I use quite a lot of spray oil in my kitchen. I use it for greasing pans, coating balls of bread dough, and for lightly greasing skillets before frying onions or other vegetables. Well, I am fed up with buying too-expensive cans of spray oil that don't even last that long. I am on the hunt for a really good oil mister.
An oil mister is exactly what it sounds like: a small can that you fill with your oil of choice. It sprays or atomizes out the oil — tada, no more ugly, expensive cans of spray oil that run out just when you really need them. It's much more economical to mist oil than just drizzling it in a pan or wiping it on; you usually use far, far less oil when sprayed in tiny droplets.
It seems like there is one major drawback to these refillable oil misters: clogging. I have read many reviews of misters that seem to clog frequently. Some reviewers have reliable ways of cleaning them that work, but others feel that the clogging is insurmountable.
Here are three misters I am currently considering:
• Misto Gourmet Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil Sprayer, $9.99 at Amazon - One of the more common models.
• Hoffritz Stainless-Steel Gourmet Oil Set, $19.99 at Amazon - These are sprayers, not misters, but since I want bottles for olive and vegetable oil, as well perhaps canola oil, these are intriguing.
• RSVP Oil Mister 18/10 S/S Endurance, $16.93 at Amazon - Mostly good reviews, but a little more expensive.
Any experiences, good or bad, with these or other oil misters? Any recommendations?
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i have the one in the last picture. i've had it for months and it's just fine. i think it's good to see the amount of oil in the reservoir. that way you can know right away if you need to add oil or just pump more if nothing is coming out.
also mine has never clogged. i wonder why others clog. oil gets thicker when cold, so maybe that has something to do with it? i keep mine on the spice rack about 2 feet from the stove. i fill it as needed from a big can of oil that is stored in the pantry.
I have the misto and it has clogged, but cleans up easily.
I've had a Misto for about 5 years, and it's only clogged once. Super easy to clean (http://www.lecreusetexport.com/care-misto.php).
I think the key is to use good quality olive oil, and only a little bit at a time - manufacturer says fill halfway, but I will only put about 3 tbsp at a time - max - in mine, and that lasts me a good long while.
KEY: Do NOT store in a window or above the stove. So many friends have done this, and then complained that the oil goes rancid. Well, of course it does when you're heating it all the time! Find some other handy spot that will keep it cool.
My parents used to have the misto, it clogged so much and so badly, they got rid of it.
you know this was on my list of things to see if it even existed, I am fed up of the spray bottles only last us 2 weeks tops. I use them for almost everything from coating pans to spraying on toast and salads. These vrs PAM seems to have a lot of benifits from being reusable, no propellant chemicals, and you can put higher quality oils in them.
After carefully reviewing the amazon feedbacks i decided to go for 2 misto's, one for olive and one for veg/canola oil. Cant wait to try them out!
I have a misto, been using it for several months. Works well. I have had no problems filling it up halfway. I use only extra-virgin olive oil in it.
I had a Misto but it got clogged all the time. I kept mine inside the cabinet above the stove. I hated the pumping action too. I see them all the time at TJMaxx. I'm looking for a new one, maybe I'll try one of the others on that list. I like the look of that last one!
I had a Target version that looked like the RSVP. After less than a year of use, the bottom fell off! Apparently the glue used to hold the pieces together was oil-soluble. I was too mad!
LOVE Misto!
I'm only on my first filling (and we use it with canola to replace our name-brand non-stick baking spray), but so far, it has worked perfectly!
I have 2 stainless steel ones from Oggi. I've had them for years after replacing my original Misto (Which kept clogging...). Why two? One for olive oil and one for high-temp grapeseed oil. These Oggi sprayers have taken a beating, never clogged, and they sit beside the stove.
A tip: don't fill them the whole way, unless you use them constantly. Just one more way to make sure the oil in them stays fresh.
I've given them as housewarming gifts and as part of cooking-themed wedding gifts. Everyone has loved them and asked where I found such a thing.
TJ Maxx and Home Goods, baby.
I have a very plain plastic one from Pampered Chef that works perfectly after many years of regular use.
Anything RSVP tends to work well. My experience in this product category is with the Cuisipro model which works perfectly.
ive had my misto for about six years now - got it back when i was in college and i havent had any problems. never any clogging, nothing. the pump action is a little annoying but i would assume the other require something similar. its usually right near the stove and whenever it gets low and needs refilled i make sure to clean it out just because if i didnt...ick.
My parents have had the misto for a while, and once my boyfriend saw it, he was jealous - so they got him one for xmas! He loves it and we've never had any issues with it.
I've had Misto for a couple of years and while I've never had any clogging problems, because of many small and hard-to-clean parts, it became dirty and nasty and made the oil taste funny.
I've had my Misto for about 4 years now, and I've never had any problems with it. It's never clogged on me, and about every 4 times I fill it up, I soak the spray mechanism in warm soapy water for 1/2 hour or so and clean the whole thing. It's still like new. The only reason I can think of for it to clog is if it's not cleaned often enough. Eewww.
My husband and I have had Mistos (2) for about two and a half years so far, and we have had no trouble with clogging. The pumping action is a tad annoying, but I'm willing to live with that for reducing the disposable stuff that I jettison.
You should try the PREPARE Oil Mister. It doesn't clog because it has a fine filter on the bottom. It's also made with glass so i sterilize it when i infuse oils with dried herbs and garlic. I bought mine in 2009 and still works great.