The 5 Best Spiralizers

Boring vegetables. What could be worse? Staring at that carrot for the umpteenth time, knowing your options are limited to cutting it crosswise to play it safe or just getting crazy and cut it lengthwise instead. But what happens after those options have been exhausted? Veggie burnout? Thank goodness for the spiralizer! A boon to home chefs and professionals alike, the spiralizer allows you to create any number of uniquely cut shapes and designs from your veggies. Turn zucchini into spaghetti noodles or make your bowl of ramen look like a work of art. The question is, do you need five blades, seven blades, a rotating attachment, a juicer? With so many options, it’s hard to know. So, we got a cart full of vegetables, cut them up in unimaginable ways, and created this article featuring our five favorite spiralizers.

Brieftons 7-Blade Vegetable Splicer

The More (Blades) The Merrier

With more blades - and more options - than any other spiralizer on the market, Brieftons takes our highest honor.

Best Overall

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Turns out, you need seven blades – and Brieftons has ‘em. When we say this spiralizer has it all, we’re not joking: 7 interchangeable blades, a container for catching your finished veggies with a Stay-Fresh enclosure, a separate compartment for blade storage, and an online guide complete with demonstration videos and four recipe eBooks. A large, foolproof suction pad keeps your spiralizer affixed to the countertop while you work, and the BPA-free plastic frame is easily released using the simple switch in the rear. The Brieftons Spiralizer is also designed for easy storage by integrating all its component parts into one space, so you never have to worry about losing attachments. Best of all, it’s easy to use!

Pros:

Lifetime replacement guarantee
Strong enough to cut root vegetables
Consistent thickness with each cut

Cons:

Beets/carrots can stain finish
Hand wash only

Spiralizer 5-Blade Vegetable Slicer

Get The Spiralizer From Spiralizer

With its new, improved model that’s 40% tougher than the previous one, Spiralizer leads in quality and durability.

Best Durability

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Some brands reach that coveted status where the name of the product becomes the verb everyone uses to describe its use (case in point: “why don’t you Google it and find out?”). Spiralizer has reached that rarified air, and their 5-Blade Vegetable Slicer is why. Their 3rd generation spiralizer is constructed with reinforced BPA-free plastic, making it 40% stronger than the previous model. With stainless steel, 420 high carbon cutlery blades, the new Spiralizer can easily cut through beets and other root vegetables that sometimes broke the handles off earlier versions. Better still, the Spiralizer comes with a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee, so even if you do find a way to break this workhorse, you’ll receive a new one with no hassle.

Pros:

Includes four recipe eBooks
Perfect for dehydrating vegetables
Easy clean-up

Cons:

Only three of five blades can be stored in unit
Difficult handle orientation for left-handed people

Kitchenaid Spiralizer Attachment

Kitchenaid Can’t Be Beet

For serious chefs needing serious veggie-cutting power, the Kitchenaid Spiralizer Attachment is the heavy-duty answer.

Best Spiralizer Attachment

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With a name like Kitchenaid, you can’t go wrong. Makers of some of the most trusted and long-lasting appliances in the cooking profession, Kitchenaid can be found in both home kitchens and restaurants worldwide. Their Spiralizer Attachment fits securely to your Kitchenaid Standup Mixer and uses the heavy-duty power of the motor to operate the spiralizer. This is perfect for people who don’t want to hand-crank their spiralizer, or are looking for a spiralizing option that takes up less storage space. Comes with four separate blade attachments, suitable for all different slicing designs. Pro tip: though the unit is designed to fit all standard models, make sure it fits your model first by entering the model number at the time of ordering.

Pros:

Premium metal construction
Handy storage case included
All parts dishwasher safe

Cons:

Requires a Kitchenaid Standup Mixer
Thickness of vegetable slices cannot be adjusted

Fullstar 8-In-1 Handheld Vegetable Spiralizer

Give It A Hand!

Combining the convenience of a Spiralizer with a Juicer in one handheld unit, the Fullstar 8-In-1 covers all the bases.

Best Handheld Spiralizer

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Handheld spiralizers were actually the first type of spiralizers to hit the market. Based on the design of the classic mandoline, they’re operated by holding the vegetable with a gripping tool and rotating it by and against the blade. Fullstar takes this design to the extreme, offering a product that not only spiralizes, but also juices, grates, shreds, and more. With a non-slip fingerguard that minimizes waste and a snap-on catch-cup, the Fullstar utilizes eight separate attachments to create virtually any kind of cut. When you’re finished, all the attachments lock in together, making storage a breeze.

Pros:

Convenient and easy to use
Takes up zero counter space
All components dishwasher safe

Cons:

Root veggies require some muscle power
Spiralizing large quantities takes time

Hamilton Beach 3-In-1 Electric Spiralizer

It’s Time To Hit The Beach

From a trusted name in kitchen appliances comes the best motorized solution to spiralizing.

Best Electric Spiralizer

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Let’s face it: sometimes, you just don’t want to hand-crank a spiralizer. There’s nothing quite as convenient as plugging in a spiralizer and letting it create consistent, beautiful designs every single time. The Hamilton Beach 3-In-1 Electric Spiralizer is perfect for home chefs who want both speed and convenience. With three separate blade attachments (“Cutting Cones”) and a 6-cup bowl capacity, the Hamilton Beach Spiralizer creates linguine, spaghetti and other shapes in seconds. This is perfect for chefs who need to prep large quantities of vegetables in a short period of time. Cleaning is a breeze, too, as all the removable parts are dishwasher safe, while a proprietary cleaning brush (included with purchase) is perfect for the main appliance. Get chopping today!

Pros:

All plastic parts BPA-free
Compact, nested storage
Metal food grip provides safety

Cons:

Some veggies too wide for the feeder chute
Not available for 220v voltage

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a spiralizer affect the nutritional value of my veggies?

No, but there is a caveat to this. Vegetables can lose some of their nutritional value if they are overcooked. By using a spiralizer, you are generally making your veggies thinner, which means they cook faster. We recommend that you stay aware of your cooking times so that you do not overcook your cut vegetables, rendering them dull, tasteless, and robbed of their vital nutrients.

How do I hand-wash these sharp attachment blades without cutting myself?

Very carefully. In all seriousness, it’s a great question, and most of these blades are razor sharp and it’s not recommended you put them in the dishwasher. Using latex gloves while you wash is one option. Another option is to fill a small plastic container with soapy water, place the blade and a small, soft sponge inside, put the lid on, and shake it around. You can then take the lid off, drain, rinse, and repeat for the other blades.

I have a multi-blade spiralizer. How do I store my blades so they don’t get dull?

If you have the storage space, we recommend getting a utensil holder, like the kind you use to separate your silverware, and then storing each attachment in a separate cubby. There are similar storage devices you can find online that have multiple, small cubbies for individual items like these. This kind of storage prevents the blades from knocking around and getting dull.