10 Kitchen Tools That Make Prep Way Faster
Chopping is the part of cooking everyone hates. These tools cut the boring part in half, or more.
If you only get one, get the vegetable chopper. It's the tool people say they use every single day.
- Top pick
Fullstar Vegetable Chopper
Put an onion on the grid, push the lid down, done: even dice, no tears. It catches everything in the container and goes on the top rack of the dishwasher.
Best for: anyone who cooks most nights.
Check price on Amazon Mueller Mandoline Slicer & Chopper
Six blades for dicing, slicing, julienne and grating. More versatile than the Fullstar, with a hand guard. Always use the guard; mandoline blades are sharp.
Check price on Amazon5-Blade Herb Scissors
Five blades side by side chop herbs in one snip. Comes with a little comb for cleaning between blades.
Check price on AmazonCrank Apple Peeler & Corer
Stick an apple on, turn the crank: peeled, cored and sliced in one go. Pie season's best friend. Works on potatoes, too.
Check price on AmazonDrac N' Roll Vampire Garlic Peeler
Put cloves in the silicone vampire, roll it on the counter, and the skins slide off.
Check price on AmazonOtstar Jar & Bottle Opener
Eight different opening sizes and a long handle for leverage. Helpful for anyone with weak grip or sore hands.
Check price on AmazonDigital Measuring Spoon Scale
A spoon that weighs what you scoop. Great for baking, coffee and anyone tracking portions.
Check price on AmazonChefAide 5-Piece Silicone Spatula Set
Five one-piece silicone spatulas. No seams for food to get stuck in, and they handle high heat.
Check price on AmazonVtopmart Airtight Pantry Containers (24)
24 airtight containers in 4 sizes, with labels. Prep once and see everything at a glance.
Check price on AmazonCrock-Pot Electric Lunch Box
Plugs in at your desk and warms your leftovers. Meal prep pays off at lunch.
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Before you buy
The biggest time-saver isn't one gadget. It's prepping several meals' worth of chopped veggies at once.
Mandolines and choppers have very sharp blades. Use the guards and wash them carefully.