My Current Top 10 Favorite Kitchen Tools
Let’s face it. Kitchen tools and gadgets are always changing. And thankfully for the better! They aid us in being a better chef and inspire us to keep creative. Here’s a list of my top 10 kitchen tools that I rely on daily.
Essential Favorite Kitchen Tools
If you read my blog, then you know I’m a total gadget and tech lover. I’m always on the hunt for new technology to enhance my creative edge. Each home cook has their favorite kitchen tools.
I thought it would fun to share my current favorite kitchen tools with you, and I love to hear what yours are so please leave me some awesome inspiring ideas in the comment section below!
1. KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
I’ve owned this KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer for years and love it faithfully as many of us do. This would have to be one of my favorite kitchen tools and probably always will be. I purchased mine here. I couldn’t be without this kitchen tool. You can pick one up at a great price over at Amazon.
2. OXO Nonstick Tongs
I’ve tried so many kitchen tongs and have finally landed on a pair I can’t be without. I love how easily they open and close with the little lever at the base. Also, I got mine here at a great price! I use them daily and are one of my top favorite kitchen tools.
3. Fullstar The Original Pro Chopper
We use this Fullstar The Original Pro Chopper almost daily in our kitchen. It contains a chopping blade, a dicing blade, a slicing blade, and a storage lid. This tool makes everything to do with chopping or dicing a piece of cake! One of my top favs for sure! I couldn’t be without this tool in my kitchen!
4. Silpat Silicone Cookie Sheet Liners
How did I ever get by without these Silpat Silicone Cookie Sheet Liners? It provides an excellent surface for rolling out pastry dough, and I can usually find a dozen additional reasons to use and love it! I got mine on Amazon.
5 Cuisinart Smart Stick Immersion Blender
Sometimes I forget just how awesome this Cuisinart Smart Stick Immersion Blender tool is. Once you’ve tried an immersion blender, you will not want to give it up. I use it for everything from soups to making my salad dressings. The Cuisinart Smart Stick Two-Speed corded Hand Blender features a powerful yet quiet 300-watt DC motor that blends smoothies and purées soups in seconds, easily powering through even heavy-duty tasks. Perfectly wonderful tool!
6. Lemon Zester, Cheese & Spice Grater By North Chef
This Lemon Zester, Cheese & Spice Grater By North Chef is a wonderful gem and is one of the best graters I’ve ever used. I love everything about it, from the handle to super sharp blade.
7. Grill Armor Gloves
I love these supreme heat-resistant oven Grill Armor gloves because Heat Protection Up to 932F: Cook, grill, or bake with confidence – these EN407-certified heat-proof gloves shield your hands from open flames, ovens, and hot cookware for worry-free handling every time. They are great for an oven, barbecue, microwave, cooking, fireplace, and camping. You can order them in several colors, too!
8. Cuisinart Keurig Brewed Single Serve Brewing System
I opted for the Cuisinart Keurig Brewed Single Serve Brewing System over the Keurig model because you can use any brand of pods on the market. I use this every day, and it makes a great cup of coffee! The 72-ounce Cuisinart Single Serve Coffee Maker is a fully programmable and versatile home-brewing unit that is ideal for both personal use and entertaining, making it perfect for any household. Compatible with any brand of single-cup pod, including Keurig K-Cup pods, and equipped with the HomeBarista reusable filter cup, this single-cup coffee maker makes it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy a wide array of hot beverages.
In addition to coffee, a hot water button on the single cup coffee maker can be used to prepare soup, tea, hot cocoa, and more, and the coffee machine is equipped with a rinse function for easy cleaning. My favorite kitchen tool by far!
9. Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven
We’ve been through so many toaster ovens in our home, and I’m stuck on this Cuisinart brand for good! The Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven from Cuisinart boasts 15 cooking functions with settings for speed convection, sandwiches, and bagels. The oven features a quick heat-up time and can hold a 13″ pizza, 9″ x 13″ baking pan or an entire 9 lb. chicken. It’s the best as far as I’m concerned.
If you are in the market for a new toaster oven, be sure to read this article on best toaster oven reviews. It’s a great article detailing and ranking some of the top toaster ovens on the market.
10. Nutri Ninja Duo Blender with Auto iQ
This Nutri Ninja Duo Blender with Auto iQ is one kitchen gadget that’s on my wishlist! I’m hoping to have it by next week so I’ll have to let you all know what I think of it in another post. I can’t believe how amazing this blender is and I use it to make my delicious smoothies!
I hope you were able to get inspired by some of these kitchen gadgets and added some to your wishlist as well! Also, be sure to leave any questions you might have in the comments section below.
I’m wanting an immersion blender for sure!
What a terrific list! There are a few I have but so many more that I want. I LOVE the gloves! That blender is something else and the Toaster Oven amazing! I’m not the best cook but I love cooking gadgets of all kinds.
That coffee maker looks really sharp. I like the fact that you can use many different brands of pods in it. The other products look really good too. Thanks for sharing your kitchen favorites with us.
thanks Crystal. I always like getting ideas about kitchen tools too.
Thanks much Rena! I love the gloves too! And I love that juicer and can’t wait to try it. Have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Cyndi, yes me too! I can’t wait to get one! Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!
I love this list. I am booking marking for my wishlist too!
thanks much Carol. You have fun checking off the items you want and get. Thanks much for stopping by!
I have a Ninja and it is fantastic. I want to get a pod coffee maker someday soon. I’ve wanted a 4 in 1 chop and slice for some time now so thank you for the review.
Oh yes Sue you will love the pods coffee for sure. I can’t wait to get that Ninja! Thanks much for stopping by!
Oh my!! I am such a sucker for good kitchen gadgets! I have an immersion blender and I love it! The Ninja is top on my Christmas list this year! Fingers crossed!! Pleaseee Santa! Thanks for sharing your favs! I am in love with them all!
We have a blender and juicer and my husband makes me AM smoothies almost every day. I’d love to hear what you have to say about the Nutri Ninja. We have a few of your gadgets. I used to love Pampered Chef’s long oven mitts but they are so worn and are to find/replace, so thanks for showing yours above. Also the coffeemaker sounds wonderful!
Thanks for another informative post!
I too love kitchen gadgets. So much fun to have these in your kitchen.
I love great kitchen gadgets! I have a couple on your lists. My microplane is definitely one of my very favorites!
This almost makes me wish that I were a person who cooks. Almost. That being said, I wish I’d had the brains to buy a pod coffee maker that could use any pod, rather than just one brand. I applaud your good sense in doing that.
Well then I must be a pretty good cook because I’ve got most of them! Great selection!!
Hey! I have those tongs. But where are they? Gone after the renovation! Reminds me to find them! They ARE nice.
The Ninja set tempts me the most. Thanks for giving me an up-close-and-personal look at it. My anniversary is this month. Hmmm.
These are awesome. Maybe if I had them, I would actually cook!
Nice review! I want them all and the Ninja first! Ha!
Oh yes the Ninja rocks Patti. We need to get one!
LOL Lois. They really do help in the kitchen a lot. thanks much and have a great day!
Hi Karen, I can’t wait to get that Ninja. Happy upcoming Anniversay! That would make an awesome gift! I’m hoping to get mine soon. Have a great weekend!
lol I hope you find your tongs they are really nice! Have a great weekend Carol!
Hi Cheryl, Glad to see we have the same taste in kitchen appliance lol. Have a wonderful weekend!
LOL Roz. I love my coffee pod machine. It really brews a great cup of java. Have a great weekend!
Hi Helene, I love my kitchen gadgets! And yes the microplane is awesome! have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks Haralee, I do love my kitchen gadgets! The coffee maker is amazing too!
Hi Cathy, what a great idea making AM smoothies. That’s why I want that Ninja. I’m hoping to get it this weekend. I’ll let you know what I think of it too. thanks much and have a great weekend!
Thanks Heather! I can’t wait to get that Ninja. I’m hoping this weekend :) It looks like it makes amazing beverages and can’t wait to try it! I think we are all suckers for kitchen gadgets lol. They do make everything easier that’s for sure!
I feel validated that I already have, use, and love most of this list! I would love to add a Ninja to my kitchen, but short of winning a huge lottery I don’t see it happening any time soon!
Hi Steph, I hear ya on that one. They are expensive at around $200. I’m so pleased to see we have the same taste in kitchen tools. Thanks much for stopping by it’s always so great hearing from you!!