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The Top 18 Oven Mitts To Upgrade To Right Now

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Every kitchen needs a good pair of oven mitts. They're an essential for cooking, baking, grilling, frying, or even when you're just reheating leftovers. Some combine form and function, and will look great hanging on a hook near your stovetop. Heavy-duty silicone mitts are a smart choice when you have a lot of pots and pans and dishes in the oven before a big meal. Other oven mitts made of a simple, heat-resistant cotton will quickly become the daily, go-to pair you grab from a drawer. Whether you choose fabric, silicone, or even leather—not to mention long mitts that cover your arms or short ones that protect your fingers—there are options for every style and price point. You may actually find that you need a variety. Read on for the best oven mitts to stock your kitchen with right now.

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HOMWE Silicone Oven Mitts with Quilted Cotton Lining

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HOMWE Silicone Oven Mitts with Quilted Cotton Lining

With this pair of extra-long mitts, not only will your hands be protected, but your arms will, as well. The 14.7" mitts feature a textured, non-slip grip for more control, and offer heat protection up to 450 degrees. When you want to clean them, just toss them into the washing machine and you're good to go!

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DII Buffalo Check Plaid Oven Mitts

DII Buffalo Check Plaid Oven Mitts
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If you want to cozy up your kitchen, you can't go wrong with this pair of buffalo check oven mitts. Choose between eight different color varieties, including blue, red, and pink. These oven mitts are not only durable, but they're also budget-friendly, so it's a win all around.

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Cuisinart Silicone Oven Mitts

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Cuisinart Silicone Oven Mitts
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All oven mitts are going to offer heat protection, but if you're cooking with seriously high temps, you need this Cuisinart pair. They offer heat protection up to 500 degrees, so you're guaranteed to stay burn-free no matter what you're baking. A hanging loop offers convenient storage.

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Nouvelle Legende Flame Retardant Quilted Oven Mitts

Nouvelle Legende Flame Retardant Quilted Oven Mitts

Need to keep it on a budget? No problem—these Nouvelle Legende oven mitts will get the job done and come in under $15. The oversized sleeve covers most of your forearm for added protection, and they feature convenient hanging loops for storage.

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Fred and Friends Oven Mitts Bear Hands

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Fred and Friends Oven Mitts Bear Hands
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If you're cooking or baking with kids, you want to make sure they have as much fun as possible, and these bear hand oven mitts are going to be a total hit. Whether you're wearing them or they are, they're guaranteed to have a few laughs. These also make a fun housewarming gift! The heat-resistant silicone makes them functional as well as fun.

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Big Red House Oven Mitts

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Big Red House Oven Mitts

Available in six color options, these oven mitts are heat resistant up to 480 degrees, have a non-slip grip, and are budget-friendly. With more than 14,000 online reviews and a 4.7-star rating, you know you can't go wrong.

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Sungwoo Extra Long Silicone Oven Mitts

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Sungwoo Extra Long Silicone Oven Mitts

These extra-long oven mitts are perfect for grilling. The 14.6" pair will protect your forearms while you're using your barbecue, and they can handle high heat up to 500 degrees!

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WinChange Oven Mitts and Potholders

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WinChange Oven Mitts and Potholders

Get everything you need in one set. For under $15, you'll get two mitts that are heat resistant up to 392 degrees, as well as two pot holders in a matching color/pattern. Best of all, these are durable and washable, so you can keep them looking brand new.

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Red Lmdeta Oven Mitts

Red Lmdeta Oven Mitts

Brighten things up and add some texture to your kitchen décor with these beautiful, quilted oven mitts. They're tropical without going over the top, extra long, and can resist heat up to 472 degrees.

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Acronde Mini Silicone Oven Mitts

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Acronde Mini Silicone Oven Mitts

When you just need to move a pot to another burner, pick up a lid to check your soup, or hold on to the skillet handle while you cook, these quick-grab silicone oven mitts protect your fingers and provide an excellent grip.

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Leather Oven Mitt

Leather Oven Mitt

If leather is good enough for an outdoor grill or barbecue, it's certainly worthy of your kitchen adventures, too. Made of 100% leather and lined with fabrics that can resist heat up to 450 degrees, the mitt will get softer over time and is bound to be a conversation piece among your foodie friends.

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ELIELIM Oven Mitt Set with Pot Holders

ELIELIM Oven Mitt Set with Pot Holders

For the sentimental home cook, the kitchen really is the heart of the home—just like it says on these all-cotton, beautifully illustrated oven mitts. This set comes with two mitts, and two potholders, and comes in a few different colors and patterns.

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Gorilla Grip Silicone Oven Mitts Set

Gorilla Grip Silicone Oven Mitts Set

These heavy-duty oven mitts are made of durable silicone on the outside, lined with soft cotton, and are extra long (14.5 inches!), protecting your arms far beyond your wrists. They're heat resistant up to 482 degrees, and while they're not machine washable, they're easy to clean by hand with soap and warm water.

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T-fal Medallion Oven Mitts

T-fal Medallion Oven Mitts

You've paid attention to every other detail in your kitchen, so don't miss out on this pair of stylish oven mitts from T-fal. A tight cotton weave plus the medallion silicon grip lets you look good in the kitchen while keeping your hands and wrists safe. They're machine washable and come in eight bright and neutral colors.

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KitchenAid Cotton Beacon Mini Oven Mitts

KitchenAid Cotton Beacon Mini Oven Mitts

Not every meal is a huge meal, so when you only have one small dish in the oven, smaller mitts like these are ideal. Made of sturdy, heat-resistant cotton with silicone grips, they're also machine washable. We love the neutral color here, too.

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Home & Manor Kitchen Stripe Oven Mitt

Home & Manor Kitchen Stripe Oven Mitt

Quilted, 100% cotton plus bold stripes are just the things to bring a touch of "modern cabin" to your kitchen. It's machine washable, hangs from a loop, and will easily become your go-to mitt.

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Marimekko Unikko Oven Mitt

Marimekko Unikko Oven Mitt

Perhaps an oven mitt is not the first thing that comes to mind when you're thinking about how to make a statement in the kitchen, but this bold, black-and-white beauty from Unikko certainly does just that.

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The 'Ove' Glove

The 'Ove' Glove

Okay, they're technically gloves, but when you have a lot of heavy lifting to do (thinking about those big holiday dinners), these non-slip gloves can resist heat up to 540 degrees while giving you a lot of flexibility. Plus, if you only have light cotton oven mitts available, slip them over a pair of these to be double sure you avoid any burns before you finally get dinner to the table.

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