The 10 Best Electric Steamers

You can always count on Magimix and their innovative small appliances perfect for newlywed couples starting living in their own home. The Magimix 11581 is one of those reliable appliances that come with modern technology.

It is stylish and looks like a cool addition to your kitchen but it also comes packed with generous features that are needed when steaming flavoursome foods.

The sleek electric steamer has two compartments. The top has a removable base if you want to double the volume in single steam. The bottom has 6 divots to steam eggs. It also has an easy-to-use dial, a cool to touch handle and 2-litres of capacity.

It is powerful and reaches temperatures of 100 Degrees Celsius for your meat and vegetables.

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Vonshef is a great brand, and they’ve entered into the three-tier steamer game in style, serving up a fantastic 800W system that’s amazingly affordable. Cook and steam three different dishes or parts to the same meal in a levelled system, meaning that there’s no more mess or muddlement along the way.

You’ll benefit from a 60-minute timer, meaning that you can take complete control of your cooking with as much or as little assistance as you demand. It’s worth noting that you’ll also be able to wash the separate pieces and levels from this steamer in the dishwasher, offering you one less thing to worry about.

Even better is the fact that this system will even switch off when it runs out of water, meaning you won’t have to worry about keeping a constant eye on the H2O level as you go along. That really isn’t bad for an RRP of £30 or less, meaning we dare say it’s one of the best picks for those just getting into steaming.

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We love Russell Hobbs steamers because they are reliable and great value. It comes with everything you need at such a low price and that’s why it has made it onto our top 10.

It displays three compartments, an easy-to-use dial and also creates steam heat within 40-seconds.

It also has lots of capacity with 9-litres for food and has three-tiers that enable you to prepare multiple ingredients  at the same time. It has 800-watts power and although it isn’t the most powerful- it is still more than adequate for steaming your favourite foods in no-time.

It comes with an external water-fill, turbo steam ring that steams within 40 seconds and also has a handy timer helping you steam any meals such as dumplings, vegetables like broccoli and green beans, fish fillets and other chinese foods to perfection.

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This Morphy Richards food steamer is super-stylish and easily fits onto your kitchen worktop. It stands out with an LCD display and buttons to alter the settings.

Again, this food steamer provides more space than you could imagine. It boasts 6-litres of capacity for all your favourite veggies and has two separate compartments.

Despite it being compact and a perfect fit for any kitchen it comes with lots of room, separate compartments and a number of settings. Your settings can be stored and remembered as a preset, speeding up the whole process for next time.

Perfect a meal once and then continuously steam up the vegetables for your roast dinner every week.

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Cusinart are a little less known than the other brands on the list but the STM1000U is one of the best steamers available. No more plastic, thanks to the glass steamer container.

It is simple to use, has a noticeable display and also comes with an easy to use dial. The unique design catches the eye but its method of steaming is what stands out, it can steam your food quick and easy, it also locks nutrients, vitamins and lots of flavors.

It has an ultra-fast heat-up system, a 1-litre water reservoir and timers. The best thing about this particular steamer is that it has a generous 5-litre capacity.

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Say hello to another inclusion of a Russell Hobbs steamer. This one is in our mind the most stylish of the lot. It is great value for money and is perfect to have the use of this solid steamer that can be packed away in your cupboard.

It has 7-litres of food capacity and also has 3-litres of water storage. This 3-tier steamer has a compact design, easy store and BPA free steamer baskets.

This is a simple steamer to use and is affordable. The temperature can be adjusted from the dial.

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This is the one of the best value steamers on the market and can be bought for just over £20. This Salter steamer is one of the most reliable around and although it displays a basic design but it is very simple to function.

With a rotary dial it comes with a timer and automatically shuts off. The versatile steamer is easy to cleanup and can be used with ease.

This steamer is perfect to nurture all the essential minerals and you will no longer need the use of oil. It has plenty of space and has food capacity of 7.5 litres and has 800-watts power. There are also 9L and 7L models available, so you have a bit of flexibility depending on your needs.

Available in both stainless steel and plastic.

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Logik are big names when it comes to affordable yet reliable small kitchen appliances, and if you are looking for a dedicated three tier steamer which is under £30 then the L90SSS17 is a good pick.

It can hold nine litres of food over its three tiers, which is plenty for the vegetables, rice, and mains. The water chamber is 1.4 litres, which gives a good amount of cooking time before you have to refill. As the refill chamber is easy to top up externally, you don’t have to pause the cooking.

All of the pots are dishwasher safe so once the Sunday roast is over, you don’t have to slave away cleaning up too. The timer is 60 minutes, and it will beep and automatically turn off once done so you won’t get overly-done food.

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Don’t like the idea of cooking in plastic? The two stainless steel bowls of this Tefal steamer will likely appeal, as will the transparent glass lid and visible water tank capacity. This is a product for those who want their purchases to last.

We like the compact storage idea, which means the bowls all collapse and stack within each other for a shorter result. It comes with additional accessories such as a bowl which is good for steaming rice and pulses in, and again fits nicely in the top compartment when storing.

Just set the timer to get going, and the cooking will stop when the timer runs out. It will hold six litres of food at any one time, which is plenty for side dishes, potatoes or puddings.

The downside of the bowls being metal is that they get very hot during use, but thankfully the handles don’t retain heat. On a positive note, they’re easy to clean and won’t stain like plastic would so will look like new for longer.

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Two 4.8 litre containers make this a good steamer for anyone who cooks larger batches and would rather their food wasn’t spread over two different containers, compared to the usual 3 litre sizes.

It is the most lightweight of those on our list, which is great if you’ll be storing it away in between uses but often struggle with bringing things out of the cupboard and lifting them. There are also rubber non-slip feet on the base, which will keep it steady when you’re refilling water or checking on ingredients.

The 60 minute timer gives you plenty of scope to get any food cooked, and it will automatically switch off once the timer runs out so you don’t have to rush to prevent oversteamed food. It is a really good price if you want something basic and convenient, and while it takes longer than the others to heat up and start steaming, it gives good results once it gets going.

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