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Grill skewers seem like a no-brainer, but how many times have you gone to flip a shish kebab and your food spins in place instead of actually flipping? It’s frustrating, and you don’t have time for that. This. Ends. Now.
It turns out that the secret to ensuring that your food doesn’t twirl around on a skewer is either a flat blade or a two-pronged situation. Both approaches help to evenly grill meat, vegetables, and even shrimp, frustration-free. It’s that easy. With the right skewer, all you need to worry about is choosing the delicious marinade you’re going to use.
Some basic things to know before you go on your merry, grilling way: First, skewers can be super sharp. This may seem super obvious, but when you’re quickly piercing chunks of chicken, steak, or a particularly thick red onion, things can take a turn for the worse if you aren’t careful. Mind the tip when you’re hand-cleaning metal skewers (although most of our picks are dishwasher-safe).
Second, if you’re using disposable wood skewers, make sure to soak them in water for at least half an hour before throwing them on the grill. This will ensure that skewers won't be reduced to ashes before you achieve a perfect medium-rare steak.
Our top picks
- Best Overall: GRILLART Kabob Skewers with Slider
- Best Disposable: Weber Original Bamboo Skewers
- Best Budget: JOMVERL Stainless Steel Flat Kabob Skewers
- Best Two-Prong: CMYK Double Pronged Barbecue Skewers
- Best For Vegetables: Veggie Raft Skewers
- Best For Air Fryer: Williams Sonoma Air Fryer Skewers and Nonstick Rack
- Best Flat: OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Grilling Skewers
- Best for Kebabs: G&F Products Stainless Steel Skewers
How we picked these skewers
We searched the internet for the sharpest skewers in the game, with a strong preference for flat blades or double prongs to keep food in place. Skewers with extra features, like a slider bar or stay-cool handle, are also in the mix, as well as a disposable option for those who don’t want to deal with washing reusable skewers.
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Grillart Kabob Skewers For Grilling
Pros
- Sturdy, slider bar
- Flat blade
Cons
This skewer has it all: a flat, wide blade that keeps food from spinning; a pointy tip made of sturdy stainless steel that pierces meat and vegetables with ease; and a slider bar that effortlessly slides food off the skewer and onto your plate.
One reviewer swears that the Grillart Kabob Skewers With Slider are the “perfect set” and “worth every cent.”
Pros
- Easy clean-up
- Holds food in place
Cons
- Requires pre-soaking
Think of these skewers as an elevated version of the basic wooden variety. Made of sustainably-harvested bamboo, Weber Original Bamboo Skewers still need to soak for at least half an hour to ensure they don’t burn up on the grill, but the flat design holds food securely in place when it’s time for the ever-important flip. The best part? There’s no cleanup required. Just throw 'em out when you're done with them.
Pros
- Cheap
- Simple design
Cons
- Extra sharp
At just 50 cents a skewer, the JOMVERL Stainless Steel Flat Kabob Skewers are a deal and a half. They’re sharp as hell (seriously, I accidentally cut myself while cleaning one) and have a simple design that gets the job done. One reviewer notes that these are “great skewers for the price” and recommends wearing gloves when skewering meats for added protection.
CMYK Barbecue 13" Stainless Steel Grilling Skewers
Pros
- Holds food in place
- Convenient slider
- Dishwasher-safe
Cons
- Slider can stick
There’s no better way to ensure your skewered food won’t spin than stabbing through them twice. The CMYK Double Pronged Barbecue Skewers come in a set of six and have a convenient slider to push off grilled foods. They’re also dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup and reusable.
FYI: One reviewer recommends nonstick spray to avoid cooked-on residue.
Pros
- Perfect for smaller foods
- Dishwasher-safe
Cons
Grill up your favorite veggies without losing them between the grill grates using these Veggie Raft Skewers. These stainless steel skewers are ideal for grilling and flipping asparagus, green onions, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, zucchini spears, and more. They come in a set of eight and are dishwasher-safe.
Air Fryer Skewers and Nonstick Rack
Pros
- Speedy grilling with an air fryer
Cons
- Only compatible with Williams Sonoma Air Fryer and Philips XL Airfryer
Expand your air fryer horizons with this set, which includes a carbon-steel grilling rack and skewers. The Williams Sonoma Air Fryer Skewers and Nonstick Rack are heat-resistant to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and the rack has a Teflon coating for easy cleanup.
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Grilling Skewers — Set of 6
Pros
- Simple design
- Flat blade
Cons
If you’re looking for a simple flat skewer and don’t want to mess around with a slider, check out these. The OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Grilling Skewers hold food in place and are decently sharp, with comfortable handles you can grip with hands or tongs.
One reviewer notes that these “well-designed” skewers “actually work” and have improved their grilling life.
G&F Products 23 Inch Long 5/8 Inch Wide 2mm Thin Stainless Steel BBQ Skewer
Pros
- Stay-cool wood handles
- Long, carrying case
Cons
If you’re making traditional ground beef kebabs, these 23-inch long skewers are perfect for the job. The G&F Products Stainless Steel Skewers have a wooden handle that stays cool so that you don’t need gloves to flip them on the grill. One reviewer notes that the set comes in a nice camo carrying case for neat storage between uses.
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