Have You Tried Tornado Potatoes? These 24 Kitchen Tools Say You Should
It's time to get serious about spuds.
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Are you down with Tornado Potatoes?
You should be! Why? For one, they're EASY. Chances are you already have these super simple ingredients in your cupboard, and prep time is insanely quick. Also, they're just way too good. Seriously. Check these babies out:
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The popular South Korean street food has long been a Tasty favorite, and since you're here anyway, we want to help you get the most from your tubers and root veggies. In fact, we've cobbled together a whole list of useful items for prepping and cooking your taters.
Ready for some starchy goodness? Check out our picks below.
1. A handy potato masher to get out your aggression before you eat all your feelings.
2. This potato ricer to take your risotto up a few notches.
3. This Rachael Ray potato peeler and brush that's also pretty stylish.
4. A complete grate and slice set that says you really can have it all.
5. An electric peeler that finally puts your hands at ease.
6. This quirky 3-in-1 peeler that will never get stuck in your utensil drawer when you open it.
7. A veggie dicer that makes perfect fries every single time.
8. A potato seasoning set for the best potato dish of your life.
Promising review: "I love putting these seasonings on potatoes, soy curls, and so much more. It is that versatile and the flavors are so unique. I love them all!" —Care Bear gms
Get it at Uncommon Goods for $35.
9. This 12-ounce au gratin dish by Rachael Ray that's perfect for individual servings.
Promising review: "Love these individual serving sized gratins. They are oven and freezer safe so I can make a casserole and portion it out to individual servings, pop in freezer, and heat up when I need an easy supper." —pegmckpt
Get it at Walmart for $15.
10. This cautious mandoline slicer that takes safety very seriously.
11. This vegetable brush made with natural fibers to scrub your spuds.
Promising review: "This brush is nice. It has natural bristles that are gentle enough for mushrooms, yet they get potatoes clean for baking or cooking too." —captcm
Get it at Walmart for $5.73.
12. A crinkle cutter slicer so homemade chips come out just right.
Promising review: "With little effort, I can cut cottage fries and french fries. I plan to use this cutter on other vegetables. The blade is sharp and does a good job. I am well pleased with my purchase and would recommend the Crinkle Cutter to friends." —HarryKeaton
Get it at Jet for $11.99.
13. An electric spiralizer to get creative in the kitchen while being easy on your wrists.
Promising review: "I bought this a couple of months ago and I am so happy that I don't have to hurt my hands anymore when I want to spiralize." —janniersh
Get it at Walmart for $43.90.
14. A reusable storage and steaming bag to ditch the plastic baggies.
Promising review: "Loved these baggies! I've been searching for the perfect Ziploc replacement for a while now and these definitely take the cake." —Lauryn V
Get it at Uncommon Goods for $11.99.
15. This all-in-one mandoline slicer with four different blades that can do it all.
16. An apple parer that easily peels potatoes with one fluid motion.
17. These odd potato nails that properly cook your potatoes quick AF!
Promising review: "These sticks/nails really help cook the insides completely, giving you a totally cooked potato!" —thomas
Get it at Walmart for $11.66.
18. A veggie spice collection to literally ~spice things up~.
Promising review: "My son and his wife, both professional cooks, love it and are enjoying them in their vegan cooking at home." —irishmom of 3
Get it at Uncommon Goods for $26.
19. This chopper that can cube, dice, or slice your root veggies any way your heart desires.
20. An air fryer for easy French fries without all the grease.
Promising review: "The Farberware Air Fryer is fantastic. Made chicken, onion rings, and French fries so far since I have only had it a week, but everything turned out delicious. It's easy to clean and takes up little room. I would recommend it if you love fried foods but not all the grease." —grandmac
Get it at Walmart for $69.
21. This microwave potato cooker because honestly work was crazy today and who even has the time?
Promising review: "Really does work for baking potatoes. I have two of these as I usually cook more than one potato and the bag holds only one to do the job properly. This product is something that really works." —BW
Get it at Walmart for $12.29.
22. A metal potato baker for when you're dreaming of summer and need to bake some tubers on the grill ASAP.
Promising review: "I bought this product for my mom she made us baked potatoes. It works fantastic!! The potatoes are nice and creamy on the inside and we bake them in the oven, but I also hear you can do them on the grill." —Margie F.
Get it at Walmart for $15.29.
23. A heavy duty au gratin baking dish that holds up to three whole quarts of something delicious.
Reviews have been edited for clarity.