10 Thanksgiving Kitchen Tools That Make Hosting Easier

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Thanksgiving is one long day in the kitchen. The oven is full by noon, every burner is going, and somebody always asks if the turkey is done yet.

These 10 tools are the ones that take pressure off the busiest parts of the day: the turkey, the sides, the bread and the coffee after dinner.

1. A thermometer so you stop guessing on the turkey

Cutting into the bird to check it lets the juices out. An instant-read thermometer tells you in a few seconds.

This one has a backlit screen and folds up for the drawer.

The pick: Alpha Grillers Instant Read Meat Thermometer.

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars from 92,573 ratings on Amazon.

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2. An immersion blender for gravy, soup and potatoes

Lumpy gravy gets smooth right in the pan. Squash soup gets blended in the pot, with no hot pour into a blender.

The pick: Mueller 8-speed stainless immersion blender.

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars from 403 ratings on Amazon.

See the Mueller immersion blender on Amazon →

3. A mandoline for potatoes au gratin and salads

Even slices cook evenly. A mandoline gets a pile of potatoes or cucumbers done in minutes.

Use the hand guard every time. The blades are sharp.

The pick: Mueller mandoline slicer.

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars from 428 ratings on Amazon.

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4. An air fryer as your second oven

When the turkey takes the oven, the sides still need somewhere to go. An 8-quart air fryer fits Brussels sprouts, rolls or a tray of stuffing bites.

The pick: Chefman Crispinator 8 qt air fryer with a viewing window.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars from 824 ratings on Amazon.

See the Chefman 8 qt air fryer on Amazon →

5. A bread knife that slices without squishing

Fresh rolls and sourdough tear under a dull knife. A long serrated blade saws through the crust and leaves the middle soft.

The pick: imarku 10 inch sourdough bread knife.

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,019 ratings on Amazon.

See the imarku bread knife on Amazon →

6. A magnetic knife strip to clear the counter

Counter space is gold on Thanksgiving. Knives go on the wall, where you can grab the right one fast.

The pick: imarku 16 inch dark wood magnetic knife strip.

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings on Amazon.

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7. A cleaver for breaking down the turkey

After dinner, a heavy blade makes quick work of the carcass for soup stock, and it chops a pile of herbs and onions before dinner.

The pick: SYOKAMI 7.7 inch meat cleaver with a sheath.

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,135 ratings on Amazon.

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8. A nakiri knife for all the vegetables

A flat, straight blade made for vegetables. Celery, carrots and onions for the stuffing go fast and even.

The pick: SYOKAMI 7.2 inch nakiri vegetable knife.

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,261 ratings on Amazon.

See the SYOKAMI nakiri knife on Amazon →

9. An electric kettle for tea and cleanup

Hot water in a few minutes for tea, instant cocoa for the kids, or a soak for the roasting pan.

The pick: Mueller 1.8 liter electric kettle.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars from 63,824 ratings on Amazon.

See the Mueller electric kettle on Amazon →

10. A French press for coffee with pie

A big pot of coffee after dinner, made at the table. No extra machine taking up counter space.

The pick: MuellerLiving 20 oz stainless steel French press.

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars from 35,288 ratings on Amazon.

See the Mueller French press on Amazon →

If you only get one

Get the thermometer. It answers the biggest question of the day in seconds, and it works for every roast after.

Ratings were checked on October 29, 2026 and can change. Prices change too, so check the listing.

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