Weird Kitchen Gadgets That Actually Work
Funny kitchen gadgets usually fall into two camps: cute but useless, or useful but boring. These are both funny AND actually good at their job.
Most come from OTOTO and Genuine Fred, two brands that basically specialize in this.
- Top pick
Sir Peels-A-Lot Knight Peeler
A stainless steel swivel peeler shaped like a knight, with a cushioned handle. He stands up on the counter between jobs.
Check price on Amazon Vomiting Chicken Egg Separator
Crack an egg into the top, and the white pours out of the chicken's mouth. Gross, hilarious, and it works. The yolk stays behind.
Check price on AmazonOTOTO Splatypus Jar Spatula
A long, skinny platypus spatula built for scraping jars. Finally get the last bit of peanut butter or Nutella.
Check price on AmazonNessie Ladle
The Loch Ness Monster as a soup ladle. It stands up in the pot so it looks like Nessie is swimming in your soup.
Check price on AmazonOTOTO Crab Clip-On Strainer
A silicone crab that clips onto the side of your pot so you can drain pasta without a colander. Stretches to fit most pots.
Check price on AmazonWaterfowl Goose Pot Strainer
Same idea, different animal: a goose that clips on the pot rim to drain pasta. Dishwasher safe.
Check price on AmazonGracula Garlic Press
A vampire that crushes garlic. Press and twist. The irony is the point.
Check price on AmazonDragon's Breath Microwave Cleaner
Fill it with vinegar and water, microwave it, and steam pours out of the dragon's nostrils. The gunk wipes right off afterward.
Check price on AmazonOTOTO Gnome Dish Brush
A gnome whose beard is stiff scrubbing bristles. Great on pots and veggies, and he stands up to dry.
Check price on AmazonTwist Meat Shredder Tool
Not cute, but too good to leave out: put cooked chicken inside, twist, and it's shredded in seconds.
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Before you buy
These make great stocking stuffers and housewarming gifts. Pair two or three together for a 'kitchen chaos' gift set.
Most are dishwasher safe, but check each listing, especially for wood or painted ceramic.