Busy Moms and Dads Swear By These Time-Saving Kitchen Tools, and Prices Start at Just $10

Although my child is full-grown, I remember the hectic schedules of the past. I’d juggle working full-time and running him around everywhere he needed to be, whether baseball practice, taekwondo practice, music lessons, or sleepovers. When you’re a parent, there is never enough time in the day to get all the items on your to-do list done. Thankfully, when it comes to cooking meals or preparing snacks, there are kitchen gadgets that can save you some of that precious time.

If you’re a mom or dad, or just need an easier and faster way to get meals on the table, these six bestselling kitchen tools are time-savers. Whether an air fryer, an Instant Pot, a personal blender, or a milk frother, these tools do their job quickly.  Prices start at just $10.

Best Kitchen Products for Busy Parents

Zulay Kitchen Milk Frother

Whether you need a creamy, frothy topping for your latte or a breakfast smoothie for your kids, this Zulay Kitchen milk frother is up to the task. It’s raked in over 159,800 five-star ratings, and shoppers call it the “best mom frother” for a good reason. This handheld blender whips up your favorite beverages in just minutes. Simply turn on the power and let its whisk spin. You can use it for a variety of tasks, from whipping cream to beating eggs for a quick breakfast sandwich. There’s no need to plug it in or worry about recharging it as it runs on two AA batteries. And when it comes to cleanup? That’s simple, too. Just put it in hot running water with some soap and turn it on for a brief moment. While there’s many colors to choose from, snag it in black for the lowest price.

Fullstar Vegetable Chopper

Meal preps take time, especially when it comes to chopping vegetables. Those beautiful spring salads filled with carrots, cucumbers, radishes, and other veggies just don’t happen by themselves. And the stir-fries? I always tended to shy away from all that extra time-stealing work. But this bestselling vegetable chopper that has scored over 76,900 perfect ratings is a true game-changer in my book, and shoppers agree. Our testers love it too, ranking it as our best overall manual favorite. It cuts the tedious task of chopping, slicing, and dicing in half thanks to its four interchangeable blades that make uniform pieces of veggies easily and quickly. And, the pieces aren’t scattered all over the counter or cutting board either, as they fall into the attached container. This vegetable chopper blew us out of the water on everything from its quality, its ease of operating, and its uniform cutting. And when the work is done, all the parts get thrown in the dishwasher.

Dash Mini Maker for Individual Waffles

For breakfast lovers, this Dash waffle maker that can make everything from waffles to hash browns is a no-brainer. And, it’s not just for breakfast, as it can even make cookies or waffled cinnamon rolls. It has a 4-inch nonstick cooking surface which provides an easy release of whatever you cook and makes for a quick cleanup, too. It’s easy to see why over 190,700 shoppers love it, with one reviewer stating it’s perfect for “small families, singles, or those with kids.” Another shopper, who has a family of four, uses it to meal-prep breakfast. They whip up waffles ahead and freeze them so they make quick work of busy mornings. Get it in aqua or white for only $10.

Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer

Shoppers who are busy moms and dads agree that they can get meals on the table in no time with this Ninja 4-quart air fryer. It topped our charts too, outperforming every other air fryer we tested. And right now, it’s even on sale for 38% off. This provided almost perfect cooking results in everything we cooked in it, including crispy fries, wings, shrimp, and more. It is simple to use and can air fry, roast, reheat, and dehydrate. Plus, it doesn’t take up much room, measuring just 8.5 by 12.3 by 11 inches. We appreciated how quiet it was when running, plus it’s nonstick for an easy cleanup and it’s easy to store. Because it’s easy to use and cooks food quickly, it’s ideal for anyone short on time.

Magic Bullet Blender

This blender is small but mighty, and outperformed more expensive competitors during our tests for the best personal blender. And it’s earned the approval of over 78,600 shoppers so far. It’s tempting to skip breakfast on busy mornings, but there’s no need, as this Magic Bullet blender can create a shake or smoothie in mere minutes. It’s also ideal for an afternoon snack for the kids, too. It has portable cups so you can partake when you’re on the go, or you can whip one up and put it in the fridge for later. We loved how easy it is to clean, finding it the easiest to wash out of all the models we tested. From breakfast smoothies to pesto, we put this blender through the paces and it excelled each time. It’s on sale for only $37, so pick it up now to save time in your own kitchen.

Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

This Instant Pot Duo Plus has multiple functions and can whip up meals that are ready when you walk back in the door. It’s a pressure cooker, a slower cooker, a rice cooker, a yogurt maker, a steamer, a saute pan, a sterilizer, a sous vide, and a food warmer all-in-one. While the control panel might look complicated, it’s really not, as it has multiple buttons that are easy to read and provide one-touch cooking. This 6-quart Instant Pot can serve up to six people, making it the perfect appliance for a family. “It’s a huge time saver which is extremely important with three kids in multiple sports. I love that I can put my chicken in frozen and it still comes out juicy and delicious,” one shopper said. And, so you can spend time with the family after the meal, the lid, inner pot, and accessories are dishwasher safe. You can grab it for 31% off, but only for a limited time.