Kuhn RikonSpider Skimmer, Small, Stainless Steel

Saw this on America's Test Kitchen. Always wanted one.

This skimmer is great, but its wire construction means it can sometimes be hard to get food bits out of the little nooks and crannies in it. Still I'm really happy with it.

After trying several fryers, we have found that nothing beats a large cast iron and enamel dutch oven! Although I use a 15qt, I think most people would probably want something about 9qt like this Staub: https://www.amazon.com/Staub-Round-Dutch-9-quart-Sapphire/dp/B0043RSYJK/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1GGNS6Y5JO45J&keywords=9+qt+dutch+oven&qid=1551950164&s=gateway&sprefix=9+qt+dutch+oven%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-6 - It's an investment, but you'll find you use it SO much! The large skimmer helps more than once! I use it after we dump a batch of chicken or fries into oil to keep pieces from sticking together and to turn fish, chicken pieces etc over during cooking for even coloring. Of course, being able to remove nearly every piece in a batch from the oil at once IS fantastic, and this skimmer lets me do that too! The smaller size may work better for a 9 or 7 qt dutch oven, but if you do have a 12+ qt, you definitely want the large for it's versatility.

Corals anything you need to take out of a boiling pot of water, very handy to have.

If you're lifting very soft food with this spider, the wire can cut into the food a little. This makes food stick or break apart. The handle is an even cylinder of stainless steel, which can get slippery during cooking. It would've been nice to have some shaping and/or texture on the handle to make it grippier.But, it's a good length, plenty sturdy for picking up heavier foods like fried chicken, and the basket is a good depth for picking up short pasta. All in all, a solid buy.

Great for frying

The skimmer is super handy, easy to use, and as was listed, easy to clean. I make a lot ofbeef vegetable soup for my co-workers during the winter (we spend a lot of time on patrolin cold weather), which is easy to heat and handy for quick meals when we're pressed fortime to return to duty. I have used the skimmer in the short time I've had it in practicallyall my cooking. Good buy and reasonably priced.

Saw this spider reviewed on America's Test Kitchen. It's just the right size for my fryer. Well made. Very nice handle and the weave of the basket is top notch. I don't have much experience with spider skimmers, but I really like this one.