The Best Dish Drying Racks Of 2023

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Washing dishes can easily turn any kitchen into a battlefield, particularly if you don't have an appropriate place to dry them. After all, air drying your freshly-washed pots and pans on a kitchen towel not only takes up valuable countertop space but can easily result in broken kitchenware. Even if you usually clean most of your dishes in a dishwasher, there will always be the odd piece of cookware left to rinse by hand — particularly if it isn't dishwasher-safe.

While traditional dish drying racks don't exactly get high scores in the style department, most modern kitchen racks are both highly functional and aesthetically pleasing. Usually made from plastic, stainless steel, or wood, drying racks are also great for decluttering precious countertop space, which can be especially useful in small kitchens.

Ready to streamline your kitchen cleanups? Take a look at our list of the best dish drying racks of 2023.

Made from brushed stainless steel, KitchenAid's compact dish rack makes a perfect addition to modern kitchens. Measuring 12.6 by 15.9 inches, the dish drying rack has space for up to nine dishes and five cups. It also comes with a three-compartment utensil basket that can be removed in case you need more drying space. The rust-resistant rack also features non-slip feet to protect your countertop and an angled drainboard engineered to guide water into the sink.

Sanah Faroke from Real Simple is a big fan of KitchenAid's dish rack and calls it "a space-saving dream." Faroke also appreciates the rack's chic design, versatility, and durability, adding that the dryer is going strong after seven months of heavy use. 

The rack has received an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 20,000 Amazon shoppers. One happy reviewer writes, "I love this product and it's very solid and nice to have on the counter. Makes for a nice addition to my kitchen." Another shopper echoes this sentiment, saying, "Sturdy, holds a heavy cutting board without tipping over. The drain tray is easy to position and remove. Good size for a family of five."

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the KitchenAid compact dish rack from Amazon starting at $50.49.

From oversized wine glasses to cups and plates, the simplehuman kitchen dish drying rack is large enough to handle most of your kitchen gear. However, at 22.3 by 20.2 inches it's also bound to take up some countertop space, so it's not ideal for small kitchens. The steel frame drying rack features a swivel spout for easy drainage into the sink, protective silicone-capped plate holders, and rubber feet that keep it securely in place during use. Last but not least, the bottom tray comes with a special coating that prevents water from pooling under the rack.

Standing testament to its quality and functionality, simplehuman's dish rack has received outstanding reviews from shoppers, garnering 9.3 out of 10 stars on Best Views Reviews and 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon. One Amazon shopper proclaims that they needed this rack more than they ever realized, adding, "Dishes stack better than we thought they would. And the water drains into the sink nicely. It's great!" Another customer echoes this sentiment, saying, "Very modern and sleek looking and designed well to hold a lot of dishes."

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the simplehuman kitchen dish drying rack from Amazon starting at $94.39.

Ideal for kitchens with limited countertop space, the Surpahs multipurpose roll-up dish drying rack fits over the kitchen sink and can be rolled up for easy storage. Made from silicone-coated stainless steel rods, the rack is BPA-free, non-slip, and rust-resistant. It's dishwasher-safe and can handle temperatures up to 400 F. The dish drying rack is suitable for sinks with a width of up to 19.5 inches and it even comes with a lifetime warranty.

Living in Beauty calls the Surpahs product a "small kitchen superhero," adding that it can be used for a variety of tasks, from cooling baked goods to cutting up veggies — yes, the rack is sturdy enough to support a cutting board. Britt Franklin from Apartment Therapy is also a big fan of the drying rack and notes that the gadget is ultra-easy to store. "[I] discovered that folding it on top of itself is a great alternative to rolling it up. [...] Since the steel rods are spaced evenly, the drying rack can also be hung up on the wall with hooks," she writes.

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the Surpahs multipurpose roll-up dish drying rack from Amazon starting at $25.48.

A perfect addition to kitchens with a wooden design, Totally Bamboo's collapsible dish drying rack can be folded down for convenient storage. Featuring multiple tiers with slots for plates, the rack is suitable for air-drying cups, bowls, pots, and pans. The rack doesn't come with a utensil caddy, however, and it shouldn't be soaked in water. Nevertheless, according to the company website, the material is easier to clean and more sustainable than hardwood.

Overall, Amazon shoppers seem happy with the Totally Bamboo collapsible dish drying rack, awarding it 4.6 out of 5 stars. One Amazon customer calls the rack "the best dish drainer," adding, "It holds way more than I thought it would. We are a family of 5, with 3 hungry kids, so there are a lot of dirty dishes! [...] I love that I can fold it up and put it under my sink when I need the counter space." On the downside, some customers have complained about the fact that the rack doesn't come with a utensil holder or a drain mat.

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the Totally Bamboo collapsible dish drying rack from Amazon starting at $49.99.

If you thought small kitchens and a large number of dishes were a bad mix, think again. Measuring 15.7 by 11.2 inches, the X-cosrack dish drying rack is 24.4 inches high and features three tiers, each capable of supporting up to 45 pounds. Every layer comes with a drip tray and height-adjustable brackets, plus there's a cutlery basket and five hooks for hanging kitchen utensils. The stainless steel rack features coated wire frames to protect your dishes from damage.

On Amazon, the X-cosrack 3-tier dish drying rack has been reviewed more than 1,000 times, receiving an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. Many shoppers are happy with the rack's design, with one customer writing, "This dish rack only takes up a tiny amount of space on the counter and it can hold so many more dishes than a regular rack. [...] I like that there is a water-catch tray for each rack so that the water from the items on the top tray doesn't drip down and get the other dishes on the bottom tray wet."

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the X-cosrack dish drying rack from Amazon starting at $49.99.

Available in black and white, the Yamazaki home kitchen multi eco stand features four long prongs for drying bottles and tall glassware. The versatile gadget can even be used as a handy stand for compost bags. And while the rack is unobtrusive enough to leave on your countertop, it can also be folded and stored in a cupboard or under the sink. Last but not least, the powder-coated steel rack features silicone tips that keep it securely in place during use.

Despite its seemingly simple design, Yamakazi's collapsible dryer has been a hit with Amazon shoppers who have awarded the gadget an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Perhaps one reviewer sums up the product best, saying, "This might seem like a silly purchase but I truly use this a lot. Mostly, to hold zip lock bags open while cooking or when pouring something in there. It also works great to dry our water bottles when we wash them. So many uses, a good buy."

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the Yamakazi home kitchen multi eco stand from Amazon starting at $16.06.

Made from rustproof aluminum, the OXO Good Grips aluminum fold flat dish rack is both stylish and highly functional. The X-shaped gadget is suitable for drying a huge variety of items including plates, cups, pots, and pans. Plus, it comes with a handy utensil basket that can be moved to either the left or right side of the dish slots, as well as a drainboard. The OXO Good Grips drying rack measures 16.4 by 14.6 inches and can be folded flat for easy portability and storage.

Amazon shoppers give the OXO Good Grips dish drying rack the green light, rating it 4.7 out of 5 stars. One customer comments that the rack "does the trick," adding, "[It] doesn't hold as many pots/pans as I would like, but I do like how it doesn't take up too much space on the counter and folds up nicely for storage." Another buyer agrees, saying, "We had a wooden [drying rack] for many years before it finally broke beyond repair. This new one seems stronger and is more versatile, with its ability to fold flat to dry larger items." On the downside, some reviewers complain that the drying board doesn't come with a spout, which means that you have to physically empty it into the sink.

At the time of this writing, you can purchase the OXO Good Grips fold flat dish drying rack from Amazon starting at $42.95.