4 Best Balloon Whisks of 2024

If you only have room for one whisk in your kitchen, get yourself a balloon whisk. Shaped like a hot air balloon, the versatile balloon whisk hits all the curves of your bowl or pan and gulps in the air to lighten whatever you’re whisking. These whisks make the most of whipping eggs, cream and any batter. We tested more than 10 different whisks to find the ones to stock in your kitchen.

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How We Tested

After careful research from reputable consumer buying guides, we purchased 11 of the highest-rated whisks and gave them each a full evaluation. To get started, we noted how each was packaged and what kind of literature was included, and then we took down general information like weight and dimensions. We evaluated the trueness of their balloon shape and how flat it sat in a bowl.

Next, we ran the balloon whisks through three major use cases for a balloon whisk in the kitchen. In the same bowl with each whisk, we whisked three eggs to see how quickly each whisk achieved an even yellow color of the eggs. We also tested how quickly each whisk whipped heavy cream and blended pancake batter, using the same amount of food in the same bowl each time.

Finally, we cleaned each whisk by hand and in the dishwasher, if dishwasher-safe. We noted which method cleaned each whisk most easily and effectively.

This article has been reviewed since its original publish date for accuracy, pricing and availability. We stand by our list of top balloon whisk picks.

Best Overall: Good Grips 11-Inch Balloon Whisk

What We Like

Comfortable grip
Good balance
Sturdy

What We Don’t Like

Not heatproof

OXO is a trusted kitchen tool brand and this is yet another outstanding tool to make the most of your kitchen whipping a cinch. This whisk has a great balance of weighted handle-to-whisk ratio. The silicone handle that curves in the middle makes for a comfortable nonslip grip. The wire tines are sturdy and close enough to blend a dry mixture into a wet one. The balloon shape creates good air when whipping cream and eggs.

Best Silicone: Silicone Balloon Whisk

What We Like

Safe for nonstick pots
Unique tine design

What We Don’t Like

Not as powerful as a metal whisk

If you’re whisking in a nonstick pan or pot, it’s important to make sure the tines on your balloon whisk are covered in silicone so as not to scratch the pan. This handle had decent weight to balance the whisk tines. The tines are arranged in a stacked spiral pattern, which is unique as most just crisscross. This shape really scoops batter and leads to less clogging of the whisk. It’s decent at whipping cream, but there’s nothing as powerful as a metal whisk for quickly whipping cream.

Best Value: Stainless Steel 10-Inch Balloon Whisk

What We Like

Affordable
Durable
Comfortable handle

What We Don’t Like

Design could be more efficient

This whisk has a classic restaurant-style handle that is big, cylindrical and sturdy. This whisk can take a lot of abuse without losing its shape, but we wish it did move around a bowl or pan a bit more efficiently. It does come with a ring looping the tines together which does speed up the whisking process. This ring just looks like a key ring and you can add it and remove it as you see fit.

Best Solid and Sleek: Stainless Steel Balloon Whisk

Best Balloon Whisks

What We Like

Compact shape
Well balanced
Easy to clean

What We Don’t Like

May lose shape over time

For having a smaller modern handle, this whisk has a great balance. It’s an almost ideal shape and makes for a fast whip of heavy cream. The tines are well spaced and move through cream and eggs with ease really making them light and smooth. This whisk is a little cleaner in style and it’s a little more expensive, so it’s a classy splurge.