7 Clever Tools to Make Cooking Chicken Easier, According to Thousands of Amazon Shoppers

These gadgets will help you get dinner on the table much quicker.

Whether you’re still adjusting to your fall schedule or trying to cook at home more, weeknights can be a mad rush to put dinner on the table. Since chicken is a versatile, affordable protein for making hearty soups , rotisserie chicken dishes , and more, many of us rely on it for a quick and easy dinner. However, even the simplest of recipes can feel like a slog after a long day.

Luckily, having the right lineup of kitchen tools and appliances on your counter can make cooking the same old chicken recipe a breeze. We found seven clever tools that are loved by thousands of Amazon shoppers for their convenience and practicality in the kitchen, including disposable air fryer liners , a viral chicken shredder , and more. Save precious weeknight evenings with these time-saving gadgets for easy chicken meals, starting at just $6.

Amazon Shopper-Loved Kitchen Tools for Cooking Chicken

• ThermoPro Digital Meat Thermometer , $9, originally $12
• Suretivian Chicken Shredder , $21 with coupon, originally $30
• Emeril Lagasse Everyday 360 Stainless Steel Air Fryer , $153
• OXO Good Grips Spring-Loaded Poultry Shears , $22, originally $28
• Vailnd Air Fryer Paper Liners , $13
• Hopelf 8-Inch Natural Bamboo Skewers , $6, originally $8
• Checkered Chef Cooling Rack , $11, originally $18

ThermoPro Digital Meat Thermometer

$12

$9

We’ve all frantically cut open a piece of chicken to see if it’s cooked through. Take the guesswork out of mealtime and know exactly when your chicken is done using this well-reviewed ThermoPro meat thermometer . With more than 102,000 perfect ratings on Amazon — and over 10,000 units purchased in the last month — it’s safe to say that this fast, easily readable thermometer is a hot commodity. “I don't overcook my chicken anymore and now we can have a nice juicy dinner,” said one shopper . It even has Fahrenheit and Celsius settings, and the recommended internal temperatures for beef, pork, and poultry are printed directly on the thermometer.

Suretivian Chicken Shredder

$30

$21

If you’re a fan of shredded chicken in soups, salads, tacos, or sandwiches, then this viral chicken shredder will save you tons of time in the kitchen. Thanks to its unique design, all you have to do is place your chicken meat in the gadget and twist it, and you’ll have perfectly shredded chicken in seconds. With nearly 4,000 glowing ratings and more than 20,000 units sold in the last month, this “no-mess” unit makes dinner prep much easier, according to one shopper . The tool is dishwasher-safe and has a grippy base to keep it from sliding around. Best of all, you don’t even have to wait for your chicken to cool to start shredding.

Emeril Lagasse Everyday 360 Stainless Steel Air Fryer

$153

While a grocery store rotisserie chicken is a quick and easy meal, there’s nothing like a rotisserie chicken made at home. And one of the many highlights of this extra large, nine-in-one Emeril Lagasse air fryer is its rotisserie spit. Over 11,000 Amazon shoppers gave it a perfect rating, with one reviewer even preferring this air fryer to their Weber grill: “We had the best chicken ever with this oven.” Another shopper, who has purchased six of these appliances for themselves and their family, uses theirs “daily” to make “amazing” casseroles, chicken wings, and more. The multifunctional oven does so much more than just air fry, letting you broil, bake, toast, dehydrate, and more.

OXO Good Grips Spring-Loaded Poultry Shears

$28

$22

Whether spatchcocking a chicken or separating light and dark meat, you can give your knives a rest with these OXO poultry shears. Over 1,000 Amazon shoppers have purchased the shears in the past month, with one customer who breaks apart “roughly 100 chickens per year” raving, “These are the first shears that will both cut through bones and skin and keep an edge without having to steel or strop the cutting edge constantly.”

Vailnd Air Fryer Paper Liners

$13

Air fryers are super handy for cooking quick meals, but cleaning the bulky appliances can be a hassle. Skip cleanup altogether with this pack of 125 disposable paper liners. “The non-stick feature ensures that food doesn’t stick to the liner, making cleanup quick and easy — no more scrubbing stuck-on grease or crumbs!” said one shopper . The liners are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be used up to 428°F. If you’re still not sold, these liners have a whopping 17,000+ five-star ratings on Amazon and have been purchased 20,000 times in the last month.

Hopelf 8-Inch Natural Bamboo Skewers

$8

$6

When time is limited, cutting your chicken into smaller pieces will help it cook faster. Chicken skewers are a clever way to get a meal out of smaller pieces, and these bestselling bamboo skewers are great for roasting indoors or grilling outside. You’ll get a whopping 100 skewers for just $6, making this a budget-friendly way to elevate your weeknight dinners. With 15,500 stellar Amazon ratings and 3,000 packs bought in the past month, you may even end up repurchasing before you know it. “They were sharp enough to stab the meat with no break in the wood,” said one shopper who used them to make chicken and steak kebabs. “Smooth gliding and they cooked great on the BBQ.”

Checkered Chef Cooling Rack

$18

$11

If you’re partial to fried chicken or game day chicken wings, a wire baking rack is a must. This Checked Chef stainless steel half-sheet set will ensure that your chicken cooks faster, evenly, and grease-free. The dishwasher-safe racks are perfect for cooking quick, easy one-pan meals with minimal cleanup. If the nearly 19,000 perfect ratings don’t convince you, one shopper’s review just might: “It elevates the meat and really does the job to make it crispy for both sides (especially for chicken wings).”

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