8 Clever Kitchen Gadgets Amazon Shoppers Can’t Stop Buying — All Under $40

Summer is ending, and with school back in swing, time is a huge factor in getting out the door to classes, events, and work. There are many clever kitchen gadgets available that will make your time spent in the kitchen more efficient and quicker. We realize it can be pretty overwhelming to scout around to find them, taking away that precious time you’re trying to have more of. So, to make your life easier, we went on a quest to see what was capturing the attention of Amazon shoppers.

We’ve gathered eight items, all priced under $40, with discounts up to 62%, and each is popular enough that 5,000 to 20,000 shoppers have already purchased them in the past month alone. Shop these much-loved kitchen gadgets, including a waffle maker, an immersion blender, a toaster, and more, starting at just $10. 

Amazon Shopper-Loved Kitchen Gadgets Under $40 

• Dash Mini Waffle Maker, $10
• Ovente Electric Kettle, $14, originally $27
• Turelar Immersion Blender, $30, originally $79
• Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Electric Hand Mixer, $22 
• Dash Rapid Egg Cooker, $19, originally $20 
• Mueller 4-Slice Stainless Steel Toaster, $36, originally $60
• Comfee Compact Rice Cooker, $34, originally $40
• Elite Gourmet Electric Citrus Juicer, $14

Dash Mini Waffle Maker

With over 192,900 perfect ratings, the Dash mini waffle maker has long been a popular item for making individual waffles. And we love it too, as it’s great for making small portions, especially for kids. This clever gadget makes 4-inch-sized waffles in minutes. And you can add blueberries, chocolate chips, and whatever other ingredients you want. “The non-stick coating not only makes cooking a breeze but also simplifies the cleanup process,” says one shopper. Over 20,000 shoppers have already snagged this waffle maker up in aqua for just $10. Get one for yourself and make up a batch of your favorite waffle recipes to eat or freeze for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.

Ovente Electric Kettle

This electric kettle will provide boiling water at the perfect temperature for tea, coffee, ramen, oatmeal, hot cocoa, and more, and do it quickly, making it ideal for dorm rooms, offices, and kitchens. It has a 1.7-liter capacity, so there will be plenty to share a cup or two with friends or family. There’s no need for an oven mitt as the handle stays cool to the touch for safe and easy pouring. The kettle has an auto shut-off feature that turns it off once the water has reached boiling. Plus, if it runs out of water, it also shuts off. This shopper-loved item has had over 9,000 units bought in the past month alone. While other colors are on sale, including white and red, grab it for 48% off in black for the best deal. 

Turelar Immersion Blender

If you don’t have an immersion blender in your kitchen yet, snag this one while it’s on sale for 62% off. Over 8,000 have already flown off the shelves, and shoppers use them to blend smoothies, puree soups, emulsify mayo, and more. It has a variable speed control that you press harder if you want the blender to go faster. You can easily remove the stick blender and change it out for the whisk, milk frother, or food processor to chop, blend, whip, or more. Plus, mix the ingredients in the included beaker or directly in the pot you’re cooking in. Shop it now for just $30. 

Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Electric Hand Mixer

The Hamilton Beach electric hand mixer, which has earned the seal of approval from over 45,700 shoppers, is an excellent addition to any kitchen. This handy tool takes up less space than a stand mixer and has six speeds that can mix cakes and cookies, whip egg whites or cream, and so much more. It comes with two metal beaters and a whisk, which can be tossed in the dishwasher, making cleanup a breeze. Shoppers love that it has a storage case that “conveniently, neatly, and easily stores the cord, wisk, and two beaters.” At just $22, it’s a hard deal to pass by.

Dash Rapid Egg Cooker

One of our favorite egg cookers, the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker, has caught the eye of shoppers, selling over 10,000 in just this past month. And it’s easy to see why. During our tests, this clever gadget showed us that it can boil up to six eggs at a time, make perfectly poached eggs, or create a two-egg omelet. We also loved it for its compact size, its easy-to-use interface, and its retro style. It has scored over 98,500 perfect ratings, and one reviewer says it’s a “total game changer” and not only used it to make eggs, but also steamed frozen dumplings, frozen potstickers, carrots, and more. It’s a no-brainer to grab this for just $19 — you’ll just need to decide which color to get it in.

Mueller 4-Slice Stainless Steel Toaster

This sleek, modern, stainless steel toaster sports long, extra wide slots that will fit four slices of bagels or thick pieces of bread and toast them to a golden brown. The large LED display offers six browning settings, so you can toast as light or dark as you like; plus has a defrost, reheat, and cancel function. It has a removable crumb tray for easy cleaning and a place underneath to store the cord and keep it out of the way. Over 10,000 units have already been put in other shopper’s carts. Score it now while it’s 41% off.

Comfee Compact Rice Cooker

The Comfee compact rice cooker is ideal for making perfectly fluffy rice, but this versatile gadget can make yogurt, oatmeal, and other foods. This 2-quart cooker has a four-cup uncooked capacity and offers six functions, including white rice, brown rice, steam, slow cook, quinoa, and oatmeal. Like a slow cooker, you can put ingredients in and set up to a 12-hour delay on the timer so the food is done when you are ready to enjoy it. The nonstick inner pot is also removable and safe to put in the dishwasher for easy cleanup. It’s raked in over 10,400 perfect ratings from shoppers who love its efficiency and multifunctionality. “It’s so simple and intuitive to use, it has a range of settings, and it’s remarkably quick & easy to clean up,” writes one reviewer. “It cuts my cooking time in half, letting me focus on the things that matter in my life.” Save yourself time and snatch one up for just $34.

Elite Gourmet Electric Citrus Juicer

Whether you’re craving fresh orange juice or a tall glass of lemonade, an electric citrus juicer will tackle squeezing the fruit for you. With its three-cup capacity, you’ll get two to three cups of freshly squeezed juice. Simply place half of the fruit onto the cone, put the lid on, push down, and let the juicer do the work. There’s a filter that collects the pulp and seeds while the juice goes down below into the collecting cup. It has a handle for you to grip and a pour spout to dispense the squeezed juice. This juicer has caught the eye of over 10,000 shoppers in the past month alone. At about 7-by-6-by-8 inches, this juicer is small enough to go anywhere, from camping to dorm rooms and more. Just toss all the detachable parts in the top rack of the dishwasher for an easy cleanup.