OXO Good Grips Y Peeler, Black, 1/4(H)" x 9 3/4(W)" x 3/4(L)"/ 6 mm x 248 mm x 19 mm

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Whether you’re creating crispy roast potatoes, making the perfect mash or preparing a variety of vegetables for your Sunday roast, a good quality potato peeler is a must-have kitchen essential. We love that it’s easy to clean and dishwasher safe, with a hanging hole in the handle for straightforward storage on a hook. While it's not the cheapest peeler on the market, most reviewers felt that it was worth paying a few pounds extra for the quality of the OXO Good Grips range. For peace of mind, it also comes with an OXO Better Guarantee so you can have it repaired or replaced by the brand without question. Pros Peel Butternut Squash Test (Winners-Only): Pitting our leading peelers against a hardy, tougher skin, we peeled one butternut squash per peeler, noting how cleanly the peeler cut through the skin and how sturdy the blade was. To create long, ribbon-like shapes with a vegetable peeler, you’ll want to peel the vegetable lengthwise for long, strand-like cuts. You can do this with zucchini, asparagus, and carrots. If you find yourself making zoodles more often, it may make sense to add a dedicated spiralizer to your collection of kitchen tools.

This electric peeler is great for large or small batches and helpful for people with varying dexterity. Simply insert the potato onto the bottom prongs and then align the upper food holder so the top prong holds the spud in place. The arm peels from the top in one continuous motion, stopping automatically when the peeling is complete. (It’s so satisfying to watch it spin and peel.)To keep your tool sharp and working properly, you can carefully run a paring knife or metal nail file along each blade of your peeler. You can also prolong your peeler by taking good care of it. Many peelers on the market are dishwasher safe, but hand-washing is the more gentle way to go. If you still find your blade getting dull with time, some brands offer replacement blades for select peelers.

KitchenAid Classic Euro Peeler: This swivel peeler had an average performance. With potatoes, it sometimes skidded during peeling, and due to the straight swivel action, peeled skin would often get trapped in the blade. Blade: Potato peelers come with straight or serrated blades. After putting both to the test, we recommend straight blades for potatoes and most ingredients and serrated for delicate items with thin skins, like tomatoes. Straight blades produce clean cuts, while serrated leave behind ridges that are not ideal for presentation.Peel Lemon Rind Test: We used each peeler to remove strips of lemon peel from one lemon, trying not to catch pith. We observed and noted how much pith was captured versus peel. Comfort: Think about how easy the peeler is to hold. Does it have a non-slip or easy grip handle that stays firm even with wet hands? While the Y Peeler is well-suited to vegetables, the OXO Good Grips Swivel Potato Peeler is perfect for spuds. Make sure you explore the Good Grips range. Their carefully considered easy-to-grip design means their kitchen tools are accessible as well as effective.

Type of blade: Do you want a straight or serrated edge blade? Straight edge blades can be better for potatoes and create a more presentable, smooth finish, but serrated edges can be more efficient for soft and delicate fruits.

Most "Y" and inline pivoting peelers have a straight blade. A few have a curved blade which is a closer fit to the contour of a potato or other item being peeled; it takes a wider bite, requiring fewer passes to complete peeling. [4] Material: Blades are generally stainless steel or carbon steel, though there are ceramic-bladed peelers. Stainless steel holds a sharp edge and is also usually dishwasher safe. Carbon steel is very sharp but can rust over time if not washed and dried thoroughly. Ceramic blades are sharp but can stain.