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These 15 quirky kitchen gadgets make fun, practical gifts — and they start at just $11
Quirky might not be your first thought when planning for holiday gift-giving, but these fun kitchen gadgets bring a little joy to an otherwise stressful time. Anyone who cooks — from expert to novice — can appreciate these innovative items because they're practical tools as well. From a crab-shaped utensil rest to a platypus jar scraper, these little gizmos are anything but mundane. Plus, they're all available at Amazon, so they're guaranteed to arrive in time for the holidays.
Ototo Mushroom Foldable Kitchen Funnel
Ototo Red the Crab Silicone Utensil Rest
Ototo Shelly Measuring Cups and Spoons Set
Hello Kitty Noodle Bowl with Chopsticks
Ototo Baby Nessie Tea Infuser Mug
Ototo Barry the Bear Box Cheese Grater
Lolirock Axe Pizza Cutter
Ototo Gracula Garlic Crusher
Uncanny Brands The Mandalorian Grilled Cheese Maker
Peleg Design Silicone Egg Separator
Marna Piggy Steamer
Ototo Tea House Tea Bag Organizer
Ototo Monstrainer Pasta Strainer
Ototo Splatypus Jar Spatula
Topist Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner
It's a funnel that looks like an adorable mushroom!
Flip this magic mushroom's cap inside out and it'll become a funnel! It fits everything from wide-mouth jars to skinny bottles and is made for transferring liquids, cooking oil, ground coffee and more.
"I bought this for my husband for Christmas last year because we needed a funnel anyway," explained a happy gifter. "It is absolutely adorable in person, fits easily in our kitchen drawer and works great!! Not difficult to clean at all. My husband was absolutely ECSTATIC when he unwrapped this. If you need a funnel and like mushrooms or nature-y type things, this one is for you."
This top-selling heat-resistant crab works as a spoon rest or a lid holder.
No need to be crabby with this cute gift! You can use this adorable red silicone crab as a spoon rest or a steam releaser — simply position it to keep the pot lid open as you cook.
It's a hit with 3,800 five-star fans, including this Amazon reviewer: "One of the best of the best purchases I've made! I love this little guy so much. He fits on saucepans and skillets perfectly and can hold spoons (and scissors) when sitting on a flat surface. He's so victorious! So pleased with his culinary skills!"
Shelly's quite the multitasker: Each head is a measuring spoon, and each body is a measuring cup.
A new release, this space-saving two-in-one measuring set is clever as can be.
"So cute and SO useful," wrote one happy shopper. "These are adorable but they also nest perfectly so really are practical. They are exactly the measurements they say they are and I am super happy with them. They make me smile every time I see them."
Hello Kitty fans and noodle lovers rejoice! This bowl combines both Hello Kitty and Cup Noodles branding to make slurping noodles that much more fun.
This Hello Kitty ramen bowl set comes with a pair of chopsticks built right in. Perfect for noodle soups of all kinds.
"Ordered this for my granddaughter's 9th birthday," said this grand gifter. "She has only just discovered non-U.S. foods and she loves ramen-style soups ... This is a nice weight bowl, the graphics are very clear and bright."
Add some whimsy to their tea-drinking experience with this Loch Ness Monster-themed vessel.
Have a tea drinker in your life? Consider this Cup of Nessie tea infuser mug. Just fill Baby Nessie's "body" with loose tea, and then add hot water. It looks like a Loch Ness Monster floating in a teacup. Cute!
One Amazon shopper called it "The perfect gift for anyone who has ever even HEARD of the Loch Ness Monster! Or TEA!" They added: "The tea infuser is not only adorable, it’s fun to use and easy to clean! The tin cup makes you feel outdoorsy, like you’re sitting in from of a loch in Scotland."
Do you have an animal lover in your life who also likes cheese? Then this bear-themed cheese grater is perfect for them!
Now this is a bear you actually want in your kitchen. Barry the Bear is a box grater not just for cheese, but also for carrots, cucumbers, zucchini or anything else you want to shred.
"Barry the grater is wonderful," said this five-star reviewer. "Works great for zesting, grating garlic and a small amount of cheese. He’s great for small jobs. His belly only holds about a cup of volume, that’s plenty for a one- or two-person meal prep. Bonus: He’s cute and easy to clean."
Take an axe to your pizza with this unique slicer!
Add even more fun to pizza night with this amusing axe-shaped pizza cutter. A great idea for any lumberjack wannabe.
This Amazon shopper agrees it's a fun gift: "It's super sharp, cuts well and definitely it is a super cool gift, affordable, that will put a smile on everyone's faces. Only having as a decoration already worth the money! We absolutely love this pizza cutter!"
This vampire-inspired garlic crusher is as functional as it is adorable!
Keep the vampires away with this amusing garlic crusher. It peels and crushes multiple garlic cloves in seconds without a knife. Perfect for the garlic lovers in your life!
One Amazon shopper said they actually bought it as a joke, then fell in love with it. "This is one of the best purchases I have ever made!!! This little buddy handles about three to five cloves at a time (depending on size) and is the easiest garlic-processing-item to clean in the history of ever!"
Do you know someone who can't get enough of Baby Grogu? Then this is the perfect gift for them!
Imprint Baby Grogu on every grilled sandwich you ever make with this clever panini press. Perfect for the Mandalorian fan in your life, or anyone who can't get enough of Baby Grogu.
"I bought this for Christmas, everyone loves it," said a five-star fan. "It’s super easy to use and cleanup is easy too. Every Wednesday (when new Boba Fett episodes come on) is officially grilled cheese night."
Separate the yolk from the whites with this froggy egg separator!
Separating yolks from egg whites just got easier — and more fun. This adorable silicone egg separator will bring a smile to the whole family.
"This thing is a time and egg saver," said this enthusiastic shopper. "This little frog gets the job done efficiently and prevents the waste that happens when the yolk breaks. Plus, it's just plain fun to use in the morning. Wish it were a bit easier to clean, but otherwise, a great purchase." (Note: It is dishwasher safe.)
Easily steam your veggies in the microwave with this cute piggy steamer!
With the Marna Piggy Steamer, you can microwave leftovers without making a big mess. Simply place it over your food and nuke it for a few minutes. It's also great for steaming veggies!
One Amazon shopper said it was life-changing. "I wish I'd bought this long before I did, it's so useful. It's perfect for covering a bowl of soup or other leftovers. ... It holds tight to the bowl and I've never had any spillover."
Give your tea bags a home inside this cute little house!
Take your tea bags out of that boring ol' box and place them in a house of their own! It's a tea-riffic treat for any tea lover in your life.
This shopper loves it: "Bought this for myself as a cute treat for my tea bags. Definitely a good buy. It’s super cute and I would have loved to have received this as a gift. The plastic makes it easy to clean but does not look cheap. I would buy this again as a gift or just another one to have in my kitchen."
Make pasta night a whole lot more playful with this monster-themed strainer!
Spaghetti night is about to become a whole lot more fun with this Monstrainer! The two eyeballs clip on to any pot, which you can then use to drain pasta, veggies and more!
This five-star reviewer says it's equally cute and functional: "I often make a batch of pasta and will throw everything into one pot since I live alone and only need to feed myself. Colanders were too much of a hassle since they’re so bulky sometimes, and I only need a quick strain. I came across this and thought it would be perfect since it fit my needs exactly, and I was happily surprised that it did just that! It was really easy to use and I didn’t lose a single noodle, plus its adorable look fits my style!"
This platypus-inspired spatula is not just for looks! It fits perfectly into any jar, letting you scrape out all the remaining goodness.
Ever struggle with scraping the last bit of peanut butter from the jar? The Splatypus Jar Spatula will help you rescue every drop from any sized jar, and it's adorable to boot.
"First of all, this is the cutest!" raved this satisfied shopper. "You may be thinking, well, it's cute, but does it work? YES YES, the 'bill' of Splaty is flexible, which makes him perfect for scraping jars, making sandwiches, buttering toast, frosting a cake ... He is super easy to clean, store and use ... just be careful, your other kitchen tools will be jealous."
You'll be thrilled when you see her work her magic and make microwave cleanup a cinch!
That caked-on tomato sauce coating the walls of your microwave isn't going to clean itself, but luckily, this little Mama is up to the task. Just fill her with vinegar and water (and lemon juice for a clean scent), pop her in and heat for 5 to 8 minutes. The vents in her hair will release a mist that'll soften and release the buildup so you'll be able to easily wipe it away.
One brave customer put Mama to the real test: cleaning a microwave that had been neglected for years. The verdict? "Angry Mama is amazing!" they exclaimed. "I just tried this for the first time on my dad's microwave. As you can imagine a bachelor microwave to look like, it was messy. I did exactly as directed and it was an easy clean afterward! This is a life-changer for us! It has been years since his microwave had been cleaned and I was able to wipe the stuck-on food right off."
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