Gadgets are ever-evolving, especially now that it’s 2025. Whether you’re a professional chef or casually cooking at home, these best kitchen gadgets are now designed to make cooking easier, faster, and more fun. We’ve listed some appliances that we think will elevate your cooking skills.
- Smart Instant Pot
This pressure cooker continues to be a main appliance in many kitchens; however, the smart version makes it better. It now comes with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity that lets you control the settings from an app on your smartphone. These smart Instant Pots usually come with preset recipes, meal planning features, and voice assistant integration. This is perfect for individuals with busy lifestyles and for those who are looking for a simple meal preparation.
We’d like to recommend getting the Instant Pot Pro Plus Smart Multi-Cooker.
Features:
- WiFi-Connected & App-Controlled—Start, monitor, and adjust cooking remotely via the Instant Brands Connect app.
- 10-in-1 Functionality—Pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, sous vide, rice cooker, yogurt maker, and more
- Large LCD Touchscreen—Easy-to-read display with customizable settings
- Nutribullet Integration—Access 800+ guided recipes for step-by-step cooking.
- Auto Pressure Release—Hands-free steam release for safer cooking
- Smart Food Scale
Having a smart food scale is among the best ways of ensuring accuracy. It can be connected to your smartphone to track ingredients, give suggestions of portion sizes, and provide nutritional information. Models from Etekcity or Greater Goods have a built-in app that is linked to meal-tracking services or recipe apps; this helps you keep track of calories and nutrients.
We’d like to recommend getting the Etekcity Smart Nutrition Scale.
Features:
- Bluetooth-Connected—Syncs with the VeSync app, Fitbit, and Apple Health
- Precise & Accurate—Measures in grams, ounces, and milliliters (up to 11 lbs)
- Nutritional Tracking—Access a database of 270,000+ foods for calories, macros, and more.
- Tare Function & Multiple Units—Easily measure ingredients in any container.
- Sleek & Compact Design—Stainless steel surface for easy cleaning
- Air Fryer Oven
Air fryers became commercially available in 2010, and they have become a favorite appliance to have in the kitchen. This year, air fryers allow you to air fry, bake, roast, and dehydrate food—kind of like how an oven functions. They also have a larger cooking capacity than most traditional air fryers and are a perfect appliance for families or those who want to cook multiple meals at once. The meals from air fryer ovens can be crispy, have little to no oil, and make a healthier version of fried foods.
We’d like to recommend getting the Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro Air Fry Oven.
Features:
- Large Capacity—Fits a 12” pizza, a 5-lb chicken, or a whole tray of fries.
- 10 Cooking Functions—Air Fry, Bake, Roast, Broil, Toast, Dehydrate & More
- True Surround Convection—Faster, more even cooking than standard air fryers
- Crispier Results—75% less fat than deep frying
- Easy-to-Use Digital Controls—Simple presets & temperature adjustments
- Sous-Vide Precision Cooker
This method of cooking is popular amongst professional chefs, but now, even home cooks can do this method by getting a sous-vide precision cooker. It allows you to cook food in a precisely controlled water bath at a consistent temperature. This results in perfectly cooked meals with elevated flavors and textures. Models like the Anova Precision Cooker and Joule Sous Vide have improved their connectivity features and app integration, which allows you to control the cooking times and temperatures from your smartphone.
We’d like to recommend getting the Anova Culinary Precision Cooker (Nano or Pro models).
Features:
- WiFi & Bluetooth Connectivity—Control cooking remotely via the Anova app.
- Precise Temperature Control—Ensures perfect doneness every time
- Compact & Easy to Use—Simple clamp-on design for any pot
- Durable & Reliable—Trusted by home cooks and professionals
- Great Recipe Integration—Step-by-step guides in the app
- Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set
In 2025, owning electric salt and pepper grinders makes things easier. They have built-in motors that grind salt and pepper after pushing a button. Models from Gravity or Peugeot have adjustable coarseness levels so you can set the grind to however you want.
We’d like to recommend getting the Cuisinart SG-3 Rechargeable Salt and Pepper Mill Set.
Features:
- Rechargeable—comes with a charging base. No batteries needed.
- One-Handed Operation—Easy button press for grinding
- Adjustable Coarseness—Can choose from fine to coarse grind.
- Durable Stainless Steel Design—Sleek and Stylish
- Dual Chambers—Holds both salt and pepper in one unit
- Smart Coffee Maker
This year, the next smart coffee maker you buy can now be connected to your smartphone. This lets you schedule brewing times, control the strength of the brew, and order your favorite beans directly from the app. Models like the Keurig K-Elite or Nespresso’s Wi-Fi-enabled machines let you enjoy a fresh cup of hot or iced coffee with a touch of a button. You can also personalize the options of the machine for anything from espresso to cold brew.
We’d like to recommend getting the Keurig K-Supreme Plus SMART coffee maker.
Features:
- WiFi Connected & App Controlled—Brew coffee remotely via the Keurig app.
- BrewID Technology—Automatically adjusts settings based on the K-Cup pod used
- Multiple Brew Sizes—Can choose from 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 oz cups.
- Customizable Brewing—Control strength and temperature
- Dual Water & MultiStream Technology—Evenly saturates coffee grounds for better flavor.
