5 Best Kitchen Tools Ranked

Consumer Reports has ranked the 5 best kitchen tools, including the Oxo Vegetable Chopper, Tenura Silicone Jar Opener, Zyliss Classic Rotary Handheld Cheese Grater, and Sweet Alice Gravity Electric Pepper & Salt Mill Grinder Set. The Oxo Vegetable Chopper, priced at $19.99, uses a push-to-dice mechanism to speed up prepping vegetables and stayed put on the counter during use.

The Tenura Silicone Jar Opener, costing $13.82, uses a ridged, dome-shaped grip to help twist open stubborn lids and eased strain on the hands and wrists compared with twisting off tight lids by hand. The Zyliss Classic Rotary Handheld Cheese Grater, priced at $22.95, features a hand crank replacing the serrated edges of a typical box grater and has a comfortable grip for both right- and left-handed users.

In addition to these kitchen tools, Consumer Reports also tested 11 frying pans across nonstick, stainless steel, carbon steel, and cast iron for cooking evenness, food release, and durability. The Anolon Advanced Home Frying Pan Set, priced at $70 for a two-pan set, includes 10-inch and 12-inch nonstick pans made from aluminum and received excellent ratings for cooking evenness, food release, handle temperature, and handle sturdiness.

The Caraway Ceramic-Coated Non-Stick pan, priced at $125, features a ceramic coating over an aluminum base and is dishwasher-safe. The GreenPan Stanley Tucci Ceramic Nonstick pan costs $200. Consumer Reports also tested four air fryer toaster ovens for toasting, baking, reheating, and ease of use, including the DeLonghi EO141164M, priced at $250.

## What it means for home cooks These rankings can help home cooks find the right tools and appliances for their kitchen needs, simplifying cooking tasks and reducing hand fatigue. With a wide range of kitchen tools and appliances available, these rankings provide a guide for those looking to upgrade their kitchen essentials.

## Other notable products Other notable products tested by Consumer Reports include the Sweet Alice Gravity Electric Pepper & Salt Mill Grinder Set, priced at $18.99, and the GE G9OAAASSPSS air fryer toaster oven, priced at $148. These products offer a range of features and price points, giving home cooks options to suit their needs and budgets.