Mainstays Nonstick Cooling Rack, Set of 2 vs Spring Chef Cooling & Baking Rack

Buy the Spring Chef if you want a rack that can go under the broiler and last for years. Its solid 304 stainless steel has no coating to chip, and it is rated to 575°F. The Mainstays set is the easier pick for sticky, sugary foods and quick cleanup, because the nonstick surface releases wings and cookies without scraping. Owners of the Mainstays praise the easy release and dishwasher cleanup, but coated racks eventually scratch and flake. The Spring Chef has far fewer ratings, so its 4.8 rests on a smaller sample.

• Choose the Mainstays if you bake sticky wings, roasted vegetables or glazed goods and want food to lift off without scraping, and you accept a coating that will wear over time.
• Choose the Spring Chef if you broil, roast at high heat or want one rack that will not chip, rust or warp, and you do not mind scrubbing a bare steel grid.