You don't have to break the bank to find the perfect gift for the cook in your life! Fun, unique, and useful, these kitchen gadgets all cost under $50.
Good things come in little packages, and these kitchen gadget gifts are here to prove it! They include unique gifts for vegetable lovers, bakers, and home cooks of all kinds. Though they all clock in under $50, they’re some of the most-used items in my kitchen.
Perfect for stocking stuffers or standalone gifts, they’ll surprise and delight the cooks in your life.
(Disclosure: I earn a small commission on items purchased. This post is not sponsored – these are kitchen tools we’ve selected because we love and use them every day. We hope you like them too!)
Prices were accurate at the time of publication.
Our 10 Favorite Kitchen Gadget Gifts
1. Herb Scissors
Perfect for the herb lover in your life, these herb scissors were the most popular item in our 2023 AND 2024 holiday gift guides! With 5 sets of rust-resistant stainless steel blades, they’re a quick and easy way to slice herbs or scallions for salads, noodle bowls, and more.
Other highlights:
- Cleaning brush included
- Blade cover included for safe storage
2. OXO Julienne Peeler
I personally adore this julienne peeler, and the vegetable fans in your life will love it too. It allows you to cut veggies like zucchini and carrots into thin, noodle-like strips in seconds. These are great for using in noodle bowls, salads, and even soups!
Other highlights:
- Stainless steel blade stays sharp with repeated use
- Comfortable ergonomic handle
- Dishwasher safe
3. Microplane Zester
A microplane zester is the kitchen gadget gift I recommend most often, because I reach for mine constantly when I’m cooking. It’s perfect for zesting lemons and limes as well as grating fresh ginger and hard cheeses like Parmesan.
Other highlights:
- Stainless steel blade stays sharp for years
- Silicone foot makes it easy to balance on your work surface
- Wood handle is so pretty!
4. Tofuture Tofu Press
I’ve tested a lot of tofu presses, and this one is my favorite. It would be an amazing kitchen gadget gift for anyone who cooks tofu regularly (or wants to cook it more often). After just 20 minutes in this tofu press, a regular block of extra-firm tofu becomes super chewy and, well…extra-extra-firm. It holds up well on the grill and bakes up nice and crispy in the oven.
Other highlights:
- Outer container collects water for easy cleanup
- Small size makes this press easy to store
There’s currently a coupon to get it for under $20!
5. Cuisinart 2-in-1 Lemon and Lime Press
Every home cook should have this lemon squeezer! I use it daily to squeeze fresh lemon and lime juice to add bright flavor to my cooking.
Other highlights:
- Quick and easy to use
- Dishwasher safe
6. Bamboo Matcha Whisk
Know a matcha fan? They would absolutely love to get this bamboo matcha whisk as a stocking stuffer or gift.
Also called a chasen, this bamboo matcha whisk is the easiest way to make matcha tea that’s frothy and evenly combined (aka without any clumps of matcha at the bottom).
Other highlights:
- 100% bamboo
- Chemical-free
- Easy to clean—just rinse and set on end to dry
7. Bodum Gooseneck Electric Kettle
Our editor Phoebe and I both own this electric kettle, so trust us when we tell you that it boils water quick. The gooseneck spout also gives you a ton of control over the speed of the water as you pour, so it’s excellent for making pour over coffee (though we love it for tea too).
Other highlights:
- Sleek look with stainless steel body and cork handle
8. Avocado Slicer
This cute little kitchen gadget has stocking stuffer written all over it. One of the most popular items in our gift guide last year, it’s a 3-in-1 tool: it splits, pits, and slices avocados.
Other highlights:
- Slicing section lifts avocado out of the skin—no need for a spoon to scoop!
- Dishwasher safe for easy cleanup
9. OXO Mini Salad & Herb Spinner
Don’t sleep on this salad spinner—it would be such a useful kitchen gadget gift for anyone who cooks with herbs or leafy greens regularly. Operated by the hand pump at the top, it dries leaves super quickly so they’re ready to dress or serve within minutes of washing.
Phoebe and I both own it—we’re obsessed!
Other highlights:
- Interior spinner basket doubles as a colander
10. OXO Kitchen Scale
This OXO digital scale would be a perfect gift idea for practically any home cook—from a vegetable lover to an expert baker. It’s my favorite way to measure things like whole vegetables and all-purpose flour because it’s so accurate, simple to use, and doesn’t require washing any measuring cups. 😊
Other highlights:
- Left button instantly zeros scale
- Right button quickly toggles between pounds and kilograms
- Compact for easy storage
Want more kitchen gift ideas? Check out this gift guide with larger ticket items like cookware, knives, and more!
