Cooking is a labor of love but it doesn’t have to be labor-intensive. Making a great meal can be time-consuming, but with the right kitchen gadgets, you can spend less time slaving away in the kitchen and more time at the dining table savoring your meal. In this article, we’ll share with you five time-saving kitchen gadgets that are sure to make meal prep a breeze.
Instant Pot
If you don’t own an Instant Pot yet because you were like me and refused to buy into the hype, it’s time you caved in – trust me, it’s a game-changer. The Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 is an incredibly versatile kitchen gadget that combines ten different cooking functions into one appliance saving you a ton of countertop and cabinet space. With this wonder gadget, you can pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, make yogurt, and more. With a built-in programmable timer, you can set it and forget it, so you can focus on other tasks while your meal cooks. The Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 can cook your meals up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods, which means you can prepare meals in a fraction of the time. It’s easy to use and will help reduce the number of pots and pans you’ll have to clean at the end of the day – I mean, that’s enough of a reason already right?
Air Fryer
If you love crispy, crunchy, delicious food, delivered to you fast, then you should get your hands on an air fryer. In addition to speeding up the cooking process, an air fryer is healthier and safer than traditional frying methods. How does it work? An air fryer uses hot air to cook your food, which means up to 75 percent less fat than deep frying your food in oil. The Ninja AF101 Air Fryer is a sleek little unit – it’s easy to clean and has a compact design, making it perfect for small kitchens.
Food Processor
Food processors make food prep much faster and more efficient, allowing you to chop, puree, blend, grate and even knead dough in seconds. Having a food processor in your kitchen will make it easier to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet. The Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food Processor & Vegetable Chopper with Bowl Scraper can save you a ton of time and effort when it comes to chopping and slicing vegetables. Plus, it has a large capacity, so you can prepare meals for the whole family.
Stand Mixer
A stand mixer eliminates the need for manual mixing, making cooking and baking faster and more efficient. Its powerful motor and variety of attachments make it ideal for tasks like mixing dough, whipping cream, and blending ingredients. Stand mixers also offer hands-free operation, allowing you to multitask and focus on other aspects of your meal prep. The KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield is a thing of beauty. It comes with a pouring shield, which helps to prevent messes and spills while you’re mixing. This gadget is a must-have for anyone who loves to bake but doesn’t want to spend hours kneading dough by hand.
Bread Maker Machine
Speaking of dough. Using a bread maker can make baking homemade bread easier and more convenient. With a bread maker, you can simply add ingredients and let the machine do the work, resulting in fresh, warm bread without the need for kneading or baking in the oven. This appliance saves time and effort, and allows you to enjoy the delicious taste and aroma of homemade bread without the hassle. The Hamilton Beach Bread Maker Machine is a super easy to use machine, you simply add your ingredients, select your settings, and let the machine do the rest. And much like the other gadgets we’ve covered today, it’s also easy to clean and is compact enough to keep on your countertop so you can have fresh bread every day.