12 New Kitchen Gadgets Under $20 at Amazon

If you’re looking for handy kitchen gear to add to your lineup, there’s no better place to start than with Amazon’s list of hot new releases. More products are added to it every month, and we scoured May’s inventory of top new kitchen gadgets to find the ones actually worth shopping. We spotted a 6-piece knife block set, silicone cooking utensils, bamboo cutting boards, a cabinet-organizing turntable, and more kitchen essentials that you won’t want to miss. And the best part of all? They’re all $20 or less.

Best Amazon New Kitchen Releases $20 and Under

These carbonized bamboo cutting boards come in a 3-pack for just $10, which is a huge value. The set includes a 15- x 10-inch board, a 12- x 8-inch board, and a 9- x 6-inch board, so you still get plenty of surface area and versatility for chopping and serving food. The caramel-colored wood resists warping and cracking, and each board has extra-deep juice grooves to catch any liquid from messy ingredients. 

If your old box grater is too bulky, opt for this sleek, space-saving model from Rubbermaid. The oval shape allows for easier handling and more versatility, and the rounded knob on top is secure and comfortable to grip. It has three blade sizes ranging from coarse to very fine shreds and a non-slip rubberized base to keep it in place while you’re grating.

Whether you’re grilling burgers or frying up crispy slices of bacon, a burger press is more useful than you think. This cast iron press has a stay-cool wooden handle, and with its weighted pressure, you can get the perfect sear on all kinds of food. Your bacon will come out perfectly crispy without any curling, and you’ll achieve just the right amount of caramelization on your burgers without the patties shrinking into tight pucks. It could even come in handy when you’re making grilled cheese

These extendable skewers will come in handy the next time you’re gathered around the fire pit with family and friends. You get five in the pack for just $1 apiece, and they’re made from durable 18/8 stainless steel with heat-resistant wooden handles. They expand up to 32 inches so you can roast marshmallows, hot dogs, and more from a safe distance. And if you need more than five, you can snag the 24-pack for just $20 right now—even less than $1 apiece.

Keep all the condiments chilled and ready at your next function, whether it’s a backyard barbecue or family taco night. This clever tray comes with five 2.5-cup containers that nest into a deep base. All you have to do is fill the base with ice and put your prepped ingredients into the containers, and it will keep them cold until the party’s over. Each container comes with a lid, too, so you can store leftover toppings or prep ahead of time.

This handy smasher makes browning ground beef so much easier. The curved nylon blades effortlessly break up the meat into evenly sized pieces, so you don’t have to wrestle it with a wooden spoon or flimsy spatula. You can also use it for sautéing vegetables, mashing potatoes, and more. Plus, it’s dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.

Corral cabinet clutter with this 2-tier turntable that can fit your spices, condiments, and canned goods. Each level rotates so you can access everything easily without knocking items over or jumbling them up. Keep it on the counter with your everyday staples, like olive oil, salt, and pepper, or use it in the pantry or under the kitchen sink.

These food storage pods are perfect for half-used pieces of produce. So the next time you’re slicing up onion and tomato for hamburgers or cutting up an avocado for a salad, you don’t have to stick the unused half in a plastic baggie and hope for the best. The silicone cover stretches tightly over the exposed food to form a seal that locks out air and keeps in moisture, so produce stays fresh until you can use it up. 

Get rid of those messy puddles around your kitchen sink and keep things organized with these handy stone drying mats that wick away excess moisture. You can put one on either side of your faucet to hold your sponge, soap, and other dish-washing essentials that get wet and drippy. This 2-piece set is one of Amazon’s newest releases, but over 1,000 shoppers have purchased it already.

This 6-piece knife set has a chef’s knife, a slicing knife, a utility knife, a cleaver, and kitchen shears. It even includes a matching knife block to keep everything stored. Each blade is made from high-carbon steel with a nonstick coating that releases food cleanly and prevents rust, so you can put the knives in the dishwasher.

It’s time to ditch your black plastic spatulas for silicone. This 5-piece set comes with several different shapes and sizes so you can flip, scrape, and stir just about anything. They’re heat-resistant up to 446 degrees Fahrenheit, and they’re safe to use with all types of cookware, including nonstick pans. At only $5 for the set, it comes out to just $1 apiece.

If you need extra space to hang your dish towels, these over-the-cabinet towel bars are a great low-effort solution. They’re renter-friendly, since you don’t have to screw them in, and they’re more versatile, too, because you can move them around as you like. Now you don’t have to worry about your damp towels getting knocked off the handle every time you open the oven door.