These are the kitchen products Yahoo readers couldn't keep their (oven) mitts off of in 2023. (Amazon)(Amazon)
Happy New Year! Last night, you were likely counting down the 10 seconds to 2024. But as someone who writes about kitchen products for a living, I naturally counted down the 10 most popular kitchen products of 2023, according to Yahoo readers. After all, many of us will be spending the rest of winter cooking up a storm, so wouldn't it be nice to ring in the new year with the right tools? Knives were certainly trending in 2023 (there are two sets and a knife sharpener on this list), along with a fun little microwave cleaner and meat thermometer, to name a few. Keep scrolling to see what else readers couldn't get enough of last year!
Ina Garten herself is a fan of this durable pan, which is made of sturdy cast iron that'll last for decades. It has excellent heat retention for achieving the perfect sear, and since it comes pre-seasoned, you can use it right out of the box. It's compatible with all stovetops, it can be used for campfire cooking and, at just $20, it's an affordable kitchen workhorse you'll reach for again and again.
Check out our full Lodge Cast Iron Skillet review for more.
At this price, pick one up for yourself and one for your favorite home cook as a practical gift — they'll use it all the time.
Never have a dull moment in the kitchen again, thanks to this No. 1 bestselling knife sharpener. Equipped with three slots for sharpening, repairing, straightening and polishing, it'll take your old blades from obsolete to like new in just a few swipes. Plus, it comes with a handy cut-resistant glove to spare you from painful nicks, and it happens to be 67% off (best price ever!).
Hate having to clean the tray of your air fryer? Just stick one of these BPA-free silicone liners in before you cook, then toss them 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.
"The only thing I don’t like about my air fryer is having to clean it," wrote a convert. "This eliminates that issue. The food still got crispy, just like if I cooked it without this."
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."
Slicing and dicing just got way more fun, thanks to this colorful knife set from Cuisinart. You'll get an 8-inch chef knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 8-inch serrated bread knife, 7-inch santoku knife, 6.5-inch utility knife, 3.5-inch paring knife and protective sheaths for each. Since they're color-coded, you can designate one for meats, one for vegetables, etc. No cross-contamination to see here!
One happy reviewer wrote: "This knife set made me a pro in the kitchen. ... They cut like butter. They wash like glass. ... I actually purchased these knives for my husband and my son. My husband is the cook in the house, and my son is learning. I wanted them to have good stuff to use and no more of that cheap junk that you have to saw to cut meat. These knives cut in one little slice. Now I'm in the kitchen cutting up stuff, probably for no good reason."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.