31 kitchen gifts under $50 that any home cook or baker will love

If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.

Whether it's for Mom, Dad, or a friend, small kitchen accessories will always make useful gifts.
Here are 31 fun and practical kitchen accessories that are $50 or less and make great gifts.
Check out all of our gift guides for more inspiration.

Whether they have a cookware collection that rivals Martha Stewart's or their most prized kitchen accessory is their drawer of takeout menus, any friend or family member on your gift list will appreciate a nice new kitchen tool to add to their space.

For a solid gift that you can bank on them loving, check out our list of kitchen accessories that'll please kitchen pros and newbies alike. It runs the gamut from practical to quirky and everything in between, plus you can find all of it for $50 or less.

The 31 best kitchen gifts under $50:

A fruit slicer that creates healthy summer treats

Williams Sonoma Watermelon Pop Slicer w/ under $25 badge — Williams Sonoma

Watermelon Pop Slicer, available at Williams Sonoma, $12.95

This pop slicer creates fruity ice pops out of watermelon pieces and is a must-have for the hot summer months.

An oven rack pull

Uncommon Goods Wooden Oven Rack Pull w/ under $25 badge — Uncommon Goods

Wooden Oven Rack Pull, available at Uncommon Goods, $20

This hands-free tool is the perfect kitchen addition for bakers, as it will allow them to check on their baked goods without burning themselves or having to grab an oven mitt or towel.

An herb preserver

Williams Sonoma Herb Savor — Williams Sonoma

Prepara Stainless Steel Herb Savor, available at Williams Sonoma, $32.95

If they live in the kitchen, they most likely use fresh herbs. When herbs are placed in this preserver, they can stay fresh for up to three weeks, which will save your giftee money and time.

A cookbook stand

Wishacc Bamboo Adjustable Book Stand, $25.99, available at Amazon

A cookbook stand is a must buy if they're constantly getting food on their most prized cookbooks. This high-quality bamboo stand is our best overall cookbook stand pick.

A set of fun shape cutters

LENK Vegetable Cutter Shapes Set, $10.99, available at Amazon

These unique shape cutters can be used to create fun shapes in fruits, vegetables, desserts, and even bread, making it the perfect gift for those that like to create picture worthy meals. This nine-shape set is made of high quality stainless steel and has grips on each cutter to help protect the user's fingers.

A set of food storage bags that can be reused over and over again

Anpro Reusable Food Storage Bags, $13.99, available at Amazon

If they love recycling just as much as they love cooking, these reusable food storage bags are sure to make their day. Made of eco-friendly materials, the bags come in three sizes, are BPA free and are even freezer safe. To clean the bags, simply hand wash them and leave them to air dry.

A portable grill

Smokey Joe 14-Inch Portable Grill, $63.97, available at Amazon

You can get the quality you know and love from full-size charcoal grills in this 14-inch portable version. The surface holds five burgers, and the whole grill is just under 10 pounds.

A pre-seasoned pizza stone

15-Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Pizza Pan, $42.95, available at The Lodge

This cast iron pizza pan has convenient handles for lifting on and off a hot grill — one of the thoughtful features that earned it a top spot in our guide to pizza stones. The 15-inch diameter surface is pre-seasoned with vegetable oil and conducts heat evenly for a perfect crust.

A set of non-skid mixing bowls

OXO Good Grips Mixing Set, $27.99, available at Amazon

A set of dishwasher safe mixing bowls is a must-have for every kitchen. With non-skid bottoms, rubber grip handles, and pouring spots, this set of bowls is perfect for whisking, mixing, and preparing meals.

A serving board

Circle Serve Board Hearth & Hand under $25 — Target/Business Insider

Circle Serve Board, $19.99, available at Target

This two-tone Acacia wood serving board is an elegant and practical kitchen item. The cut-out handle makes the 13-inch board easy to handle and hang up to save space.

A stovetop espresso maker

Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop Coffee Maker (6-cup), $34.99, available at Walmart

For the coffee-loving types who have already tried just about every way to get their morning brew, give them this moka pot. Bialetti actually invented the first stovetop coffee maker in the early 20th century and, even after all these years, the original model is our favorite option out there.

A thoughtfully designed apron

Five Two Ultimate Apron, $45, available at Food52

This is the apron to top all aprons. In addition to practical design considerations like extra-long waist ties and an adjustable neck strap, there are smart details like built-in pot holders, a conversion chart sewn into one pocket, and a narrow chest pocket to hold tools like pens and thermometers.

Note: Paprika and Peppercorn colors are out of stock

A cheese melt pan

Kitchen gifts under $50 cheese scraper — Amazon/Business Insider

Cuisinart BBQ Cheese Melt Pan, $9.99, available at Amazon

If they're not already melting cheese on all of their favorite foods — they should probably start. Help them out with this pan that makes the gooey, cheesy topping of their dreams a reality.

A lazy Susan turntable

Kitchen gifts under $50 lazy susan — Amazon/Business Insider

Copco Non-Skid Lazy Susan Turntable, $5.99, available on Amazon

They can use this lazy Susan for anything from condiment organization to food serving. It's easy to clean, can withstand weight, and it makes hard-to-reach items far more accessible.

A cheeky pig trivet

Felt Pig Trivet, $34, available at Food52

Keep your countertops safe from hot pans and dishes with this trivet. It's made from 100% merino wool felt and is adorably shaped like a pig.

A rapid egg cooker

Dash egg cooker under $25 — Amazon/Business Insider

Dash Rapid Egg Cooker, $17.99, available at Amazon

Whether they like them hard-boiled, poached, or scrambled, this rapid egg cooker lives up to its name — it makes cooking eggs way faster and easier than ever before.

A versatile spatula

Kitchen gifts under $50 GIR — The Grommet/Business Insider

GIR Premium Silicone Spatula, from $7.95, available at The Grommet

They'll never run out of uses for a silicone spatula, and GIR (short for Get it Right) does exactly that by making a spatula that's both heat resistant and strong.

A foldable cutting board

Joseph Joseph NSG016SW Chop2Pot Foldable Plastic Cutting Board — Amazon/Business Insider

Joseph Joseph Foldable Plastic Cutting Board, $12.79, available at Amazon

They probably already have a cutting board, but this one is a seriously smart upgrade. With a sturdy handle and sides that fold up when squeezed, this board will help them seamlessly chop and then pour into a pot or pan, without dropping any of the good stuff along the way.

A popcorn maker

Whirley Stainless-Steel Induction Popcorn Maker, $49.95, available at Williams Sonoma

A vintage-style stovetop popcorn maker that you crank by hand — this thing is the real deal. It's a little more effort, but they'll never want to return to the microwave stuff after this.

A mini rice cooker

Dash Mini Rice Cooker, from $19.99, available at Amazon

This appliance is small but mighty — it can make rice, stews, soups, pasta, and more. The two-cup capacity is good for making small meals and won't take up too much of their precious counter space.

A spiralizer

Paderno 4-Blade Spiralizer, $49.95, available at Williams Sonoma

Zucchinis, sweet potatoes, carrots, beets — anything can be a noodle if you really believe, or if you use a spiralizer. Plus, these spindly shapes make eating veggies a lot more fun.

A splatter screen

Silicone Splatter Screen, $24.95, available at Williams Sonoma

Save them from one of the perils of frying foods at home: the dreaded hot oil splatter. This screen has holes to release steam, so everything stays crunchy, but keeps all of the grease in the pan as it's intended to be.

A state pride dish towel

State Dish Towel, $20, available at Uncommon Goods

Add some sentimentality to their kitchen with a dish towel of their home state. The bright towels include iconic names, landmarks, and images of what makes their favorite state so special.

A molcajete

Molcajete, from $49.95, available at Williams Sonoma

An old-fashioned mortar and pestle set is the key to crushing and grinding everything from fresh herbs and spices to making perfectly smooth guacamole.

An Oreo cup

Dunkin Buddy under $25 — Amazon/Business Insider

Dunking Buddy, $14.95, available at Amazon

A thoughtful gift that shows you understand their cookie obsession, this cup helps them get the perfect dunk every time. It also comes with a pack of Oreos for good measure.

A bento box

Modern Large Bento Box, $36, available at Food52

This bento box is made up of multiple stackable components. It's dishwasher- and microwave-safe, and surely an upgrade to the brown paper bag.

An electric griddle

Black and Decker Electric Griddle — Target

Family-Sized Electric Griddle, $25.99, available at Target

Though just five pounds, this electric griddle has 200 square inches of cooking surface that reaches 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Minus the electric parts, the entire griddle is dishwasher safe, including the removable drip tray.

Fancy olive oil

Alive Extra Virgin Heirloom Olive Oil, $37, available at Brightland

A drizzle of good olive oil adds a flavorful punch to any dish. Brightland's high-quality olive oils are sharp, peppery, and come in sleek, coated glass bottles that will look nice on their kitchen counter.

An automatic pan stirrer

Automatic Pan Stirrer with Timer, $25, available at Uncommon Goods

Help them save time and elbow grease with this little gadget. All they have to do is place it in the pan, set the timer, and let it whiz around so they can do other kitchen tasks while their sauce is stirred for them.

A pancake pan

Nordic Ware Silver Dollar Pancake Pan, $34.95, available at Crate & Barrel

This pan lets them cook seven silver dollar pancakes at once and ensures that each one is a perfectly round circle.

A food scale

Bamboo Food Scale, $29.95, available at Crate & Barrel

If they're serious about baking, they'll appreciate this food scale. It'll help them make sure they're using the exact measurements every time. Plus, the bamboo and sleek LED display will make it look nice in their space.

Read the original article on Business Insider