21 Best Kitchen Gadgets According to Our Editors

"You've gotta have these pairing knives for everyday use. They never go dull and they are a super good deal."

—Charlyne Mattox, Food and Crafts Director

"This vacuum sealer has saved so many bottles of wine from going bad in our house. It's simple to use and comes with bottle stoppers."

—Hannah Jones Nance, Commerce Editor

This immersion blender earned submissions from multiple editors as a kitchen staple.

"What makes this immersion blender stand out above the rest is the mini food processor. It's perfect for making breadcrumbs, whipping up guacamole, and so many other things. It gets used almost daily in our home."

—Hannah Jones Nance, Commerce Editor

"A must-have for pureed soups (think Tomato-Basil or Butternut Squash) to save you from the transfer-hot-liquid-to-blender mess. You simply stick it into whatever needs blending in its pot or bowl, blend it, pull it out, and then stick the attachment in the dishwasher in the end. Easiest blender cleaning job out there! I also like it for making crepe batter and blending up carrots for carrot souffle at Thanksgiving."

—Madoline Markham Koonce, Assistant Managing Editor

"Strawberry season calls for the best tool for quickly and easily hulling strawberries! If you're like me and end up with buckets of freshly picked strawberries after a trip to the u-pick farm, this tool is super handy. I usually enjoy some fresh berries, and also wash and hull a bunch before putting them in a freezer bag to enjoy later!"

—Beth Branch, Editorial Assistant

"Easiest way to scoop ice cream! Works immediately (no running under hot water or waiting for ice cream to soften)."

—Stephanie Lepore, Copy/Research Editor

"I don't have this one exactly, but my house came with an under cabinet-mounted jar opener and it is truly the gift that keeps on giving. No longer do I struggle with pickles, jam, or anything else contained in jars with this bad boy."

—Hannah Jones Nance, Commerce Editor

"Buying fresh produce can sometimes be a pain because certain items go bad so quickly. But that's not the case when these containers are used. They can keep lettuce crisp and fresh for weeks before you notice any wilting. Yes, I said weeks."

—Hannah Jones Nance, Commerce Editor

These bamboo plastic bag organizers conveniently wrangle all those different boxes of bags into an aesthetically pleasing setup.

Talk about a brilliant solution for more fridge space.

"Putting a lazy Susan in my fridge makes me feel like an organized Pinterest mom (which I am NOT)."

—Katie Bowlby, Digital Director

This citrus juicer comes recommended by both our Senior Food and Gardens Editor and our Food and Crafts Director, so you know it's a good one.

"After using this lemon juicer a few times in the Country Living test kitchens, I finally broke down and bought one of my own. The sturdy plastic and steel makes it easy to use on even less juicy lemons, and the gear design makes getting every last drop a breeze."

—Chris Michel, Senior Food and Gardens Editor

"The best citrus juicer. The hinge guarantees that you get all the juice out."

—Charlyne Mattox, Food and Crafts Director

"There’s nothing I hate more than cutting up raw chicken, but with these, I don’t mind so much. They pull apart for easy cleaning and make cutting up just about anything easier."

—Amy Mitchell, Managing Editor

Of course a can opener is something most people have on hand, but this one doesn't have any exposed sharp edges for safe use.

"I like this can opener because there are never any sharp edges and it's super easy to use."

—Charlyne Mattox, Food and Crafts Director

"I don't know who needs to hear this, but please stop cutting your tomatoes with regular knives. This tomato knife will preserve that plump, juicy interior so you don't end up with a crushed tomato on your sandwich."

—Hannah Jones Nance, Commerce Editor

Air fryers have become a kitchen necessity in recent years for good reason: they're easy to use, make healthy food, and clean up quickly. We love the dual compartment basket on this one, but this version with racks instead of a basket is also an editor favorite.

"We use it for everything from potatoes and chicken to frozen food. It’s especially great for a teenage son who is hungry all the time."

—Katie Bowlby, Digital Director

If you have a classic white farmhouse sink, this is a purchase you want to make now.

"My farmhouse sink would be a disaster if it weren’t for this wire protector."

—Amy Mitchell, Managing Editor

"And for when my sink does get marks and stains, this stuff works wonders."

—Amy Mitchell, Managing Editor

"A sheet pan that won’t warp is worth its weight in homemade cookies. I dealt with popping, twanging, and things sliding around for years before I picked up a pair of Nordic pans and threw those old ones out."

—Chris Michel, Senior Food and Gardens Editor

Salad spinners can be a bit cumbersome in your cabinets, but there's just no denying how useful they are. They make lettuce unbelievably crisp.

"I much prefer this spinner over the competition because it spins A LOT faster so gets everything dryer."

—Charlyne Mattox, Food and Crafts Director

These silicone trivets play double duty as a jar opener in a pinch.

"I love my silicone hot pads. They're easy to clean and don't take up much room in the kitchen drawer."

—Katie Bowlby, Digital Director

"These bags aren't only cheaper than the competition, but they also include both flat-lay and stand-up versions that make snacking a breeze."

—Hannah Jones Nance, Commerce Editor