Soft and warm tortillas play a big part in the success of many Mexican dishes. If you’re tired of your tortillas cracking and all the ingredients running onto your plate – (or worse, your lap!) – a tortilla warmer may be just what you need.
Fortunately it’s easy to keep your tortillas soft and warm with the help of a tortilla warmer. There are quite a few options available, so here are five key things to consider before buying a tortilla warmer:
- Price – The price of tortilla warmers can range from $5 to $45 depending on the construction material, size/capacity, heat source, and the amount of heat the warmer will handle.
- Construction – Warmers are made from a variety of materials such as high-temperature polyester, acrylic, and stoneware. The most common tortilla warmers are either in the form of bags or bowls with lids.
- Size and Capacity– The standard tortilla sizes are 8-inch and 12-inch so you’ll want a warmer of comparable size. While tortillas can be purchased in large quantities the warmers compared here hold 12 tortillas, no matter the size of the tortilla.
- Heat Source – Most people warm their tortillas in the microwave; however some prefer to use the oven. Depending on your needs, you may find a warmer that can be used in both appliances is beneficial.
- Product Care – Since the warmers rarely have stuck-on or burned foods, the quickest way to clean them is by hand washing. However, if you like the convenience of using a dishwasher, there are dishwasher-safe tortilla warmers available.
Since there are a variety of warmers available, knowing what to look for when buying a tortilla warmer will help save you time and money. The following tortilla warmer comparison chart can help you get started:
Tortilla Warmer Comparison Chart
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| Brand |
FoodWarmer Tortilla Warmer |
Imusa Tortilla Warmer |
RSVP Stoneware Tortilla Warmer |
| Price |
< $10 |
$6 |
$25 |
|
Construction |
High Temp Polyester |
Acrylic |
Stoneware |
|
Capacity |
Holds 12 12” tortillas |
Holds 12 8” tortillas |
Holds 12 8” tortillas |
|
Microwave/Oven Safe |
Microwave only |
Microwave only |
Microwave & Oven safe (up to 325 F) |
|
How to Clean |
Hand Wash |
Hand Wash |
Dishwasher safe |
|
Amazon Reviews Overall Score /5 |
4.8 |
4.7 |
4.5 |
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