My old oven mitts have a hole exactly where my thumb goes. I only find out when I’m already holding a lasagna dish at 400°F. If that sounds familiar, it’s time for new ones.
These KitchenAid silicone mitts are the pair I’d pick. Just so you know: this is a recommendation, not a review. I haven’t tested them. Here’s what makes them my choice.
Why this one: a pair of 13-inch silicone mitts, heat resistant up to 500°F and water resistant, with a ribbed grip: exactly what I want for heavy dishes like lasagna.
The downside: 500°F is the limit, so not for a broiler element or an open flame. And the color you get (Milkshake Tan) is not the color in the photo.
What I based it on: the full product listing (heat resistance, size, lining, grip, cleaning), checked on September 30, 2026. I haven’t tested them.
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Cloth Mitts, Silicone Mitts or Pot Holders?
| Classic cloth mitt | Silicone mitt (like my pick) | Flat pot holder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spills | Soaks them up | Water resistant (these, according to the listing) | Depends on the material |
| Grip | Smooth fabric | Textured, ribbed grip | You pinch the handle |
| Reach | Hand and wrist | These are 13” long | Hand only |
| Cleaning | Into the wash | Rinse with water and wipe clean | Into the wash |
How I Picked Them
I haven’t tested these mitts. I read the full product listing and checked the heat resistance, the size, the lining, the grip and how they’re cleaned, against what I do most: pulling heavy dishes out of the oven. Everything about the mitts below comes from the listing, checked on September 30, 2026.
KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Oven Mitts (2-Pack)
⭐ Marleen’s Pick
- Heat resistant: up to 500°F
- Size: two mitts, each about 7” wide x 13” long
- Inside: 100% cotton cuff and a polyester lining
- Color: Milkshake Tan (the photo shows another color)
What I Like
- Two mitts in the set, so both hands are covered for heavy dishes. No more one-handed casserole balancing.
- 13 inches long, which covers part of the forearm when you reach to the back of the oven.
- Water resistant silicone with a ribbed grip.
- Easy care: rinse and wipe clean.
What I Don’t Like
- 500°F is the limit. Fine for most baking, but don’t hold them against a broiler element or an open flame.
- The color in the photo is not the color you get: my link is for Milkshake Tan. Check the listing if color matters to you.
Who I’d Buy Them For
- Anyone whose current mitts have that famous thumb hole.
- People who bake heavy dishes: lasagna, casseroles, whole chickens.
- Kitchens where spills happen (so, all of them).
Who Should Skip Them
- If you mainly grill over open flames or need protection above 500°F.
- If you only ever grab a small pan handle: a simple pot holder is enough.
What to Check Before Buying
- Heat resistance (here: up to 500°F).
- Length: does it cover your wrist? (here: 13”).
- One mitt or a pair (here: a pair).
- How you clean it (here: rinse and wipe).
And once that lasagna has cooled down a bit, don’t leave the leftovers on the counter all evening: perishable food belongs in the fridge within 2 hours. Here’s how to store cheesecake and how to store cake for your next bake.
Quick Questions
How hot can silicone oven mitts get?
It depends on the product. These KitchenAid mitts are listed as heat resistant up to 500°F.
How do you clean silicone oven mitts?
According to the listing, you simply rinse them with water and wipe them clean.
Are silicone oven mitts better than cloth ones?
It depends on what you need. Silicone mitts like these are water resistant and easy to rinse; cloth mitts are soft and go in the wash. Always check the listed heat resistance.
Has Marleen tested these oven mitts?
No. It’s a recommendation, not a review: the pair she would buy if she needed new oven mitts, based on the listing.
More of my picks: the electric salt and pepper grinder I’d buy, the sponge holder I’d pick for a cleaner sink and the silicone spatula set I’d buy.
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