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Best Grilling Accessories and Gifts for Dad

By Laura Fuentes Updated May 23, 2023

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Nothing says summertime like firing up the grill and cooking some delicious food for my family in our backyard. Today, I’m sharing all the grilling accessories I use to make our summer nights a success.

In our old house, we had a full outdoor kitchen for me to work with, it was epic and I loved it. But since we downsized our backyard now contains the pool my kids had been begging for, and a much smaller area for backyard grilling.

But that’s okay! The grilling tools and essentials I’m sharing with you today will work for any backyard and make you look like the grilling pro you’ve always wanted to be.

Let’s do this.

Laura Fuentes and husband outside grilling. text on photo says "grilling essentials"

Whether it’s for entertaining or just a simple family meal, grilling is one of our favorite ways to enjoy some of our favorite foods, while kicking back and enjoying outdoor time together.

I mean, who doesn’t love some good barbecue chicken and kabobs sizzling away at the grill?

Grilling Accessories Under $25 for Dad

Since I like to grill a variety of meat AND veggies, I’ve provided all the grilling accessories you’ll need for both.

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Tongs & Turners Set
Durable and sturdy, this set makes flipping even the items at the back a breeze!
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Cast Iron Marinade Warmer
No better way to keep sauces and marinades warm right on the grill!
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Stainless Baster Set
Keep your sauce in the fridge until it's time to grill plus keep it covered until your next basting!
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Grill Station & Marinade
Take everything needed to grill in a single trip! Includes a marinade tray.
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Extra Grill Hooks
Sadly, many grills don't have hooks with the right shape to hold your tools!
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Meat Shredder Claws
The easiest and most efficient way to shred grilled & smoked meats!
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Heat Resistant BBQ Gloves
Handle the heat safely with these durable heat-resistant gloves!
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Wireless Meat Thermometer
This digital thermometer connects to your phone or smart-watch for grilling perfection!
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Classic Meat Thermometer
For the kitchen & the grill, this meat thermometer helps you cook your food to perfection!
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Fresh Jax Organic Spices
Everything from subtle to smokey, your favorite grilling flavors are in this complete set!
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The Best Grill Brush
No bristles and reaches the deepest areas for a super tidy grill!
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Traditional Grill Brush
For the traditional dad that likes a new grill brush each season.
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Extra Long Tongs
Perfect for smaller things, like shrimp, skewers, or hotdogs, and the hard-to-reach items at the back of the grill!
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BBQ Grilling Pan
Allows you to cook fish, shrimp, and veggies for that delicious grilled flavor without anything falling through the grates.
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Best Grilling Gifts and Tools for Dad

Looking for more personalized grilling gifts for dad? The items below are both practical and will show everyone who really is the grill master around the house.

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Grill Father Grilling Apron
Keeps the splatters at bay and adds a little humor to the mix and the pockets are perfect to keep the phone handy!
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a "I'd smoke that" grilling t-shirt on a white background
Smoker T-Shirt
If he smokes his meats, he's going to love this shirt. Comes in 10 colors!
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Grilling Spice Set
20 different spices and rubs for the guy that likes to "taste test" his meats.
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Beginner Accessory Set
Dad got a new grill? No problem. This 34-piece set has everything he needs in a single gift!
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Serious Grilling Set
The ideal tool set for your favorite grill master that likes to keep things neat and put away.
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Personalized Cutting Board
Show dad you took the time to personalize his gift with this quality board he'll use for years to come.
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Travel Charcoal Griller
For the outdoorsman that loves to grill, this portable grilling cube is perfect for camping, hunting, fishing, and more!
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Ninja Electric Grill & Smoker
Perfect for the older dad who doesn't need to deal with charcoal or gas! I personally own this grill and I LOVE it!
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Grill-Hook Speaker
This portable speaker is durable and it can hook on the side of the grill for the ultimate grilling experience! Grab the hooks above!
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Grill Master Hat
Trucker hats are a thing, and this one will have Dad grilling in style.
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Himalayan Salt Grilling Block
This gorgeous slab of salt makes a show-stopping presentation and adds flavor to your food. It can also be used for grilling.
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Grill Accessories for Kabob

If you are wondering, I’ll show you how to grill kabobs perfectly right here. In that post, I cover the best ways to do meat and every veggie I can think of and give you the recipe for my favorite BBQ rub too! But first, here’s what you need for grilled kabobs.

  • Metal skewers or wooden skewers
  • Marinating tray
  • Basting brush & cup set
  • Baking Pan for transport
  • Extra-long grilling tongs
laura fuentes grilling

I love grilling over the weekend because I can plan my weekly meal plan for the week around grilled chicken, steaks, and burgers, vegetables, and more.  Burgers are always a winner with the kids, no matter the meal –I swear, they’d eat burgers for breakfast if I let them.

Grilled chicken or steak can be used in salads, tacos, or paired with an easy side like Corn & Tomato Salad or Spiralized Zucchini Tomatoes for a healthy meal. This means I knocked out dinners for the rest of the week all at once while having a good time with my family, I call that a win-win!

Grilling not only makes cleanup a breeze, but it doesn’t heat up my kitchen like the oven does –and I live in the south where our AC unit works constantly eight months out of the year.

laura fuentes and eric eating grilled food

Marinades & Rubs for the Grill

Okay, got all your grilling gear? Perfect, now grab. oneof these grill marinades or rubs to make sure your grilled meats and vegetables turn out absolutely amazing.

  • Grilled Vegetable Marinade
  • Spicy Chicken Marinade
  • Quick Lime Marinade
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Pork Dry Rub
  • Balsamic Marinade

For nights when you aren’t firing up the grill, (or while you’re waiting for your new grill accessories to arrive) be sure to try one of these easy summer dinner ideas.

by Laura Fuentes

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  1. Melissa says

    June 17, 2018 at 6:54 pm

    Our BBQ today for father’s day was GREAT thanks to you, Laura! I bought that marinading box and I can already see myself using it for so many things! I used it not for skewers but for chicken breasts and they were perfect and it saves plastic bags. Thanks!

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  2. Mary says

    June 16, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    I’m pretty sure my husband belongs to the Academy secret club. He is there a few times a week. Between hunting supplies, our kids baseball things, bbq supplies… we are there all.the.time. They basically know him by name. I got him a gift card for Father’s day because… what else should I get him? I”m pretty sure that if they served coffee he would never leave.

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  3. Lori says

    June 16, 2018 at 8:36 am

    We bbq all the time. I Just bought a bunch of these at Academy yesterday for Father’s day. Thanks!

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  4. Jennifer says

    June 15, 2018 at 8:11 am

    I just ordered that marinade box for Father’s day. Terrific idea!

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  5. Sue says

    June 13, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    I love skewers. We make them with every protein imaginable and even veggies. And fruit! We grill everything. I jjust bought the marinade box. what a great idea!

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  6. Matt says

    June 13, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    We grill everything over the summer. My wife gives me a $100 gift card to Academy every year for father’s day. BEST GIFT EVER!!

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  7. Julia says

    June 13, 2018 at 9:17 pm

    You’re the cutest grilling. I just bought one of those grill pans for the pizzas online!! what a great idea.

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  8. Sandra says

    June 13, 2018 at 2:58 pm

    My husband is at Academy very week. I’m pretty sure our whole house is outfitted there.

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