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The 33 Best Kitchen & Cooking Items You Can Get On Amazon
From slow cookers and nonstick pans to stand mixers and meat thermometers, here are 33 of the best kitchen products you can get on Amazon.
If you've been cooking at home more often lately due to the coronavirus outbreak, you may have noticed that your kitchen tools are lacking — or could at least use a little updating. Just because we're all stuck at home doesn't mean we should immediately resort to eating microwavable meals and endless packs of instant ramen. (Though, for the record, both of those options are delicious.)
Since we know outfitting a kitchen can be overwhelming, we created a short list of 33 of our favorite kitchen essentials to help you cook like a pro in the comfort of your own home. (Not a fan of cooking at home? Don't worry: You can support the local restaurants that make your community great by ordering takeout or delivery instead.)
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Traditional Hand Hammered Carbon Steel Pow Wok, $59.75
The wok is one of the most versatile kitchen items you can own. This stainless steel, hand-hammered model by Craft Wok is perfect for stir-frying, sauteing and a slew of other cooking methods.
Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor, $229.95
Food processors are great for making salsas, sauces, dips and marinades. They also drastically reduce prep time and work better than most kitchen blenders on the market. This model by Cuisinart features a stainless steel slicing disc, a medium shredding disc and a stainless steel chopping and mixing blade. The dishwasher-safe appliance also has a 14-cup capacity and comes with a spatula and recipe booklet.
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, $79
You’ve probably heard about the Instant Pot — and for good reason. This multi cooker combines seven appliances in one: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, saute pan, yogurt maker and warmer. Additionally, the free Instant Pot app (available on iOS and Android devices) is packed with hundreds of delicious and nutritious recipes so you can get cooking on Day One.
Hamilton Beach 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, $69.99
For worry-free slow cooking, this 6-quart programmable slow cooker by Hamilton Beach is your best bet. Just fill the cooker with your ingredients in the morning to have a delicious, slow-cooked meal by dinnertime. It also features an integrated, no-mess temperature probe that allows you to accurately measure your food’s temperature during the cooking process.
Priority Chef Potato Ricer and Masher, $23.95
A potato ricer might seem like an unnecessary accessory at first, but there’s actually a lot of things you can do with one of these bad boys. Besides the obvious dishes (mashed potatoes, hash browns, homefries, gnocchi, etc.), you can also use a ricer to mash other veggies including carrots and turnips and pulverize fruits for juicing or desserts.
OXO Good Grips Prep Y-Peeler, $7.99
The last thing you want in the kitchen is a nasty cut or scrape due to a blunt or defective peeler. This Y-shaped peeler by industry giant OXO is geared toward any peeling task, is made from sharp, durable stainless steel, and features a non-slip ergonomic handle to help avoid accidents.
ThermoPro Digital Instant Read Thermometer, $13.99
Quickly taking the temperature of meats, fish and pastries is essential if you want your food to come out just how you like it. This instant thermometer by ThermoPro takes some of the guesswork out of cooking, and features a food-grade stainless steel probe that displays an accurate temperature reading in less than five seconds.
Checkered Chef Baking Sheet and Rack Set, $22.95
Baking is everyone’s new favorite trend, and if you want to get started, all you need is this baking sheet and rack set by Checkered Chef. It’s great for baking loaves and other pastries at home, and the wire cooling rack allows you to get airflow under the bottom of your baked goods, ensuring they cool quickly and evenly.
Large Cube Silicone Ice Tray, $8.49
Somewhere along the line, our society has strayed from putting huge chunks of ice in our drinks in favor of small, refrigerator-friendly cubes. But once you pick up this awesome two-pack of large-ice-cube trays, you’ll never go back. Having a large ice cube in your drink allows for longer-lasting and more-effective cooling power with significantly less dilution. (Plus, they look sweet.)
Mr. Coffee Carterton Stainless Steel Whistling Tea Kettle, $12
Whether it’s a fancy electric model with all the bells and whistles or this simple, stainless steel whistling model, every home needs a kettle. Perfect for boiling water and making tea and coffee, this stovetop kettle by Mr. Coffee features a spout cover for safe and easy pouring and a stay-cool trigger to help avoid burns.
Modern Innovations Magnetic Knife Strip, $17.99
Any serious chef will tell you that you don't really need one of those giant knife blocks that comes with unnecessary pieces, dulls your blades and takes up a big chunk of your precious counter space. Instead, get this magnetic knife strip for the three most important knives you should have in your kitchen: a chef's knife, a bread knife and a paring knife.
Mercer Culinary Chef’s Knife, $38.19
If you're planning to cook at home a lot, investing in a sturdy chef's knife is essential. This kitchen workhorse is ideal to use for almost every cutting task you might perform. Plus, a well-maintained chef's knife will last for years.
TUO Cutlery Bread Knife, $33.95
Having a quality bread knife is a must if you’re going to be eating, well, bread! This bread knife's serrated edge makes it perfect for slicing through loaves and baguettes quickly and cleanly.
Mercer Culinary Paring Knife, $10.63
The third knife that every home chef should have at their disposal is the paring knife. This knife is great for more controlled fine cuts, cutting intricate garnishes and peeling fruits or vegetables.
PriorityChef Knife Sharpener, $11.95
No matter how lovingly you treat them, even the most well-cared-for knife will lose its edge after prolonged use. And besides making prepping ingredients difficult, dull blades are also a kitchen safety hazard. This affordable, easy-to-use knife sharpener has a no-slip base and accommodates both straight-edged and serrated knives.
Utopia Kitchen 12-Inch Honing Steel, $12.95
You've probably seen a celebrity chef or two honing their knives on these metal rods at lightning speed; but contrary to popular belief, these honing rods don't actually sharpen your blade. They do, however, serve an important purpose: realigning your knife's blades. After repeated use, the blades of your knives will develop small, nearly microscopic bends and bumps, and using a honing steel before each use helps realign the blade, allowing for more time in between sharpenings.
OXO Good Grips Non-Stick Frying Pan, $39.95
This kitchen workhorse is great for sautéing, stir-frying, making pan sauces and pretty much anything else you might want to do on a stovetop.
Cuisinart 2-Quart Stainless Steel Saucepan with Cover, $47.99
This deeper saucepan is good for boiling water, cooking pasta and heating up canned foods and soups on the stovetop.
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, $14.88
Besides looking cool and rustic while hanging on the wall, the cast iron skillet is one of the most versatile kitchen tools out there. It’s great for searing meats and cooking veggies on a stovetop, and it can be used to bake, braise and broil everything from pizza to potatoes in the oven. Just make sure to use oven mitts or appropriate protection when handling this skillet; the lack of protective coating means the handle gets seriously hot.
Lodge 6 Quart Dutch Oven, $69.90
You might have seen Dutch ovens that cost upward of $500, but this affordable option by Lodge is just as functional. Dutch ovens are incredibly versatile and can be used for baking, broiling, frying, searing, slow-cooking, making soups and stews, braising veggies and pretty much any other cooking task.
Cuisinart 12-Quart Stock Pot, $69.95
One of the best kitchen products are these large stockpots. These are great for making large quantities of stews, soups, broths, pastas and anything else that doesn’t fit into your smaller saucepans.
Sabatier Black Flex Slotted Spatula, $13.04
This sleek slotted turner is great for fish, but it's also great for everything from flipping burgers to frying eggs.
OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Tongs, $11.99
Tongs are a kitchen must-have for handling hot food. These OXO 12-inch tongs have rubber tips that won't scratch your pans and skillets.
Utalent Immersion Blender, $27.19
While you're probably familiar with a regular kitchen blender, immersion blenders are more versatile and take up less space. While upright blenders are great for making smoothies, soups and sauces, they often add the extra step of transferring your food from a pot or saucepan into the blender, then back into the saucepan for heating. An immersion blender allows you to do all your blending in the same pot or saucepan with less fuss. This one also comes with a milk frother and a whisk attachment.
Microplane, $14.95
Microplanes are great for zesting citrus, grating hard cheeses and shaving down ginger and other aromatic roots.
Cuisinart Fine Mesh Strainer Set, $12.99
Cuisinart's three different sizes of fine mesh strainers are perfect for straining pasta, cocktails and canned foods. They’re also perfect for sifting flour and other dry ingredients used in baking.
Cuisinart Boxed Grater, $15
This box grater is perfect for shredding cheese and veggies. Each side has a different thickness and shape for all your grating needs.
Royal Craft Wood Organic Bamboo Cutting Board, $19.97
If you don't already have a sturdy wooden cutting board, it’s time you got one. Wooden cutting boards are easier on your knives than plastic ones, and if you have the kitchen space, we recommend going for the largest size you can. This one also features juice-catching grooves that save you from messy kitchen spills. (Pro Tip: If your cutting board keeps sliding around while in use, place a damp kitchen towel underneath to prevent slipping.)
KitchenAid All Purpose Shears, $7.99
Kitchen shears are great for getting the stems off of veggies, roughly cutting herbs, cutting packaging, and even cutting slices of pizza — although for the latter we would recommend a good ol' fashioned pizza cutter.
Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Coffee Maker, $24.99
When it comes to drip coffee, the simpler the better — that’s why we love this time-honored classic Mr. Coffee 12-cup coffee maker. With only one button, it’s super easy to use and makes a perfect pot of coffee every time.
GROSCHE Milano Stovetop Espresso Maker, $27.99
If you love espresso but don’t want to splurge on a fancy espresso machine, a stovetop espresso maker — also known as a moka pot — is the next best thing. Make sure to buy pre-ground espresso or finely grind your beans at home for a perfect cup.
OXO Wooden Spoon Set, $11.99
Wooden spoons are great tools for sautéing and stir-frying meat and veggies, and stirring soups and stews. And because they’re made of wood, they won’t scratch or ding and of your saucepans or skillets.
Waiter's Corkscrew, $5.02
Being able to use a waiter's corkscrew — the sleekest and most versatile of all corkscrews — is not only impressive but also a life skill. Even if you don't drink wine, knowing your way around one of these bad boys is still useful for opening high-end olive oils, vinegars or any messages in bottles that wash onto a beach.
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