Equipment Review: Best Silicone ("Rubber") Spatulas & Our Testing Winners
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
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We tested 10 spatulas to find the best one:
Di Oro living Seamless Silicone Spatula-Large
Rubbermaid 13.5" High-Heat Scraper
Tovolo Flex-Core Silicone Spatula
StarPack Premium Silicone Spatula (11.5")
OXO Good Grips Medium Silicone Spatula
GIR Ultimate Spatula
Vollrath NSF Certified, High-Temperature Spatula
Le Creuset Revolution Medium Spatula
Cuisinart Barrel Handle Silicone Spatula
KitchenAid Gourmet Series Silicone Scraper Spatula
A spatula should feel like an extension of your arm, nimbly stirring, scraping, and folding any food you put in its path. Why is a good one so hard to find?
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WINNING TRAITS OF A GOOD SPATULA
- Blade with wide, nearly flat top edge and straight side edges with a single corner curve
- Blade is fairly thin
- Blade offers good balance between flexibility and rigidity
- Flat sides of blade are smooth, without ridges
- Nimble enough to fit inside tight edges and corners
- Wide, grippy handle
- Handle allows multiple comfortable grips
- Seamless transition from blade to handle
- Made entirely of heat-resistant, dishwasher-safe silicone
WHAT WE EXAMINED
We tested 10 silicone spatulas, rating them on their ability to stir, scrape, and fold a wide variety of foods. We also evaluated their compatibility with our favorite pots and pans, mixing bowls, food processor, and stand mixers. A panel of testers evaluated them on general comfort and ease of use. We also rated them on heat resistance and ease of cleanup.
We put each spatula through a gauntlet of tests in a wide range of kitchen equipment and using a diverse group of testers (short and tall, lefty and righty).
FOLDING
1. Fold whipped egg whites into cake batter in large mixing bowl.
2. Fold fruit puree into whipped cream in stand mixer bowl.
STIRRING
3. Stir mix-ins into thick cookie dough in stand mixer bowl.
4. Stir scrambled eggs in 10-inch nonstick skillet.
5. Stir onions in 4-quart saucepan.
6. Stir risotto in 4-quart saucepan.
7. Stir chopped carrots in Dutch oven.
SCRAPING
8. Scrape scrambled eggs from pan without breaking up curds.
9. Scrape fond from 12-inch traditional skillet.
VERSATILITY
10. Scrape honey from measuring cup and small mixing bowl.
DURABILITY
11. Rest in 450-degree cast-iron skillet for 10 minutes.
12. Scrape processor bowl with blade in place; check for cuts.
CLEANUP
13. Submerge in warm tomato sauce, minced garlic, and curry powder for 2 hours; wash.*
14. Wash 35 times in dishwasher or 35 times by hand if not dishwasher-safe.
*washed an additional 12 times by hand throughout testing
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Came here not knowing anything about spatulas and leaving here like a haughty upperclass spatula elitist and knowing that I will unfairly judge the next poor spatula I come across. What have I become.
Embrace it, you adorable, insufferable, culinary hipster. Who needs lovers or friends when you have something more reliable and profound - a $40.00 Di Oro Living Seamless Spatula! ;)
You mean $12.
Informed. You have become informed.
Same lol. I had found a set of 4 silicone spatulas that i liked then i came to watch this video before i purchased them and now I view them with the highest suspicion. Must buy the di oro now to ensure my spatulas are up to par!
I too became the spatula elitist. So much so that I actually bought the Di Oro. 'I do enough cooking, right?' Or so I told myself.
I've been using it for about 3 months, and I'm never going back to another spatula again. I feel like Spongebob every time I pick it up.
I bought the Di Oro spatula after watching this, and I’ve never looked back. America’s Test Kitchen gets it right every time.
At least you now know they are legit. We don't have that sort of pleasure in my home country.
Deb B how do you feel about using a black spatula? I haven’t gotten it because I can’t see things on black (I uses white , wood or light colors so far). Am I alone?
Ziggy3339
They make a red spatula
@@ziggy33399 It comes in a variety of colors - although at a slightly higher price. I just checked Amazon today and I'm going ahead with the black one - maybe I'll not be thrilled with the color, in which case, I'll buy one in a different color. :-)
I just now purchased the red one...
I don't even cook and I want to buy that spatula
ahhhahaha
me too
I use a silicone spatula for pretty much everything....
To save time... Amazon should just automatically ship item to me after watching video.
I almost fell victim to the same fate today. Watched it. Went to Amazon. Put said item in my cart...sanity made me wait. Saw it just now and said, "Why am I buying this? I don't need it." But I did buy the mandoline. That I needed. :-)
Lol I agree!
@@terrijuanette486 stop buying up all the coking equipment on amazon i need to buy some too :(
Who needs stupid Amazon Prime? We need Amazon NOW! Right NOW! Send us even before we need it! Use AI to figure out!
Auto shipment ! I like it. Sign me up too. Don't give them any ideas. They will charge us another yearly fee. LOL
Lisa McManus simply does the best job on reviewing and explaining the pros and cons of kitchen items. Please continue and support this direct non cutesy format!
For some reason I love this woman more then any other host on this show.
I like this gal too. Easy to understand & just seems like-able.
Yes, she's great.
@@KeithOutWest
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dave m she’s like my moody aunt who shows affection by food.
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wtf is this shit? an actual thought full review full that coloured legitimately all the basis and scenarios, then checked them over again to ensure they were accurate? unheard of. well done.
This has to be one of my favourite segment of the show, I love how thoroughly you tested the kitchenware and I now consult ATK before I buy anymore kitchen gadget, albeit that some of the gadgets are not available in Australia, but thank goodness for Amazon!
I can't get them from Amazon. Says they don't ship to Australia. Disappointing I think they look good.
Dianne Fitzsimmons I just checked on Amazon, the Di Oro silicone spatula ships to Sydney, you can try a different seller.
I'll try again. I could only find di oro living selling them. Thank you.
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One of the best channels ever tho
This has got to be one of the nerdiest kitchen channel, and I love it!
This is how a review should be done. Thanks!
Next to the di oro is the oxo i purchased at home goods for 2 dollars. Same shape and length it appears. I'm tempted to purchase adi oro but at 12.95, it seems unnecessary.
maybe i'm weird - maybe it's just that i'm a design engineer - but i had this nagging thought for weeks on what the best silicone spatula was because I don't currently have one, could have use one multiple times, but am so sick of buying crappy things i never got one at the store. I didn't bother looking it up because i thought i'd only find "amazon top 10 sellers" lists. goddamn, this video is amazing. you're now maybe the fifth channel i've suscribed to after 13 years of youtubing.
Absolutely love this series because I no longer need to think I can just put in an order for the winner and know I'll be happy w it. Thanks sooooooo much!!!!
which spatula is best for spanking?
A wooden pizza spatula in my experience.
Don't use a spatula, use a boat oar.
xapemanx incidentally dollar store stuff works pretty well
cricket bat?
"which spatula is best for spanking?"
If you're going to spank, use your hand...not a weapon.
I love your reviews Lisa! Thank you!
This is fantastic. I've been looking for a better silicon spatula, and you guys found it for me!
I bought the winner. Returned it. Handle too thin for me. Just not ergonomic.
These Di Oro spatulas are not good because they have soft loops at the end of the handles, making them useless for doing scraping and stirring. Truly bad design. They are also shorter than normal American kitchen tools. They look nice, but that's about it. Bad review.
I bought that spatula almost two years ago and I agree. It’s my favorite one to use out of an array I own. I use it to feed my sourdough starter which is thick and requires some vigorous mixing and also use it for gently mixing my fluffy pancake batter. It’s everything they said it would be. I LOVE ATK
i love your stuff, keep up the good work !
It's Saturday night and I'm here, lead by my sub par spatula malaise.
As a baker, I'd also like to highly recommend the spatulas at Sur La Table as I've used them in cooking and baking as well. They were only $3 on Clearance and seem very similar to the Di Oror, though I'm going to check out this brand as well.
I happen to love the Le Creuset spatula you had sitting there, but didn’t discuss. It does have some drawbacks, but I love that it’s almost a spoon.
After watching this video for the first time, I ordered one of the winning spatulas. I've got to say, it really is one of my most used tools in the kitchen. Even went so far as to purchase two more!
Mine bent. Don't use for heavy anything.
Thank you!!! As one who owns only two piece spatulas, it’s nice to see a winner. I’ve been so disgusted with the gunk that appears inside my spatula handle when I go to clean it. I wouldn’t mind spending more money for a one piece that was durable. And you have shown me that!
Now that's how you sell people on something. Very nice
I miss the old fashioned rubber made. Nothing is as easy to pick up, lift up food as it was.
Yeah, but will it's handle bend if you use a little too much force. It does seem like they covered that angle.
You can buy it from here at a cheap price at just $ 9, free and fast shipping in delivery. I received it in 3 days:
vanancy.shop/products/heat-resistant-utensil-rest-45-off-today-only
You should try Thermoworks spatulas!!
I have both full size and mini spatulas. As much as I like fully rounded wooden or bamboo handles for their good grip, over time, without proper drying they develop mildew. The one at 1:41 is to be avoided at all cost....moisture stays trapped inside and gets disgusting. I've taken to buying all silicone tools for their hygienic qualities but when their handles are on the flattish side, the grip isn't as good.
and as seen today checked out the price :) $12.97
Would the 9.5 version of the Rubbermaid be competitive with the Oro?
Hey it’s Darlene from Rosanne lol
Thank you, you have found the perfect spatula for me! I can't wait to buy one!
No word about Le Creuset (with the wood handle)? Is it good enough?
I've used Di Oro for the past few years, by far the best. Even with high heat I haven't had a single issue of melting or deforming, any other silicone spatula I've used had that issue. It's important to know though that as a "spatula" it's not perfect for flipping things, they don't have a flat thin surface; so I still like traditional style spatulas for more delicate work; but these still cover 95% of tasks. Di Oro is commonly sold in a variety pack of 3, I use the smallest one nearly every day.
I have owned the Di Oro and various others, BUT that Volrath spatula you tested is my absolute favorite. I have two in active use and four more in storage waiting literal years for one to go out.
I am curious to hear what you didn’t enjoy about it. It’s my absolute favorite.
Pelease make a video about sandwich maker or panini grill
Thanks i love Tais chanel
This is another ATK item that's spot on. Amazon still sells this item and I highly recommend getting the 4-piece set. All of mine are still in great shape after using them for a couple years now.
Uh, do you by any chance know how this compares to the well-rated orange-colored 4-piece set by M Kitchen World? I'm seeking the best value set which can (1) get mayo out of a mayo jar or narrower (2) fry patties etc. and flip them over (3) scrape a batter bowl.
@@minniyoutubaster I can't imagine anything better, they really are that good.
@@ArkansasBadBoy I think you meant to say 3-piece, since i don't see a Di Oro 4-piece set. What i'd really like to see, is a patient, clear, hands-on demo of the 4-piece M Kitchen World, side by side with the 3-piece Di Oro. Because =both= brands had complaints on Amazon about stiffness (i.e. not scraping cleanly), and so forth. I know =exactly= what they mean, because my dollar Walmart (Mainstays) spatula from years ago scrapes cleanly every time, and it's good-quality food-grade silicone, rated to 500temp. By comparison, i've another one which is a dead ringer of the Mainstays one, albeit it's stiffer and less smooth-textured and less of a "rubbery-grip".
@@minniyoutubaster they absolutely sell a 4 piece set because, as stated, I bought and have all 4 pieces. I don't know what more to tell you. If you can't afford the $33.00 to order it and try them for yourself then so be it. How about you move on and waste someone else's time ?
Duh. Of course you can't see staine's on a dark spatula.
The Amazon link for the winning spatula takes you to a $40.00 item...
Not today: $12.97.
Lisa , I bought a set of 4 similar to the brand you picked here and they are called " Up Good "
It came with 4 spatulas and they work perfectly and haven't stained or been flimsy since I've had them for the last year. They cost $17 on Amazon
Funny this gets recommended, dang Google overlords. I just got made fun of shopping for a spatula at a family gathering this past weekend because my favorite broke last week. I don't know or remember where I got it as it was well over a decade ago. Anyway, I finally found it somehow searching 'HIC silicone spatula' on the Googler which led me to a red, two piece, Farberware set at Wallyworld. It is a one piece molding so no nooks or crannies (sp?). But the coolest thing that I got really used to was a straight, no taper handle which allowed me to spin the spatula in my hand making it very easy to wipe down a bowl without stopping or turning the bowl. This is where a lack of grippiness actually was advantageous. It also has a curved and pointy end like this one in the video, which I do appreciate, but the video one seems like the end corner was a bit too sharp to get into all those harsh 90 degree corners that don't exist in the kitchen. 🙂
Your favourite costs $33 in Australia. I can't justify the $33 to mix food at home and I don't know many people who would. Especially when you can buy $2-$5 spatulas and get a pack of 3 spatula like wooden spoons for $5.
You should factor price into these videos. Can we get "best spatula under $5"? Similar concept for your other "Best X" videos? Because it's all good and well to say the best mandolin is a $200 model for example but realistically most people aren't going to spend that. Buying guides aimed at home cooks should take into account home cook budgets
I didn't grow up with wooden spoons in the kitchen, and simply don't "GET" why they're so ubiquitous. Worst tool ever. But, I agree. These are spendy (but worth it!).
I find that even silicone spatulas that start out nice and firm can become much less so after several weeks of use. I don't know if it's the gentle flexing or the repeated heating (or some combination) that does it. But I'd be interested if this preferred spatula retained its strength over a couple of months.
What difference does it make!?? Use ANYTHING other than a wooden spoon!! I'm so tired of seeing wooden spoons being used by "chefs." ICK- they have ONE contact point, and you might as well be using a stick you found in the yard. Use a rubber / silicone spatula....
nice spatulas -may try to get one such spatula-if available in my place in palakkad-kerala-India-love some foods.vinod.☺👍👌.vinod
I'm a pastry chef working in SAUDI ARABIA HOW CAN I ORDER THE SPATULAS PLEASE, SEND ME THE DETAILS.
I trusted Americas test kitchen and bought a Di Oro spatula set which included their winner. Do not make the same mistake I made. The Di Oro spatula is inflexible and cannot bend to conform to curved surfaces like a mixing bowl. This is a critical use for a spatula and it is a major design flaw that should have disqualified it from their review. Instead over 6 years later they are still letting it reign as the winner. Also, who uses a spatula intended for wiping food off mixing bowls and such for scraping stuck food in frying pans?? That's not what a spatula is for at all. Get a scraper or a turner for that. I have seen a few other review winners of theirs that I found dubious as well, so I will no longer heed the advice of America's Test Kitchen.
Try ebay..I bought mine for $10.95 and free shipping.
Only comes black or red, both ugly! I want white or cream or yellow. I'll stick to my nice old Rubbermaid, thanks. And why would you try to stir heavy cookie dough with this, when wooden spoons work so much better.
NAH. I have a set I got from Ross very similar to these: amzn.com/B0711L3HDM All one piece, just enough 'scoopiness' to use as a spoon, tough enough to lift and stir heavy mixes, and works great on bowl scraping. They're cheap and I use them nearly every day.
#1 key regardless = 1 solid piece. No components or builds that will fall apart after a few dishwasher runs. One solid piece. Throw out ALL that other junk.
Hi, I am looking for a silicone spatula for my Vitamix. Any suggestions? I am looking for something to get under they blades for sticky things like nut butters. I know Vitamix sell one with a right angled end in the US but I can’t find it here in the UK.
Any comments on the winning Large Spatula you chose? I see it listed but not discussed. Buying the All-Purpose one right now. You can never have enough of these on hand.
Wait…. So…. I shouldn’t buy le creuset x harrypotter spatula??? Oh my………..
I just landed on ur channel with the Dutch oven reviews and I already watched like may be 10 videos , such informative and Lisa the way u explain it takes it all .. thank you for all these videos , please do come up with some bakeware reviews too
It would be nice to see what the best spatula is for a vitamix
If anyone reading this is using a spatula to mix cookie dough, get yourself a dough whisk. It does the job easier and faster. I got mine at King Arthur Flour Co.
wooden handle spatula much better,,,,
You can buy it from here at a cheap price at just $ 9, free and fast shipping in delivery. I received it in 3 days:
vanancy.shop/products/heat-resistant-utensil-rest-45-off-today-only
Great video, super helpful for so many people no doubt! I use silicone spatulas allll the time in patisserie - my favourite pink one probably features far too much on my videos 👩🏻🍳🎂🍡🍬
The lady said the price was $11, why is it when I click on the link @t the price shows as $40 CAD on Amazon, can anyone advise. I live in Canada
bought the di oro only to be completely disappointed in the floppy handle and stiff blade, I'm shocked how this became a recommended product by you guys
picked the winner before watching the video. was obviously going to be a winner
For deglazing wood is a far superior material.. you can really dig in and scrape.. silicon isn’t that way.. it’s a good squeege not a scraper..
Dammit, wish i saw this video a week ago before i bought that 3$ spatuala on amazon.
It just occurred to me how pathetic things actually are when one clicks on a fucking rubber spatula review.
Hello ,
Good cooking tool with silicone rubber material,good news that we are good at this kind of product,we have made the child spoon
There are some spatulas that look like the exact same design from U Taste and GIR (Get It Right). Were these among the reviewed ones here?
I got one after watching....nope.....I am not impressed. Far too stiff. Good only for stirring or stir fry. When try to scrap, not doing the job. Not happy with it.
I bought this spatula three years ago because of this recommendation. It's just OK.
$68.56 in Canada!
It's hard to tell which spatula was the winning one because they don't even say what the length of it was. This brand sells two identical spatulas, one large, one smaller. The link is leading to the large one, but it doesn't appear to be the large one in the video.
I love the way you think through every angle! Thanks for sharing 😁
Who thinks that they're amazing knowledgeable chefs after watching this channel's videos? 🙌🏼
who comments on UA-cam videos for self recognition?
Does anyone know any downsides to the le creuset spatula? I'm thinking of buying one
Strange that a big firm like Rubbermaid could not make a decent one piece.. Walmart has the Di Oro
I don't cook, but I love watching these videos, for some reason! 😛😝
The Di Oro is too stiff. I prefer the smaller version of the Rubbermaid Commercial.
Do Oro: Yo, where'd all these sales come from?
I actually need one, thank you!
I just don’t like a spatula that is prejudiced against left handed. Unacceptable - 😉
I think plastic spatula should not be used.... it’s not good for health... better to use copper one..
Anyone else feel like this was just a big ad? She didn’t even feature every spatula.
I purchased this spatula, based on the recommendation in this review-and almost never use it. It's too stiff to easily conform to the sides of the cup/bowl I'm trying to clean. I consistently reach for the silicon spatula with a stainless steel handle that we purchased at... Costco(?). It's much softer and is way more effective for my needs. I love ATK equipment reviews but this product recommendation didn't pan out for me.
Too bad you selected the bad Le Creuset model, they have an excellent one that is a little bit scooped and softer than he lemon you tested. I have both.
Have you tested this one? www.oxo.com/flip-fold-omelet-turner-584.html We have found it to be almost the perfect spatula.
how do I keep sticky cake batter from sticking to my non stick spatula?
Pampered chef???
Does anyone know if the di oro spatulas or the spoonula is suitable for flipping fish?
Thanks for through review!
I was just looking at replacing my Spatula as I broke mine :(
What type of Spatula?
I own so many of these now. Totally worth it. Love the other varieties of theirs too.
Maybe all of you got your questions answered, whereas I'm SO frustrated. It took quite awhile to view this video (i'm pressed for time) yet my questions remain: What's the BEST set which can (1) get mayo out of a mayo jar or narrower (2) fry patties etc. and flip them over (3) scrape a batter bowl.
Williams Sonoma. They make a set of three, with a small one for jars. They don't flip (the best thing for that is the Revolution by Le Creuset in my opinion), but I have used the Williams Sonoma ones and given them many times as gifts. Another option for jars is a skinny spurtula from Mad Hungry.
Told my friend about this vdo and she bought one even before me. 🤣🤣
A dollar worth of silicone is now $13.00 on Amazon..............:(
Great testing and review.
These are not the right kind of spatula to be using for baking. Get a set of proper soft rubber, not heat-resistant spatulas. They are much better at scraping batter, gently folding, etc. Unfortunately, the white Rubbermaid spatulas aren't as soft as they used to be, but they're still softer than heat-resistant silicone. (For the record, I also prefer wood/bamboo for cooking, and do not see a point in owning any of these spatulas. I tried GIR once; I was unimpressed and returned them. But YMMV.)
I have two of the soft rubber, not heat-resistant spatulas. These are the best and I have searched the internet to see if I can buy more and I have been unable to find any that aren't silicone. Rob my house, steal my stereo, my tv, my furniture but leave my soft rubber, not heat-resistant spatulas alone if you value your life!
Reasoned and thorough. Subbed :)