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. A wooden handle, like on the Opinel Y, is durable and attractive, but keep in mind that it can’t be washed in the dishwasher. Some peelers also use carbon steel rather than stainless steel—while carbon steel is harder and will maintain its cutting edge longer, it needs to be hand washed and dried promptly to avoid rusting. In general, we don’t recommend a swivel peeler, since they’re harder to use and don’t peel as well as Y-peelers. During the potato test, the Spring Chef Premium Swivel Vegetable Peeler had a useful scooper, but the pieces got caught easily in the blade. We also found that it was difficult to maneuver around curves. The lemon peel came off in small bits, with lots of pith.

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.

How we tested

Some peelers have multiple blade options in one if you want the option to switch between serrated and straight. Additionally, a swivel blade allows you to peel in both directions and with much more freedom, whereas using a stiffer, stationary blade means you'll have to be on top of holding it at the proper angle for it to grab the peel. The Rösle Stainless Steel Wide Crosswise Swivel Peeler was one of the highest scoring peelers we tested, and it’s worth the splurge if you’re looking for a high-quality vegetable peeler. 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. The super sharp teeth and micro blade technology means that you get a perfect result every time. Designed to stay super sharp.

There are three common types of blade materials: stainless steel, ceramic, and carbon steel. Stainless steel blades are by far the most popular because it is the one material that you can sharpen like you would with knives. Ceramic blades are similar in sharpness to stainless steel, but when it comes to toughness and durability, they can be more prone to breaking or dulling. Lastly, carbon steel blades are susceptible to rust if not taken care of properly. This means you will have to wipe down after each use, so the blade isn’t wet. 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 julienne peeler cuts your fruit and vegetables in to julienne strips allowing you to create varied and interesting salads and meals. 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 best vegetable peelers are just as safe as any other edged kitchen tool, but you’ll still want to be careful while using it since it does have a blade. “With any tool, it is important to be present and aware when using it,” Rubba says. “A brand new peeler can definitely cause some damage if you are not paying attention. Take your time, and for more cumbersome fruits and veggies, take off the skin in several layers or attempts.”

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. With this peeler, we were able to peel a potato in one minute and 28 seconds, thanks to its ergonomic grip (only two peelers we tested were faster than this). The longer blade allowed for better maneuvering and a smooth glide, creating clean and fast peeling. 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. The Peelers with the sharp teeth If you want to peel & 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 swiveling pair of serrated micro blades which cut on the push & pull strokes. The micro-blade technology saves your valuable time when peeling cucumbers, onions, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, parsnips, swedes, turnips, butternut squash, pineapples & so much more. It can also slice vegetables into ribbons & even shred cabbage or lettuce. Probably the best peeler you will ever own, it even comes with a 5-year guarantee on the blade. Piranha Julienne Peeler The julienne peeler cuts your fruit & vegetables into julienned strips allowing you to create varied & interesting salads & meals. The super sharp teeth & micro blade technology means that you get a perfect result every time. Designed to stay super sharp, the blade has a 5-year guarantee. Piranha Slicing Board Fit your Piranha slicing board onto your Piranha Peeler & you now have a mini mandolin which is ideal for slicing your fruits & vegetables into even slices. Great for slicing carrots, onions, potatoes & much moreComfort is key when you’re using a tool that requires diligence and repetition. Keep your hands comfortable with an easy, natural grip that’s not going to fall out of your hands. This peeler, which is equally as comfortable for righties as it is for lefties, boasts a molded handle that is easy to hold onto. The dual stainless steel blades allow you to peel in either direction. We did note that it didn’t have an eye scooper for the potatoes, so you’ll have to remove those separately. When we peeled lemon rinds, the process was equally as smooth and yielded delicate slices with very little pith (the bitter white layer under the peel). Our products have gained international recognition and can be found in kitchens on every continent. We owe our global success to our presence on shopping TV channels worldwide, where our innovative solutions have captured the hearts of millions. 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: If the blade is severely worn or damaged, it's best to replace the peeler for optimal performance and safety,” Pallian says.