32 Best Kitchen Gadgets at Amazon Under $30

When it comes to cooking and baking, every home cook appreciates handy, time-saving kitchen essentials. As cooks ourselves, we continually look for ways to help achieve this goal. That’s why we’ve rounded up some kitchen tools and gadgets from top brands, including KitchenAid, OXO, Cuisinart, and Pyrex. Several of them are also Food & Wine-tested favorites. The best part? All of our picks are under $30.

Best Shopper-Loved Kitchen Tools on Amazon 

We found 32 clever tools that are sure to come in handy, whether to open stubborn jars, which this Otstar jar opener does with ease, hold multiple kitchen utensils, as the Zulay spoon rest can, or to assist in creating creamy mashed potatoes, like the PriorityChef potato ricer does — starting at just $5.

Best Amazon Kitchen Tools Under $10

We found several items under $10 that make great budget-friendly stocking stuffers. Whether the clever TrendPlain Olive Oil Sprayer or the bestselling Otstar jar opener, which more than 40,000 shoppers purchased in the past month, items start at just $5.   

• TrendPlain Olive Oil Sprayer, $8, originally $10
• ChefAide 5-Piece Silicone Spatula Set, $9, originally $13
• Otstar Jar Opener, $8, originally $10  
• Cuisinart Salad Spinner, $9, originally $18 
• Hotec Premium Stainless Steel Locking Kitchen Tongs, $9, originally $13
• OstWony Silicone Dish Sponges, $5
• KongNai 4-Piece Kitchen Funnel Set, $6, originally $8

ChefAide 5-Piece Silicone Spatula Set

Like us, many shoppers have been trying to reduce microplastics in their kitchens, and this ChefAide silicone spatula set is a great option. The 5-piece set includes a large spatula, a spoon spatula, a long spatula, a jar spatula, and a small spatula. Amazon shoppers describe this set as “very durable, easy to clean, and doesn’t stain.” Since they’re dishwasher safe, cleanup is also a breeze.

Cuisinart Salad Spinner  

Rinsing lettuce greens and other vegetables is easy with this 3-quart Cuisinart salad spinner that’s currently 50% off. This clever tool features a removable basket that doubles as a colander, a knob for spinning produce dry, and holes on the lid so you don’t have to remove it to drain excess water.

Best Amazon Kitchen Tools Under $15

Everything’s under $15 in this section, and many items are capturing the attention of shoppers, so score these handy tools while you still can. Grab the $12 KitchenAid pizza wheel to cut slices of pizza, or our favorite tested kitchen food scale for accurate measurements, and the Zulay Kitchen spoon rest, which has almost 33,000 five-star ratings.

• Alpha Grillers Meat Thermometer, $13, originally $20
• Etekcity Food Kitchen Scale, $11, originally $14
• Spring Chef Magnetic Measuring Spoons Set, $10, originally $12
• KitchenAid All Purpose Kitchen Shears, $10
• Zulay Kitchen Spoon Rest, $10 
• Pgyard Meat Chopper, $10
• Spring Chef Ice Cream Scoop, $10, originally $12
• KitchenAid Classic Pizza Wheel, $12, originally $15
• Folksy Non-Slip Silicone Pastry Mat, $13, originally $19

Alpha Grillers Meat Thermometer

Our best-value meat thermometer is even more affordable as it’s currently on sale for 35% off. We found the Alpha Grillers meat thermometer to provide accurate temperatures in seconds. It’s waterproof and has a large backlit display, making it easy to view when grilling outside in the dark. The Alpha Grill is the No. 1 bestselling kitchen tool and gadget on Amazon, and in just 30 days, it has been put in more than 100,000 shopping carts. 

Spring Chef Ice Cream Scoop

Your holiday pie slices deserve to have “perfectly sized and shaped scoops” of ice cream placed on top, and according to shoppers, the Spring Chef ice cream scoop does just that. It features a curved scoop with wavy indentations that make this possible. We agree, and during testing found that it does provide a rounded scoop of ice cream with minimal effort. Another plus? The handle has a soft, cushy feel, making it comfortable to grip.

Best Amazon Kitchen Tools Under $20

These popular kitchen tools are a great addition to any kitchen collection, and they’re all under $20. Score KitchenAid’s bestselling manual can opener, the Cisily caddy that shoppers say “keeps the kitchen sink area looking neat and organized,” and several others.

• KitchenAid Classic Multifunction Can Opener, $15, originally $18 
• OXO Good Grips Bench Scraper, $15
• Snowclad Stainless Steel Cutting Board, $19, originally $30
• Cuisinart 3-Piece Mesh Strainer Set, $16
• Jiaedge Herb Stripper, $13
• Cisily Kitchen Sink Organizer, $15, originally $20
• Riviera 6-Piece Bamboo Wooden Kitchen Utensil Set, $18

OXO Good Grips Bench Scraper

Hands down, we were impressed with OXO’s bench scraper. Whether its affordability or ease of use, this scraper offers quality construction, is comfortable to hold, and excels at handling dough. It also proved to be multifunctional, as the beveled blade made breaking up ground beef effortless. This tool has etched on measurement markings every 1/4 inch, so you can easily portion out the dough without any guesswork. 

Snowclad Stainless Steel Cutting Board

If your scratched-up plastic board needs replacing, several shoppers are snagging the Snowclad cutting board that’s discounted by nearly 40%. Measuring 16 x 11 inches, this cutting board offers ample space to chop, slice, and meal prep. It offers two different sides: a stainless steel side for chopping meat, and a wheat straw side that’s best for prepping vegetables and fruit. 

Best Amazon Kitchen Tools Under $30

You might find it a bit surprising to discover that these kitchen tools are all $30 or less, but we assure you that they really are. In some cases, only for a limited time: The Astercook knife set that’s discounted 60% for Prime members only, making them less than $2 apiece, and this electric salt and pepper grinder set is on sale for $24.

• Astercook 13-Piece Knife Set, $20 with Prime, originally $50
• Suretivan Chicken Shredder, $20
• Ioion Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set, $24, originally $33
• Priority Chef Potato Ricer, $24, originally $33 
• Pyrex 3-Piece Measuring Cups Set, $22, originally $26 
• Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener, $30
• Sumzzz Titanium Cutting Board, $30, originally $45 
• Cambom Rotary Cheese Grater, $29, originally $36
• Cuisinart 6.5-Inch Cast Iron Smashed Burger Press, $25

Pyrex 3-Piece Measuring Cups Set

Any home cook will appreciate having this set of Pyrex measuring cups around. We love it for its durability and design. The set includes three glass measuring cups ranging from 1 cup to 4 cups. Each one has measurement markings in cups and ounces, with the larger one including a 1-quart measurement. This Pyrex measuring set has an impressive 53,500 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers who state its “durability is outstanding.” 

Suretivan Chicken Shredder

The Suretivan chicken shredder is a shopper favorite, hitting Amazon’s list in the top 10 overall bestsellers for tools and gadgets. This unique tool makes short work of shredding chicken, pork, and beef for tacos, barbecue sandwiches, a topping for salad, and more. Simply add the meat to the base, put the lid on, and twist back and forth.