Space-Saving Kitchen Utensils to Buy at Amazon

While I adore my small Manhattan apartment, it always feels a little less charming when I’m cramped for storage. I love to cook and bake, so my kitchen is the most overcrowded area of the home — an annoying issue I’ve attempted endlessly to fix. I’ve installed every organizer I could think of to conserve space, but still, my cabinets were almost too overfilled to fully shut.

Out of frustration, I recently decided to toss all of my bulky tools and gadgets and grabbed these shrunken-down utensils instead. This space-saving swap has already changed the way I organize my kitchen tools; since I can now store my cooking utensils set in the cabinet when it's not in use, my countertop looks cleaner and uncluttered. Even if you have more room than I do, these mini utensils will make a huge difference in kitchens of any size — and prices start at just $7.

Best Mini Utensils at Amazon

• KitchenAid Mini Wood Handled Silicone Spatulas, Set of 2, $11
• OXO Good Grips Mini Santoku Knife, $13
• Cusinart Mini Baking Tools, Set of 3, $8, originally $9 
• Gir Silicone Mini Utensils Set with Storage, $40
• OXO Mini Stainless Steel Tongs, Set of 2, $15
• OXO Etched Garlic and Ginger Grater, $8, originally $11
• R&M Mini Potato Masher, $7

KitchenAid Mini Wood Handled Silicone Spatulas, Set of 2

This KitchenAid set comes with one spoon-style spatula and one scraper-style spatula, each with a chic bamboo handle. Thanks to their narrow shape and pliability, these mini silicone spatulas are great for scraping the bottom of pots, pans, and containers with smaller openings.

OXO Good Grips Mini Santoku Knife

This mini Santoku knife has become my go-to for slicing and mincing garlic, ginger, and other small produce. It has a soft, comfortable handle and a wide blade that’s great for scooping up chopped fruits and vegetables to transport them to the stovetop or serving bowl. I love how sharp the blade is, and shoppers agree: One reviewer said it “cuts through veggies like butter.”

Cusinart Mini Baking Tools, Set of 3

I love to bake, especially during the winter, but the required tools can require a lot of storage space. This 3-piece set of mini silicone baking tools is a total game-changer in that regard. It comes with a scraper spatula, a whisk, and a basting brush, which comes in handy for greasing pans and applying egg washes.

Gir Silicone Mini Utensils 5-Piece Set with Storage

If you’re starting from scratch, grab these itty-bitty utensils from Gir. The $8-apiece collection includes a sprinkle-studded spatula, turner, spoon-style spatula, and a mini version of our editors’ favorite whisk. They all come in a convenient container with measurement markers in both cups and milliliters.

OXO Mini Stainless Steel Tongs, Set of 2

Mini kitchen tongs are a must-have in even the most spacious homes. They can reach into narrow pickle jars, toss single servings of salad without making a mess, and flip proteins in the air fryer. This duo from OXO has over 11,600 perfect ratings, and as soon as I first used them, I understood why. The tongs’ ridged edges grip food easily and the locking mechanism is easy to use, so your tongs won’t jam up your drawers.

OXO Etched Garlic and Ginger Grater

This mini grater and zester tool is made for ginger and garlic, but I find it useful for grating parmesan on my pasta and shredding carrots and zucchini for quick breads. It’s dishwasher-safe and comes with a tight-fitting lid for safer storage.

R&M Mini Potato Masher

I use my potato masher for so much more than potatoes, from crushing tomatoes in marinara sauce to smashing avocado for guacamole. This miniature one doesn’t take up nearly as much drawer space as a standard masher, yet it’s still comfortable to hold for time-consuming tasks (like a whole batch of mashed potatoes). “Besides being too cute, this mini masher is perfect for single meal prep and squishing the devil out of whatever you need squished,” one shopper wrote. I couldn’t agree more.