Comparison: Best Metal Colander Steamer (Updated | Nov 10th)
When preparing nutritious meals, a metal colander steamer can be a versatile and efficient kitchen tool. Designed to fit over pots, these steamers allow for even cooking and easy drainage, making them ideal for vegetables, seafood, and dumplings. This comparison highlights key features such as durability, ease of cleaning, stability, and compatibility with various cookware sizes to help you choose a reliable option that meets your cooking needs. Factors like heat resistance, compact storage, and additional functionalities are also considered to ensure a balanced overview of top-performing models.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
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Best for space saving design:
Veggie Vegetable Steamer Basket -
Best for budget friendly option:
Veggie Vegetable Steamer Basket -
Best for premium build quality:
DOITOOL Stainless Steel Steamer Basket for Pot -
Best for instant pot compatible:
GREATLINK Vegetable Steamer Basket for Instant Pot Accessories 6 & 8 Qt – Stainless Steel Strainers and Colanders – Metal Strainer for Cooking Broccoli -
Best for best overall:
Bellemain 3 Qt Metal Colander with Handle | Pasta -
Best for multi-functional steamer:
REDANT Vegetable Steamer Basket for Instant Pot Accessories 6 & 8 Qt – Stainless Steel Strainers and Colanders – Metal Strainer for Cooking Broccoli -
Best for sturdy mesh design:
AJIODA Stainless Steel Mesh Colander Strainer Basket -
Best for large capacity strainer:
Stainless Steel Basin Colander with Handle Kitchen Strainer -
Best for extra large steamer:
Large Veggie Vegetable Steamer Basket -
Best for dual strainer set:
Pasta Strainer Set of 2
Product Comparison: Best Metal Colander Steamer
Space saving design
Veggie Vegetable Steamer Basket, Folding Steaming Basket, Metal Collapsible Stainless Steel Steamer Basket Insert for Cooking Food, Expandable Fit Various Size Pot(5.9" to 9.8") YLYL
YLYL
- COLLAPSIBLE STEAMER BASKET: Veggie vegetable steamer basket collapsed diameter is 5.9 inches/15cm, folding steaming basket expands to 9.8 inches/25cm. Once petals are stretched out, expandable fit various size pot (5.9" to 9.8"), and save your space!
- MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS FOLDING STEAMING BASKET: Our veggie steamer basket can be used as a collapsible steamer baskets for cooking food, steam veggies, tamale, fish, broccoli, seafood, eggs, meats, desserts etc. Veggie steamer basket also can be used as a water filter, a fruit dish, rack steamers, kitchen strainer, colander etc.
- FOOD GRADE STAINLESS STEEL: Our metal stainless steel steamer basket insert is made entirely of food-grade stainless steel, veggie vegetable steamer basket rustproof, durable! Perfectly safe for use in any dishwasher and oven.
- EASY TO USE & CLEANING: Metal stainless steel steamer basket insert, simply rinse in sink after use, highly polished surface make the cleaning easily! Can be used on stovetop, in multi cooker, oven, compatible with all pot.
- SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: Our team is committed to providing every customer with good veggie vegetable steamer basket and satisfactory service. If there are any problems with our folding steaming basket, contact us and we would be very happy to solve your problems. Be sure to Add to Cart.
Budget friendly option
Veggie Vegetable Steamer Basket, Folding Steaming Basket, Metal Collapsible Stainless Steel Steamer Basket Insert, for Cooking Food, Expandable Fit Various Size Pot(5.3" to 8.6") YLYL
YLYL
- COLLAPSIBLE STEAMER BASKET: Veggie vegetable steamer basket collapsed diameter is 5.3 inches/13.5 cm, veggie steamer basket expands to 8.6 inches/22cm. Once petals are stretched out, expandable fit various size pot (5.3" to 8.6"), and save your space!
- FOOD GRADE STAINLESS STEEL: Our metal stainless steel steamer basket insert is made entirely of food-grade stainless steel, veggie vegetable steamer basket rustproof, durable! Perfectly safe for use in any dishwasher and oven.
- EASY TO USE & CLEANING: Metal stainless steel steamer basket insert, simply rinse in sink after use, highly polished surface make the cleaning easily! Can be used on stovetop, in multi cooker, oven, compatible with all pot.
- MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS FOLDING STEAMING BASKET: Our veggie steamer basket can be used as a collapsible steamer baskets for cooking food, steam veggies, tamale, fish, broccoli, seafood, eggs, meats, desserts etc. Veggie steamer basket also can be used as a water filter, a fruit dish, rack steamers, kitchen strainer, colander etc.
- SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: Our team is committed to providing every customer with good collapsible steamer baskets for cooking food and satisfactory service. If there are any problems with our folding steaming basket, contact us and we would be very happy to solve your problems. Be sure to Add to Cart.
Premium build quality
DOITOOL Stainless Steel Steamer Basket for Pot, 7.08inch/18cm Vegetable Steamer Basket Insert Steaming Rack with Handle, Vegetables Fruit Strainers and Colanders for Home Kitchen Cooking
DOITOOL
- Stainless Steel Steaming Basket —Manufactured with safe and stainless steel material, which is , can be for a long term
- Steamer Basket for — Dense and fine holes design, good ventilation, faster and more effort saving for food steaming. Steaming Basket can be heated evenly and quickly steamed, shortening the waiting time for delicious food
- Stainless Steel Steaming can be used with a variety of cookers such as electric pressure cookers, pressure cookers, rice cookers, woks etc. When the diameter of the mouth of the pot is larger than the diameter of the steamer and the height of the pot is larger than the height of the steamer, it can be used
- Steaming Pot Rack —Steamer basket has a carrying handle to easily lift the steamer with food out of boiling water and protect your hands from burns; stainless steel legs support the steamer in a stable position in the pan, keeping the food above the boiling water and absorbing the water more fully
- Metal Steamer Insert for Pot— Can be used to steam vegetables, seafood, eggs, meat, desserts and more. The steamer can also be used as a water straining tray, kitchen strainer, colander for washing fruit and vegetables
Instant Pot compatible
GREATLINK Vegetable Steamer Basket for Instant Pot Accessories 6 & 8 Qt – Stainless Steel Strainers and Colanders – Metal Strainer for Cooking Broccoli, Eggs, Pasta, Quinoa (6 Qt – Steamer Basket)
GREATLINK
- 【Versatile Kitchen Essential】: Combine the power of a veggie steamer, dumpling steamer, and food steamer with our multipurpose Instant Pot Steamer Basket, a must-have accessory for your instant pot or pressure cooker.
- 【Healthier Cooking Choice】: Preserve the nutritional value and flavors of your vegetables, seafood, and more using our vegetable steamer, ensuring a wholesome meal every time.
- 【Premium Construction】: Our steam basket for pot is crafted from high-grade 18/8 stainless steel, boasting exceptional rust resistance and longevity, perfect for daily use.
- 【Ingenious Design】: Featuring a silicone covered handle for heat protection and raised feet, the steamer baskets for cooking allows for effortless and safe removal without contacting boiling water.
- 【Easy to Clean & Store】: Not only dishwasher safe, this steamer pot also includes 2 silicone gloves, making it a convenient and valuable addition to your kitchen essentials.
Best overall
Bellemain 3 Qt Metal Colander with Handle | Pasta, Spaghetti, Berry, Fruit, Vegetable, Kitchen Food Strainer Basket | 18/8 Stainless Steel Colander Bowl | Pot Drainer for Cooking, Sifter Strainer
Bellemain
- RICE AND SPAGHETTI WON’T FALL THROUGH THE HOLES: A big improvement over both old-fashioned colanders with gaping holes and mesh colanders. They drain fast and won’t clog up with food.
- QUICK DRAINING MICRO-PERFORATIONS: Tiny, closely spaced holes mean your food drains fast without having to tilt the bowl. The stable draining ring base won’t tip over and won’t leave your food sitting in a puddle.
- RUST-PROOF DISHWASHER SAFE 18/8 STAINLESS STEEL: You'll be impressed with the quality of the heavy duty steel with riveted handles. Designed to stand up to the rigors of a professional kitchen.
- STRAIN EVEN TINY GRAINS AND PASTAS: The holes in this colander are small enough that you can strain most beans, pastas, and grains as well as fruits and vegetables without any worries.
- HEAVY DUTY STEEL TO LAST A LIFETIME: High quality steel for a colander that is thicker and more durable than any colander you’ve ever had. Easy cleanup – just run it through the dishwasher.
Multi-functional steamer
REDANT Vegetable Steamer Basket for Instant Pot Accessories 6 & 8 Qt – Stainless Steel Strainers and Colanders – Metal Strainer for Cooking Broccoli, Eggs, Pasta, Quinoa – with 2 Gloves, 6 Quart
REDANT
- 【 With 2 silicone gloves 】- This vegetable steamer basket not only dishwasher safe, but also includes 2 silicone gloves, making it a convenient and valuable addition to your kitchen essentials.
- 【 Instant Pot Accessories 】- Designed to fit a variety of pots and pressure cooker including Instant Pot models, this stainless steel steamer basket for pot is also perfect for air fryer ovens, making it an essential kitchen accessory.
- 【 Versatile Kitchen Essential 】- Perfect as a vegetable steamer, dumpling steamer, broccoli steamer, and other food steamer; also as a fine mesh strainer, rice strainer, pasta strainer, quinoa strainer, spaghetti strainer and other food strainer. This multipurpose steamer basket is a must-have for your Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
- 【 Healthier Cooking Choice 】- Preserve the nutritional value and flavors of your vegetables, seafood, and more with our steamer for cooking, ensuring a wholesome meal every time.
- 【 Premium Construction 】- Crafted from high-grade 18/8 stainless steel, this colander for kitchen boasts exceptional rust resistance and longevity, with curved edges that nest perfectly, perfect for daily use.
- 【 Ingenious Design 】- This metal strainers and colanders featuring a silicone covered handle for heat protection and raised feet, allowing for effortless and safe Grab and Go without contacting boiling water.
Sturdy mesh design
AJIODA Stainless Steel Mesh Colander Strainer Basket, 3 Quart Fine Mesh Net Colander with Heavy Duty Handles & Wide Rim & Resting Feet for Strain, Drain, Rinse, Fry, Steam or Cook Vegetables & Pasta
AJIODA
- Mesh Basket Size: 8.86 inch / 22.5 cm Diameter, Height: 3.54 inch / 9 cm, Capacity: 3 Quarts. A durable and sturdy stainless steel mesh strainer basket with heavy duty handles & 4 resting feet & sturdy outer mirror finished wide rimmed framework design, this stainless steel basket is built to last for a lifetime of repeated use.
- Helping to Prepare and Cook Food: Our strainer colander basket can rest in your pot, in the sink or on a countertop, so that your hands are free to you focus on other things. Our basket allows you to be more efficient in the kitchen, because you'll be able to cook faster, easier and with better results! It's easy to clean.
- Sift, Strain, Rinse and Steam: 3 quarts is ideal for handle most most straining, draining, sifting, filtering, rinsing, frying, steaming and cooking. The baskets mesh easily sifts, strains or drains.
- The wide steel rim prevents food from getting trapped between the mesh and the rim. Strainer baskets are an essential tool for busy kitchens.
- Multiple Uses: Our colander basket strainer is great for sifting, draining, filtering and straining out impurities and for breaking up clumps in both wet or dry ingredients. Sift flour, sugar and rice. Rinsing and washing fruits, vegetables, grains and pastas. Strain thick or thin wet ingredients like sauces, lumpy gravy and broths. Use in a pot to steam vegetables, fry foods like french fries or to pasta.
Large capacity strainer
Stainless Steel Basin Colander with Handle Kitchen Strainer, Resting Feet and Colander to Strain, Rinse, Fry, Steam or Cook Vegetables & Pasta & Wash fruits
GREATLINK
- Convenient Single Handle Design- Sometimes you only have one free hand, while cooking your eggs, meats or vegetables, our basket will allow you to lift the basket from the inner pot with one hand,for you comfort and convenience and fits neatly inside of basket, out the way for food.
- Helping Hand to Prepare and Cook Food: Our strainer colander basket can rest in your pot, in the sink or on a countertop, so that your hands are free to you focus on other things. Our basket allows you to be more efficient in the kitchen, because you'll be able to cook faster, easier and with better results! It's easy to clean and dishwasher safe.
- Sift, Strain, Rinse and Steam: 5 quarts is the preferred basket size needed to handle most straining, seiving, sifting, filtering, rinsing, steaming and cooking tasks. The baskets concave mesh net easily catches and sifts, strains or drains small ingredients. The sealed steel rim prevents food from getting trapped between the mesh and the rim. Strainer baskets are an essential tool for busy kitchens, and one of the secrets to making consistent quality meals.
- Multiple Uses: Our colander basket strainer is great for sifting, filtering and straining out impurities and for breaking up clumps in both wet or dry ingredients. Sift flour, sugar and rice. Use for food preparation like rinsing and washing fruits, vegetables, grains and pastas. Strain thick or thin wet ingredients like sauces, lumpy gravy and broths. Use in a pot to steam vegetables, fry foods like french fries or to cook pasta. The uses are unlimited.
- Professional Grade Mesh Strainer Basket: A durable and sturdy high performance 5 quart stainless steel mesh net strainer basket with wide handles and 3 resting feet. It features a sturdy outer mirror finished wide rimmed framework design, and has a rust-proof firm mesh strainer basket net with securely attached wide handles. This basket is built to last for a lifetime of repeated daily use.
Extra large steamer
Large Veggie Vegetable Steamer Basket, Folding Steaming Basket, Collapsible Metal Stainless Steel Steamer Basket Insert, for Cooking Food, Expandable Fit Various Size Pot(7.1" to 11.8") YLYL
YLYL
- COLLAPSIBLE STEAMER BASKET: Veggie vegetable steamer basket collapsed diameter is 7.1 inches/18 cm, folding steaming basket expands to 11.8 inches/30cm. Once petals are stretched out, expandable fit various size pot (7.1" to 11.8"), and save your space!
- FOOD GRADE STAINLESS STEEL: Our metal stainless steel steamer basket insert is made entirely of food-grade stainless steel, veggie vegetable steamer basket rustproof, durable! Perfectly safe for use in any dishwasher and oven.
- EASY TO USE & CLEANING: veggie steamer basket simply rinse in sink after use, highly polished surface make the cleaning easily! Can be used on stovetop, in multi cooker, oven, compatible with all pot.
- MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS FOLDING STEAMING BASKET: Our veggie steamer basket can be used as a collapsible steamer baskets for cooking food, steam veggies, tamale, fish, broccoli, seafood, eggs, meats, desserts etc. Veggie steamer basket also can be used as a water filter, a fruit dish, rack steamers, kitchen strainer, colander etc.
- SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: Our team is committed to providing every customer with good collapsible steamer baskets for cooking food and satisfactory service. If there are any problems with our metal stainless steel steamer basket insert, contact us and we would be very happy to solve your problems. Be sure to Add to Cart.
Dual strainer set
Pasta Strainer Set of 2, Stainless Steel Noodle strainer with Removable Handle Metal Pasta Strainer Basket Deep Fryer Basket, Kitchen Colander for Washing Draining Deep-frying Boiling Steaming
TENTA KITCHEN
- Versatile Strainer Set: This set includes 2 stainless steel pasta strainer baskets with perforated holes for straining pasta, blanching vegetables, or frying foods
- Durable Construction: Made of high-quality stainless steel, these strainers and colanders are built to last and resist corrosion or warping over time
- Convenient Design: Each metal strainer features a heat-resistant silicone-coated handle for safe and easy handling during use. Removable handle for easy use and storage
- Multipurpose Functionality: The fine mesh strainer design allows liquids to drain while capturing solids, making these strainers ideal for various cooking tasks
- Easy to Clean: The stainless steel strainers for kitchen are dishwasher-safe for hassle-free cleaning after use, ensuring long-lasting performance
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Buying Guide
FAQs
What size and material should I prioritize for a metal colander steamer?
Prioritize adjustable sizing and food-grade stainless steel for durability and versatility. The Veggie Steamer Basket (B08P2H95NJ) collapses to 5.9 inches and expands to 9.8 inches, fitting most pots, while the Bellemain Colander (B0856NZK7K) uses 18/8 stainless steel for rust resistance and heavy-duty use. Both excel in space-saving design and longevity.
How do budget and premium metal colander steamer options compare in price and features?
Budget options like the $6.19 Veggie Steamer Basket are collapsible and versatile for small pots, while premium picks like the $24.99 GREATLINK Steamer offer 18/8 stainless steel, silicone handles, and extra accessories like gloves, ideal for frequent use and larger cookware. Premium models are sturdier and designed for specialized appliances like Instant Pots.
What's the best metal colander steamer for daily vs. professional kitchen use?
For everyday use, the collapsible Veggie Steamer Basket ($6.19–$7.59) is ideal—space-saving, versatile, and easy to clean. Professionals should opt for the Bellemain 3 Qt Metal Colander ($19.99) or GREATLINK Instant Pot Steamer ($23.99) for durable construction, stable design, and heavy-duty performance.
What materials and construction quality should I look for in a metal colander steamer?
Opt for food-grade stainless steel models like the Bellemain colander or GREATLINK steamer, which are rustproof, durable, and dishwasher-safe. Folding baskets (e.g., B08P2H95NJ) use stainless steel for lightweight durability, while fixed designs often feature reinforced handles and stable bases. Check for warranties or satisfaction guarantees, like those offered by several brands, for added assurance.
Which metal colander steamer offers the best value for money?
The Veggie Vegetable Steamer Basket (B0BZZ7F6MG) at $6.19 is the best value, combining collapsible stainless steel design, multiple functions, and durability. For a slightly larger option, the B08P2H95NJ ($7.19) expands to 9.8 inches and offers similar features, both outperforming pricier models in price-to-utility ratio.