Clever Amazon Kitchen Gadgets We’re Recommending Again

The free shipping and constant deals are great, but my favorite thing about shopping at Amazon is finding the most random gadgets that make my life a shred easier.

We regularly sift through the new releases page to find clever little items that will do just that (hello, three-in-one avocado slicer). But over the past year, we’ve spotlighted a bunch of affordable kitchen finds that help with everything, starting with meal prep in the kitchen to cleaning the mess afterwards and even organization. Some of those picks have turned out to be hits with Amazon shoppers. Scroll on as we give our favorite nifty finds another look.

Clever Kitchen Gadgets at Amazon

• 27,000+ Five-Star Ratings: Kitchen Gizmo Snap N’ Strain Colander, $16 (was $28)
• Topist Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner, $9
• Yoyouth Chicken Shredder Tool, $10
• Jofuyu Five-Blade Herb Scissors, $10
• Julehui Olive Oil Sprayer, $10
• Kikcoin Detachable-Handle Cookware Set, $32 with coupon (was $40)
• Oxo Good Grips Three-in-One Avocado Slicer, $10
• Kitchen Sink Faucet Organizer, $14
• Cocgvel Stanley Cup Flip-Straw Lid, $10

Kitchen Gizmo Snap N’ Strain Colander

Clip this little colander onto your pot and strain out the water without losing any noodles in the sink. It’s made of dishwasher-safe silicone and fits most pot sizes. “Takes no effort and totally replaces a traditional colander,” wrote one shopper. “Fits on every pan I have used, [is] very secure, takes the heat of boiling water, and is completely non-slip.”

Topist Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner

Scrubbing the microwave was a gross job nobody wanted—until we found Angry Mama. You fill this kitschy-looking little kitchen helper with a vinegar-water mixture, and put her in the microwave to release steam. The steam helps loosen up all the gunk that’s built up inside so that you can wipe the mess clean with zero elbow grease. “I couldn’t believe how clean it got my microwave,” wrote one of over 6,000 thrilled buyers.

Yoyouth Chicken Shredder Tool

Shredding meat is a job I absolutely loathe. This neat little gadget takes away the wrist pain and awful scraping sound of fork tines on glass that always come with that task. You just put a cooked chicken breast into it, close the lid, twist it a few times, and you’re done. “You can shred a whole family pack of chicken in minutes,” wrote one reviewer. “Super easy to use, takes no effort.” Pardon me while I order one.

Jofuyu Five-Blade Herb Scissors

These clever scissors let you snip a whole handful of herbs into minced pieces in seconds without dirtying a knife or cutting board. Cleanup is easy; run it under running water, and use the included brush to get rid of excess. “This makes cutting up herbs and lettuce so much easier,” said one buyer. “Sharp, durable, makes prep work faster.”

Julehui Olive Oil Sprayer

Every cook needs a good oil bottle, and this glass one does plenty for just $10. You can use it to pour or spray a fine mist—eliminating your need for cans of aerosol cooking oil—and the wide-mouth opening means you don’t need a funnel to refill it. It also comes with labels so you know what type of oil is inside. “Good value, works well, easy to use, and clean, and fill,” wrote one shopper.

Kikcoin Detachable-Handle Cookware Set

We first told you about this unique set of cookware when it debuted late last summer. Now that it’s 20 percent off and has racked up a few more five-star ratings, it looks like an even sweeter deal. The full set comes with a saucepan with lid, two frying pans, and a detachable handle that fits them all. It’s a perfect solution for anyone with a tiny kitchen or a lack of cabinet space. “I bought these to save storage space in my camper,” said one shopper. “They stack well with the removable handle. Love them.”

Oxo Good Grips Three-in-One Avocado Slicer

Slicing avocados can be a messy and dangerous bit of food prep (the amount of times I’ve almost cut myself jabbing a knife into the pit to extract it is ridiculous). This Oxo avocado slicer has sold 6,000 times in the past month for just that reason. It’s dishwasher-safe and removes the pit in one twist.

Kitchen Sink Faucet Organizer

If you need more space to keep your drain stopper, sponge, dish soap, and more within easy reach of your sink, this little caddy snaps right onto your faucet. Shoppers say it holds plenty without being an eyesore. “Exactly what my double sink needed to keep everything organized,” wrote one of them. “Not too big and it’s very sturdy.”

Cocgvel Stanley Cup Flip-Straw Lid

This clever replacement lid for your trusty Stanley cup makes it a bit sleeker by hiding the straw until you need it. You can get it in 11 colors and in sizes to fit 30- or 40-ounce tumblers. It’s also leak proof. “I love the ease of the straw, it seals perfectly, no drips, comes in multiple colors but looks great on the cups as well,” wrote a shopper who said they were on the verge of ditching their Stanleys before finding this lid.