Labor Day is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a few new kitchen utensils, or replace a few tools that are well past their prime. Amazon and Walmart are both celebrating the long weekend with massive sales, but we found a few extra special deals on our favorite kitchen essentials. The weekend’s already half over, but there’s still time to save on meat thermometers, potato peelers, and cheese graters, all for $10 or less.
Best Kitchen Tools for $10 or Less at Amazon
- Ecolution Patented Micro-Pop Microwave Popcorn Popper$10 (was $13)
- Ototo Gracula garlic crusher$10 (was $23)
- Cuisinart Vegetable Peeler$7 (was $9)
- NutriChef 13-Inch Nonstick Pizza Tray$7 (was $15)
- Carote Instant Read Meat Thermometer$8 (was $30)
- Goodful Double Wall Insulated Yogurt Container$6 (was $10)
- ChefAide 5-Piece Silicone Spatula Set$9 (was $13)
- Taylor Digital Thermometer$9 (was $18)
- Zulay Kitchen Milk Frother Wand$10 (was $18)
- Spring Chef Professional 10-Inch Box Grater$10 (was $16)
Ecolution Patented Micro-Pop Microwave Popcorn Popper
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If you love a big bowl of buttered popcorn while watching your shows, then you’ll get plenty of use out of the Ecolution glass popcorn popper. This 1.5-quart nontoxic popper makes a generous serving of popcorn in under three minutes. And fans of buttery popcorn only have to add a pat of butter to the lid, and it’ll melt down into the bowl as the kernels are popping. The glass makes it easy to see when the popping is slowing down, and the silicone handle stays cool to the touch post-microwave.
Ototo Gracula garlic crusher
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The Ototo Gracula garlic crusher lets you stay in the Halloween spirit all year long, while also avoiding stinky garlic fingers. Place your cloves inside the adorable Dracula-inspired kitchen tool, turn the head around a few times, and you have peeled and crushed garlic ready to add to your dish. While it might be a bit harder to store than a garlic press, it’s cute enough to have on display.
Cuisinart Vegetable Peeler
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It’s apple and potato season, and most recipes will call for those to be peeled, so why not invest in a comfortable new vegetable peeler? This sharp Cuisinart peeler features a thick, grippy handle, which is made from recycled fish nets. It’s dishwasher-safe, so you don’t have to risk your fingers while cleaning it, and we love the dark navy color.
NutriChef 13-Inch Nonstick Pizza Tray
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The NutriChef 13-inch pizza tray lets you make crispier homemade pies. An interior layer of carbon steel helps the tray heat quickly and cooks the crust evenly, while the holes let hot air circulate underneath to encourage extra crispiness. A protective layer prevents the steel from rusting, and the nonstick coating makes pizza night cleanup effortless.
Carote Instant Read Meat Thermometer
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Once you have an instant-read thermometer, you’ll wonder what took you so long to get one. They’re obviously useful for checking the temperature of meat during cooking, but they’re also the secret to perfect baked goods. This magnetic-backed Carote model, which is 73 percent off for Labor Day only, comes with a very useful temperature guide, a backlight, and a compact storage case, just in case you don’t want to stick it on the fridge.
Goodful Double Wall Insulated Yogurt Container
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This insulated container makes a quick breakfast or snack on the go a lot easier. The leakproof 14-ounce container is great for yogurt, cereal, or fruit, but it can also be used for soups and it’s microwave-safe for reheating. Plus, the 4-ounce lid compartment fits enough granola, jam, or oyster crackers for a filling meal.
ChefAide 5-Piece Silicone Spatula Set
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Kitchen utensils can quickly show a lot of wear and tear, but this durable silicone set should stay looking like new. All of the pieces are designed with a strong metal core throughout, giving them a heft that you’ll appreciate during cooking. The silicone exterior is also seamless, so there’s no place for grime and grease to build up. Of course, the set is dishwasher-safe and can handle high-heat temperatures.
Taylor Digital Timer
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Sure, you can use your oven’s timer during baking, but having a backup kitchen timer can mean avoiding a burnt dinner if you’re in another room getting chores done. This compact yet easy-to-read Taylor kitchen timer can be carried around the house, but it’s also loud enough to hear if you’re a room or two away.
Zulay Kitchen Milk Frother Wand
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For the price of 1.5 pumpkin spice lattes at a café, you can make your own at home. Milk frothers are simply motorized tiny whisks that can make cold milk foamy in just a few seconds, but their usefulness extends beyond espresso drinks. They’re also wonderful for whisking together protein shakes and hot chocolate, or making a single serving of whipped cream.
Spring Chef Professional 10-Inch Box Grater
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The Spring Chef box grater will come in handy time and again. The four sides can be used for coarse, medium, or fine grating, whether that’s cheese, ginger, or chocolate, and the last side is ideal for zesting. We especially like that this version comes with a bottom measuring attachment that eliminates guesswork and avoids a mess on your counter.