Upgrade Your BBQ: Top Grill Accessories for Spring

After months of cold nights and comfort food, the sun is finally peeking out, and it’s time to fire up the grill again. Whether you’re planning a backyard get‑together or just looking for an excuse to soak up some springtime heat, stocking your pit with the right tools can make all the difference. Below, we’ve highlighted nine of our favorite grilling accessories.

#1. Kick Ash Basket 

We're always pleasantly surprised by all of the emails we get from satisfied customers who tell us that our Kick Ash Basket is one of their favorite BBQ grill accessories ever. For anyone who hasn’t taken the plunge yet, you might be wondering what the basket is? Simply put, our grill basket saves you time and energy during startup and cleanup, all while increasing the quality of your cook. Each Kick Ash Basket is custom built for your specific type of charcoal grill, so if you’re wondering if there’s one for your grill, the odds are heavily in your favor. Make the upgrade of the season and shop by grill today! 

Pro Tip: Make sure you buy the right size basket for your grill! For instance, the small Kick Ash Basket is good for the Small Big Green Egg grill, and the large basket is one you can add as one of your Primo Kamado grill accessories. 

#2. Juniper BBQ Grill Scraper 

No matter how much we love to grill, we often find ourselves groaning at the end of the night when we have to scrape the gunk off of the grill grates. One of the most complicated cleaning chores is getting those grates clean, and what’s even worse is that traditional grill brushes are just awful for your grill. Fortunately, the Smarter Scrubber makes our job easier and is A-OK for the environment. It easily cleans off baked-on grime and ensures that the grill grates will not be scuffed or damaged. Not to mention, it lessens the risk of leaving behind unwanted residual plastic like traditional grate cleaners!

#3. High-Que Gasket

Factory‑installed gaskets on ceramic grills wear out quickly. Swap them for a High‑Que Gasket to get a tighter seal and better temperature control. This Nomex® and Kevlar® blend is thicker and softer than typical felt, and a strong self‑adhesive strip makes installation a breeze. It’s rated for temperatures up to 400 °C and comes with enough material for the dome, base, and chimney.

Better sealing means more smoke and moisture stay inside your grill, resulting in juicier brisket and more flavorful veggies. If you haven’t replaced your gasket in a while, now’s the time.

#4. Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter

One of the best Weber grilling accessories is the Rapidfire Chimney Starter, a helpful grilling accessory that makes grilling yummy and safer. Raise your hand if you’ve ever gotten singed eyebrows from trying to light your charcoal bricks with lighter fluid and a match. I know that I definitely have. Fortunately, these great charcoal grill accessories help keep your eyebrows safe for another day. The aluminized steel can allow you to safely pour your hot charcoal directly onto the grill in one smooth motion. I couldn’t believe how easy the process was the first time I tried it.

#5. Kick Ash Basket Drip Pans

One of the things that we pride ourselves on at Kick Ash is making your barbecue experience user-friendly from beginning to end. One of the ways we do this is with our high-quality stainless steel drip pans. They make clean-up a snap, and they are also a great way to collect your drippings so that you can make mouth-watering gravies. As an added bonus, you can also use drip pans to infuse flavors with indirect heat. This drip pan would be perfect as an Akorn grill accessory or Traeger grill accessory so you can take your barbecuing to the next level. 

#6. Flame Boss WiFi Thermometer

No one wants to pull raw chicken off the grill, and similarly, no one wants to find out their beautiful filet mignon is charred to a well-done crisp. Our Flame Boss Thermometer is one of the best meat thermometers on the market, helping grillers ensure that neither of those unpleasant scenarios occurs. This wifi-enabled wireless grill thermometer is compatible with grills, smokers, ovens and stovetops. It’s super easy to use, and tests show that it is almost always spot-on accurate with the measured temperature. As an added bonus, these thermometers conveniently monitor up to four separate temperatures simultaneously with four probe ports. The ability to monitor cooking temps at home or while running errands with the connected app makes grilling easier than ever.  

#7. Kick Ash Basket Heat Resistant Gloves

Obviously, we all know that grills get super hot. We know that we have several old burn marks attesting to this heat. The good news is that there are many good grill accessories that can keep our hands and arms safe. One of my favorite products is our very own Kick Ash Basket Heat Resistant Gloves. Under testing, these gloves protect up to a temperature of more than 900 degrees F. Even though these gloves are highly protective, they are also super comfortable to wear. Sometimes we even forget that we have them on. Upgrade your grill safety this spring with Kick Ash Basket’s Heat-Resistant Gloves.  

#8. Weber Original Wide Spatula 

Spatulas are another one of those barbecue grill accessories that you probably haven’t given a lot of thought to. However, in our grilling experience, I’ve learned that a spatula can be the difference between a successful meal or one that falls flat. As you might imagine, not all spatulas are created equally. One of the best ones is this Weber grill accessory, the Weber Original Wide Spatula. The wide spatula allows us to get under and successfully flip even delicate fish on the grill. 

#9. 2-in-1 Stainless Steel Cooking Grate

If you’ve ever admired a steak with a perfect mahogany crust and rosy center, then you’ll love our 2‑in‑1 Stainless Steel Cooking Grate. This 18‑inch premium grid is built from heavy‑duty 304 stainless steel, giving you a sturdy cooking surface that retains heat and resists rust. It’s engineered for reverse‑seared steaks. You can start by using the entire grate over your heat deflector to slowly bring the meat up to temp. When it’s time to finish, lift out the deflector (a Super Lifter makes this easy), then lower the internal grate through the center to sit on top of your Kick Ash Basket for the ultimate sear. The result? Even browning and juicy interiors every single time. 

Pair this upgrade with our Kick Ash Can to catch drippings and a set of Kick Ash Heat Resistant gloves for safe handling, and you’ll be reverse‑searing like a pro.

Check out our video on how to use the 2-in-1 Cooking Grate.

Spring Is Here, Time to Kick Ash

As you gear up for a new season of grilling, invest in tools that make your cooks faster, cleaner and safer. These eight accessories will help you sear steaks with confidence, smoke briskets like a pro and flip everything from burgers to fish without losing a single bite. We suggest joining our Kick Ash Crew on Facebook for some great members-only giveaways, deals, recipes, tips & tricks, and more! There’s always room for one more in the Crew and we can’t wait to see you there!

Ready to take your BBQ game to the next level? Shop by grill on our site, stock up on these essentials, and get ready to shake that ash all spring long.