It has no plug, and it fits the pan you already own · review
The only folding basket here that publishes its height and its foot clearance — 10 cm (3.9 in) and 2.5 cm (1 in) — and states that it fits pressure cookers as well as pots.
What we would actually buy The published clearance figures are what separate this from the cheaper folding baskets. They are the numbers that decide whether it works.
A folding stainless petal basket, Ø 14 cm (5.5 in) closed and up to Ø 23.5 cm (9.3 in) open, 10 cm (3.9 in) high with 2.5 cm (1 in) feet, with a lifting hook, stated to fit both pots and pressure cookers.
Height 10 cm and feet 2.5 cm. Together they tell you whether the lid will close over food and how much water can be in the pot before the basket sits in it. Every other folding basket leaves both to be discovered.
For lifting a hot basket out. On a pressure cooker, where the contents are above boiling point, this matters more than in a pan.
A petal basket. Small food falls through, and at full extension it is shallow. Those are properties of the design rather than of this one.
On sale at around $42 on the American Amazon store at the time of checking.
Prices and availability are what Keepa reported on the date this page was updated; both move.
Prices quoted in this text were read on 3 September 2026. The live price is at the top of the page.
| Range | Folded Ø 14 cm (5.5 in), opened to max Ø 23.5 cm (9.3 in) |
|---|---|
| Height | 10 cm (3.9 in) |
| Foot height | 2.5 cm (1 in) |
| Fits | Pots and pressure cookers |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Feature | Lifting hook |
| Dishwasher | Stated dishwasher safe |
| Amazon reference | B003MBU19E |
| EAN | 0787269505520 |
A listing is not an offer: the reference exists on these stores, availability changes daily.
It sets how much water can be in the pot before the food is sitting in it. 2.5 cm (1 in) of clearance is a usable margin; a basket that sits almost flat needs the water judged precisely.
Silit states this one fits pressure cookers. In general, check your cooker’s manual — fill limits and what may be placed inside are model-specific.
8.1/ 10
The published clearance figures are what separate this from the cheaper folding baskets. They are the numbers that decide whether it works.
A kitchen with a pressure cooker as well as pots.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for cookware and kitchen knives and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
Folds from 14 to 23 cm (5.5 to 9.1 in) · 430 stainless · three feet · petal design · compact storage
A folding petal basket that spans 14 to 23 cm (5.5 to 9.1 in), so it fits nearly any pot in a domestic kitchen, with three feet to hold food clear of the water.
Best for: Vegetables, in whichever pot is free.
Ø 17.5 cm (6.9 in) · 304 stainless · fixed basket with a handle · also a colander · perforated base
A fixed 17.5 cm (6.9 in) basket in 304 stainless with a handle, which makes it a steamer that can be lifted out hot — and a colander the rest of the time.
Best for: A pot you own and use often, where a fixed basket beats an adjustable one.
20 cm (7.9 in) rack · food-grade stainless · raised rim · also a cooling rack · fits standard pots
A flat 20 cm (7.9 in) stainless rack rather than a basket: it lifts food clear of the water, doubles as a cooling rack, and costs less than a coffee.
Best for: Steaming a plate of dumplings or a bowl of custard inside a pot.
Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.
