

If you’re trying to cool multiple batches of cookies, your cooling rack will fill up quickly. You’d be surprised how much space a dozen cookies can take up. Oven Safe: Yes | Material: Stainless steel | Dimensions: 16.92 x 11.93 x 4.5 inches Note that some users think this cooling rack could be improved by adding rubber feet to the legs to stop it from sliding on the counter. But most importantly, the height is a great option for cooling multiple loaves of bread at once. When stacked, the space in-between the racks is about 4.5 inches tall, much larger than many tiered cooling racks, so you’re less likely to run into issues maneuvering your hands, cooking utensils, and baked goods in-between the racks. If you like the idea of a multi-tier cooling rack but don’t always need all the space, this model is stackable when you purchase multiple units. It’s oven-safe up to 575 degrees and has foldable legs-when tucked, the entire thing fits neatly in a half-sheet baking pan. It has a tight grid to prevent food from falling through and provides a sturdy base for heavy loaves of bread. If you’re unhappy with your current cooling rack due to these limitations, this one by Hamilton Housewares may be the one for you. Bakers often complain that food falls through the gaps, can’t be used in the oven, and don’t fit into standard baking pans. This cooling rack was designed to resolve a lot of the common issues that other models have. Whatever rack you choose, it will be a welcome addition to your kitchen arsenal, guaranteeing crispy fried chicken and loaves of bread that maintain their crackle-crust outside and pillowy inside. Some models are constructed with even heating convection materials, while others offer lifetime rust resistance. Most have grids to keep your food secure and not slipping through the cracks, but ladder styles are out there if you're looking to roast meat and want fewer crosshatch impressions.

There are a number of choices on the market when it comes to cooling racks, from nonstick coated to oven safe. A cooling rack affords air circulation it elevates your food from becoming a soggy mess on the pan and allows steam to escape, preventing food from getting limp. Many are versatile and can pass from high-heat ovens to cool shelves ensuring roasted veggies aren't oil-soaked, but crispy, and fresh-baked cookies are gooey on the inside with a satisfying crunch on the outside. A cooling rack is one of those kitchen tools that people don't always consider a necessity, but once they own one, you wonder why it took them so long.
