Best Oil Splatter Guard

We'd start most cooks here. The "BergKoch Splatter Screen 13 Inch" is a single stainless screen with an extra fine mesh that lets steam out, so bacon and fried chicken stay crisp while the grease stays in the pan. At 13 inches it spans most skillets, though a review notes that a tight fit on smaller pans can trap some steam.

Owners also describe it as solidly built and easy to wash, and the listing says it is dishwasher safe. The weak spot is heat: owners report the plastic handle melting during use and the screen catching fire, and the mesh can stain in a way that resists cleaning. That keeps it from being a no-worries pick for high-heat frying.

Cooks with several pans of different diameters get the most from the U.S. Kitchen Supply 4-Piece Splatter Guard Set. It bundles 13, 11.5, 10 and 8 inch screens, so a small egg pan is not stuck with a screen built for a big skillet. Compared with the BergKoch Splatter Screen 13 Inch, which covers one size, this set trades a little drawer space for matching fit.

Owners praise the range of sizes, say the screens are easy to clean, and report that they keep the stovetop and counter clear. Durability is the open question: there are reports of plastic parts melting on first use, thin-feeling handles, and grease that still passes through the mesh, while others say the screens last for years. The flat design hangs by the handle loop or stacks, which helps with the storage cost of four pieces.

If four screens sounds like too many, the U.S. Kitchen Supply 3-Pc Splatter Guards covers the sizes most cooks actually reach for: 13, 11.5 and 9.5 inches. Built-in resting feet keep the screen off the counter when you set it down, a detail the listing for the 4-piece set above does not state.

Owners say these perform well on chicken and bacon, fit cast iron and other pans without gaps, and clean up easily. The folding design and substantial feel of the handle earn praise; owners also flag bending and warping once it gets hot. Treat it as a good fit for moderate-heat frying rather than constant high-heat work.

Where the U.S. Kitchen Supply 3-Pc Splatter Guards bundles sizes, the U.S. Kitchen Supply Stainless Steel Splatter Guard 13" is one 13-inch screen with resting feet and a stainless build. Owners report that it does not melt or warp, and owners point to a metal grip, so nothing plastic can soften. Customers describe it as well made, easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher, and good at containing bacon grease.

One dissenting report is that the mesh near the pan edge turned black and smoked on first use, so watch where the burner flame reaches. Another notes the rim runs snug, so a larger size can sit more stably. For a cook who wants one dependable large screen, our read favors it on durability.

The OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Splatter Screen is the one to consider when drawer space decides the purchase. Its listing is the only one here that states a handle that locks in place while you cook and folds down afterward. It is perforated stainless steel, dishwasher safe, and suits frying pans up to 13 inches wide, and the listing mentions a satisfaction guarantee from the maker.

Owners praise how well it handles splatter on a range of pans, including woks, and they like the grippy handle. Feedback is less settled on grease: owners report a clean stovetop, while others note oil still coming through the perforations. Reports on size range from ideal for all pans to oversized for skillets and drawer storage. The folding handle does not positively lock, and owners report it can start to fold if you are inattentive. Next to the Yolcar Stainless Steel Splatter Guard 13 Inch, it is the tidier choice to store but gives up a finer-mesh look.

Beyond frying, the Yolcar Stainless Steel Splatter Guard 13 Inch is pitched as a multipurpose tool: the listing says it also works as a cooling rack and strainer, and that it hangs or nests for storage. The metal is 304 stainless steel with an easy-grip handle, measuring 13 inches across.

Owners report good quality and say it works well for things like burritos. On splatter control, owners report it handles the job, yet some units let grease reach the stove. Size also draws a note that it is larger than expected. In contrast to the BergKoch Splatter Screen 13 Inch, the listing here gives less detail on handle heat behavior, so we would treat it as a flexible general-purpose screen rather than a high-heat specialist.

The Norpro Nonstick 3 Sided Splatter Guard works differently from every round screen here. Its three folding panels stand around the pan to protect the wall, counter and stovetop, so it suits sauces and bacon on a small pan where a lid-style screen would crowd the food. The nonstick finish is meant to wipe clean, though the listing recommends hand washing.

This is the pick with the most reported problems. Reports of hinges breaking soon after first use come up, along with panels shorter than expected and a shield too small for larger pans. Opinions on whether it earns its cost differ. Anyone with a 12-inch skillet will be better served by the U.S. Kitchen Supply 3-Pc Splatter Guards, and this model makes sense mainly for small-pan cooking.