I test kitchen products for a living — here are my top 10 picks from Amazon's Big Spring Sale, all under $25

Not only am I a fan of Ina Garten's approachable recipes, I also love checking out her gorgeous kitchen and cookware. Some of her go-tos are admittedly out of my price range, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover this super-affordable skillet, a longtime favorite of mine, is also a staple in her kitchen. 

This pan can be used on all cooktops, is oven-safe and can even be placed over a grill or open flame. Lodge pieces are so durable, people often pass them down to younger generations. I've had mine for about 10 years, but it works just as well as the day I got it, if not better. Not bad for just 16 bucks!

Another thing I love about this pan? It's made of iron and oil — no PFOAs or PTFEs, which gives me peace of mind about cooking without "forever chemicals." No wonder it's one of 12 pieces of cookware Garten links to on her website.

Check out my full Lodge Cast Iron Skillet review for more. 

Groceries are expensive, and preparing overcooked, inedible food is just money down the drain. Avoid that by taking the temperature of your meats, seafood, baked goods and more — doing so helps ensure everything is perfectly (and safely) cooked. This popular gadget (over 8,000 were purchased this month) provides a reading in seconds, so grab one before your next cookout. It's currently within $3 of its lowest price on record, FYI...

"It’s been a game-changer in my kitchen!" exclaimed a happy home cook. "It’s incredibly easy to use, giving me precise readings in just a few seconds, which has made cooking meat so much less stressful. I love the instant-read feature — no more guessing or cutting into my food to check if it’s done. The display is bright and easy to read, even when I’m grilling outside. I’ve tested it on everything from chicken to steak, and the results have been spot-on every time. Plus, it’s durable and easy to clean, which is always a bonus."

Similar knife sets can set you back anywhere from $50 to $1,000 (yup, it's true). But you can grab this smart color-coded collection, which comes with a lifetime warranty, for just $25 (that's over 60% off). We can think of no better culinary gift, whether it's for yourself or a loved one. Anything that ups the kitchen-happiness quotient, solves an everyday problem and makes it easy for you to prep food for family and friends is a cut above.

According to the manufacturer, this splatter screen can prevent up to 99% of liquids from escaping your pan as you cook, meaning you're much less likely to get burned, and your stovetop will be spared from greasy messes. Plus, it'll help keep odors from consuming your kitchen, and unlike a lid, it'll still allow steam to be released. Its little feet let it rest on your counter with the mesh part elevated, making it a cute little cooling rack. You could also use it as a strainer.

This nifty gizmo was designed to maximize space (while minimizing food waste). It's rectangular to make the best use of your fridge shelves, and it rotates 360 degrees so you can easily see — and remember — everything you have before it spoils. 

"Gone are the days of old sauces, jars and containers getting stuck in the back of the fridge to turn into a forgotten fuzzy science experiment," shared an impressed shopper. "This amazing turntable makes everything on the tray really easy to grab and find, we are a lot less wasteful because we have access to it all on the turntable. We love it!"

Do you have a bit of a Starbucks obsession? It'll be more like Star-save some-bucks once you get a load of this powerful device, which will have you whipping up and enjoying foamy beverages in no time. Let's be real — the appeal of a cappuccino starts dwindling the longer one waits in that chaotic a.m. line, and why shell out for something that's so easy to make at home? 

At 65% off, this is as low as it's been all year, so grab one for you and another for your favorite java fiend. 

"This frother literally changed my at-home coffee game," said a user. "I can make cold foam for iced coffee and frothed hot milk for lattes. I also use it to mix other powders into liquid. ... Been about two months of using once a day and it’s still working great!"

Check out our full Zulay Kitchen Milk Frother review for more. 

Air-frying is super convenient ... until it's time to clean the tray. Eliminate some of that schmutzy toil by sticking one of these BPA-free silicone liners in before you cook, then toss it into the dishwasher once you're done. So much easier than trying to scrape off caked-on residue. These fit air fryers with 3- to 5-quart capacities. 

Who says kitchen tools can't be fun? This adorable crab can be used as a spoon/utensil rest or be clipped onto the side of a pot to prop open the lid. It's like having your own little crustacean cheerleader while cooking. This is the best price we've seen since Black Friday. 

A flexible drying rack that can be rolled over your sink? It's a small kitchen's dream! This nifty mat is surprisingly sturdy (it holds up to 33 pounds!), and its narrow slats also make it ideal for draining water off of washed produce. It could also be used as a trivet (it's heat-resistant up to 400°F) — and when it's not being used, just roll it back up to store in a drawer. 

"So glad I got this," shared a blissful buyer. "My kitchen is tiny and has basically no counter space. Getting this dish rack has allowed me to use my limited counter space for fun things like my coffee maker and for food prep. I love that it barely takes up physical or visual space. It's also very easy to clean and actually feels more sanitary than most traditional dish racks. Highly recommend."