The Best Spiralizers of 2022

Our favorite countertop model is the OXO Tabletop Spiralizer, which has the cleanest design of all the countertop spiralizers we tested. It quickly and easily produces oodles of zoodles. Like other hand-cranked devices, it couldn’t spiralize the carrots we used to test, but the manual does warn that vegetables must be at least 1 ½ inches in diameter.

To spiralize using the OXO, a lever will firmly suction the device to your workspace; to release the grip, just push the lever in the opposite direction.

This spiralizer only includes three blades, for spaghetti, fettuccine, and ribbons, but we think those are the cuts you’re most likely to want, and means there are fewer blades to corral. Also, each blade is color-coded, so once you learn which shade is associated with which cut, it’s easy to select the one you want.

There’s a plastic container to hold the sharp blades when the spiralizer isn’t in use, the container hooks onto the base for more compact storage. All of the removable parts can be placed in the dishwasher. There’s also a recipe booklet with appealing recipes from well-regarded food personalities.

The OXO is the most expensive countertop spiralizer we reviewed. While we prefer its design and features, it’s not significantly different in its ease of use or spiralizing results than similar models. If price is important to you or you want additional blades, consider one of the other countertop spiralizers in this guide.

When we spied an "As Seen on TV" label on the Veggetti, we were skeptical. But the truth is, this hourglass-shaped gadget beats all the competition. For starters, it’s intuitive to use: Simply stick a vegetable in one of two ends, depending on whether you want thin or thick veggie noodles, and twist for long, continuous ribbons. There’s no need to switch blades and no extra parts to store.

Of all the handheld models, we found it the easiest to smoothly turn vegetables into long spaghetti-like strands. It also has a very effective food pusher that helps move the vegetable, leaving only a small nub unspiralized.

The Veggetti feels sturdier and better constructed than similar popular products we tested several years ago—the Zoodle Slicer and Kitchen Supreme Spiralizer.

During our recent evaluation, carrots and sweet potatoes left stains on the device but were easily removed after a spin in the dishwasher.

The Veggetti is small enough to stash in a kitchen drawer. Plus, at just under $10, you can’t beat the price.

Although it’s a little clunkier than the OXO Tabletop model, the Brieftons 5-Blade Spiralizer is a close runner up for best countertop spiralizer. Like the OXO, it has a lever to suction it on and off a work surface.

It comes with five stainless steel blades for shapes ranging from angel-hair pasta to wide ribbons. Although it can’t spiralize carrots, it does a nice job of turning sweet potatoes in a range of appealing shapes for roasting or frying. Two of the blades stash in a caddy that comes with the unit, two of them store in slots in the device, and one stays in the blade rack. The removable parts are dishwasher safe. For storage, the blade case rests on the device itself.

Hands down (no pun intended) the Bella 4-in-1 Automatic Electric Spiralizer and Slicer is the easiest to use model of all the products we tested. While there are a few steps required to set it up, once you flick the “on” switch, it spiralizes automatically—there’s no need to use your fingers to twist or turn a crank.

The Bella is the only spiralizer we tested that could not only churn out piles of zucchini but also carrots and sweet potatoes as well, each in four different shapes. To change the cut from spaghetti to linguine to fettucine to ribbons, just turn a dial on the blade before putting it into position and locking it in place. A tray to catch spiralized veggies as they fall off the blade is included but you definitely have to coax the noodles onto the dish. When it’s not being used, the machine rests on the tray.

All of the removable parts can be safely placed in the dishwasher. A small brush comes with the unit for dislodging residue from the blade. Because this is the size of a larger toaster, you’ll need to find some room in a cabinet or closet to store the Bella. A booklet with enticing recipes is also provided.

You can’t beat the price and value of the Paderno World Cuisine 6-Blade Vegetable Slicer which is similar in cost to handheld models. During our first round of testing several years ago, we named its 4-blade Folding Vegetable Slicer as the best countertop spiralizer. At that time, it was the only model with this design that we tested.

This updated device comes with six blades that can create several types of noodles, cut ribbons in two different thicknesses, and make wavy spirals. Of course, all these parts need to be managed. Two blades store on board, three can be kept in an included case, and one stays in place ready to go.

Out of the box, a bit of assembly was required. However once it was set up, the Paderno was easy to use. Pressing down on the four top corners activates the suction feet on the bottom, each of which has a little pull tab to pull to release the grip. Also, all of the pieces, except the base, are dishwasher safe. Plus, it comes with a brush for tackling gunk under the blade.

The Farberware Vegetable Slicer is the only spiralizer that comes with blades that are clearly marked—Thin Spiral, Thick Spiral, and Ribbon Cut—making it very easy to decide which to use. There are slots in the device to hold two of the blades and one rests in the blade holder for storage.

To suction the Farberware onto your countertop, press down on it and then lift the little tabs on each foot to release it. The manufacturer does not recommend washing any of the parts in the dishwasher.

Well-designed and compact, the OXO Good Grips 3-Blade Hand-Held Spiralizer was a close second to the Veggetti for best handheld spiralizer. Its base, three blades, and food pusher, which serves as a lid, stack neatly on top of each other for storage.

When you want to spiralize, it couldn’t be easier to disassemble the pieces and place one of the blades on the base. As the opening is bigger than on the Veggetti, you can spiralize a slightly wider vegetable and get pretty close to the end before needing the food pusher. When you’re finished, you’re left with a thick slice and a slim core unspiralized.

As with most models, we got much better results with zucchini than with hard veggies. The OXO, however, will create thin and thick spaghetti and wide ribbons.

All of the parts are dishwasher safe. This spiralizer is much pricier than most handhelds and is even more expensive than some countertop models, which are easier to use and better at spiralizing. The Oxo’s a good choice for people who are space challenged and/or not looking to often spiralize large quantities of vegetables.

Although the Fullstar Vegetable Spiralizer Vegetable Slicer is inelegantly designed it works well at spiralizing zucchini. When we tried it with carrots and sweet potatoes, the results were shreds and slices rather than noodles and ribbons.

Next to the blade, there are three small buttons that you depress to change the cut from thin threads to thick stands to wide ribbons. As you spiralize, the pieces fall into a small container.

However, the container’s not large enough to hold an entire zucchini’s worth of noodles so as you work, you have to stop and empty the contents into a bowl.

All of the parts are dishwasher safe making this very easy to clean.

While the Zyliss Spiralizer was one of the most compact handhelds we tested, it wasn’t particularly easy to use nor very effective at spiralizing. It has one reversible blade for spaghetti or ribbons.

Using it requires squeezing the sides of its tube inward toward the inserted vegetable as you rotate it over the blade. This means you need to maintain pressure in two directions making it difficult to spiralize with the steady motion needed to produce long strands. If you are successful, the results are very thin. Our zoodles barely held their shape, even before tossing with a sauce. Carrots came out in shreds. But we were able to make sweet potato spirals.

Around the long food pusher, there are tiny ridges which are hard to clean by hand but come out spotless after a spin in the dishwasher.

Once we got the hang of using the Zwilling Z Cut Handheld Spiralizer, we fairly easily produced two different sizes of zucchini noodles—spaghetti, as well as ribbon spirals. However, we were unable to effectively cut carrots and sweet potatoes. Instead of long strands, the vegetables were turned into shreds.

Initially, we didn’t find the Zwilling easy to set up. The instructions that come with it aren’t in English and even an online video wasn’t helpful.

This device has only one blade but comes with three discs to create each of the shapes. These parts can be stored in the spiralizer but must be removed prior to use. We also fear these small and slim discs could easily be lost or misplaced. Combine them with a lid and a pusher and there are too many pieces to keep track of.