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Oct 15, 2024

9 Genius Tools for Chopping Garlic, From $6

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. They’re shopper- and mom-approved, too. Food & Wine / Getty Ah, garlic. It tastes great in our soups and roasts, but doesn’t smell so

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They’re shopper- and mom-approved, too.

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Ah, garlic. It tastes great in our soups and roasts, but doesn’t smell so great when it lingers on our fingers for days afterward. But that doesn’t have to be the case: We’ve rounded up nine clever gadgets, including a shopper-loved garlic press and garlic peeler, to prepare you for any garlic-heavy recipes, whether it’s a Dutch oven stew or skillet hash. Shop these garlic-prepping hacks starting at $6 at Amazon.

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With over 18,000 five-star ratings, the Zulay garlic press works “in a couple of seconds,” according to one happy buyer, while another called it “the best purchase” they’ve made in years. This easy-to-use garlic press pushes cloves of garlic through a chamber with holes to produce finely minced garlic that can be scraped off. The simple design also makes for quick cleanup in the dishwasher or with a bit of soap and warm water.

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If you prefer slices to minced, this OXO mandoline slicer for garlic ensures even slices without you having to handle any of the raw ingredients. It comes with an integrated chamber that holds the garlic clove tight as you push it over the slicing blade, which also works for slicing ginger.

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Peeling garlic is one of the most annoying parts of cooking with the ingredient, especially if you get garlic bits under your nails. These silicone rollers are designed to make that task go by in seconds and they work “like magic,” according to one happy buyer. Plus, at only $6 for a pair of peelers, you can make our reader-favorite lemon garlic chicken thighs extra garlicky.

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This unique garlic press offers two options: mincing and slicing. The separate chambers are easy to use and clean, and the tool is on sale for 45% off with an added coupon. Among the 4,400-plus five-star ratings is one buyer who shared that it’s saved them “so much time” in the kitchen.

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This clever rolling garlic chopper is extra easy on the wrists since all you have to do is pop cloves of garlic in and roll it across your counter to activate the blades inside the chamber. When you open up the sides, you’ll have finely chopped garlic that’s ready to be used.

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Senior commerce editor Phoebe Sklansky’s mom loves using this stainless steel Rub-a-Way bar for “getting rid of garlic smell on her hands.” As advertised, it tackles stubborn smells thanks to a molecular reaction with the stainless steel, and it even works on odors from fish or onions.

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While this Gracula garlic crusher will certainly fit right into your Halloween decor, it might even become a year-round standby in your kitchen. The gadget has spikes inside its chamber and uses a twisting motion to tear up garlic cloves. Once minced, you can easily knock or scrape out the garlic.

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This Joseph Joseph garlic mincer also uses a clever twisting motion to press garlic through its chamber. This can be easier on wrists and guarantees thoroughly crushed garlic. Plus, the press also comes in larger sizes for citrus or potatoes.

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If you want a garlic chopper that can do more than just chop garlic, this multitasking vegetable chopper can also tackle vegetables, herbs, and nuts to produce uniformly chopped pieces. It’s also handy for quick salsas or chopped salads.