18 Clever Kitchen Gadgets Every Home Cook Needs ASAP, Starting at $8 at Amazon

Though we've reached the final day of the sale, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days is still going strong. Powerful deals are happening in every department, to be sure, but ones that pique our interest (and our readers', too) are any tool that saves time in the kitchen. Which is why we’ve been hunting through Amazon’s kitchen storefront to find the best deals on time-saving clever kitchen tools and gadgets. From a personal blender to a vegetable chopper and a sharp, long-lasting pair of kitchen shears, there are many products that shoppers love (and us too). Shop the best picks during Amazon Prime Day on 18 clever kitchen products, with prices starting at just $8.

Best Amazon Kitchen Gadget Deals 

• Yarramate Oil Sprayer, $8 with Prime, originally $10
• Joyce Chen Original Unlimited Kitchen Scissors, $16, originally $25
• Fullstar Vegetable Chopper, $25 with Prime, originally $50
• Zojirushi 5.5-Cup Micom Rice Cooker, $143, originally $233
• Ninja Air Fryer Pro, $90, originally $120
• Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet, $20, originally $34 
• Yeti Rambler 20-Ounce Tumbler, $28 with Prime, originally $35
• Rubbermaid Brilliance 5-Piece Food Storage Container Set, $29, originally $32
• Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker, $60, originally $100

Magic Bullet Blender

The Magic Bullet blender is a popular pick for shoppers, and it’s also one of our favorite personal blenders. This blender is easy to use and, despite its lower price, it outperformed many of the higher-end ones we tested. The set has a short cup, a tall cup, a mug with a handle, a set of lip rings, a to-go lid, and a set of flat sealing lids. That means you can take anything you need on the go. Use any of the sizes for smoothies, dressings, sauces, salsa, and so much more. At 39% off, it’s hard to pass this one by.

Zojirushi 5.5-Cup Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer

Rice cookers save an incredible amount of time in the kitchen, and with over 10,000 five-star ratings at Amazon, this highly rated option from Zojirushi is a shopper favorite for sure. It can make everything from white and brown rice to porridge, steamed vegetables, and even cakes. Most importantly, it's currently 38% off.

Yarramate Oil Sprayer

Drizzle, spray, or pour your favorite oil with this oil dispenser. It provides a mess-free and easy way to dispense oil when you’re cooking. Push the lever on the handle and it sprays the oil, or tilt it and the oil pours out from the spout. When it needs to be refilled, it has a wide opening to keep it mess-free. Whether you’re grilling, cooking, or baking, this handy gadget will become your new best friend. It comes in multiple color options, including black, white, green, and yellow, and they’re all on sale for Prime members.

Joyce Chen Original Unlimited Kitchen Scissors

Whether you're cutting herbs, veggies, proteins, or just opening packages, a great pair of kitchen shears is one of the most underrated tools in the game. "If you buy a pair of these scissors, you're good for a decade," writer and cookbook author Matt Rodbard told us. At 37% off, now's the time to check out a pair.

Farberware Salad Spinner

That fresh crisp lettuce that you just got from the store or farmer’s market needs to be rinsed to get it clean, which can be tedious. Make this task easier and grab this Farberware salad spinner while it’s 39% off. It’s simple to use and saves time. It has a 6.6-quart clear container, a removable colander, and two buttons to push to operate it: a pump to start it spinning and a brake to stop it. This clever gadget is nearly 40% off right now. Shop it for just $20.

Fullstar Vegetable Chopper

Chopping vegetables for salads, stews, soups, and more is time-consuming when you’re just using a knife. Our favorite manual vegetable chopper, this one by Fullstar, takes over the tedious chore. It aced our tests, ticking off the boxes on our list, from its quality right down to its ease of cleaning. The four interchangeable blades dice, chop, slice, and spiralize, doing it quickly with each piece uniformly cut. It has a clam-like shell lid that you push down to cut the ingredients, or you’ll just use the base for slicing and spiralizing. All ingredients fall into a collection tray below keeping everything neat and orderly. Get it for just $25 if you're a Prime member.

Vitamix Immersion Blender

An immersion blender is incredibly useful in the kitchen. It makes it easy to blend mixtures right in the pot or container, saving you time and a whole lot of effort. This Vitamix model is a popular favorite. It has five variable speeds, that way you have more control over what you're blending. It has an ergonomically-designed handle with one-touch button settings so you can use it easily too, whether you're blending soups, smoothies, or sauces. Shop the bestseller today while it's discounted, and work a little smarter in the kitchen all fall winter long.

Ninja Air Fryer Pro

An air fryer is a clever gadget that’s become a must-have in any kitchen. If you don’t have one yet, the Ninja air fryer pro is currently on sale for 25% off. It has a 5-pound capacity and can air fry, roast, reheat, and dehydrate. With this around, you can air fry a batch of French fries and chicken wings in minutes. It has an intuitive control panel that operates with buttons, with a digital display to choose the time and temperature. “Makes the best fries, veggies, wings, etc.” and “really cooks fast,” writes one reviewer. Over 10,000 units have already flown off the virtual shelves in the past month alone. 

Homaxy 6-Piece Kitchen Dish Cloth Set

An essential that’s taken for granted in the kitchen is a dish towel. This unsung hero does a lot of messy chores for us and there never seem to be enough around. The Homaxy dish cloth set has six pieces, ensuring that you always have one on hand. Made of cotton, each towel measures 12 inches x 12 inches, providing enough room to wipe up spills, wash or dry dishes, and more. The waffle weave texture is absorbent, lint-free, quick drying, and soft. While they’re available in many colors, and some are on sale, including, teal and beige, for the best deal during Prime Day, grab a set in gray for $9 if you're a Prime member.

Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet

The Lodge 10.25-inch cast iron skillet has been a long-time favorite of ours. Our editors love this skillet for its unparalleled even, consistent heating and searing. We found it easy to maneuver with the helper handle and the silicone handle. Plus, we love how nothing sticks to it, making it easy to clean and maintain. With over 96,800 perfect ratings, it’s not just us who love this pan either. Grab one now while it’s 42% off.

Yeti Rambler 20-Ounce Tumbler

We are huge fans of Yeti products, from its coolers to its drinkware, and the 20-ounce Rambler is no exception. Its genius design keeps coffee hot and cold drinks ice cold for hours. This tumbler (like other Yeti tumblers) is constructed with double-wall insulation, stainless steel, and a condensation-free outer coating. And, it fits into cup holders, making it the ideal cup for when you’re on the go. The clear lid twists on and has a drink opening that slides closed when you need it. It comes in many colors on sale today, including this charcoal option.

Rubbermaid Brilliance 5-Piece Food Storage Container Set

This Rubbermaid five-piece set is a clever way to prep lunches or take food along. Each container is made of durable clear plastic that is stain- and odor-resistant and has a 2.85-cup capacity.  The unique thing about this container is its two compartments, that way you can keep food separate from one another. Each lid has two hinged clasps to keep it secured, but also doubles as a vent when it’s open, so you can microwave the ingredients without any splattering or mess. “These food storage meal prep containers have been my go-to for lunch at work every single day, writes one reviewer. They’ve used them for soup and report they’re “absolutely leakproof.” 

Keurig K-Mini Single-Serve Coffee Maker

This bestselling Keurig K-mini coffee maker can make a single cup of coffee in minutes. It’s compact too, measuring about 4 x 11 x 12 inches, so it can fit just about anywhere. It’s intuitive to use with two buttons: a power button and a cup size selection button. You can make anything from a 6-ounce cup to a 12-ounce cup of coffee. Remove the drip tray and it fits a travel-sized mug too. This Keurig coffee maker has over 77,600 perfect ratings from shoppers and ranks No. 1 on Amazon’s bestselling coffee makers list. At 40% off, it won’t last long.

Crock-Pot 7-Quart Oval Slow Cooker

Crock-Pot’s 7-quart slow cooker is a classic for a reason. It's a time-saving way to have dinner ready after a long busy day. The 7-quart size is ideal to feed a family of four or more, or if you want to make enough to have leftovers for later. “We use it nearly every week to make everything [like] beef roasts and pulled pork, pork chops, chicken, and chili,” says one shopper. This crock pot looks sleek and modern sitting on the counter sporting a stainless steel exterior. It has one control dial to turn it off or to set it to low, high, or warm, making it easy to use. The stoneware insert is removable for easy cleanup, whether by hand or in the dishwasher. It’s the perfect smart addition to any kitchen cookware collection.

Ninja Foodi Smart Air Fry Countertop Oven

There never seems to be enough counter space, and having a clever small appliance that does more than one thing is the ultimate space saver. Enter Ninja’s Foodi Smart 13-in-1 countertop oven. This ingenious appliance does multiple functions, including air fry, bake, toast, dehydrate, reheat, broil, and more. It is a toaster in the vertical position (and takes up less counter space) and in the horizontal position, it’s an oven and air fryer. It has an intuitive control panel that has 13 preset functions, along with a digital temperature and timer display and a control knob. At 37% off, it’s a cinch to put this in your cart and save that premium space on your kitchen counter.

Vtopmart 24-Piece Food Storage Container Set

Get your pantry in order with this Vtopmart 24-piece food storage container set. This set has multiple-sized BPA-free plastic containers from 2.5-quart containers to 0.7-quart containers. Store pasta, cereal, flour, and other dry baking ingredients in the larger containers, and rice, coffee, and snacks in the smaller 1.8-quart to 0.7-quart containers. Each rectangular-shaped container fits into every corner of your pantry and is stackable, so no space is wasted. The lids are low-profile and have hinged clasps on each side so they’re airtight. They’ve raked in over 16,300 five-star ratings and shoppers love them for their space-saving organization, and ease of use. Shop them now during Amazon Prime Day for 38% off today.

ThermoPro Digital Meat Thermometer

From grilling to baking, you want to make sure that whatever you’re making is cooked to the proper temperature. The smart ThermoPro digital meat thermometer is “accurate” and a “must-have” according to over 34,300 shoppers. It has an easy-to-read digital display that is backlit and auto-rotates so you can read it in any position. And, this thermometer is fast, providing the temperature within three to four seconds. The 4.3-inch probe folds for easy and convenient storage. Over 50,000 have already been put in shoppers’ carts this month — put one in yours for $15.   

KitchenClouds Anti Fatigue Kitchen Mat

Standing while you're cooking and cleaning for hours is hard on your back and knees, which is where a good anti-fatigue mat comes into play. And one that has captured the attention of over 7,000 shoppers this month is the KitchenClouds anti-fatigue kitchen mat. This 17.3 by 28-inch mat is made of durable foam that’s half an inch thick and makes your feet feel like they’re standing on a cloud. It offers a beveled edge to prevent tripping and a non-slip backing to keep it in place. Plus, it’s easy to clean with a simple swipe of a damp rag or a vacuum to pick up debris. While it comes in many colors and sizes, Prime members can grab it in black for the best discount this Prime Day.