15 Aldi Kitchen Must-Haves That Are Under $20

If you're not familiar with Aldi, you might think the discount grocer only sells food. The chain certainly excels on that front, with customers buying several products on every grocery run, such as its private brands of specialty cheeses and peanut butter cups. However, there are a slew of must-have kitchen products you can find at Aldi, too, and a lot of them are priced under $20.

Throughout the year, Aldi releases various items for everyday use in the kitchen as part of its Aldi Finds, a sort of new product testing program with limited-time products rolled out every week. Some of the basics include cutting boards, colanders, pots, pans, skillets, towels, potholders, and oven mitts. The retailer even offers premium cooking products and appliances, such as Dutch ovens, baking dishes, immersion blenders, and slow cookers.

Since these items are among the Aldi Finds, they aren't always available, but the products that do well could return at a later time. You may even see the same types of items with upgraded features and designs or themes reflecting the change in season. For this list of kitchen must-haves under $20, Daily Meal has chosen products that may be more commonly available and provided their prices (which may vary). Best of all, you can purchase in-stock items from your local store via the Aldi website, and your order will be fulfilled by Instacart.

Crofton may not be the oldest cast-iron cookware brand in the United States (it's Lodge, by the way), but its traditional copycat skillet has been around for several years now. Featuring two spouts for pouring, it has a classic long handle on one side and a helper handle on the other. Customers love how well it stands up to abuse without paying the higher price of the longer-standing brand.

Look for the Crofton cast iron skillet for $9.99 at Aldi.

Peppercorns start losing their aroma and flavor as soon as they are ground, so the absolute best way to grind fresh pepper is with a pepper mill as you need it. This Ambiano Electric Gravity set also includes a salt mill for convenient seasoning before serving meals. Both mills feature smooth, medium, and coarse grinds, as well as one-hand operation with automatic grinding when they're turned upside down.

The Ambiano Electric Gravity salt and pepper mill set is at Aldi for $14.99.

From preparing perfectly frothy milk without a steam wand to enjoying low-fuss cooking after a long day and everything in between, an immersion blender is a versatile tool for every kitchen. Aldi's Ambiano brand features a 500-watt motor with two speed settings, exceeding the power of Cuisinart's similar, more expensive appliance. For even more versatility, it comes with two attachments — one with blending blades; the other with a whisk — and both are constructed with stainless steel. You can choose from black or green.

Get the green Ambiano immersion blender for $14.99 at Aldi.

If you know it's time to replace your cutting board, consider the Crofton master cutting boards from Aldi. They feature a groove around the edges for catching liquids and a collapsible sieve (or colander) on one side in blue or green – an upgrade over a previous model that featured removable inserts. This design is perfect for over-the-sink prep work so that you can wash fruits and veggies just before chopping and cutting them.

The Crofton master cutting board with green sieve is at Aldi for $9.99.

A colander is an essential utensil everyone needs for their first kitchen, and this ceramic one under the Crofton brand is a durable option whether you're washing fruits and veggies or draining water from pasta. It's currently available in a rustic, vintage green color for fall. Aldi actually releases various designs and sizes, like a sophisticated white one with scalloped edges and square ones specifically for fruits.

Look for this Crofton ceramic colander for $9.99 at Aldi.

It may have a striking resemblance to the Crock-Pot brand, but this Ambiano manual slow cooker comes at a budget price and is perfect if you don't need the bells and whistles of digital versions. With a capacity of 6 quarts and a dial for off, low, high, and warming settings, it's a fitting addition to the Aldi kitchen appliances that deserve a space on your counter. It comes in green or grey colors.

The grey Ambiano manual slow cooker is at Aldi for $19.99.

Featured among the Aldi kitchen finds to look for in May 2026, the set of Crofton glass bowls with snapping lids looks to be a recurring item you shouldn't overlook. The set is available in round and square versions and includes six containers and six snapping lids with a rubber seal in green or rose to keep prepped meals and leftovers fresh. You even get a reusable marker to label the bowls with what's inside and the date.

Get the rose set of round Crofton glass bowls with snapping lids for $14.99 at Aldi.

When it comes to Aldi kitchen copycat products that look like the real thing, the Crofton cast iron Dutch ovens are certainly head-turners. They're dead ringers for the Dutch ovens made by Le Creuset but without the hundreds-of-dollars price. Aldi customers love them and often recommend them for their durability and performance, too. With a 7-inch diameter, the current collection in cream or green has a capacity of about 2 quarts and features heritage-design ringed lids.

This green Crofton cast iron Dutch oven is at Aldi for $19.99.

Whether you're heating a store-bought soup or making your own hearty stew, a soup mug makes it easier to hold and devour every drop because of the handle. The Crofton private label has been releasing soup mugs for years, and this year's collection features simple ribbed designs in blue and sage, as well as cozy sweater designs in beige and fig. Usually able to hold around 20 ounces, each one comes with a vented lid for convenient storage and microwave reheating.

Look for the blue ribbed Crofton soup mug for $3.99 at Aldi.

If you love charcuterie, Aldi is one of the best stores to shop at because of its wide selection of crackers, specialty cheeses and meats, jams and jellies, olives, pickles, nuts, and dips. The chain also gives you a convenient way to prepare, transport, and serve charcuterie with its portable boards. Available in sectioned and non-sectioned versions, they come with locking lids. Sometimes, themed options are available, such as for football season.

This non-sectioned Crofton charcuterie to-go board is at Aldi for $19.99.

As fall approaches, the Crofton line of pumpkin dishes arrive among the Aldi Finds to look out for in September and October. They may look slightly different every year, but the rich orange and sophisticated white versions are certainly eye-catching in the kitchen. These dishes sell out fast because of their budget price compared to the Le Creuset brand, but if you miss out, you might be interested in the variety of other ceramic bakers released in various designs throughout the year.

Look for the orange Crofton large pumpkin dish this fall for $16.99 at Aldi.

Aldi is known for designing cute oven mitts and potholders that spruce up kitchens for every season and occasion, including Valentine's Day and Independence Day. Currently, Crofton-branded sets of oven mitts and potholders (one each per set) are available with pumpkins, sweets, white-backed leaves, and navy-backed leaves. They're made of 100% cotton and can be cleaned in the washing machine.

This Crofton oven mitt and potholder set featuring a pumpkin design is at Aldi for $2.99.

Whether you're mixing batter for classic pancakes or a two-layer chocolate cake, having a durable mixing bowl that's easy to pour out of is essential. Crofton makes a line of ceramic batter bowls in an assortment of colors. Currently, they're available in blue and cranberry with a textured flower design on the base and opposing water drops around the rim. Perhaps the best parts, though, are the convenient handle and spout for pouring and table-side serving.

Look for the blue Crofton ceramic batter bowl for $9.99 at Aldi.

You'll see a wide variety of kitchen towels, which are must-haves for every household, at Aldi throughout the year. For example, the store has carried microfiber towels with lemon and peach designs, as well as options with cherries and flowers. The designs currently available are for fall, featuring "Happy Fall," leaves, coffee, and watercolor pumpkins. Like the oven mitt and potholder sets, they're made of 100% cotton – the best material for long-lasting kitchen towels.

This set of two Crofton kitchen towels featuring the coffee design is at Aldi for $4.99.

If you want to take your pies and crumbles to the next level, you don't want to miss Crofton's themed pie and baking dishes with decorative lids. Some past designs have included oranges and strawberries, but the current versions for autumn include acorn, apple, berry, and pumpkin – the latter look the same except for the handles on the lids. Made of ceramic, they hold about 3 cups (perfect for small dishes) and are oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Crofton pie or brie baker featuring an acorn design is $9.99 at Aldi.