9 Underrated Kitchen Tools You Never Knew You Needed, All Under $15 at Amazon

From a chicken shredder to an egg separator.

From hand-washing knives safely to losing an egg yolk in the kitchen sink, there are plenty of pain points that annoy chefs and home cooks like me alike. So, I’m always on the hunt for little tricks to streamline my kitchen and make preparing meals easier. I turned to Amazon’s huge curation of kitchen gadgets and was excited to find a few clever solutions.

Best of all, it won’t cost a lot to solve my most pesky kitchen problems. I’m eyeing a handy egg separator, a clip-on strainer that’ll keep my pasta in the pot, and more little hacks from brands like OXO and Joseph Joseph, and they all cost $15 or less. Keep reading for nine affordable Amazon kitchen gadgets you never knew you needed.

Best Underrated Amazon Kitchen Gadgets Under $15

• Suretivian Chicken Shredder , $15, originally $30
• Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain Pot & Pasta Strainer , $13, originally $30
• OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Egg Separator , $8
• Zulay Kitchen Silicone Utensil Rest , $10, originally $15
• Simple Spreading Stainless Steel Butter Spreader , $9 with coupon, originally $10
• Exquisite 4-Piece Cheese Knives Set , $12, originally $15
• OXO Good Grips Corn Prep Peeler , $13
• Joseph Joseph BladeBrush Knife and Cutlery Cleaner , $8, originally $10
• Joie Lemon and Lime Juicer and Reamer , $6, originally $7

Suretivian Chicken Shredder

$30

$15

For some reason, chicken just tastes better when it’s shredded finely. To use this time-saving chicken shredder , all you have to do is place a piece of chicken breast underneath the blades and continue turning the handles until you reach your desired thickness. This hack is a wonderful way to add protein to salads, soups, tacos, and more. (Plus, pet owners can even use it for their pet’s meals.)

Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain Pot & Pasta Strainer

$30

$13

If your large pots don’t have spouts or you’re sick of breaking out a big strainer, then consider purchasing this snap-on gadget. This small kitchen strainer clips onto your cookware and lets you strain out water without your food leaving the pot. The compact, dishwasher-safe tool is especially ideal for living in small spaces, and we appreciate that it’s compatible with a number of dishes, including pots, pans, and bowls. (It's also nearly 60% off right now.)

OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Egg Separator

$8

Avid bakers will be thankful they bought this $8 egg separator, which separates egg yolks from the whites. Just clip the tool onto the side of your mixing bowls, crack your egg into it, and voilà — your egg yolk is neatly in your bowl without getting runny egg whites all over the counter. This Amazon find also removes the stress of breaking or losing an egg yolk to the trash.

Zulay Kitchen Silicone Utensil Rest

$15

$10

There is nothing more frustrating than standing over the stove to stir your pot, only with nowhere to place the spoon, leaving unnecessary splatter on your counter. Solve that problem with this silicone utensil rest, which features four slots for utensils (as opposed to the more traditional, singular spoon rest). This lets you rest several tools at once, which is handy when you’re using a spoon, a spatula, and a whisk at the same time. The utensil rest is dishwasher-safe, super easy to clean, and heat-resistant, allowing you to place it near the stove without worry.

Simple Spreading Stainless Steel Butter Spreader

$10

With over 5,500 five-star ratings, this stainless steel butter spreader will unfurl hard butter, jams, and creams with ease — this is especially handy for toast. The kitchen tool resists corrosion and is designed with small holes along the edge to spread the perfect amount of butter each time.

Exquisite 4-Piece Cheese Knives Set

$15

$12

This set of cheese knives is a game-changer for charcuterie board enthusiasts . The stainless steel set consists of a spade knife, chisel knife, cheese fork, and cheese spreader. Offered in oak or acacia wood, these hand-wash-only knives are ideal for serving in style. They even make for a great holiday gift.

OXO Good Grips Corn Prep Peeler

$10

$8

Don’t enjoy eating corn off of the cob? Then this corn peeler is for you. At just $8, this gadget removes corn kernels from the cob quickly and efficiently. It’s sharp, rust-proof, and has an ergonomic handle to prevent your hand from sliding.

Joseph Joseph BladeBrush Knife and Cutlery Cleaner

$10

$8

Speaking from experience, it’s not fun to accidentally slice yourself while hand-washing utensils — especially knives. This knife and cutlery cleaner brush provides a safer way to clean sharp blades. It carries opposing bristles on the interior for a more successful clean with a textured handgrip to keep you steady as you wash.

Joie Lemon and Lime Juicer and Reamer

$7

$6

One of the first kitchen tools I ever bought for my new kitchen was a lemon and lime juicer, because citrus upgrades your meals in the tastiest, most effortless way. This dishwasher-safe juicer has measurements indicated on the side so you can easily follow recipes, and I love how the container makes it simple to store leftover juice in the refrigerator.

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