One of the many amazing aspects of the ketogenic diet is that it motivates you to get into the kitchen and prepare dishes that nourish, fulfill, and taste excellent (especially if you have great keto recipes). While essential kitchen items can help you attain low-carb culinary perfection, a few gadgets make creating wonderful keto meals even simpler. The following is a collection of must-have low-carb kitchen gadgets. Continue reading to find out what they are and why we recommend them, then decide whether you should acquire any of them to make great keto living easier for you.

Coffee Maker

Let us begin from the beginning! Most ketonians start their days with at least one cup of coffee, either supplemented with delicious cream fat macros, MCT oil, or both (hello, bulletproof coffee!). The substance gets you going and keeps you going, sometimes until lunch! As a result, a high-quality coffeemaker is a must-have. Which is better: an espresso machine, a traditional coffee maker, or a French press? You have a choice!

Milk Frother

What elevates keto lattes or bulletproof coffee beverages to new heights? Of course, a milk frother! They add joy to the morning beverage by being cute, small, and the quickest method to mix and froth your coffee beverages.

Food Scale

Food scales are fantastic for a variety of reasons. Most importantly, keto cooks measure ingredients precisely, which is necessary for baking but even more critical for guaranteeing exact macros for keto dishes. Whether following or creating your recipes, weigh your items on this kitchen scale to determine how many macros your meal includes.

Measuring Cups and Spoons

Because baking is a science, correct measurements are essential when following any baking recipe. As a result, if you bake, measuring cups and spoons are already in your cupboard. When creating low-carb dishes, even chefs who eyeball amounts for more flexible recipes may want to use measuring cups and spoons. Aside from the food scale, the only method to guarantee you add enough of each ingredient to achieve exact macros is to use measuring cups and spoons (the key to staying in ketosis).

Spiralizer

The spiralizer has been established as a ubiquitous kitchen item, which is fantastic since it is accessible in more forms and price points than ever before (including one for under $10). What is the purpose of a spiralizer? To make “zoodles” with ease! Since they look and taste fantastic and are entirely keto-friendly, these adorable, curly, incredibly low-carb zucchini noodles are regular for keto pasta meals. (For a spiralizer-friendly recipe, see Keto Vodka Pasta with Sausage.) Several spiralizers also function as slicers.

Blender or Food Processor (or Both!)

It would help if you had an excellent blender to help you out whether you’re creating a marinade (like for crazy-amazing Green Curry Drumsticks), pureeing a Keto Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Dip, or whipping up wonderful Keto Blended Cinnamon Dulce Frap or Minty Green Smoothies. A food processor can handle all this, including shredding and mincing. We suggest both if you’re interested in cooking.

Blender

Food Processor

Waffle Maker

What? What about waffles on a keto diet? And in what way? There’s a whole universe of keto waffles out there, and depending on the sort of keto waffles you create, they may take you from breakfast to lunch to dinner. Try our traditional Keto Waffle recipe for breakfast, or pair it with our incredible Keto Fried Chicken dish for dinner. For a savory keto lunch, create a Keto Reuben “Chaffle” (cheesy keto waffle that may be used as sandwich bread). You’ll need a waffle machine for each keto waffle you create!

Instant Pot

The keto community likes the instant pot pressure cooker for the same reasons everyone else does: it allows you to toss everything into the pot, push a button, and wait for a tasty dinner in significantly less time than it would take in a pot on the stove (hence the name). An instant pot should be in your kitchen if you enjoy creating large amounts of keto dishes (such as soups) and refrigerating or storing them for later use. Did you know it also functions as a slow cooker? (Do you have one? Keto Instant Pot Korean Short Ribs with Braised Bok Choy or Keto Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos are two recipes to try.

Air Fryer

An air fryer is a sophisticated countertop convection oven that cooks items quicker than a regular oven and produces crisp results comparable to fried dishes. Only there is no oil! Try a variety of vegetables, such as this air-fried Fish and Zucchini Chips dish. Make these tasty air-fryer Garlic Cheese Rolls instead. Even hard-boiled eggs may be made in an air fryer!

Cast-Iron Skillet

Keto or not, every kitchen should contain a cast-iron skillet among its frying pans. Why? Because it adds iron, a crucial element many of us lack, to the food, you cook. It also holds heat effectively, comes in some sizes, can be used in the oven, and is reasonably priced. We use one to prepare anything from steak and burgers to Keto Crispy Pork Belly with Kimchi Collard Greens, Keto Green Bean Casserole, and Keto Caprese Salmon Skewers.

Instant-Read Thermometer

If you need to get used to preparing meat, or even if you are, an instant-read meat thermometer is essential. It’s the difference between undercooked or overdone chicken or pork loin and exquisitely juicy, just-right chicken or pork loin, and it can save that perfect steak from turning into a leathery hockey puck. Moreover, instant-read thermometers are relatively inexpensive—and well worth the money.

Muffin Tins

You most likely already have these—after all, who doesn’t have nonstick muffin tins? Yet the beauty of keto muffin pans is that they produce fast single portions, allowing you to keep track of your macros while you cook or bake. Do you need some muffin-tin ideas? Keto Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins, Lemon-Raspberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream, Keto Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting, and Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are just a few of our recipes.

The bottom line

While not all keto kitchen gadgets are required for success, they may make cooking more accessible, diverse, and possibly even tastier. Determine what works best for your keto kitchen and cooking style, then stock up on keto meal prep basics. It’s time to get out the keto recipes and make a grocery list!

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