Our Readers Couldn’t Stop Buying Up These 10 Kitchen Items in 2024

It’s hard to believe the year is almost over. And what a year 2024 has been for home cooks with several new and clever kitchen items hitting the market. In fact, we’ve taken a moment and gathered up the top kitchen products that our readers couldn’t get enough of this year, and they truly make for some fantastic gifting ideas for the season. 

From an air fryer to an oil sprayer, these were the products Food & Wine readers grabbed the most throughout the year. We’re right there with you — several are our favorites, too. Whether you’re buying for yourself or grabbing an item (or two) for a gift, there’s a great pick for you. Prices start at just $10, so get ready to shop.

Food & Wine Readers’ Favorite Amazon Products of 2024

• Nesco Deluxe Food VS-12 Vacuum Sealer, $104 with coupon, originally $140
• Ecolution Micro-Pop Microwave Popcorn Popper, $13
• Aroma 8-Cup Rice Cooker, $33
• Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6-Quart XL Air Fryer, $140
• Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok Pan, $57 with coupon, originally $65
• Longzon 4-in-1 Knife Sharpener, $10, originally $13
• OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder, $80, originally $100
• Yarramate Oil Sprayer, $10, originally $11
• Formaticum 15-Piece Cheese Storage Bag Set, $18
• Latent Epicure Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set, $35, originally $47

Nesco Deluxe Food VS-12 Vacuum Sealer

It’s easy to see why our readers love this Nesco vacuum sealer. It double-heat seals and keeps meats, produce, and pre-made meals fresher longer, (up to five times longer), than food storage containers and plastic bags. It breezed through our tests earning the top spot on our list of the best vacuum sealers on the market. We love how it sucked the air out and left no pockets behind — even when sealing liquids — providing a solid, airtight seal with no leakage. Plus, it handles sous vide cooking just as easily. Apply the coupon, and snag this reader-approved vacuum sealer for $104.

Ecolution Micro-Pop Microwave Popcorn Popper

Popcorn is an all-time favorite snack, so it’s no surprise this popcorn popper is a much-loved item. Designed to look like a pitcher, this popper needs no butter or oil, just the popcorn. And if you want melted butter, it has a clever spot on the lid to put some in to melt at the same time the corn is popping in the microwave. We spent an enjoyable time munching on plenty of perfectly popped popcorn from this microwave popcorn maker, too, which is why it ranked so high in our tests. Cleanup is simple, since it’s dishwasher-safe. The hardest part of purchasing this popcorn popper? Deciding which of the six colors you want to buy. 

Aroma 8-Cup Rice Cooker

Our readers discovered a way to get perfectly cooked rice every time: the Aroma rice cooker. We love this rice cooker ourselves, thanks to its ease of use and its affordability. It has an intuitive-to-use display panel with eight presets, including a quick rice function and a delay start time so you can set it to start cooking when you want it. This versatile machine even has a removable tray so you can steam meat and vegetables right above the rice while it’s cooking. At only $33, it’s sure to be a hit as a holiday gift. Over 20,000 Amazon shoppers have grabbed it in the past month alone

Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6-Quart XL Air Fryer

If you haven’t already joined the world of air frying, it’s time. So many incredible air fryer recipes can be made in this nifty appliance. This Instant Pot Vortex has a 6-quart capacity — enough room to make a batch of crispy french fries or chicken wings for the family to enjoy. The Vortex Plus aced our tests, ranking as our favorite air fryer on the market. It cooked pretty much any food we tried in it perfectly, including salmon, pork tenderloin, coconut shrimp, Brussels sprouts, fries, and wings. With a 6-in-1 functionality, the Instant Pot Vortex Plus air fryer is a great addition to any cook’s kitchen counter.

Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok Pan

If you’re searching for a pan that does it all, this Yosukata wok is the one. This editor-loved wok is a popular favorite for its design. It has a wide flat bottom with ample cooking space for cooking, flipping, frying, steaming, and stirring. And if you want to sear meats or whip up a saucy beef stroganoff, this pan handles it with ease. This carbon-steel wok is a worthy gift that will be treasured for many years to come.

Longzon 4-in-1 Knife Sharpener

Keeping knives sharp is an essential kitchen chore, and the Longzon knife sharpener is up to the task. It’s our favorite value pick for manual knife sharpeners because of how easy it is to use. Its three-stage functionality repairs, sharpens, and polishes knives while keeping your hands away from the blades. Plus, there’s an extra-wide slot to sharpen your kitchen shears. Its ergonomic handle is easy to grip and hold and it comes with cut-resistant gloves for further protection for your hands. And yet another bonus? It’s even more affordable, as right now, it’s 24% off. No wonder readers love it too.

OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Coffee aficionados will be delighted to unwrap this reader-approved coffee grinder. Grinding whole beans for that perfect cup of coffee in the morning is an absolute must in our books too, which is why we tested to find the best options. This grinder ranked high for many reasons. It can hold up to 16 ounces of coffee beans that can be ground to the perfect consistency thanks to its 38 grind settings, which range from micro-fine to coarse. Think of all the specialty coffee drinks that can be enjoyed, including espresso, French press, cold brews, and more. It doesn’t require a lot of counter space either, as it measures just 7.75 x 5.3 x 12.8 inches. If there’s a coffee lover in your life, snag this while it’s 20% off in both black and silver.

Yarramate Oil Sprayer

Our readers are infatuated with this oil sprayer. And it’s no wonder since this gadget can drizzle, pour, spray, and mist olive oil with sheer ease. It’s all in the ingenious design: Tilt it to pour, or push the lever down to spray. Because of its features, this bestselling oil sprayer makes cooking with and distributing oil without any mess. And since it is available in a few colors, you can match it to any kitchen decor. It’s small enough to be a great stocking stuffer too.

Formaticum 15-Piece Cheese Storage Bag Set

Food & Wine readers are storing their cheese in these Formaticum cheese storage bags. These reusable bags are made of paper with a wax paper insert that, unlike plastic, allows cheese to properly breathe. Cheese stays fresh for longer, holds its moisture, and even better, keeps unwanted mold away. There are 15 bags in the set and each one has a spot to write the type of cheese and date stored. It’s a great gift idea for cheese lovers — or for yourself.

Latent Epicure Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set

Sleek and modern looking, this salt and pepper grinder set will look good sitting in any kitchen. If you’re looking to replace yours, or it's on somebody’s gift list, this is an ideal one to buy, especially since it’s on sale for 26% off. It’s simple to use, requiring the push of the button on the top to grind and distribute the amount of seasoning desired. We think this reader-approved set is the best electric pepper grinder on the market, as it's easy to use and it evenly distributes salt and pepper granules. It even comes with a base to set the grinders in to store them neatly.