20 Best Kitchen Gifts for Under $40

Every home chef loves new tools and gadgets in their kitchen. So, with the holidays just around the corner, now is a good time to start thinking about gifts for your favorite cook.

Here are some great options that you can pick up for less than $40. They will let you keep more cash in your wallet and are sure to make any home chef happy.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Make chopping and grinding a breeze with the Cuisinart Elemental Collection 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder.

The product comes in either silver or gunmetal and makes it easy to chop up or grind fruits, vegetables, and other food products. You’ll find it for $39.95 at Macy’s.

Stay sharp in the kitchen with the KitchenIQ Edge Grip 2-Stage Knife Sharpener with fine or coarse grinding options.

The sharpener costs $6.83 to $9.22 at Amazon, with the price varying by color. Black, green, and red options are available.

Keep your oven clean of extra spills with the FitFabHome Non Stick Oven Liners Mat.

Grab a pack of three liners so you always have one available. The cost is $12.99 at Amazon.

Pancake breakfasts, grilled cheeses, and more are easy with an electric griddle.

The Black & Decker Family-Sized Electric Griddle from Target has a non-stick cooking surface and adjustable temperature knob. It lets you cook items quickly and remove them easily. Get it for $25.99 at Target.

Cut down the number of kitchen utensils in your drawers and replace them with the Joseph Joseph Uni-tool 5-in-1 Silicone Kitchen Utensil.

This utensil can act as a slotted spoon, solid spoon, turner, cutter, and spatula. Buy it for $9.95 on Amazon.

Do you know someone who likes unique kitchen gadgets? This Automatic Pan Stirrer may be the perfect present for them.

This item can continuously stir your latest creations without your help. Grab the battery-powered version for $25 or the rechargeable version for $34 from Uncommon Goods.

Grab this silicone pad whenever you need a place to set hot items on your counter, reach for hot things in your oven, or get a grip on hard-to-open jars.

The Talisman Designs Silicone Nonslip Grip Hot Pad and Trivet comes in a flower design in 12 colors. Buy it for $13.95 at Target.

It can be hard to get the perfect thickness when you’re rolling something out with a rolling pin, but the Geesta Adjustable Wood Rolling Pin can help you achieve that ideal depth.

The adjustable pin has rollers on each end that you can take off or add to create the perfect dough height on items such as cookie dough or fondant. It’s available for $32.39 on Amazon.

Get light and fluffy movie-style popcorn with a popper that easily fits on your stovetop when you buy the Great Northern Popcorn Original Spinner Stovetop Popcorn Popper.

It is a 6.5-quart popper with a crank handle. You can buy it for $39.99 at Walmart.

The holidays are the perfect time to make cookies for friends and family, and you can make it easier with the OXO Good Grips Cookie Scoop. The cookie scoop measures the right amount of dough into a ball each time.

You can choose from three sizes on Amazon. Check out the small scoop for $15.95, the medium scoop for $16.99, or the large scoop for $18.78.

Your coffee machine can get a little dirty along the way, so grab some Quick and Clean Keurig Cleaning Pods to get the insides of your single-cup coffee maker sparkling clean.

The cleaning pods come in a six-pack to remove the dirt and grime from your machine. The price is $9.95 on Amazon.

Enjoy some kitchen nostalgia with the Tupperware Heritage 4-Pack Plastic Mini Canister Set.

You may recognize the sunburst design on the tops of these plastic canisters that come in red, blue, or green hues. They keep all your baking ingredients safely stored, and you can buy them for $29.99 at Target.

Round cutters are great for baking cookies, biscuits, or cake decorations.

Check out the Ateco Plain Edge Round Cutters, which come in a pack of 11 graduated circular cutters for $15 on Amazon. You’re sure to find the right size for any of your needs.

An oil sprayer is a great way to cover items like roasted vegetables, fish, or other delicious main and side dishes.

The Puzmug Oil Sprayer can be used with different types of oils, including olive, sesame, and avocado. Get it for $13.99 on Amazon.

Rice can be a great addition to a meal as a side dish or as a base for a main dish, and it’s a cheap ingredient if you’re trying to save money on groceries.

So, grab a Continental Rice Cooker, which can cook up to 6 cups of rice or keep it warm. It’s available for $31.99 at Macy’s.

Bear Paws Meat Claws make it easy to shred meats for recipes.

The meat claws can shred pork, chicken, beef, and turkey quickly and easily. Buy it for $14.99 on Amazon. You can choose from four colors: black, gray, hunter orange, and red.

Whip up milk for the perfect latte or hot chocolate with the Paris Hilton Electric Frother.

It comes in pink and gives milk some extra foam for coffees and more. You can grab the frother, which runs on two AA batteries, for $6.97 at Walmart.

Mix up any ingredients in these KitchenAid Classic Mixing Bowls that come in a variety of colors. The bowls nest in each other, so it’s easy to store them.

They have a non-slip base to keep them sturdy when mixing cookies, cakes, and more. Check Amazon, as the prices can vary depending on which color you choose. However, they start under $20.

Show off anything you make with a classic serving tray that highlights whatever dish you’re serving.

The Better Homes and Gardens White Porcelain Tray is perfect for main and side dishes. Cleanup is also easy, as the tray is durable and dishwasher-safe. Get it for $15.98 at Walmart.

Sheet-pan recipes are becoming more popular because it’s easy to toss a main dish and side dishes on one sheet and cook everything together.

So, grab a Nordic Ware Naturals Quarter Sheet, which includes an oven-safe nonstick grid to get extra air under your meals and cook food better. You can grab one from Amazon for $18.

Kitchen gifts can be the perfect presents for someone you know who loves to cook or bake.

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