It took an average of 30 seconds per potato to peel average-sized potatoes, and we loved watching the peels fall away from the peeler rather than getting stuck in the blade.įor easy cleaning, it can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. We found that the handle was comfortable to hold even after a long session with potatoes, and the blade cut in both directions, making it ideal for any cutting method and for both left- and right-handed users. The metal eye at the top lets you remove eyes from potatoes without reaching for a knife, and the hole in the handle can be used for hanging this peeler on a hook. No matter what, it cut easily and felt smooth. We tested it with potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, apples, and tomatoes, as well as some limes. The swiveling blade moves at exactly the right angle to peel vegetables with ease, and after peeling a virtual produce bin’s worth of vegetables, we couldn’t find anything this peeler couldn’t handle. The upgraded version of a classic OXO peeler, this one has a slightly better grip, a sharper blade, and is built to be even sturdier than the original. Dozens of potatoes were peeled, as well as other fruits and veggies, to test out the peelers' multitasking capabilities and discover the best potato peelers on the market today. To help you figure out which potato peeler or peelers are right for your needs, we tested them out side-by-side and evaluated each on its design, performance, versatility, ease of use, and ease of cleaning. Since they’re inexpensive, it’s also nice to have a spare, so you’re not waiting for the dishwasher to finish before you can peel the Yukons.

With a few exceptions, peelers are among the least expensive kitchen gadgets, so it’s not unusual to see several different peelers in the gadget drawer-each with its own purpose-because peeling carrots is much different than peeling tomatoes. Which shape you choose is all about personal preference. There are two basic shapes for handheld potato peelers: straight or Y-shaped. From the general shape of the peeler and the blade material to the handle material and the color, there are a lot of options from which to choose.

Unlike spoons, though, there are a lot of differences between models. Peelers might be one of the most common kitchen gadgets, right alongside wooden spoons.

All clad swivel peeler