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'Zero splatters on my stove': This 'Shark Tank' pick keeps cooking messes at bay
Don't get burned! Hot grease and oil stay where they belong with this clever silicone add-on, fans say.
There are a few kitchen products that just make sense, and then there are some that make us wonder, "Why on earth would someone need that?" But when we see Shark Tank next to a product name, we know it fits in the first category, and that's the case for the Frywall splatter guard — we wish we'd found it sooner!
If you love a juicy, well-seared steak or crispy bacon, you know the mess you have to endure to get to the end result. From grease splatters going everywhere (including your clothes) to oil popping out of the pan and burning your hand, the cleanup almost isn't worth it. Well, Amazon shoppers say the Frywall is exactly what they need to keep everything contained and their stoves and counters grease-free. Best of all, it starts at just $20.
This size is the sweet spot for most pans (but be sure to verify your pan size before ordering). It also comes in 8- and 12-inch versions.
The Shark Tank-famous Frywall contains splatters without restricting access to the cooking surface or the pan itself. It basically lets you enjoy the benefits of an uncovered pan without the mess — something any home cook can appreciate.
Also, since it's not a lid, steam will be able to escape the pan freely, allowing your steaks, burgers and bacon to sear and crisp up perfectly and your sauces to reduce quickly. If you're simmering something in the pan or sautéeing veggies, the Frywall will keep everything from spilling over or escaping when you stir. This comes in handy when you've added just a bit too much at once, like heaping hands full of spinach.
Since it's made of food-grade silicone, the Frywall can withstand temperatures of up to 450°F and is easy to clean. If you're not in the mood to hand wash it, just toss it in the dishwasher. After it's dry, just roll it into its cup-sized sleeve and stow it away.
Hundreds of Amazon shoppers can't say enough about this kitchen find.
One reviewer even said it saved her marriage after her husband started a meat-heavy diet. "My husband started on the carnivore diet and has been cooking bacon and a lot of other meats on our stove," the fan wrote. "This caused a greasy mess daily on my stove/counter area. I was incredibly tired of cleaning up the grease splatters only to have him make another steak just a few hours later. ... This grease shield works amazingly well. Husband laughed at it until he tried it! So easy to use, easy to clean and can roll up small for storage. Best of all, my stove now stays clean!"
"It's the most brilliant invention ever!" another impressed shopper wrote. "I hate cleaning my splattered stove, every single night, but I've not had to clean it since my Frywall arrived!... [The] Frywall keeps all ingredients and liquids inside the pan, even if you add so much stuff that it would normally fall out."
Home cooks with glass stovetops love this thing: "I have a glass stovetop, and if I use a Frywall, I do not have to clean the stovetop afterward," one more reviewer said. "Yay! That means not only less work, but I can put additional pans on the stovetop for that one meal. No mess at all!"
One shopper who used it in a wok said it did take up more space than they expected: "I would not be able to fry a whole 3-pound fish with the Frywall in it," the shopper wrote.
A final reviewer said "it is a bit large and bulky, but performs its job perfectly." The same shopper said they fried bacon and there were "zero splatters on my stovetop."
Red's not your color? It also comes in orange, green and black.
If you need a Frywall for a larger or smaller pan, you can choose from two additional sizes.
If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
