10 KitchenAid Tools Under $12

Half of cooking is having the right tools in your kitchen. How can you whip egg whites for meringue without a whisk? How can you zest a lemon without a citrus grater? How can you open a can of beans without a can opener? You can’t. (At least, not easily.) 

Instead of making your life more difficult, set yourself up for culinary success with a comprehensive stock of gadgets from KitchenAid. Several of the brand’s bestsellers, including vegetable peelers, non-toxic kitchen tools, and measuring cups, are under $12 at Amazon. They’re popular picks for a reason.     

10 KitchenAid Tools Under $12 

• All-Purpose Kitchen Shears, $9, originally $12
• Universal Bamboo Spoons, $7, originally $11  
• Classic Euro Peeler, $5, originally $10 
• Multi-Sided Meat Tenderizer, $9, originally $22
• Classic Etched Fine Grater, $12
• Universal Measuring Cups and Spoons, $9, originally $15 
• All-Purpose Stainless Steel Scraper, $10 
• Classic Manual Can Opener, $12, originally $15
• Classic Utility Whisk, $12 
• Classic Ice Cream Scoop, $10

All-Purpose Kitchen Shears 

After blowing away Food & Wine editors during testing, KitchenAid’s kitchen shears earned the coveted “Best Value” title. Testers appreciated their heavy-duty design, low price tag, and protective blade guard. Since these are the No. 1 bestselling shears in the product category on Amazon, we’re not surprised they earned such high marks in our testing lab.   

Universal Bamboo Spoons 

Marked down to its lowest price in 30 days, this set of two bamboo spoons is a fantastic find if you’re looking for non-toxic kitchen utensils that can be used with nonstick cookware. Whether you’re tossing a rice pilaf or stirring a bubbling custard on the stove, these wooden spoons will last a long time if you wash them by hand. 

Classic Euro Peeler

A sharp vegetable peeler is an essential tool in all kitchens. This shopper-loved pick from KitchenAid is no different, making quick work of peeling apples, shaving chocolate bars, and so much more. Both blades are serrated for extra traction while dealing with slippery skins and the whole thing is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. 

Multi-Sided Meat Tenderizer 

If chicken cutlets feature prominently in your dinner routine, grab KitchenAid’s meat tenderizer while it’s 61% off at Amazon. More than 21,900 shoppers and multiple Food & Wine editors swear by this dual-sided mallet for flattening and tenderizing meat quickly. One happy customer even called it the “perfect poultry pounder.”  

Classic Etched Fine Grater 

Speedily zest lemons, grate nutmeg, and break down ginger with KitchenAid’s etched fine grater. What differentiates this zester from other models on the market is that you can grate in both directions for added speed. When you’re done, pop it in the dishwasher for hands-free cleanup. 

Universal Measuring Cups and Spoons

KitchenAid’s measuring cups and spoons come in a convenient range of sizes for all of your baking needs. In addition to easy-to-read markings on the top, the brand added a layer of cushion to the undersides to ensure they’re both comfortable to hold and difficult to drop. Grab the set while it’s 40% off.   

All-Purpose Stainless Steel Scraper 

Looks can be deceiving. There’s nothing particularly attention-grabbing about bench scrapers, but editors at Food & Wine use them for a multitude of tasks. We rely on them to transfer chopped vegetables to sizzling skillets, evenly portion ingredients for recipes, and clean sticky dough off of counters. They more than earn their keep in our kitchen drawers.    

Classic Manual Can Opener

When a kitchen gadget gets over 71,000 perfect ratings at Amazon, we take note. Praise like this doesn’t come around often, so we trust the thousands of shoppers who swear by the razor-sharp wheel for how easily it cuts through cans. One reviewer said that they “won’t go back to the cheap ones after trying this great little tool.” (Though we’d argue that $12 is fairly inexpensive, too.)      

Classic Utility Whisk 

It’s so easy to blend, whisk, and whip with KitchenAid’s utility whisk. Amazon shoppers are especially fond of the tool’s durable stainless steel wires since they don’t rust despite their dishwasher-safe design. Freshly whipped cream on demand is just $12 away.   

Classic Ice Cream Scoop

If you’re anything like us, you’re too impatient to let ice cream defrost to a reasonable texture before spooning it into your bowl; we’d rather struggle with a rock-solid carton of cream than wait an extra five minutes for it to melt. This sturdy ice cream scoop is more than capable of keeping up with our cravings, just like it will be for you.