A Potato Peeler Is One Kitchen Gadget That Every Home Cook Needs

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Before you can mash, smash, or purée your way to perfect potato recipes (we're talking delicious Southern potato salad, twice baked potato casserole, and of course, garlic parmesan French fries), you need to take the first step: peeling them. While the thought of peeling that tough skin off any type of potato can be daunting, the best potato peelers will be able to handle the job with ease.

Our Top Picks

Just like when you're looking to upgrade any kitchen tools, like the best food choppers, best electric can openers, or best food processors, there are a few different styles of potato peelers to choose from. The most important (or should we say a-peel-ing?) thing to look for is a sharp blade—dull peelers can be frustrating and dangerous. You can either get a more versatile vegetable peeler, like a Y-peeler or a straight rotary peeler. Otherwise, you can go for a more potato-specific product, like an electric potato peeler. We've rounded up our favorites from both categories below. The good news is that all potato peelers are pretty inexpensive—all of the options on this list are less than $25. That includes the potato peeler from The Pioneer Woman's own line!

Whatever peeler you pick from, make sure to look at Ree Drummond's recipes for some potato inspiration. A new tool is a great reason to try a new recipe out, like cozy slow cooker potato soup or Ree's delicious, creamy mashed potatoes!

The Pioneer Woman Frontier Collection 2-Piece Vegetable Peeler Set

Talk about value! Ree's peeling set comes with both a swivel peeler and a julienne peeler so you can peel everything from potatoes and squash to apples and cucumbers... all for under $10! Both peelers are made of durable stainless steel and have contoured riveted handles for a comfortable hold. The swivel peeler (which is best for potatoes) even features a sharp tip so you can easily remove potato eyes or bruises. You can grab the set in Ree's favorite color (teal) or go for a bright red set instead.

OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler

This basic swivel peeler is has more than 38,000 5-star reviews... so you know it's just spudtacular! It features swiveling twin blades with flexible action to peel potatoes and other tough skinned fruits and veggies. You'll enjoy the soft, oversized handle with a non-slip grip (even when wet) and the fact that it has a built-in potato eye remover to make cutting out blemishes a breeze. This one is also dishwasher safe!

Starfrit Rotato Express

Use far less elbow grease with this best selling, handy electric peeler. It easily (and safely) slices through peels at the press of a button. The sleek, compact sizes with a nonslip base makes it ideal for keeping on your counter or storing in a cabinet. It also has a built-in compartment that stores two separate blades along with the included thumb knife which can pare potato eyes or blemishes with hands-free operation.

Kuhn Rikon Potato Peeler

Don't let the cute look of these vegetable-shaped peelers fool you: The blades are seriously sharp! The potato peeler with a stainless steel blade is specifically made for perfect, straight peels. It has an ergonomic design that will work for both righties and lefties, and it even has a convenient potato eye remover. When you're done, simply toss it in the dishwasher for a quick clean.

Williams Sonoma Prep Tools Straight Peeler

Prevent accidents and cuts with this super-stable y-shaped peeler. It's made with a custom-designed nonslip handle that's easy to grip for improved control as the razor-sharp, stainless steel blade effortlessly and efficiently glides over potatoes (and other fruits and veggies) with a gentle pull of the wrist. Better yet, it's dishwasher safe for simple cleanup!

Aniso Stainless Steel Rotary Peeler

Keep things simple with this sharp, ergonomic peeler. It can handle everything from tough potatoes to soft fruits with its high-quality, stainless steel blade that works to produce a thin and even peel. Additionally, precision ground rotating blades work to reduce waste. Neat, right? The slim, ergonomic handle easily fits into the palm of your hand and works great for left and right-handed users alike. It's dishwasher safe for easy cleanup, too!

Cast Magnesium Peeler

Easily peel potatoes, apples and more with this hand-crank spiralizer with an adjustable peeling blade. You can also core fruit and slice veggies! It's forged from cast magnesium alloy for lasting stability and strength. Bonus: It has a rust-proof winding rod, too. The vacuum base will hold onto the surface you put it on for extra stability, making handling simple—especially for seniors or those with arthritis.

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