The Best Editor-Tested Oven Thermometers to Buy Right Now

When you cook food, you want it to turn out as expected, and this large dial thermometer will reveal the accurate temperature of any oven you put it in. “My oven has always been a bit finicky and tends to run on the cooler side, so having a stand-alone oven thermometer has been great for determining what the actual temperature is inside,” says Food Editor Christine Gallary, who tested the thermometer herself. She likes that the thermometer is, at 3 inches wide, twice as large as regular ones, allowing her to read the dial easily. It measures temps of 100ºF to 600ºF and can hang from an oven rack or be placed directly on it or at the bottom of the oven.

With over 42,000 five-star ratings on Amazon and a stamp of approval from our Contributor Editor Lish Steiling, this Rubbermaid thermometer is a great way to guarantee the temp inside your stove isn’t lying to you. “I spent a measly 10 bucks. And to this day, that’s some of the best money I’ve ever spent,” Steiling wrote in her review. “My little buddy checks my good intentions and helps me see when my oven is lying to me. I am totally comfortable asking its permission to see if it’s time for my chicken to go in.” This thermometer reads 60ºF to 580ºF and has a shatterproof lens that will last.

Cooper-Atkins has been in the industry for over 135 years, so when it comes to its kitchen tools, we know we can count on them. This holds true for its stainless steel oven thermometer. “Even on good days, none of us want to waste food, and a too-hot or too-cold oven can send your food to the compost heap so fast,” says SVP of Content Faith Durand. ”Blink, and you’re burnt. So again, do yourself a favor. Pop a cheap thermometer in your oven, and see if your dial tells you the truth.” For $9, you really can’t beat it!