The Best Whisk for Under $15 | America’s Test Kitchen
Which whisk is lightweight, has a good grip, and is easy to maneuver? Adam Ried shows Julia Collin Davison several whisks, talks through their pros and cons, and declares a winner when it comes to selecting a whisk that’s perfect for use for long periods of time.
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Perhaps looking into the difference between a French whisk and a piano whisk would have been helpful here. The heavier ones are meant to be that way for mixing thicker batters and are French style. The more flexible ones are for lighter duty and are piano style. The two should not be pitted against one another in a test as they are different tools.
Did Adam say "notWhisktanding"?
i just use the whisk that came with my handheld blender thingy
Any thought on the Silicone whisks?
I tried Oxo. Worst brand.
ATK recos the OXO? Gosh, who'd have thought.
Someone send this to the "Make A Whisk Foundation!"
My "surprisingly strong opinion" is: clearly NONE of these. They are all "bare". None of these should exist anymore.
Bought one 20 years ago with tips "dipped" in real heat-resistant silicone (only about an inch of bare metal showing near the handle).
Got it because some rando saint on the internet said, "your homemade mayo tastes like medicine because of the metal whisk".
(Cost me around 20 bucks in today's money. Apologies, no idea what brand)
OXO wins again
I found that I wanted to give Julia advice to use the whisk in a circular motion rather than back and forth. I realize my comment is rather irrelevant.
I have my AI robot do the cooking, and I don't know which whisk 'Sam' uses.
One thing I really need in a whisk is one that the handle doesn't fill with water when washed.
I suspect that I have the one only identified as a French whisk but have been pretty happy with it.
I knew it was the oxo, I've had it about 5 years
What about used, or garage sale whisks?
Did you get paid well for this ad?
I got the Matfer 14" French whisk, which is also made in France, and it works just great for everything I do, only issue I have with it is that I got it for $15 about 10 years ago, and it's now priced at $35 at most stores. It's good, but wouldn't pay that much for it.
Also got the OXO good grips one at sale for about $6 a couple years ago, I bought it for "house" use, but is not the one I personally go for.
Was there a favorite french whisk? I find that sometimes I need that style – a balloon whisk is too wide for some tasks. How about whisks for nonstick pans? Would love to see some follow-up videos on whisks!😀
When making whipping cream, I use the whisk that came with my KitchenAid mixer. 🙂
They have been great for me. I have them in various sizes. ❤❤❤❤
OXO GOODGRIPS…..how surprising
I love Adam! ❤