Best kitchen tools on Reddit

158 reviews from r/Cooking, r/BuyItForLife, r/Volumeeating and 6 more subreddits

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#1

Air Fryer

4.8
(10)
"Air fryer and small egg beater that takes batteries"
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"Air Fryers are fast, healthy and life changing."
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"Another vote for airfryer. Massive game changer."
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"Air fryer. I held off on getting one forever but even as someone who loves to cook it has made things so much easier and tastier."
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"My favorite appliance is the air fryer."
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"Air fryer, food processor, and slow cooker!"
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"Air fryer"
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"Air fryer hands down."
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"Air fryer is a great addition for cooking."
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"Air fryers are great for healthier cooking."
#2

Instant Pot

4.9
(8)
"Instant Pot is convenient for future meals with leftovers."
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"Instant pot or air fryer."
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"Instant Pot is highly recommended for its multiple functions."
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"An instantpot/digits pressure cooker is fantastic."
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"The Instant Pot is versatile and cooks meals quickly."
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"I highly recommend an Instant Pot or similar. It saves you soooo much time."
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"1. Instant pot, there's tons of recipes out there."
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"Useful for quick cooking when needed."
#3

Oxo

4.2
(5)
"It's much safer, quicker and more accurate than using a knife."
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"I prefer Oxo for utensils."
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"They tend to make decent equipment that's easy to read and use."
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"The Oxo brand is usually designed for just the purpose."
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"Good utensils but not BIFL."
#4

Le Creuset

5.0
(4)
"A le creuset for baking and marinating meat. Making stew, curry etc."
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"Perfect for slow cooking and stews."
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"A big Le Creuset dutch oven is a great addition to the kitchen."
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"Ideal for Moroccan dishes, this tagine is both beautiful and functional."
#5

KitchenAid

5.0
(4)
"The stand mixer makes baking so much easier."
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"KitchenAid is a must-have for baking."
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"Of course my Kitchenaid which I think may survive the apocalypse."
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"Kitchenaide stand mixer"
#6

Cuisinart

4.5
(4)
"Cuisinart food processor for large batches of certain slaws/ salads (Whole Food detox salad)"
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"Cuisinart air fryer works great for quick meals."
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"My favorite electric kettle."
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"A Cuisinart is good for slicing, grating & rough chopping, but it’s an investment & you have to buy multiple blades."
#7

Food Processor

5.0
(3)
"A quality food processor. It will save a lot of time slicing and dicing."
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"Food Processor, A chopper, or a Mezzaluna."
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"Food processor."
#8

Ninja

5.0
(3)
"The Ninja Creami is great for making protein ice cream."
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"It’s faster and easier than using the oven or stovetop and significantly less cleanup."
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"The Ninja Professional blender is powerful and efficient."
#9

Rösle

5.0
(3)
"Their garlic press is one of my particular favorites."
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"Their can opener is one of my particular favorites."
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"Rösle is my go to brand for any kitchen tool. Had them over 10 years and no issues. They look beautiful too."
#10

Amazon

4.7
(3)
"Great selection of kids oven mitts available on Amazon, perfect for little hands in the kitchen."
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"A rice cooker is a great investment for easy meal prep."
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"The wooden knife is a great kid-sized kitchen tool that my child enjoys using."
#11

All-Clad

4.7
(3)
"My favorite pans."
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"I like All-clad for pots."
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"All-Clad makes great cookware."
#12

Breville

4.3
(3)
"Great oven."
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"Great for quick and easy meals."
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"We use our Breville Smart Air Toaster Oven multiple times a day. It's nice to not use the main oven unless we need it."
#13

Lamson Goodnow

4.3
(3)
"It's such a pleasure being able to use the sharp serrated steak knives at dinner."
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"I also use the mini masher for mashing potatoes or other veg."
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"I have all the 'turners,' but don't tend to use them as much because I prefer something that can go in the dishwasher and be used with nonstick cookware."
#14

Kitchen Knives

5.0
(2)
"Kitchen knives"
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"Can't beat a fine set of kitchen knives."
#15

Sous Vide

5.0
(2)
"IMO if you're not into cooking for enjoyment the best things you can have are a sous vide, a slow cooker."
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"I highly recommend both a cheap bread maker and a good sous vide!"
#16

Rada

5.0
(2)
"Highly recommended for kitchen use."
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"Surprisingly for their low cost, Rada knives rock as well as Cutco."
#17

Thermomix

5.0
(2)
"My aunt loves her Thermomix."
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"You’re basically their ideal customer."
#18

Thermapen

5.0
(2)
"Thermapen is a must-have for accurate temperature readings."
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"These are accurate and fast meat thermometers. Haven't found anything better."
#19

Wusthof

5.0
(2)
"High-quality knives."
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"Wusthof knives are excellent for heavy cutting."
#20

Ikea

5.0
(2)
"I use a set of Ikea silicone mitts and they do well enough for protecting my hands and my kid can use them too!"
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"A cutting board that’s non-slip is also a good option."
#21

Zojirushi

5.0
(2)
"Zojirushi is essential for cooking rice perfectly."
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"Excellent rice cooker."
#22

AllClad

5.0
(2)
"The stainless steel cookware from AllClad is top-notch."
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"The AllClads are a joy to use and are bomb proof. Totally worth the money and BIFL gold seal."
#23

Lodge

5.0
(2)
"Really great for dealing with cast iron pans."
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"Lodge cast iron has never failed us, nor Wagner."
#24

N/A

4.0
(2)
"Great for getting the last little bit out."
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"A versatile kitchen appliance."
#25

Mandolin

5.0
(1)
"Get a mandolin and *use* *the* *guard!*"
#26

Monti Kids

5.0
(1)
"The Monti Kids set is PRICEY but it really is high high quality and worth the investment."
#27

Wok

5.0
(1)
"2. A good wok, a veggie stir fry is a 10-minute meal."
#28

Knife

5.0
(1)
"Good knife. Good pan (imo a large sauté pan). And if it were me…a rice cooker."
#29

Mandoline

5.0
(1)
"If you hate spending time chopping vegetables I can't recommend a mandoline enough!"
#30

Knives

5.0
(1)
"Best kitchen tool? Quality knives!"
#31

Metal Measuring Spoons

5.0
(1)
"Get her a set of metal measuring spoons, and bend them all so that the spoon is at a 90 degree angle with the handle."
#32

Braille Measuring Cup Set

5.0
(1)
"My siblings and I got my mom a braille measuring cup set that goes as large as 2 cups and as small as a pinch."
#33

Electric Kettle

5.0
(1)
"Consider an electric kettle so she won't have to boil water/ eggs on the stove."
#34

Electric Skillet

5.0
(1)
"An electric skillet. There was a time when it had to replace a stove and microwave."
#35

Dough Cutter

5.0
(1)
"My two favourites are my jar opener and my dough cutter."
#36

Magimix

5.0
(1)
"I have a wonderful Magimix that is great for making pastry."
#37

Swissmar

5.0
(1)
"I have a Swissmar Borner V-Slicer Plus Mandoline.. i only use the plain slicer for even cuts for salads."
#38

Non-Stick Skillet

5.0
(1)
"Good quality non-stick skillet that can also be used in the oven"
#39

Immersion Blender

5.0
(1)
"An immersion blender I would say. Soups, dips, sauces... I always miss one when I'm on holiday."
#40

Bread Maker

5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend both a cheap bread maker and a good sous vide!"
#41

Blender

5.0
(1)
"Blender. Not just ‘healthy’ smoothies but also for soups, sauces, or indulgences such as milkshakes and making your own mayonnaise."
#42

Rice Cooker

5.0
(1)
"Rice cooker. You can make a lot of things in a rice cooker, not just rice."
#43

Food Chopper

5.0
(1)
"Those chopper things on Amazon make prep really speedy and low effort"
#44

Kitchen Tools

5.0
(1)
"A good set of basic tools. Two good sharp knives, a goods cutting board."
#45

Chef’s Knife

5.0
(1)
"A really good 8” chef’s knife is by far the best return on investment in the kitchen."
#46

Mini Chopper

5.0
(1)
"Mini chopper. Makes chopping up stuff easy"
#47

Cutting Board

5.0
(1)
"For me it was a great cutting board and a knife and knife sharpener."
#48

Dutch Oven

5.0
(1)
"Fancy items I personally can't live without: food mill, dutch oven, cookie sheets in every size"
#49

Chop Wizard Pro

5.0
(1)
"Saves a ton of time The Chop Wizard Pro."
#50

Non-Stick Pans

5.0
(1)
"A set of non-stick pans, and silicone spatulas designed for heat."
#51

Non-Stick Stovetop Griddle

5.0
(1)
"Get a non-stick stovetop griddle and a couple of good spatulas."
#52

Electric Griddle

5.0
(1)
"Buy an electric griddle. Cheep, non-stick, cleans up with a wipe."
#53

OXO

5.0
(1)
"Everything they have is Quality of life for me."
#54

Sous Vide Machine

5.0
(1)
"Absolutely a kitchen time and effort game changer for my family."
#55

ThermoWorks

5.0
(1)
"The Thermapen is incredibly accurate and fast."
#56

PVC

5.0
(1)
"Super easy to clean, ditch the old kitchen mats."
#57

Mercer

5.0
(1)
"This fits my hand perfectly and it's such a great knife."
#58

Peugeot

5.0
(1)
"Peugeot Paris mills are stylish and functional."
#59

Crock-Pot

5.0
(1)
"A slow cooker is a super easy way to make a good healthy meal."
#60

Japanese

5.0
(1)
"A high-quality, Japanese made rice cooker."
#61

360 Cookware

5.0
(1)
"Awesome pots and pans."
#62

Kyocera

5.0
(1)
"I was thrilled when my mum got me a pink Kyocera knife and matching pink cutting board as an adult."
#63

Magnum

5.0
(1)
"This pepper mill that dishes out pepper like nothing I've ever seen."
#64

Applebee's

5.0
(1)
"Quilted sheath protects customers from hot pan handles."
#65

Cooks Innovation

5.0
(1)
"You can put this inside an oven and keep your oven clean."
#66

Pyrex

5.0
(1)
"Best quality items that will last a long time."
#67

Kitchen Aid

5.0
(1)
"And after many years, Kitchen Aid mixers still rock."
#68

Kitchenaid

5.0
(1)
"Kitchenaid is a reliable brand for mixers."
#69

Magnetic

5.0
(1)
"A great Quality of Life Item for the kitchen."
#70

Mercer Culinary

5.0
(1)
"I like these paring knives a lot. They fit my hand perfectly."
#71

Copco

5.0
(1)
"Gamechanger if you put this in your refrigerator."
#72

Wüsthof

5.0
(1)
"I like Wustoff for knives."
#73

Henckels

5.0
(1)
"Best quality items that will last a long time."
#74

America's Test Kitchen

5.0
(1)
"I look up America's Test Kitchen for kitchen utensils; their videos are informative."
#75

Braun

5.0
(1)
"A versatile and powerful immersion blender that makes cooking easier."
#76

Duck Press

5.0
(1)
"A luxurious addition to any kitchen, perfect for those who appreciate fine cooking."
#77

Maxi Aids

5.0
(1)
"It's perfect for making pasta."
#78

Liberty Tabletop

5.0
(1)
"Really great seriously"
#79

KitchenAide

5.0
(1)
"I love the fish spatula from KitchenAide. You can use it for many things needing a spatula but it really shines when cooking fish."
#80

Boardsmith

5.0
(1)
"Great for cutting."
#81

Epicurean

5.0
(1)
"Best quality items that will last a long time."
#82

Marcus

5.0
(1)
"Best quality items that will last a long time."
#83

For Small Hands

5.0
(1)
"Has quality cooking tools (and lots of other fun stuff)"
#84

Oster

5.0
(1)
"Oster blenders are a good choice for blending needs."
#85

Demeyere

5.0
(1)
"Demeyere excels with induction and is better overall than All-Clad."
#86

Probe Thermometer

5.0
(1)
"A probe thermometer takes the guesswork out of cooking meat."
#87

Countertop Dishwasher

5.0
(1)
"Clean up is so much easier now."
#88

Herbs and Spices

5.0
(1)
"My favorite combo right now is fresh cilantro, garlic powder, and honey. It’s great on fish, especially shrimp and salmon."
#89

Crockpot

5.0
(1)
"Crockpot is easy to use, just prep and push buttons."
#90

Demeyre

5.0
(1)
"I prefer Demeyre for the cookware."
#91

Instapot

5.0
(1)
"Great kitchen appliance."
#92

Hammer

5.0
(1)
"I can literally mash 30 garlic cloves in about 10 seconds."
#93

Hash Knife

4.0
(1)
"You might want to consider buying a hash knife, Google it."
#94

Curious Chef

4.0
(1)
"Curious chef makes functional kitchen tools."
#95

Japanese brands

4.0
(1)
"Unique smaller brands that are excellent."
#96

Collfa

4.0
(1)
"These are high quality and great for baking."
#97

Liberty

4.0
(1)
"I like this flatware a lot."
#98

Anyday

4.0
(1)
"Convenient for quick meals."
#99

Crocodile

4.0
(1)
"The knives are great for chopping in general and the wooden handheld chopper is preferred by the kids."
#100

Toaster Oven

4.0
(1)
"Toaster ovens are convenient for quick meals."
#101

Chicken Bouillon

4.0
(1)
"Chicken bouillon is a great seasoning for various dishes."
#102

Hand Mixer

4.0
(1)
"Hand mixer is sufficient unless you make pasta and bread often."
#103

Victorinox

4.0
(1)
"Reliable utensils."
#104

Chef's Knife

4.0
(1)
"Your best bet really is to learn how to use a chef’s knife."

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