42 Gadgets to Help You Whip Up Dinner Faster After a Long Day at Work

1. A 3-in-1 wireless charging stainless-steel grinder set — just press the button and it will grind your favorite spices automatically! With a one-handed operation, you can easily add salt and pepper or stir your pot while freshly ground pepper falls in.

2. A pair of herb scissors to snip ingredients directly onto your plate, eliminating the need for a cutting board! What used to be a time-consuming chopping task is now a quick and easy clipping operation!

3. Here's a herb stripping tool that makes removing leaves from stems faster and easier, perfect for recipes calling for herbs, kale, beets, basil, thyme, rosemary, and more. Plus, the bottom edge doubles as a knife, saving you from dirtying another utensil!

4. A multi-functional chop, slice, and dice tool that makes meal prep a breeze! No need to chop your veggies individually when you can simply toss them into this handy device! When you're done, just remove the interchangeable blades and pop them into the dishwasher!

5. A handheld immersion blender — now you can blend, purée, or mix directly in your pot without the hassle of transferring ingredients to a bulky countertop appliance. Plus, this powerful tool speeds up the process significantly!

6. An Our Place 6-in-1 Wonder Oven that does it all — and quickly! It air fries, toasts, roasts, bakes, broils, and reheats while saving space and time! This oven preheats 75% faster and cooks up to 30% faster than conventional ovens, making it a perfect choice for speeding up meal prep.

7. An Oxo peeler — this makes peeling potatoes, apples, and other tough-skinned fruits and veggies *way* easier with its swiveling double-blade design. No more wasting time struggling to remove skin — this tool will speed up the process and make it safer too!

8. And an Oxo Good Grips corn peeler to effortlessly strip kernels all the way down to the cob, so you never miss a single kernel (and avoid the hassle of using a knife to cut them off).

9. A Thaw Claw because you don't have endless time to wait for your meat to thaw. Forget the microwave and just attach this tool to your sink with its strong suction cup. Then, simply fill the sink with water and place your frozen food under the claw for a faster and arguably safer defrosting method.

10. A clip-on silicone colander to make straining noodles a breeze. It's flexible, easy to clean, and attaches to almost any cookware size!

11. A vegetable brush if you want to skip peeling potatoes and other veggies and just clean them instead — much quicker and easier with this tool!

12. An air fryer to cook up crispy french fries, veggies, chicken wings, and more in under 20 minutes — without any oil needed!

13. Some reusable air fryer liners — now you can enjoy air frying without the hassle of cleaning up afterward, since these liners are dishwasher-safe!

14. A Dracula-themed garlic chopper called ~Gracula~ that — unlike the real Dracula — has no fear of garlic. Peeling garlic will be a cinch, and your hands won't be left with that lingering garlic scent all day long.

15. A pair of bear claws — these handy tools make shredding meats so much faster and easier compared to using just your hands. Tired of your fingers getting all greasy from pulling apart rotisserie chicken? Reach for these instead!

16. A digital food thermometer that eliminates the guesswork when checking if your chicken is cooked perfectly. No more cutting into your steak to check if it's done and losing all those tasty juices. Just insert this tool for an instant temperature reading!

17. A self-stirring multi-cooker that can shred, stir, sauté, sear, brown, and simmer all on its own, so you can let dinner cook itself while you do... pretty much anything else!

18. A set of reusable toaster oven bags perfect for when you're in the mood for grilled cheese, pizza, chicken nuggets, and many other dishes, but don't feel like heating up the stove or dirtying a pan. Toast your entire meal at once in just a few minutes with these bags!

19. A can colander to effortlessly drain the liquid from your canned goods without the hassle of using a full-sized strainer or creating a mess on your kitchen counter.

20. A nonstick, food-safe baking mat because preparing food in the oven is quicker and more convenient when you don't have to spend time scraping a baking pan afterward.

21. A mini knife sharpener — revive your old, dull knives with this handy tool. It restores the sharpness so you can effortlessly slice through your ingredients once again.

22. A rapid egg cooker that makes preparing a variety of egg-based meals a breeze! In just minutes, this nifty device can create hard-boiled, soft-boiled, poached, or scrambled eggs. Plus, it can even whip up an omelet for a fancy meal with little effort.

23. A rotating pizza oven for those times when you're craving a homemade pizza but don't want to wait for the oven to preheat. This nifty gadget cooks your pie quickly and evenly with its rotating feature.

24. A vented microwave food cover, because when you're reheating leftovers, the last thing you want is splattering or messes. This cover keeps things neat and prevents explosions in your microwave while ensuring your food heats evenly.

25. A microwave pasta maker equipped with a built-in strainer, making it easier than ever to create perfect al dente pasta...IN THE MICROWAVE. Simply add noodles and water, microwave it, and within minutes, you'll have perfectly cooked pasta without any mess or sticking.

26. *And* a portable, microwave-safe Rapid Ramen Cooker for those who crave the taste and texture of stovetop ramen without the wait or effort. This nifty gadget lets you enjoy your noodles quickly, with all the flavor and none of the hassle.

27. *OR* a set of Anyday microwaveable cooking bowls that allow you to whip up a variety of homemade meals in no time! These bowls feature a silicone-rimmed glass lid to keep the steam inside, ensuring your food cooks evenly. Plus, they double as serving dishes and storage containers for leftovers! Perfect for those who love easy meals with fewer dishes to clean afterward.

28. Introducing the Souper Cube— a clever solution for storing soup or sauce in perfectly portioned, single-serve trays. This makes defrosting just the right amount a breeze! Each compartment holds one cup of liquid. Now, when you don’t want to cook an entire meal, you can simply say, "WAIT — we have soup!"

29. A brilliant tofu press— no more struggling with towels and heavy objects to extract every bit of liquid from your tofu. This tool streamlines the process, making it quicker, cleaner, and less messy— resulting in the perfect consistency and flavor every time!

30. An egg bite maker for a quick, delicious snack— without the premium price tag from Starbucks or Costco! You can even use the silicone molds to make grilled sandwiches and other tasty treats!

31. A splatter guard— say goodbye to the hassle of scrubbing your stove after every frying session. This handy tool keeps sizzling oil in check and prevents burns from those hot oil splashes that love to jump out of the pan.

32. A Kochblume spill stopper to keep your stove clean and tidy by stopping spills when your pot boils over. It traps foam and liquid, ensuring they don’t spill out and make a mess. You can now rest easy while waiting for your water to boil— no more stressful moments staring at the pot, hoping it won’t overflow.

33. A jalapeno corer – this tool makes it quicker and easier to remove seeds while also reducing the risk of cutting your hand during the process.

34. And a bell pepper corer – a must-have tool that simplifies the process of removing the stem, seeds, and core from bell peppers, without creating a mess.

35. A set of magnetic cheat sheets for your air fryer and Instant Pot to save you from endlessly googling cook times. These handy sheets will eliminate the guesswork, ensuring your food turns out just right every time, whether it’s chicken or anything else!

36. An incredibly easy-to-use Kitchen Mama electric can opener that does all the hard work for you, leaving you to focus on other meal prep. Just position the can, press the button, and let it spin around to effortlessly cut the top off any can. A simple press stops it, and then you can use the built-in lid remover to safely lift off the lid, leaving a smooth, sharp-free edge!

37. An Instant Pot that will make everyone think you're an expert chef, when all you did was follow a few easy steps and let this all-in-one wonder do the hard work. You’ll be amazed at how quickly and easily it helps you create delicious dishes. It's a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté-er, yogurt maker, and warmer — all rolled into one!

38. An automatic pan stirrer for those who often forget to stir while cooking and end up with lumpy dishes. This gadget has a built-in timer, letting it take care of the stirring while you enjoy your free time away from the stove.

39. A Home Chef subscription is the perfect solution to make mealtimes stress-free. Choose and customize your meals for the week, and receive pre-portioned ingredients delivered to your door along with simple, step-by-step recipes! Plus, they offer a range of options from 5-minute to 30+-minute meals to fit your busy schedule.

40. Or try a Blue Apron subscription — they deliver fresh, pre-portioned ingredients directly from farmers for specific dishes, complete with easy-to-follow recipes to guarantee perfect results, all while eliminating the hassle of grocery shopping, measuring ingredients, and searching for new recipes.

41. A scrumptious gift box of organic spices and seasonings perfect for grilling, so you can elevate your BBQ skills without complicating the cooking process.

42. Finally, a set of foodie dice for those moments when the most difficult part of cooking is simply deciding what to make. With these dice, you can roll your way to a new combination of ingredients and cooking methods, removing all the decision-making stress.