Do you want to quickly and effortlessly slice a hard boiled egg into perfect slices to spread over salads and other meals? If the answer is yes then you should definitely consider getting an hard boiled egg slicer.
The best egg slicers are budget friendly so won’t break the bank. A highly rated model may only set you back $10.00. However choosing a suitable unit can be confusing.
What features do I need to consider? And this is where we come in at Kitchen Appliance Lab, giving you the answers.
So if you’ve made your mind up and want to buy a new hard-boiled egg slicer then checkout our shortlist below;
For those of you who want more information before your pick a suitable model keep reading to find more information in our buyers guide that includes detailed egg slicer reviews.
Key Features to Consider
When looking into finding a suitable here is a list of the key features you need to consider:
Non-slip feet
The non-slip feet or base ensures that a unit remains in one place whilst your raising and closing the slicers handle. So you don’t have any concerns about it slipping around whilst slicing.
Cradle
The cradle will hold the hard-boiled egg during the slicing process. Some cradles will allow you to rotate the egg to produce different shaped slices.
Slicing wires
Units will usually come with a set of slicing wires that are usually constructed from stainless steel. The number of slices and the width between each wire will determine the number of slices that your model will produce.
Multi-functional
These tools will often allow you to slice other food items such as butter, cheese and more.
Dishwasher Safe
Most models will be dishwasher safe ensuring clean-up is quick and easy. Just check the manufacturer instructions to see if the unit is dishwasher safe and which shelf in the dishwasher should be used.
Rotating Egg Slicer
As mentioned earlier some cradles will allow for an egg to be rotated during the cutting process. With these models it easy to get the perfect slices for an egg salad.
Egg Slicer Reviews
Comparison Chart
OXO Egg Slicer Review
The OXO Good Grips Egg Slicer is well built. When you take it out of the box you will notice that it has a substantial weight for its size. And along with the weight a non-slip rubber base ensures the unit doesn’t move during use.
The unit is super easy to clean, all you need to do is place it into the top rack of your dishwasher to get it clean.
The cradle that holds the eggs during use can be rotated allowing you to either cross cut eggs, or have round or oval shaped slices. Great for egg salads.
OXO Egg Slicer Features
- Slice eggs into 5 mm slices
- Holder cradles egg in two directions
- Raised handle
- Non-slip base
- Top-rack dishwasher safe
Verdict
The OXO Good Grips slicer makes it easy and quick to slice eggs. You can rotate the holder for round or oval for cutting. The unit sits firmly on the worktop during use thanks to its non-slip base.
Vila KuChe Egg Slicer
Slicing an egg is may not be a hard task but the Vila KuChe Egg Slicer makes it quick and easy.
The unit is available in silver color.
The cutting wires are strong and tight. They are constructed from rust-resistant stainless steel and should remain sharp for a significant period of time.
This is a relatively large unit in relation to other egg slicers. This can be a good feature especially for an users who may need a larger handle for better control.
Four non-slip feet give this unit a greater degree of stability and control during the slicing process.
Some users have complained that the steel wires can become loose or bend however in many cases this is due to using the slicer to cut anything other than eggs. So stick to eggs and this unit should last for some time.
The unit is easy to clean by either hand or using a dishwasher.
KitchenAid Egg Slicer Features
- Slices hard-boiled eggs
- Non-skid rubber feet
- Steel cutting wires
- Dishwasher safe
- Lifetime limited warranty
Summary
Egg slicers allow for no fuss food preparation, with one fell swoop of the handle they produce evenly sliced eggs. They are an especially perfect addition to the kitchen of someone who finds it difficult using a knife to slice eggs.
And units are generally are budget friendly with units that have good customer ratings being available for under $10.00.