In 2024, several innovative kitchen gadgets are emerging and are being refined, enhancing functionality and convenience for everyone who cooks. Many of these gadgets were highlighted at CES 2024.
Here are some of the standout new gadgets that are pushing technology in the kitchen to new levels, as well as some sleek, convenient, and thoughtful standard additions in your kitchen to optimize your cooking experience.
5 High-Tech Appliances
- SeerGrills Perfecta: Promoted as the first AI powered grill, it is a $3,500 grill that uses AI algorithms and smart sensors designed to sear steaks to perfection in as little as 90 seconds. It uses dual vertical infrared burners reaching up to 1,652 degrees Fahrenheit to grill meat.
- GE Profile Indoor Smart Smoker: A $1,000 indoor BBQ smoker that turns real-wood pellet smoke into warm air to smoke meats, seafood, vegetables, and more. It uses a catalytic converter to filter out the smoke, allowing for indoor smoking of meats without filling the kitchen with smoke.
- Weber Summit Smart Grill: Priced at $3,800, this smart grill features digital controls and self-adjusting burners to maintain optimal cooking temperatures. Your smart device can be synced, letting you receive notifications and cooking instructions. It also includes a top-down infrared broiler for quick and even searing.
- ColdSnap Ice Cream Robot: Described as a “Keurig for ice cream,” to use, you add shelf-stable single-serve pods to the machine which makes bowls of ice cream in under two minutes. It’s expected to be available in 2025.
- Revolution Cooking MACROwave Oven: A countertop appliance featuring InstaGLO heating technology that combines microwave, oven, convection, air fry, and other cooking modes.
Smart and Multifunctional Tools
- TechMagic I-Robo Stir-Fry Robot: A mostly autonomous machine designed for restaurants, capable of making stir-fry dishes in under two minutes. To use, you add each of the components of the stir-fry (meat, vegetables, etc.) at the right time, pick the sauces and spices for each type of dish, and the unit stir-fries it to perfection. It is paid-for through a subscription service.
- Sevvy Smart Cooker: Uses AI-powered software and patented pulsed electric field-based technology to cook food evenly and precisely at a fraction of the time of traditional cooking, while also using 90% less energy than a traditional electric oven.
- Samsung Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator with AI Family Hub+: Features “AI Vision Inside” which uses a smart internal camera to recognize food items and suggest recipes based on available ingredients.
Convenience-Oriented Gadgets
- StirMate Automatic Pot Stirrer: This gadget stirs pots automatically, allowing cooks to focus on other tasks. It fits various pot sizes and can stir for up to 13 hours on a single charge.
- Anyday Microwave Cooking Set: Designed for microwave cooking, this set includes dishes that can cook, serve, and store food, making weeknight meals quicker and easier. They keep your leftovers fresher for longer. They help to reheat your food evenly (no cold spots), and can steam vegetables in the microwave or roast chicken in the oven — even with the lid on.
Stylish and Functional Additions
- Vitamix Propel 510: A high-end blender that offers precise control over ingredients, making it a favorite among smoothie enthusiasts and home chefs.
- Aarke Stainless Steel Kettle: Known for its sleek design, this kettle combines aesthetics with functionality, making it a stylish addition to any kitchen.
- Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Rice Cooker: This premium rice cooker uses an induction heating system which helps to ensure perfect rice every time. It is also very durable and built to last, making it a worthwhile investment.
Eco-Friendly and Space-Saving Solutions
- Built-in Appliance Garages: These compartments integrate seamlessly into kitchen cabinetry, keeping countertops clutter-free by hiding appliances when not in use.
- Silicone Reusable Freezer Bags & Food Pouches: These eco-friendly alternatives to disposable plastic bags help reduce waste and are budget-friendly.
- Vertical Gardens & Herb Gardens: Adding a touch of nature to the kitchen, these living walls provide fresh herbs and greenery, enhancing both the aesthetics and functionality of the kitchen.
The Trend Toward Increased Use of Technology
The gadgets mentioned above reflect the ongoing trend towards smarter, more efficient, and eco-friendly kitchen solutions, as well as the desire to be able to incorporate elegant, long-lasting, and functional items. Professional and everyday cooks and culinary enthusiasts have more and more tools to choose from.
We think that the most interesting development is how quickly new cooking technology and smart technology such as AI has been adapted and utilized in these gadgets. We look forward to watching the progress of the technology and functionality.
