In the kitchen, it’s always best to work smarter rather than harder, especially when you’ve got meal prep, making sourdough from scratch, and feeding a bunch of kids and their friends. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to save time in the kitchen with clever gadgets and organizers to keep cooking on track and your kitchen less hectic.
To help you spend less time in the kitchen, we’ve rounded up some time-saving items, all under $10, that will help you save both time and money while maximizing the enjoyment of cooking for family and friends.
The best time-saving Amazon gadgets
Auoon Clip-On Silicone Strainer, $10 (Was $20) X-Chef Multipurpose 5-Blade Kitchen Herb Scissors, $7 Bloss Non-Slip Jar Opener for Jar, $6 Aozita 3-in-1 Sponge Holder for Kitchen Sink, $10 (Was $13) LuoCoCo Cute Egg Separator, $8 Holikme Mop Broom Holder Wall Mount, $9 (Was $13) Hereof Magnetic Knife Holder for Wall Mount, $9 (Was $13) CornCall Tumbler Lid Organizer 2-Pack, $6 (Was $7) NiffGaff Paper Towel Holder, $8 (Was $9) DaisyHome 6-Pack Cord Organizer for Kitchen Appliances, $6 (Was $8) with coupon
Auoon Clip-on Silicone Strainer
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No more using (and washing and storing) a separate colander to strain pasta, rice, vegetables, and more. This mesh Auoon Clip-on Silicone Strainer clips onto almost any pot, including rimmed bowls, and because this strainer is compact, it can be easily stored in a drawer, taking up much less space than a traditional colander or sieve.
In fact, most reviewers highlight the ease of use, with one shopper noting how easy this item is to use: “This product has really made my life easier. I use it to strain pasta, rice, and veggies. So easy to use, no assembly required.” The review adds that the strainer is well worth the price.
X-Chef Multipurpose 5-Blade Kitchen Herb Scissors
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Spend less time chopping or mincing basil (or other fresh ingredients) for your indoor herb garden. Save the time of 10 knives with the X-Chef Multipurpose 5-Blade Kitchen Herb Scissors, chopping in a few quick movements. One reviewer has carpal tunnel syndrome and notes that “chopping herbs can be difficult at times,” but found these scissors comfortable and safe.
In fact, these scissors have many safety benefits, including ergonomic handles for a comfortable grip on the scissors and a cover case for safe handling when stored.
Bros. Non-Slip Jar Opener Jar
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How many times has a stuck jar lid delayed your recipe? Bloss’s Anti-Slip Jar Opener helps loosen lids on stubborn jars, a simple task you’ll want to save time on. Its firm grip makes it easy for anyone to pop the contents of the jar with a simple twist. A review written by a 73-year-old woman said the opener “helped a lot” with her arthritis.
It’s also worth noting that this opener works with eight different sizes of round jars. “I use this bottle opener primarily to open mason jars of various sizes, and it’s super handy,” one reviewer wrote. They went on to praise the opener, saying, “The grip is easy to adjust, and it seems to grab onto the jar lids with very little effort.”
Aozita 3-in-1 Sponge Holder for Kitchen Sink
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This 3-in-1 sponge holder helps you save time while cleaning by keeping your dish sponge, soap, and brushes all in one place, especially since it clips onto your sink so soapy water can easily run off the tap.
Unlike other sink caddies, this holder doesn’t require a suction cup to secure it inside the sink. In fact, the majority of reviewers agree that the sponge holder would have been fine if it just clipped on. “I was worried it wouldn’t fit nicely over the divider, but overall it doesn’t look clunky and does the job it needs to,” one reviewer said.
Be sure to check out the other kitchen time-saving items we’ve rounded up to help you spend less cooking stress and more time at the dinner table with your family: These unique and useful products are under $10, so hurry before they’re gone!
LuoCoCo Cute Egg Separator
Amazon
Holikme Mop Broom Holder Wall Mounted
Amazon
Magnetic wall knife holder
Amazon
CornCall Tumbler Lid Organizer 2 Pack
Amazon
NiffGaff Paper Towel Holder
Amazon
DaisyHome 6-Pack Kitchen Appliance Cord Organizer
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