Kuhn Rikon 22780 Piranha Y Peeler, Red

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If you’re wanting an automatic peeler, but you don’t own a stand mixer, you can opt for this freestanding electric peeler. It claims to work on most produce, such as potatoes, apples, citrus, and stone fruits. Although the position of the peeler can be adjusted to accommodate fruit and veggies of all sizes, it struggles with thinner items like parsnips and carrots and heavier items like butternut squash. Features: peeler made of stainless steel, weight 90 g, size 18 x 7 x 1.6 cm, serrated stainless steel blade on both sides, hanging loop. We had no issues peeling any vegetables, from hard sweet potatoes to delicate tomatoes. It cut well in both directions, though we did find that sometimes peels got caught in the blade rather than falling away, so it slowed the peeling time down a bit, especially with potatoes. However, the peeler managed to remove the peels in one swipe and didn't remove an excess amount of the actual potato. 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.

The grip has finger-hold ridges, but they may not be perfectly fit for every user. The blade swivels, so it’s at the right angle for cutting, and when all the work is done, cleanup is easy since it’s dishwasher safe. It's also available in a wide variety of colors if you want to add a bit of personality to your toolkit. Making your own vegetable chips, whether you fry or bake them, is easier than you think. Almost any root vegetable can be made into homemade vegetable chips. Other options includerutabaga, turnips, celery root, and yuca. The vegetables are peeled, thinly sliced, and then soaked in water. After drained and dried, they are fried, kept warm, and then tossed with seasoned salt. The most important part of the peeler is the blade. If the blade is strong and sharp, you’re going to have a tough time getting through certain vegetables, and you also want a blade that stays sharp. If you’re in the market for several peelers to outfit your kitchen, this Oxo set is the way to go. Not only do you have the option to go for a colorful set—one swivel peeler with a green handle, one julienne peeler with an orange handle, and one serrated peeler with a red handle—but these peelers also offer versatility and durability.The OXO Better Guarantee: If you experience an issue with your OXO product, get in touch with us for a repair or replacement. We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn from your experience, and we’ll make it better. This peeler is especially easy to use thanks to an ultra-sharp blade that takes off produce skin in one smooth, thin strip with very little effort or fatigue on the hands. Whether we were peeling jumbo sweet potatoes or small plum tomatoes, this peeler performed consistently. It even took the skin right off a very ripe Roma tomato. The ergonomic design and vertical blade position made it easy to glide the peeler over both wide and narrow produce and curved items, including pears. The potato eye removers are located on the sides of the peeler and are hollow circles, so they can also be used for getting a strand of zest from citrus, too. When all is said and done, you can wash this in the dishwasher.

This roundup was updated by Sharon Lehman, RDN, a passionate home cook who is also a registered dietitian. Since testing five of the peelers on this list, she keeps reaching for the Kuhn Rikon, which she found the most versatile of the bunch. This classic, Swiss-design peeler offers a serrated swivel peeler that is adept at catching onto tough-to-penetrate skins (fuzzy, hard, or smooth), like tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and peaches. The serrated blade is also great for trimming tougher foods, like fresh asparagus and squash.Because it's serrated, it leaves behind very fine ridges on the item that you’re peeling, which provides extra grip on your food to prevent slipping. The imprint is so small, though, that you may not even notice. Highest quality: our universal peeler is made of durable and food-safe stainless steel and is dishwasher safe. If you want to peel and slice vegetables in an instant, then you need a peeler with sharp teeth. "The Piranha Peeler," is a must for every kitchen. This peeler has a swivelling pair of serrated micro blades which cut on the push and pull strokes. The micro-blade technology saves time when peeling cucumbers, onions, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, parsnips, swedes, turnips, butternut squash, pineapples and so much more. It can also slice vegetables into ribbons and even shred cabbage or lettuce. Probably the best peeler you will ever own!

The best straight peeler: Kuhn Rikon Piranha Swivel Peeler

We’re big fans of the Oxo Y-peelers. They have comfortable handles, are easy to clean, and come in a set with a straight, serrated, and julienne blade. Ultimately, the Kuhn Rikon won out over these also-great peelers because of what we know about its long-term ability to retain sharpness. Aside from the blade’s material, it is also worth considering how it is designed. Some blades are serrated, and others have a fine edge. Consider which makes more sense for the types of food that you’ll be peeling. We will usually ask for a signature on delivery and will definitely require a signature if the delivery includes age restricted items, such as knives.

Manual peelers are available in a straight handle design or a Y-peeler. For the straight handles, the blade is parallel to the handle, so you’ll hold the blade on its side and work in a sideways fashion, sort of like you’re brushing hair. For a Y-peeler, the blade is perpendicular to the handle, so you’ll work in a more vertical motion like you’re painting a wall top to bottom. The difference in stroke can largely be left up to personal preference. Full performance: functionality meets simple design - our paring knife combines peeler, vegetable peeler and kitchen slicer in just one product. We found that it worked wonders on bushels of apples and large quantities of potatoes, but longer foods, like larger zucchini, had to be trimmed or cut in half to fit the machine (which was simple). Though it’s considerably more expensive than a manual peeler, this would be a major help if you find yourself peeling produce in large quantities (or you’re just trying to give your hands a break). The attachments are even dishwasher safe, which makes clean up super straightforward.The final item of the Piranha Peeler Set is the Spiral Cutter. Complete your food with the perfect garnish. Use this cutter to bring vegetable and fruit to life. Piranha Peeler Set with Spiral Cutter Contents:

n instant, then you need a peeler with sharp teeth. “The Piranha Peeler,” is a must for every kitchen. This peeler has a swiveling pair of serrated micro blades which cut on the push and pull strokes. The micro-blade technology saves time when peeling cucumbers, onions, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, parsnips, swedes, turnips, butternut squash, pineapples and so much more. It can also slice vegetables into ribbons and even shred cabbage or lettuce. Probably the best peeler you will ever own, it even comes with a 5-year guarantee on the blade. The julienne peeler cuts your fruit and vegetables in to julienne strips allowing you to create varied and interesting salads and meals. The super sharp teeth and micro blade technology means that you get a perfect result every time. Designed to stay super sharp. Replacement blades are included in the storage area at the base of the device. The peeler includes a 6-volt adapter, though it can also operate with batteries. This may be a worthwhile investment if you find yourself peeling a lot of potatoes at once. Many home cooks would agree that peeling vegetables is not the most exciting kitchen task, though it certainly is an important one. Peeling fruits and vegetables does not require a ton of skill or practice, but it does require a durable, sharp tool that can work properly on a variety of produce and last you a long time.

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Designed specifically for peeling smooth/fuzzy skins such as tomatoes, peppers, peaches, kiwi fruits etc