The Best Grill Skewers For 2023
These top-rated options are on point.

Delish editors handpick every product we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page.
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.
Need more grilling intel? We've rounded up the best outdoor grills of 2022, as well as the raddest grilling accessories around. We also have must-know indoor grilling tips, and of course, plenty of top-notch grilling recipes.

The Internet Is Freaking Out Over Popsicle Pregnancy Reveal
Ritz Sandwich Crackers Have Been Recalled
The Most Popular Chicken Sandwich Chains in the US

My Favorite Air Fryer Is On Sale For Prime Day