We liked how gently tapping the chopper against a countertop drops almost all of the garlic on the hinged doors, where it’s easy to scrape out with a spoon and avoid brushing your fingers against the blades. With the blades vertically aligned (faint impressions on the clear plastic show the placement), the roller base pops out so that you can tap it again to remove the remaining bits. Although this roller is efficient at mincing, it does not produce very uniform results. There were some larger uneven chunks, so keep that in mind. Overall. its safe and easy features make this garlic chopper a fun option for kids to use in the kitchen. Overall, the Oxo Good Grips Garlic Press is the best garlic press. Unlike some other similar styles, the garlic press has a large capacity garlic chamber, which means that it can hold and press multiple cloves of garlic at a time. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{

This garlic press comes with a cleaning tool that is easily stored on the gadget so that you won’t lose it in your kitchen drawer. It can be used to clean both the slicing and mincing chambers, which is sure to come in handy as handwashing is recommended. If you're looking for the best garlic press in terms of value, look no further than this lightweight plastic model with features like fine mincing results, an eject button, and multiple clove capacity. Dreamfarm loves to come up with creative mash-up names for its cooking tools. In this case, "Garject" is a mashup of "garlic" and "eject." The Zulay 2-in-1 Garlic Press is a dual-use tool that makes it easy to mince and slice garlic as you need. The versatile handheld gadget is made of aluminum and alloy and doesn’t require you to peel the garlic cloves, unlike some other styles. Alpha Grillers Garlic Press and Peeler Set: This press was identical to the Orblue model with all the same hang-ups.

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Stainless steel is known for being extremely durable, so if you’re looking for a garlic press that will stand the test of time, you should look for one made of that material. Just keep in mind that sometimes steel options are handwash only, so whether or not it’s the best garlic press for you depends on your preferences. Raw Taste Test: We tasted a small amount of garlic (from a single clove) pressed through each garlic press and rated the flavor based on sweetness, pungency, odor, and intensity. We compared our tasting notes to knife-minced garlic. We liked this press for peeled garlic and even oversized unpeeled cloves. The large square holes produced a mince more typical of knife-cut garlic, but repeating the process gives a finer mince with the same high yield. The press also worked great with ginger during testing, only leaving a small amount of fibers behind. This stainless steel tool is dishwasher-safe, but we found it easy to hand wash. As a bonus, the stainless steel helped remove the garlic scent as we cleaned the press. Orblue Garlic Press: A deep but small-capacity hopper meant garlic was smashed into the hinges and skins were tough to remove. If you're looking for something more versatile you can consider a mini chopper that is either manual or electric,” Sepsy says. “They are also great for onions, small peppers, and more.”

Made of die-cast zinc and stainless steel, this garlic press has a sturdy construction. However, it also has a soft non-slip grip on the handles, which keeps you from losing your grip on the gadget while cooking. Just keep in mind that it may take up a bit more space in your drawer than some other styles.Traditional, hand-held garlic presses in which you place unpeeled garlic into a chamber and then push it down using a handle are the easiest to use because you don’t have to go through the trouble of peeling the garlic ahead of time as you may have to do with a slicer, chopper, grinder or grater. Sepsy says that, for her, “a hand press is easiest if the garlic is cooked slightly prior.” You will have to peel your garlic before using the Joie MSC Garlic Dicer, but after you do that the rest of the process is simple. You can only dice one clove of garlic at a time, which may make the process more time consuming in comparison to other options. However, the chamber beneath the chopper allows you to see how much you’ve chopped, so you can make just the right amount.

OXO Steel Garlic Press: With smaller holes on the screen, the mince from this press was repulsively pungent. The smaller holesclogged easily and were hard to clean. The garlic press is dishwasher safe, making it easy to clean. What makes it the best garlic press overall, however, is that it has a built-in cleaner to make the process even simpler. All you have to do is flip the handles over to clean out the garlic press before washing. Stainless steel presses have an added advantage: the metal binds with the garlic’s sharp-smelling molecules, so as you rub your hands over the stainless steel parts, it reduces the garlic odor on your fingers. Although this gadget comes at a higher price than others, rest assured it's of superior quality and performance. The sleek design makes for a high-end aesthetic and will last years and years.Strong and sturdy, the OXO Good Grips Garlic Press can handle multiple cloves at once. Even when the press is full, all it takes is a simple squeeze to crush the garlic into fine pieces.

OXO's die-cast zinc garlic press has soft, comfortable handles, making it effortless to use. The design behind all Good Grips products is rooted in accessibility, so every generation of cook can use these OXO tools. From small hands to arthritic joints, this garlic press works for all.

The manufacturer says this press is capable of crushing ginger and nuts as well, but we were disappointed with these results. The press mostly turned ginger to juice and jammed up the chamber with peanut solids, so it’s best reserved for garlic cloves. Whether you're a kitchen novice or a frequent cook who wants to speed up prep time, this press is a solid and reliable choice. Joseph Joseph Helix Garlic Press Mincer: With a very deep hopper and plastic handles that flexed, it was really hard to clean the screen and find enough leverage to mince the garlic. You can only chop one clove at a time, which may not be ideal depending on the recipe you’re preparing. We were also very impressed with the performance—especially how the press can fit multiple cloves of garlic and produce a consistent fine mince. Even with unpeeled garlic cloves, the result was thorough and neat. We also loved how you can avoid having to touch your fingers directly to the garlic, saving you from that unpleasant lingering smell on your hands.