Quietly upgrade your kitchen with these 8 brilliant time-saving gadgets

The deeper you delve into the world of kitchen tools and appliances, the more likely you are to find highly specialized (and sometimes downright weird) pieces of equipment. As a professional shopping writer, I love to endlessly scroll through digital kitchen aisles, looking for interesting and unique gear. For example, a few weeks ago, during a s’mores-fueled shopping spree, I found these awesome roasting sticks that I never thought I’d have. And on a recent stroll through Walmart’s kitchen section, I came across a ton of weird and great gear.

Indeed, Walmart is really going all out when it comes to smart, time-saving gadgets that can help you up your kitchen game. Need some ice to hang around the yard? Maybe this portable ice maker will come in handy. Interested in making your own rotisserie chicken or getting more efficient at sealing Mason jars? You’ve got your back. Here are the smartest, most time-saving kitchen gadgets and tools I’ve found at Walmart.

Top 7 Brilliant Time-Saving Gadgets at Walmart

• Kissair Portable Ice Maker, $69, original price $130
• Vavsea Immersion Hand Blender and Chopper, $30, original price $100
• OXO Softworks Silicone Cookie Spatula, $10
• Ninja Creami Ice Cream Machine, $169, Original $199
• Coca-Cola Classic 4-Liter Mini Fridge, $28, Original $50
• Ronco Rotisserie Oven, $140
• Ninja Foodi 4-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer, $149

Kissair portable ice maker

Countertop ice machines aren’t exactly new — but a portable, self-cleaning one? This quick-freezing machine makes bullet-shaped cubes in minutes and has a carry handle, meaning you can cut out the middleman and take the whole bin with you to the living room, the backyard, the park, and beyond.

Vavsea Immersion Hand Blender and Chopper

This hand blender has all the usual features (blender, whisk, frother), but also has a clever chopping mechanism with an attachable chopping bowl. With 1000 watts of power and 12 speeds, this device definitely aims to do more than your average hand blender.

OXO Softworks Silicone Cookie Spatula

Here’s the perfect cookie spatula. This silicone tool from OXO is heat-resistant and has a thin edge and flexible steel core, meaning it will lift and support even the most decorated cookies — a true next-level cookie spatula.

Ninja Creami Ice Cream Machine

The Ninja Creami is one of the most beloved ice cream makers on the market. From ice cream and milkshakes to sorbets and “light ice creams” — maybe even dairy-free — Creami lets you customize your own flavors and textures. Basically, you just make a base, freeze it, then use the machine’s touchscreen to find the right mold for your dessert. Plus, it’s super easy to clean.

Coca-Cola Classic 4-liter mini fridge

Cans can take up a lot of space in your fridge, especially if you’re storing a variety of beers, sodas, sparkling waters, and NA drinks. A Coca-Cola mini fridge might seem tacky at first, but once you realize you can always have a cold soda on board without taking up valuable fridge space, it starts to seem like a more interesting option. It has a neat, vintage look and is portable, too.

Ronco rotisserie oven

A rotisserie chicken is the typical go-to choice for those looking for a quick, hearty meal. While it may seem like a rotisserie is something only restaurants and grocery stores do, it’s actually something that’s fairly easy to master at home, especially if you have a rotisserie oven with a spit and a heating element. This oven can cook chicken, turkey, sausages, skewers, fish, and more, and it also has three cooking settings to make sure your protein is cooked to perfection.

Ninja Foodi 4 in 1 DualZone Air Fryer

Air fryers can be a great way to prepare food quickly and healthily. An air fryer with multiple compartments for frying, baking, warming and dehydrating? That would be a great piece of equipment. With a 7-quart “MegaZone” basket and two smaller, 3.5-quart spaces, you can easily prepare multiple dishes for a big, easy feast. And everything is dishwasher safe, making it the perfect appliance for weekday cooking with a low-lift capacity.