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The 8 Best Kitchen Gifts For A New Home Owner

Best Kitchen Gifts

Updated on: Feb 17, 2024

Moving into a new home can be nerve-racking and a huge culture shock. Having everyday necessities seem easily attainable for a young adult who is still living under their parents' roof. Knowing these young adults are about to move into the real world, using our list of the 13 best kitchen gifts ideas can be a great way to help!

Looking for more gift ideas for many occasions? Read here to find the best gift ideas and here for birthday party ideas!

Small Appliances

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1. Air Fryer

Air fryers are a great staple piece to have in any kitchen. They have been blasted all over social media and have recently gotten a lot of hype because of how efficient and easy they are to use. Air fryers can be used to prepare almost any meal in a quick amount of time. They also come in a variety of sizes for specific preferences.

DASH Tasti-Crisp™ Electric Air Fryer Oven Cooker with Temperature Control, Non-Stick Fry Basket, Recipe Guide + Auto Shut Off Feature, 1000-Watt, 2.6Qt, White

HEALTHIER FRIED FOOD: Dash Tasti-Crisp Air Fryer uses AirCrisp Technology instead of oil to reduce added fat by 70-80% without sacrificing the flavor of your fried food.
QUICK plus EASY: Short on time. Simply load the 2.6-qt capacity fryer basket set the temp and timer, and within minutes your food comes out crispy, every time. Cord length: 31.5 inches.
SAFER: The auto-shut off function prevents overcooking and the cool touch handle makes it easy to use.
VERSATILE: The redesigned Crisper Basket allows for greater surface area inside the Air Fryer so food gets more crisp, faster. Perfect for cooking frozen treats like chicken nuggets, fish sticks, and other snacks, this is a compact air fryer families will love.
COMPACT plus LIGHTWEIGHT: Half the weight of a standard fryer the Dash Tasti-Crisp Air Fryer is your must-have for that first apartment, smaller kitchen, college dorm life, camper/RV traveling, while its sleek design and trendy color options will accent any kitchen space.

2. Blender

Blenders are another one of the best kitchen gifts any new homeowner could ask for. They are always needed and can be used to blend a variety of different meals such as salsa for a specific meal to a healthy protein shake. The opportunities are endless and blenders can be purchased in a variety of different styles and sizes.

2021 Hotsch Portable Blender, 13.5 Oz Personal Size Juicer Cup for Smoothies and Shakes, USB Rechargeable with Six Blades, for Sports Travel and Outdoors - Blue

【High Level of Safety】Hotsch portable blender is BPA free, and it is made by eco-friendly, food-grade and non-toxic PCTG materials. It embraces unique safety design including magnetic induction automatic stop design, silicone charging port protection, non-slip and shock absorption base. The eco-friendly material and the unique safety design give you a duplicate protection and make you feel safe and reliable while enjoying delicious juice.
【Powerful & Effective】The juicer cup is equipped with 6 PCS 304 stainless steel blades with 7.4 rated voltage. With a higher level of rotation frequency about 24,000 times per minutes, it only takes 45 seconds to bring you a cup of fresh smoothie, shakes, fresh juices, masks, baby food etc.
【Great Performance on Portability】The large volume USB rechargeable battery can be easily charged by power bank, computer or other USB power source. 150W rated power can be fully charged by about 3 hours and can use up to 15 times. 400ml capacity and only 1 lb product weight is easy to carry around in any circumstances such as working out, travelling, camping, fishing, working and chilling at home.
【Easy Operation & One Button Control】The mini blender is easy to clean by adding water and simply long press the power button to start the self-cleaning mode. The power button with indication lighting design shows you whether the product is safe and ready to work. It comes with a cleaning brush for you to clean the corner of the juicer cup. For safety concern, please do not soak into water and wash.
【Perfect Gift & Outstanding Service】No other gifts is better than bringing health to our family, friends and lovers. Hotsch portable blender is professional in making fruit smoothie, protein shakes, baby food and other supplementary drinks. It can also be used as a common water bottle since its’ lightweight and portable features. Hotsch provides 24/7 customer services and 12-months warranty. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us!

3. Crock Pot

These pots have been around for years and are great to use in the kitchen. They can be used to make soups, warm up a variety of different sauces, and what makes them so great, is they are great for parties. Because of the size, they can make and serve large amounts of people at a time.

4. Microwave Oven

Microwave ovens are easy to use and don’t take up a lot of space in the kitchen. They can be used to cook meals in a faster time compared to traditional ovens and are perfect for those with limited space. When these ovens aren't being used, they can be stored away and brought out easily because they're generally small, making this another one of the best kitchen gifts for any new homeowner.

The Best Kitchen Gifts For Organization

5. Tupperware

Tupperware is containers that can be used to store leftovers or to organize ingredients. These are also fairly affordable and can be great additions to any kitchen. They can also be purchased in a variety of sizes.

Fullstar 50-piece Food storage Containers Set with Lids, Plastic Leak-Proof BPA-Free Containers for Kitchen Organization, Meal Prep, Lunch Containers (Includes Labels & Pen)

No more spills - Leakproof 4-hinge locking system forms an airtight, watertight seal between container and lid. You can carry soups and sauces in your bag without worrying about spills.
Versatile and long-lasting - Fullstar Containers are refrigerator, freezer, microwave safe (base only, NOT lid, under 5 min, under 700 Watt,*for at least half-full container). Plus these containers are stain-resistant and dishwasher safe, making cleaning a breeze.
Perfect for portion sizing - designed with you in mind. This 50 piece set includes 24 containers with 24 lids Food Storage Containers, sticky labels and a chalk pen are great for kitchen & pantry organization and storage.
Your well-being is our priority - The plastic contains no BPA, phthalates or other toxins, guaranteeing fresh and healthy meals for your family.
Customer service - Please, if you have any questions or issues regarding the Fullstar plastic containers set please do not hesitate to send the seller a message through Amazon we will respond within 24 hours.

6. Pantry Door and Wall Rack

These wall racks can help any new homeowner peak with their organization skills. They can be hung on the inside of a pantry or cupboard door and can be used to store spices. These are a great option when looking for the best kitchen gifts because they allow everything to be in order so efficiently.

Smart Design 6-Tier Over The Door Pantry Organizer with 6 Full Baskets - Adjustable Steel and Resin with Stabilizing Brackets to Eliminate Sway - Wall Mountable Kitchen Spice Rack - Black

Stable and Secure - Patented over the door hooks are designed to fit 99% of residential doors snugly, eliminating sway with wall safe sticky strips for extra security
Peace of Mind in 10 Minutes - Intuitive design makes setup quick and painless getting your pantry, laundry room, garage, or bathroom organized in less time
Perfect for Any Room - Wall mount this organizer in any room with included hardware, and adjust the size or baskets to fit your needs
Room for Everything - Large full baskets fit big and tall items with ease, and the oval rods provide strength to support even your heavier items
Apartment and Rental Safe - No drilling or nailing necessary - Fully assembled dimensions - 6.7 x 18.5 x 63.2 inches (L x W x H)

7. Cupboard Shelf Set

Cupboard shelf set racks are great for organizing pots, pans, and lids. They can be placed inside cabinets or cupboards to organize all of the smaller items as well.

8. Paper Towel Holder

Paper towel holders are kitchen necessities that are sometimes forgotten about. There are those which reside on the countertop and others that can be mounted. Both of these options make for some of the best kitchen gifts because they're always needed.

Best Kitchen Gifts: Conclusion

I hope this list of best kitten gifts helps you to find the special gift for the new homeowner you are shopping for. You can never go wrong with kitchen tools and appliances.

Written by Tiawnie Castrejon; Contributors: Erica Eberly and Jack Leduc

Erica Eberly

Bloomsburg University

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California State University Stanislaus

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