Oxo Good Grips Potato Ricer

The Good Grips line features durable, nonslip, flexible handles on every product. Ergonomically designed to fit the palm comfortably, the pressure-absorbing, processed rubber handle puts less tension on the hands, while still providing an outstanding grip. Made from the same material as dishwasher gaskets, the handles are slip-proof, wet or dry, as well as dishwasher-safe. Good Grips products are moderately priced and have won the Tylenol/Arthritis Foundation Design Award. --Laurie Notaro

Unless you're REALLY fixated on getting a potato ricer, check out food mills instead. They're well worth the extra cost.


An excellent tool which does exactly what it should do! Buy It.   September 5, 2005
B. Marold (Bethlehem, PA United States)
58 out of 60 found this review helpful

For starters, this gadget succeeds at doing the job for which it was designed better than just about any other kitchen tool I have tried except for a very sharp large kitchen knife.

And, it has all the features which have made OXO Good Grips products the best selling and best reviewed line of kitchen gear.

I held out buying one of these little darlings for a long time, as I already owned a food mill which is entirely capable of doing the same job with about the same level of success. And, this 18/10 stainless steel gem is not the cheapest gizmo in the gadget drawer.

I was swayed from this alternative by the fact that a food mill is a pain in the neck to retrieve from its high shelf, assemble, and then clean, although if I am cooking for a crowd, I may still use it, as it can do much more spud crushing in a shorter time than the Ricer.

I was also deterred by the possible lack of 'multi-tasking' ability until I saw TV chefs sqeeze water out of cooked spinach and lots of other leafy goodness.

My last basis for procastination is the fact that I thought the design with a selection of different hole plates (very much like the food mill) would be a better option to OXO's 'unibody' construction. But, I gave in here too, since I couldn't locate a good model with this feature.

Well, now I have this one and I used it and it produces truly primo mashed potatoes WITHOUT creating gummy spud paste.

If you make mashed potates more than once a month, buy this beauty!


ricers are great...but   January 26, 2004
william Garner (rockville, MD United States)
49 out of 51 found this review helpful

this isn't the ricer to buy. No multiple disks for versatility. Only 11 inchs long and a small basket. Its well made, mostly stainless, but the choice is clear...cuisipro. (worth the extra 3 bucks...)


Does more than potatoes   November 1, 2003
Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA)
41 out of 43 found this review helpful

If you want lump-free mashies for Thanksgiving, this is better than beating with an electric appliance because the potatoes retain a fluffy texture and don't go all gummy. However, you do have to clean out the bottom quickly to avoid potato drying into the holes.

This has a second use; if you are not a dab at making the lumpy German noodles called spaetzle "vom Brett" which is cutting the sloppy egg dough off a cutting board, you can put the dough into the ricer and squish it over a pot of boiling water. When the spaetzle rise to the top, skim them off--they are done. It's not precisely what a real hausfrau would do, but many of the German ladies keep just such a device to "cheat" and make these heavy but delicious noodles. If you haven't tried Kasespaetzle (spaetzle mixed with cheese bechamel and topped with sauteed onion) you are missing a treat.


excellent design & construction   May 15, 2000
greg leaf (glorieta, new mexico United States)
35 out of 35 found this review helpful

Very well made and attractive. It functions without a problem and offers great ergonomics. The consistency of the riced potato is smooth. Easy on the hands and cleans up quickly and thoroughly.