So we asked chefs, restaurateurs, and beverage directors what they use when they peel apples. We wanted to include apple peelers that worked for everyone.
Bonus: Most of these products also work for potatoes, zucchini, carrots, or any other type of produce with a thin peel.
You'll also see I-shaped peelers, hand-cranked peelers, and electric versions. They're easy to hold and glide through an apple's peel. The most common types of peelers are Y-shaped. Instead, we suggest opting for a good peeler. But unless you're particularly skilled with one, getting through a mountain of apples could a long while-and opens the door to painful nicks or worse. If you're handy with a small paring knife, you could just use that. Technically, you don't need an apple peeler. Show more What kind of peeler do you use on apples?
