12 Father's Day Gifts For Gourmand Dads

No matter if the father figure in your life is a health nut, grill enthusiast, or kitchen gadget nerd (or a little bit of each), we've curated a list of thoughtful gifts to give him this Father's Day. Some are edible and tinged with nostalgia, others are fancy but functional. Regardless, they all have the potential to be hits this weekend. Read on for the best food-related Father's Day gifts.

Airfryer

For all those dads watching their cholesterol or blood pressure, know this: they can still eat French fries. Enter the air fryer, which operates similarly to a convection oven by circulating hot air with high-powered fans. Food comes out crispy and fluffy with a fraction of the oil used in traditional frying. The Philips air fryer is one of the best options out there—it's user-friendly and can make up to four servings without taking up a ton of counter space.

BUY IT: Philips Avance Digital Turbostar Airfryer, $250 on Amazon

Cast-Iron Griddle

If your dad loves putting on his apron and pretending to be a diner line cook, get him this cast-iron griddle. The flat griddle surface is perfect for frying up eight eggs at once, pancakes, bacon, and grilled cheese sandwiches. The reverse ribbed grill side is ideal for hamburgers and steaks. Get ready for all the short stack orders.

BUY IT: Lodge Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle, $45 on Amazon

Growler

For any dad who loves beer, a handsome growler is an excellent gift. This growler is leak-proof, made of stainless steel, and can keep drinks hot for 12 hours, cold for 16 hours, or cool for 60 hours.

BUY IT: Stanley Classic Vacuum Growler, $45 from Huckberry

Sphere Ice Mold

If your dad is the type to regularly say, "It's five o'clock somewhere!" treat him to some nice cocktail gear. This sphere mold makes four large, perfectly round ice balls that don't melt as fast as regular cubes. The tray is easy to use and transfer to the freezer.

BUY IT: W&P Design Sphere Ice Mold, $16 from Huckberry

Monogram BBQ Board

Made by a charming, family-owned business in Vermont, this large walnut BBQ board is perfect for all your cutting and carving needs. Monogram it with whatever letter you want (it's Gotham font, if you care to know) for bonus points.

BUY IT: JK Adams Monogram Walnut BBQ Board, $142 from Food52

Candy Gift Box

If your dad reminds you of Charlie Bucket or Mr. Wonka, get him a nostalgic box of candy. This sweet gift box is packed with 2 or 4 pounds of candy from a selected decade—the makers suggest choosing the year your recipient was 10 years old. Also included: a handwritten card and (for an additional $6), a "Remember When" booklet with facts from the years.

BUY IT: Decade Candy Gift Box, starting at $24 from OldTimeCandy.com

Temperature Control Mug

For the hot beverage fan or the forgetful type whose coffee is always getting cold, this stainless steel mug with a ceramic coating keeps the contents at a preferred temperature for hours. The Ember Mug connects to an app that lets you remotely adjust the temperature, save drink settings, and switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius. The charging coaster is unobtrusive and keeps a cup of tea warm all day.

BUY IT: Ember Temperature Control Ceramic Mug, $80 on Amazon

Flashlight Grilling Tools

A good cookout often outlasts the sun. Forget about finding a lantern or headlamp to continue grilling, these sleek stainless steel tools—a spatula, tongs, and basting brush—have built-in LED lights.

BUY IT: Grillight Tools, $25–$50 from Food52

Salt Plank

A plank of Himalayan salt actually has a variety of uses. Chill it and use as a serving platter for sushi, chocolate, or butterscotch pie. Heat it over a grill or stovetop to cook vegetables, bacon, duck breasts, or even some dinner rolls. Plus, the Himalayan salt is long-lasting and naturally antibiotic, requiring simple clean up with a damp sponge after most uses.

BUY IT: Himalayan Salt BBQ Plank, $30 from uncommongoods.com

Online Cooking Class

If having a meal at The French Laundry is on your dad's bucket list, give him the next best thing (and a gift that keeps on giving): 36 lessons from the award-winning chef. From the comfort of home, Thomas Keller will teach dad how to master the fundamentals of cooking. If he's more of an Alice Waters or Gordon Ramsay kind of guy, classes taught by them are available too.

BUY IT: Thomas Keller Teaches Cooking Techniques, from $90 on Masterclass.com

Meat Thermometer

For years, various Epi staff members have been obsessed with the Thermapen. For measuring the exact point when chicken is perfectly juicy, heating frying oil to ideal temperatures, and nailing the perfect medium-rare steak doneness, the little tool is amazing.

BUY IT: Classic Thermapen, $79 from Thermoworks.com

Mezzaluna

The most impressive herb and nut chopper out there, this high-carbon stainless steel blade is also an awesome pizza cutting tool. Grip onto the handles and rock it back and forth to quickly mince, chop, and slice.

BUY IT: Wüsthof Double-Handle Mezzaluna, $80 from Sur La Table

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