For weeknights with no help

The Fast Kitchen

Tools that save real minutes on a busy evening, or make the cleanup shorter.

How we chose

Each one earns its counter space by being used every week, not twice a year.

11 picks · 2 bought by us

Most bought right now

The ones other parents are buying most this month, on Amazon.

Etekcity Kitchen Scale
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Etekcity Kitchen Scale

Baking without the cup-measuring mess. Tares in a tap.

Baking

50K+ bought last month on Amazon

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KitchenAid Classic Can Opener
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KitchenAid Classic Can Opener

Opens every tin smoothly. A boring tool that quietly works.

Everyday

30K+ bought last month on Amazon

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KitchenAid Kitchen Shears
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KitchenAid Kitchen Shears

Cuts herbs, greens, pizza and the packaging. Used more than any knife.

Everyday

20K+ bought last month on Amazon

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Fullstar Vegetable Chopper
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Fullstar Vegetable Chopper

Onions, tomatoes, cucumber, done in seconds. Saves real time on sabzi nights.

Everyday cooking

20K+ bought last month on Amazon

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Hamilton Beach Electric Vegetable Chopper
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Hamilton Beach Electric Vegetable Chopper

A small electric chopper for ginger, garlic, chutneys and pesto.

Masala bases, chutneys

10K+ bought last month on Amazon

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MCGOR Rechargeable Under Cabinet Lights
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MCGOR Rechargeable Under Cabinet Lights

Motion-sensor lights that stick under cabinets. No wiring, easier late-night chai.

Dark counters

10K+ bought last month on Amazon

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Our other picks

Crock-Pot Slow Cooker
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Crock-Pot Slow Cooker

Morning in, dinner ready. The original weeknight shortcut.

Batch cooking

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BLACK+DECKER Cordless Kettle
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BLACK+DECKER Cordless Kettle

Fast boil for tea, noodles and the 9pm hot water bottle.

Everyday

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Zulay Milk Frother
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Zulay Milk Frother

Cafe-style milk at home in 20 seconds. Small joy, small price.

Coffee people

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Cast Iron Paniyaram Pan
04We bought this

Cast Iron Paniyaram Pan

Leftover dosa batter becomes crispy little bites. Lunchbox-sized, too.

South Indian kitchens

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Electric Yogurt Maker
05We bought this

Electric Yogurt Maker

Homemade dahi without guessing. Set it at night, it's ready by morning.

Curd lovers

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