10 Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets Under $15 on Amazon (2025 Edition)

Nearly everyone’s kitchens are filled with the usual pots and pans, can openers, and utensils. However, there are probably at least 10 or more must-have kitchen gadgets you’re missing out on, like the perfect egg cooker (cooks a perfect hard-boiled egg every time) or mildew-resistant sponges. The kitchen gadgets listed below are all under $15 on Amazon and can be life-changing!

Vented, Easy Grip Microwave Cover

If you don’t already have a vented microwave dish cover, you need this in your life. It will cut down on the amount you have to clean your microwave and keep food from exploding everywhere.  This is especially helpful if you’re cooking explosion prone food like beans or rice. Not to mention, things just seem to cook a bit more evenly using this helpful “gadget.” Best of all, it is priced at just $9.99 at Amazon now.

Herb Scissors

People who use fresh herbs when cooking know how tiresome cutting those leaves up can be, this is especially the case if you have a large family or if you use a lot of green onions in soups.  For just $6.44 at Amazon, you’ll never have to chop herbs again. Instead, these scissors trim your herbs into the perfect size with little effort.

Mildew-Free Silicone Sponges

Sponges can be gross, get dirty quickly and they are a breeding ground for bacteria. These sponges are made of silicone, which prevents them from holding water too long and getting mildewy. Not to mention they are also dishwasher safe and odor-free. So, when you feel they need to be cleaned, you can pop them in the dishwasher. Get a three-pack of these long-lasting magical sponges for only $7.99 at Amazon.

Silicone Garlic Crusher

Peeling and cutting garlic can be a pain, especially if you don’t have a great set of knives. This garlic crusher gets rid of that headache and, because it is silicone, it will last years before needing a replacement. Oh, and it only costs $10.33 at Amazon now!

Fruit Slicer

Of the kitchen gadgets on this list, this is one of the most versatile. This tool will peel, divide, and slice an entire piece of fruit in just seconds.  This is especially handy if you have a large amount of fruit to cut up.  You can buy it for only $9.99 at Amazon.

Cookbook and Tablet Stand

Have you ever been looking at a recipe on Pinterest or video on YouTube while you are cooking? It can be extremely difficult to keep picking up your tablet to look at what your next step is. Not to mention, you can damage your tablet with ingredients or water. This is a wooden stand for your tablet or cookbook . Get it for $8.99 at Amazon right now.

Waterproof Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

Making sure your meat is at a safe temperature for eating is important. Sometimes, dial thermometers can be inaccurate. This waterproof, instant-read thermometer will let you know within seconds whether your food is done. Buy it for only $6.99 at Amazon.

Knife Spatula for Scraping Mayo Jars

Actually, spatulas are useful tools to have in your kitchen.  And, scraping the mayo jar (or any condiment) is one of those unregretfully frugal things most of us do. Get even more from the bottom of the jar with this knife spatula. Get this mayo knife on Amazon for only $6.57.

Pineapple Corer

A pineapple corer is one of the more common kitchen gadgets on the list, but if you don’t have one, it could change your life! Cutting and coring pineapple can be a bit difficult and even dangerous. Grab one on Amazon for $6.99  and see how easy it makes the process.

Avocado Keeper

Avocado is hard to store or keep for an extended period of time. Fortunately, you can get an avocado keeper for about $7.99 at Amazon and never waste one again.  With over 1,600 four star reviews, this is a “must buy”.

Spice Organizer Rack

If you have a lot of spices and always feel they are unorganized, grab this spice organizer rack for just $8.95 on Amazon. It’s made of a durable and expandable metal mesh and can hold over 24 spice containers.  This is handy because a lot of cooks keep their spices in two or three different places and don’t know what spices they have or don’t have.  With over 1,100 4.7 star reviews, this rack is a favorite.

Silicone Egg Cooker

This one is truly a life-changer. Crack an egg into the silicone egg-shaped tool and then boil water (the silicone is safe up to 248 degrees Fahrenheit). You’ll never have to peel another egg again, making every single one perfect. Get a package of six for $9.99 at Amazon right now.

Apple/Pear Corer

Tired of mangled apples turning your fall salads into a mushy mess? Enter the Apple/Pear Corer—a stainless steel wonder with sharp, serrated teeth that punches through fruit cores in one smooth twist, leaving perfect halves ready for snacking or baking. At under ten dollars, it’s a steal with over 6,583 Amazon fans raving (4.8 stars): ‘Finally, no more wasted fruit!’

Buy it now at amazon for only $8.99.

Vietnamese Coffee Filter Set

This is similar to a French press and can help you make a great cup of coffee every morning. It makes one cup at a time and is great for gourmet coffee lovers. Its also handy for single people – and because you can only make one cup at time – you can limit the amount of caffeine you intake on a daily basis.  This helps improve your health.  Only $10.99 and available on Amazon right now.

The GRATE TACO Cheese Shredder

Cheese graters can be a bit difficult to hold and clean, so the makers of the GRATE taco addressed that problem. After all, what’s easier to hold than a taco? You’ll have a much easier time grating cheese with this tool.  Also, its fun and great for kids who love tacos.  It costs only $7.49 on Amazon.

Dusting Wand for Sugar, Flour, and Spices

Dust powdered sugar like a pro pâtissier with this Amazon tool, minus the cloud of regret.  An even dusting of powdered sugar or cinnamon adds to the aesthetic and flavor of many baked goods.  So, if you enjoy topping your cakes or baked goods, this tool is a must have.  With 5,895 reviews and an average of 4.8 stars on Amazon, bakers will love this $15 Amazon tool.

With these budget-friendly kitchen gadgets, you can upgrade your cooking setup for under $143 total—potentially saving hours in prep time and reducing food waste along the way. Whether you’re a busy parent slicing fruits for snacks or a home chef organizing spices, there’s something here for everyone.

What’s your favorite under-$15 kitchen find on Amazon? Share in the comments below—we’d love to hear your ideas.

Amanda Blankenship

Amanda Blankenship is the Chief Editor for District Media.  With a BA in journalism from Wingate University, she frequently writes for a handful of websites and loves to share her own personal finance story with others. When she isn’t typing away at her desk, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, son, husband, and dog. During her free time, you’re likely to find her with her nose in a book, hiking, or playing RPG video games.