Best Potato Mashers for Perfect Mashed Potatos Every Time, Potato Press, Potato Ricers, Stainless Steel Potato Mashers

Best Potato Mashers & Potato Press

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Dating back to the early 19th century, the potato masher was originally designed to mash just about any vegetable. Since it was primarily used for potatoes, it became commonly know as a potato masher. The potato masher itself has a handle on one end and some kind of mesh or wire plate at the opposite. Repeating an up and down motion, potatoes are puréed to the desired consistency. The same principle can be applied to many vegetables. Using your potato masher for carrots, sweet potatoes or peas can help you create new recipes at home that could be a healthier choice.

Today's hand potato mashers still resemble the original design, but there are variations available. Potato ricers and food mills are the next generation of the potato masher. These tools share the basic principle but prevent the finished potato from getting starchy or gummy, which is what could happen when the potatoes aren't hot or they are over mixed.

The right tool for the job! Everyone is a mashed potato connoisseur. No matter how often you will use your potato masher, I want to make sure you make the right purchase. Let's look at some of the basic mashers and some newer versions including food mills and potato ricers. Here are the ones I like.

Choose the best potato mashers for the big events like Thanksgiving or a dinner with family any day. Our potato press or potato ricers recommendations make whipping up spuds a breeze.

Best Potato Mashers by Scott Leibfried

The Best You Can Get

William-Sonoma's Potato Masher

Scott says: Create great mashed potatoes with this easy to use hand masher. Its open-end spring design allows air to be incorporated while lightly mashing the cooked potatoes. The long soft grip handle lets you reach deep into pots and around edges. Twelve inches long, 4½-inch diameter.

Simple design similar to the original
12-inch handle reaches into deep pots for a large quantity

William-Sonoma's Deluxe Angled Potato Ricer

Scott says: If perfect fluffy mashed potatoes are what you like, you need to own this utensil. Traditional mashers break potatoes apart. This extrudes boiled potatoes into fluffy rice like grains. Simply put the cooked potato in the hopper, close with the handle, and press. Stainless steel and cast aluminum with rubber coated ridges.

Dishwasher safe
Perfect fluffy mashed potatoes

OXO Potato Masher

Scott says: This is the closest looking to the original mashers. Updated with a stainless steel head and a pressure absorbing cushioned handle. Also great for making your own baby food and guacamole. This is the one for me, keeping it simple.

Stainless steel design is durable
Great for potatoes, root vegetables, and baby food

Rsle Potato Masher

Scott says: Elegant design and efficiency in mashing. Twin arm construction combined with the perfect size holes allows you to mash effortlessly. The flat mashing plate leaves nothing unmashed. Designed in Germany, made completely from stainless steel.

The round base prevents food from sticking
Do not wash with abrasive cleaners

Sur La Table 10.5 inch Stainless Steel Potato Masher

Scott says: Mashing directly in the pot that the potatoes are cooked in saves time on clean up. This masher features a 10½-inch handle for the deepest pots. The small slots deliver the smoothest puree possible.

Mash potatoes and vegetables directly in the pot
Small slots reduce the possibility of lumps

You will be happy with any of these

Endurance Jumbo Stainless Steel Potato Ricer

Scott says: Designed for making a larger quantity faster and easier. Comfortable grips allow safe handling. Two-inch pot reduces fatigue and additional holes on the sides allow quicker ricing. Great for spaetzle and gnocchi. This or the ricers are my choice for mashed potatoes.

Durable and fashionable stainless steel
Saves time on larger quantities

Oxo Food Mill

Scott says: If you want to work like a professional, this is your masher. Referred to as a food mill, this can be used for vegetables and soups; it gives the best results for mashed potatoes. Stainless steel and non-slip legs will hold the food mill securely over a mixing bowl. Comfortable grip handle.

Legs fold in for easy storage
Stainless steel won't tarnish from hot food

Oxo International Potato Ricer

Scott says: Basic model that produces consistent results. Peeling is not necessary; the fine holes will only allow the pureed potato to pass. I like the simplicity of this ricer.

No need to peel the potatoes
Basic masher that is affordable
Stainless steel
Dishwasher safe

Oxo Good Grips Smooth Potato Masher

Scott says: Firm safe non-slip grips that is comfortable. Complete with a hanging hole for easy storage. Stainless steel construction, dishwasher safe, and eight-inch reach.

Smaller masher for single to double quantities
Safe non-slip handles for beginners

Chef's Planet Simply Mash Potato Masher

Scott says: This was designed solely for mashed potatoes. Its unusual shape and appearance will question you what is for? Made of plastic, it is 8” x 5” and fits just about anywhere. This masher will never disappoint.

Made for mashed potatoes only
Hardened plastic dishwasher safe

Comments

Susie

Mashed Potatoes are my comfort food. I love them any way they are prepared. I really like William-Sonoma's Potato ricer. The best!

BlackCat

I make mashed potatoes all the time. I like this potato masher because like the original mashers from way back when. It's simple and it works well. It mashes without using lots of strength - one pushes downward into the bowl. Not needing to have to pick up or hold the hot potatoes with your fingers! Easy to clean and store in a kitchen drawer. Classic!