirsti pods that can each make up to 20 drinks.
LifeStraw Home Water Filter Dispenser
Tap water will never taste the same again, thanks to LifeStraw’s unique filtration system that removes bacteria, parasites and microplastics and reduces lead, mercury, “forever chemicals,” chlorine and more. The 35-cup filtration system fits perfectly on countertops and refrigerator shelves and includes a microfilter that will treat 264 gallons as well as an activated carbon + ion exchange filter that will last up to 40 gallons.
Frigidaire Nugget Ice Maker
Frigidaire’s award-winning Nugget Ice Maker delivers the best soft, crunchy ice (yes, it’s possible) nuggets around. In less than 15 minutes, you’ll have your first batch of ice, and within the first day, you can make up to 44 lbs, with 3 lbs ready to go in the basket at any time. The best part, though? It’s self-cleaning, so you can sit back, sip and chill.
Ninja Slushi 5-in-1 Professional Frozen Drink Maker
Turn your favorite drink into a frozen treat with the Ninja Slushi. Whether you and your guests are in the mood for a margarita or a milkshake, the Ninja Slushi will keep it at the perfect temperature and texture for 12 hours, quietly rotating it 360 degrees in the “chilling cylinder.” When the party’s over, simply throw everything in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.
Meater+
Gone are the days of watching your meat thermometer to ensure your steak, lamb, fish, chicken, turkey—whatever’s on the menu—hit the just right temperature. Now, with the Meater+’s bluetooth technology and dual sensors, you can keep an eye on the internal and ambient temperatures on your phone, watch and tablet and get an alert when it’s time to take it off the heat. One charge of the Meater+ thermometer will carry you through 24 hours of continuous cooking, making it perfect for grilling brisket on summer days.
Cuisinart 1 Pint Wonder Ice Cream Maker
Making ice cream at home has never been easier, faster or more fun than with Cuisinart’s 1 Pint Wonder Ice Cream Maker. In just 25 minutes and with the press of a button, you’ll have a pint of your favorite flavor with mix-ins. Cleanup is just as easy, with its dishwasher-safe lid and paddle and stackable design for easy storage.
Ninja FrostVault Cooler
If road trips, lake days and tailgate parties are in your future, you’ll want to add the Ninja FrostVault to your packing list. The 30 qt hard-sided cooler chills 48 cans, holds ice for up to five days, features 3” of insulation and comes complete with a separate Dry Zone drawer to keep food dry and cool.
Magic Bullet Mini Juicer
Coming in at just $40, the Magic Bullet Mini Juicer proves that quality doesn’t have to require a hefty price tag. This juicer is perfect for beginners and features a 400-watt motor, a 2” chute for fruits and veggies chunks, a 52 oz pulp bin, stainless steel sieve to catch solids, dishwasher-safe attachments, a compact design for easy storage and a silicone spout to catch drips.
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