Food Steamers

To preserve nutrients, moisture, and flavor without the need for oils or fats, food steamers may are the right appliance. They typically consist of stackable tiers or trays, allowing multiple foods like vegetables, fish, rice, or dumplings to be cooked simultaneously. The steam gently cooks the ingredients, making it a healthy cooking method that helps retain the natural texture and taste of food. Many steamers have timers and auto shut-off features for convenience. They are a great choice for health-conscious cooks who want an easy and efficient way to prepare nutritious meals.

Best Overall

Oster Double Tiered Food Steamer

This steamer features two 5-quart stackable baskets, providing a total cooking capacity of 10 quarts. It has a 400-watt power capacity and user-friendly features like an auto-timer. The stackable design makes it easy to cook multiple items at once, and it is also dishwasher safe.

Oster Double Tiered Food Steamer ( 5713 )

Best Value

Hamilton Beach Digital Food Steamer

The Hamilton Beach model is noted for its affordable price and versatility. It has two stackable steaming trays and a digital touchpad for easy control. This steamer can accommodate different foods simultaneously and has a nested storage design for convenience.

Hamilton Beach Digital Electric Food Steamer & Rice Cooker for Quick, Healthy Cooking for Vegetables and Seafood, Stackable Two-Tier Bowls, 5.5 Quart, Black & Stainless Steel

Best for Rice

Keenstar 3-Tier Food Steamer

This steamer is great for rice and other dishes, offering a large 9-liter capacity with three stackable baskets. It features a turbo steam ring design that generates steam in less than 40 seconds, making it energy-efficient and quick.

13.7QT Electric Food Steamer for Cooking, Vegetable Steamer with 3 Tiers BPA-Free Baskets, Digital Steamer with Appointment, 800W Fast Cooking, Ideal for Veggies Seafood Rice Black

Best Microwave Steamer

Sistema Microwave Steamer

This steamer is an effective and affordable way to steam food in the microwave. It is perfect for small portions and does not require additional counter space. It is easy to use and clean, making it a great choice for quick steaming needs.

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Sistema Microwave Steamer for Cooking Food and Vegetables with Steam Release Vent

$22.99

Best High-End

Cuisinart Digital Glass Steamer

This steamer has a 5.2-quart glass cooking pot, a stainless steel steaming tray, and a glass lid. It features an LCD control panel with start/stop, pause, and reheat buttons, as well as pre-programmed food settings. The glass basket is dishwasher-safe, making it easy to clean.

Cuisinart STM-1000 Cook Fresh Digital Glass Steamer, One Size, Stainless Steel

Best Multi-Use

Aroma Housewares 8-Cup Pot-Style Rice Cooker and Food Steamer

This versatile appliance can cook rice, soups, stews, and steamed vegetables. It features one-touch operation and an automatic Keep Warm mode. The non-stick inner pot and included accessories make cooking and cleaning easy.

Aroma Housewares ARC-994SB Rice & Grain Cooker Slow Cook, Steam, Oatmeal, Risotto, 8-cup cooked/4-cup uncooked/2Qt, Stainless Steel