Oil Splattering All Over Your Cooktop? 5 Simple Tricks to Prevent It

In this video, I share my best tips for dealing with one of the most annoying parts of cooking: splatter. You'll learn what causes oil and other liquids to splatter and how to prevent it. So, if you're tired of cleaning a huge mess off your cooktop after every meal, this will help.
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[@Max-nt7ho]

I have used a splatter screen, but it only screened out about half of the splatters. I see the splatter domes introduced here as another thing to take up space & to clean. So, my choice is definitely the pots & pans with higher walls!!

[@lisaleone5128]

Back in the 70's, my grandmother had a hinged 3 paneled splatter guard that fit around the sides and back of the pan. It was open in the front so you could access the food. Worked really well and kept the rest of her stove clean.

[@hottuna2006]

They still have them at the dollar store. It's made of thin aluminum so it's light and foldable and easy store. Wipe down after every use and replace for a dollar when it gets too dirty.

[@cxa340]

Very informative thank you! I have done all these methods and then some. Done the high-sided pot, use my le Creuset Dutch oven and saucier with their heavy lids and lower heat, or best of all fire up the grill and realize if something is going to splatter like a steak or burger then I should be cooking it on the grill like god truly intended - this is Texas after all!

[@hrt2art]

Thank you for these tips. Spatter on the cooktop is my nemesis!

[@jeffstanley4593]

As for using that dome, it is easier to wipe off the stove than to wash the dome. FYI, I keep a spray bottle with vinegar in it to clean the stove top. It is a cheaper alternative to store bought cleaners. It won't work well on baked on messes but it will work for grease/oil splatter.

[@dudley5533]

Very well done informative video. You have solved many problems both for clean cooking as well as avoiding dangerous fire hazards. Many thanks!

[@BoylenInk]

I switched from pans to pots for all my stovetop cooking a while ago. It can be a little awkward to get a spatula down in there but not having to clean up spatter is worth it. Didn't know about patting the food down though and I definitely tend to put wet food into hot oil so that is a very helpful tip.

[@sheilam4964]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Thx for doing this, filming it and sharing it with us. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@Fellow_chucker]

you da real MVP for this

[@NikonErik]

That Splatter Dome is great if you have pets and little kids running around! That splatter could easily hit them.

[@singingloungeph7066]

Splatter screen! Thanks for this. Very useful information.

[@ropro9817]

Great tips! 🙏

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Great tips! 🙏

[@timdaman42]

We use ”Fry Wall” splatter guards. They are not quite as flexible as the domes but they are very easy to use, work well, and pack up small when not needed. They look a bit silly but they work. Cooks Illustrated had a review a few years ago which I how I found out about them.

[@PrudentReviews]

That’s a good one too - I believe it was on Shark Tank

[@helmanfrow]

Splatterdome is my favorite Mad Max film.

[@lindas.8036]

Thank you for the video. I knew all the tips EXCEPT the silicone splatter guard. I think that is a great idea, and may get one. A splatter guard may be a small pain in the neck to deal with, having to quickly lift it up to flip or stir, if your utensils aren't long enough, but it seems that it would be easier to wash than a stovetop and surrounding area! i guess it shows that you are never too old to learn something! (I'm 74)

[@lindas.8036]

EEEK! Splatter dome is $36, a little pricey for my budget. Maybe for my birthday . . . .

[@Truths_Sayer]

Awesome video. I ordered the large splatter thingy using your link and subscribed to your channel. Thank you sir!

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Thank you very much. 👍.

[@PrudentReviews]

You’re welcome

[@mildredechevarria8527]

❤ Good Advice

[@3catmom844]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a gas cooktop and it is a bear to clean. I am buying myself a Splatter Dom for my birthday!

[@PrudentReviews]

The grates are so annoying to clean! It’s worth it

[@MarcusAureliusSP]

so instead of cleaning around the pan , now you'll have to do that also and add on a splatter guard

[@SolarCookingGermany]

You can also put some newspaper around the pan. If you have induction you can even put the pan directly on a single sheet. Best use for German newspapers these days 😬

[@violetviolet888]

4:09 A real *wok* is made of thin carbon steel so it is light, agile, conducts and reacts to heat quickly. Heavy wok shaped pans are just that, wok-shaped pans.

[@nyohaku]

An enameled cast iron Wok-shaped skillet is one of the most useful items in my kitchen. Drying the food and keeping the flame down a bit solves the splatter problem almost completely. It does not do Asian flash fry cooking however.

[@niko1even]

I just use a nice stainless steel saucier instead. High walls keep the oil in and it's thick enough to do pretty much anything my skillet can do, except for the smaller surface area. I use the one by Made In, it works well for this because it has a lot more surface area than other stainless steel sauciers. It's closer to a saute pan than a saucepan.

[@stevec404]

My splatter screen doesn't help much. I'll try the 'pat it dry' technique. Thanks.

[@JackHaveman52]

Why not do both? The drying helps keep the splattering from being so violent and the screen will stop the less violent splattering. One complimenting the other.

[@eurooohh_]

Is that a caraway stainless steel frying pan? Im interested in a review of it since it seems like there is not many of the caraway stainless steel cookware review!

[@ruthtorphy2204]

I use large foil lids tuck it around the pan .

[@affliction6911]

I notice the you used the "spatter dome" on glass type stove top. I'm assuming it can't be used on gas and electric coil type stove tops. Thank you for the review and Merry Christmas and happy holidays 😊

[@PrudentReviews]

Here's what it says on the product's website (I have not personally tried it on a gas cooktop): Does SplatterDom work well if I use a gas stove? Absolutely! SplatterDōm is made out of pure FDA approved food grade silicone and is designed to withstand temperatures of up to 450F. However, your unit will get damaged if the flame is higher than necessary. Flame-kissing is when the flame is coming up too high and as a result goes around and up the side of the pot/pan. When this happens, the temperature of the flame goes well above the 450° temperature limit for silicone. While some people prefer to be extra safe and use a heat diffuser plate, so long as you are careful about your flame (less flame is also more economical and does the job right), you’ll have nothing to worry about. www.splatterdom.com/products/splatterdom?variant=47534050345237

[@violetviolet888]

@affliction6911: Why would you think that? The dome doesn't care what method of heat is being used. It'll work for any.

[@affliction6911]

@@violetviolet888 why don't you look at the comment made by the person that made the review. He just posted it. And you tone on your comment is rude.

[@violetviolet888]

@@affliction6911 I did read it. I was asking why you "assume" it was not usable on anything other than a glass stove. Also, you could have easily looked up the product specifications instead of having to make the content creator do it for you. Happy Holidays!

[@JackHaveman52]

@@violetviolet888 The person assumed it but was thankful for the information in the video. Someone else posted that some care had to used but it would work. If care has to used, her assumption did have some validity and your tone was rather rude. Even the content creator wasn't sure so the assumption had some value for all of us. Now we all know, not just the person who made the assumption, thanks to her comment. I was wondering the same thing and I'm glad that she made her comment.

[@stevelowry1460]

Two men enter Splatter Dome, one man leaves.

[@joycej9415]

If I want to fry something that spatters a lot, I just cook it in my Dutch oven or my large skillet that has higher sides 😊

[@jimliu2560]

That’s a lot of time, wasted paper or towels that need washing…. In the end is it worth it?

[@asintonic]

👍👍✌

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Allah bless you.🙏.

[@OhJodi69]

So i'm not crazy having recently started frying bacon in a dutch oven lol

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Tfal or T-fal? I want to make pop-corn. Show us.🙏.

[@violetviolet888]

@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536: ALL nonstick coated pans are toxic, now matter what they say. If you want to make popcorn, look up "How to Make Perfect Stovetop Popcorn"

[@jeffstanley4593]

That is probably true but my bacon is not wet and it splatters.

[@2old4allthis]

Bacon is brined, so it contains water

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Going to restaurants we have no problem.

[@fylosofer]

What is being described is spatter, not splatter.

[@mraccountmanager]

I think eggs splat way more, especially a fried egg. Try putting eggs in hot oil

[@Layput]

You can't use the splatter dome on gas cooktop. I had this before and the side got burned.

[@PrudentReviews]

Here's what it says on the product's website (I have not personally tried it on a gas cooktop): Does SplatterDom work well if I use a gas stove? Absolutely! SplatterDōm is made out of pure FDA approved food grade silicone and is designed to withstand temperatures of up to 450F. However, your unit will get damaged if the flame is higher than necessary. Flame-kissing is when the flame is coming up too high and as a result goes around and up the side of the pot/pan. When this happens, the temperature of the flame goes well above the 450° temperature limit for silicone. While some people prefer to be extra safe and use a heat diffuser plate, so long as you are careful about your flame (less flame is also more economical and does the job right), you’ll have nothing to worry about. www.splatterdom.com/products/splatterdom?variant=47534050345237

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Try again.

[@violetviolet888]

@Layput: Then your pan was not tall enough or you needed to turn your heat down.

[@kimberlindy]

Good to know!

[@laurabodycombe7998]

I was wondering the same thing. We have a gas cooktop that gets very splattered up. It’s difficult and time consuming to clean.

[@kathym6603]

I never considered there might be something to learn about this topic!

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

I HATE oil splatters.

[@jjflash2611]

Spatter Dome 😂😂😂😂. If you cook and have dignity, that’s not an option.

[@alexciocca4451]

Don’t need

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

I need God.

[@fabioconsonni3232]

😂😂😂

[@nccrchurchunusual7990]

Stop using so much oil. Saute with broth...try it.

[@rickmatheson2743]

What a waste of space and time. It's almost impossible to flip a burger or anything else with that splatter guard

[@lindas.8036]

You COULD just lift it up quickly, flip or stir, and put it back! I really like the idea and may get one.

[@RP-uu7oq]

It will definitely improve the issue regardless. There is far less time where oil is spattering, resulting in fewer oil droplets on the stovetop.

[@mattsanchez4893]

I’ve been using a splatter shield for years and have no problem cooking anything, just lift it up when you need to flip something and then put it back. Also it’s great for letting extra moisture escape if that is your goal.

[@iampuzzleman282]

Easier to clean? Are you kidding me you have to spread soap on the side and then put a sponge over it and get every tiny crease cleaned of course Will be on the outside. Ridiculous. This is really stupid

[@PrudentReviews]

What are you talking about, the Splatterdom?

[@iampuzzleman282]

@@PrudentReviews yes The flat screen you had was better. It's all about the cleaning isn't it?

[@PrudentReviews]

The flat screen works but more oil gets through the screen and onto the cooktop. I hear you about the Splatterdom, but you can put it in the dishwasher. The screen and Splatterdom are both better than nothing, especially if you have a gas cooktop with heavy grates.

[@namelesswarrior4760]

the best method is don't cook.

[@PrudentReviews]

😂

[@WEALRO]

If your using that dome you might as well use a stock pot