Culinary Pros Love These Amazon Kitchen Tools Under $10

My husband and I both grew up standing at the apron strings of our parents, watching them prepare beautiful meals for our families. We both went on to work in restaurants before meeting in culinary school in 2010. Fifteen years later, my husband is a chef, and I’m a food writer. Between the two of us, we have an abundance of cooking experience, knowledge, and distinct preferences. But there are a couple of things we always agree on — a select few kitchen tools we both reach for over and over again.  

You might guess that these are top-of-the-line, top-of-the-budget tools, but that couldn’t be further from the case. In some instances, quality does come at a price, but the tried-and-true tools we reach for most often are actually some of the most affordable. These are our 11 favorite Amazon kitchen gadgets under $10.

Best Kitchen Tools Under $10

• Tovolo Spreader, $7, originally $10
• Surdoca Bench Scraper Pack, $5
• KitchenAid Meat Tenderizer, $8, originally $22
• Hotec Kitchen Tong Set, $8, originally $10
• Ibayam Kitchen Shears Set, $9
• Ourokhome Zester, $8
• Nilehome Whisk Set, $9
• OXO Vegetable Peeler, $9, originally $12
• Ksendalo Fish Spatula, $8
• Acowell Silicone Spatula Set, $9
• Mercer Paring Knife, $7, originally $8

Tovolo Spreader

Whether I’m buttering toast, scraping delicious browned bits off the bottom of a pan, or spooning out the last bit of mayonnaise from the jar, I always reach for this Tovolo spreader. While not as traditional as the others on the list, this specialty tool has quickly become one I can’t live without. It’s made from BPA-free nylon and silicone, meaning it’s flexible enough to take on any number of tricky culinary tasks.

Surdoca Bench Scraper Pack

These bench scrapers are so useful, I have one in nearly every drawer of the house. From transferring ingredients from the cutting board to the pan to cutting freshly made pasta, this affordable little tool does it all. I’ve even used these for several non-cooking tasks like removing wallpaper and chiseling ice off my windshield. There’s almost nothing these babies can’t do.

KitchenAid Meat Tenderizer

My husband, a chef at an upscale steakhouse, loves to make wonderfully messy, delicious flank steak nachos for our family. His recipe is divine, but the real secret to his incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth steak is this meat tenderizer from KitchenAid. With its sturdy construction and dual-sided head, this now-$8 tenderizer is designed to take your meals to the next level, no matter how sophisticated or casual they may be.

Hotec Kitchen Tong Set

From browning vegetables in a cast iron skillet to reaching for a can of crushed tomatoes from the top shelf, tongs are vital for so many kitchen tasks. In our house, we love this set from Hotec. A comfortable grip and simple locking design make these kitchen tongs one of our most-used tools. We especially love the silicone heads that keep our pans scratch-free.

Ibayam Kitchen Shears Set

My husband and I love to cook together, so having multiples of any useful kitchen tool is always a bonus. That’s why we love this set of kitchen shears from Ibayam. Whether we’re breaking down chicken, chopping herbs, or opening a package of bacon, these shears are the ones we reach for. They’re comfortable, made from quality stainless steel, and have lasted us years despite frequent use.  

Ourokhome Zester

No matter if I’m grating a bit of nutmeg into a sauce, topping my lemon drop cocktail with a little zest, or finishing a dessert with chocolate shavings, this is my go-to tool. I especially love that this model comes with a little brush for cleaning all of those teeny holes, keeping my zester in flawless condition. 

Nilehome Whisk Set

A top-notch whisk can be hard to come by. The heads can become tangled and warped, handles can be uncomfortable, or they can start to rust after only a few uses. After many of these lackluster whisk experiences, I finally found this set from Nilehome and never looked back. They’re sturdy, comfortable, easy to clean, and come in three convenient sizes for whisking everything from a single serving of scrambled eggs to a big batch of cake batter.

OXO Vegetable Peeler

In our house, vegetable peelers get a ton of use. Sure, we eat a lot of potatoes, but we also reach for our peeler for carrots, squash, zucchini, beets, chocolate, cheese, and citrus. Obviously, we need one that can stand up to all the action. That’s why we love our OXO peeler. Featuring a sharp stainless steel blade and a comfortable nonslip handle, this peeler gets every job done with ease. It has lasted in our busy kitchen for years. 

Ksendalo Fish Spatula

I didn’t grow up using a fish spatula. Perhaps it was the name that threw me — I figured it was a single-use tool I wouldn’t reach for very often, but I couldn’t have been more wrong.  Beyond fish, I use this tool to fry eggs, flip pancakes, bake cookies, and make grilled cheese sandwiches. With its slotted nonstick head and versatile shape, this fish spatula from Ksendalo comes in handy for just about every single meal. 

Acowell Silicone Spatula Set

There is arguably no kitchen product more useful than a silicone spatula. This humble little tool is essential for tasks like stirring, flipping, folding, spreading, and frosting. I’ve tried more spatula brands over the years than I can count, but I love this set from Acowell the most. Each spatula has a soft but durable silicone head and a tapered edge perfect for scraping the corners of pots and pans.

Mercer Paring Knife

A great knife can be a pricey investment, but this paring knife from Mercer is shockingly affordable. We have a few of these knives at home — my husband even keeps one in his knife bag at the restaurant. Perfect for deveining shrimp, peeling garlic, trimming mushrooms, and every other tiny task your meal requires, this little knife packs a major punch. Crafted from high-carbon Japanese steel with a comfortable ergonomic grip, this knife is about to become your new favorite cooking tool.