Let’s face it, oven liners are nice to have around.
Once installed, you can whip up a pizza or another favorite snack without worry of food bits falling on the heating elements, because your liner is there to catch them! Once you’re done and well-fed, they’re also a breeze to clean – provided that you’ve got a good oven liner, of course.
Today we’re going to talk about the best oven liners so that you can stock up on a few and enjoy the convenience of a lined gas or electric oven, grill, or air fryer. We’ll tell you a little about each product along the way, providing not only the good reviews but also the sour notes in the symphony that other folks have been nice enough to provide in their reviews.
After that, we’ll share a few tips on using and on buying oven liners on your own, and before we go we will also tell you which ones were our favorites.
Let’s talk about the best oven liners for making the most out of your oven — with the least amount of mess!
Finding the right oven liner and Why it’s Important
Trying a new oven liner can sometimes be a gamble. While most of them are going to be decent, if you get unlucky then you might find that you’re baking more than just the food that you put inside the oven, grill, or fryer.
As far as things to consider, the biggest point is to look for products that are listed as being free of BPA and PFOA materials. BPA is short for ‘bisphenol A’ and PFOA is short for ‘perfluorooctanoic acid’, and both are industrial synthetics that can show up in plastics, metal, and packaging, but which are not suitable for use with food.
Once you’ve confirmed that these are not present, then consider the thickness of the oven liners that you will need. For instance, if you are using one for a grill, then thinner oven liners are better, as you can still get a little grill mark action going.
If you are using it for your gas or electric oven, then a thicker and more robust pad might be a better fit for your needs, as this will be a more durable option.
Thankfully, it’s not too complicated, although sometimes you can invest a little more in a reusable oven liner and get a lot more mileage out of it, so be sure to keep that in mind when you are making your selection.
Now that we’ve delved a little into the basics, let’s take a look at the liners we’ve collected to show you today!
The best oven liners for enhanced, cleaner cooking
In this section, we’ve ‘got the goods’ for you, with lots of different oven liners made from a range of materials, and with different thickness levels and applications. We’ll tell you a little about each, including what uses they are specified for – and it’s important to note this, as you want to make sure that you select one for your specific needs.
Simply put, if one type of liner doesn’t work with fryers and you want to use it for that, then you’ll need to pick a different one. That liner might work, but more often than not, using it in a way it’s not intended to be used is more likely to damage the appliance and become a potential fire hazard.
After we tell you about each, we’ll include both good and bad reviews, so that you can get a taste of the feedback. With oven liners, you’re going to get some negative feedback involving phrases like ‘this melted in my oven’ but don’t panic – oven liners need to be used exactly according to the instructions, so a bad review doesn’t always mean it’s a faulty liner. As the old saying goes, ‘Sometimes when the plane crashes, it was the pilot’s fault’.
That said, when you DO see reviews like that, we include them so that they’ll be brought to your attention and you can check the reviews for repeats on your own.
That way, you can decide if it was a user error or a red flag on that particular brand.
Now that we’ve delivered a hefty disclaimer, let’s move on with the best oven liners, their praise, and the times they’ve gotten ‘dressed down’ so that you can find the perfect set for you!
Cooks Innovations Non-Stick Oven Protector Mat
Our first entry is this eco-friendly Cooks Innovations Non-Stick Oven Protector mat that gives you a reusable mat that can do the job right. It measures 16.5 x 23 inches, so you have a large square of material to work with, and it’s heat-resistant up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
This PTFE (a Teflon-type synthetic polymer) mat is good for gas ovens, electric models, and for fryers. Also, if it happens to be too large for your needs, then no worries – with a pair of sharp scissors you can trim it to perfection and if you wash it after every use, this non-stick liner will last well into the foreseeable future.
Checking the reviews, we can see that 78% of reviewers loved this mat enough to give it 5 stars, and another 13% conceded to 4. User ‘C. Thomas’ said that theirs was still wonderful after 6 months of use and even cooking pizza, the residue wipes right off of the non-stick surface.
In the 1-star reviews, however, which made up 3% of the 20,229 polled, we had one user that managed to melt theirs, and ‘Tracy M’ was upset that it could not go at the bottom of their gas oven – this is stated in the instructions, however, so make of this feedback what you will.
ThreadNanny Thick Heavy Duty Oven Liners
Next up we have this 2-pack of Thread Nanny thick and heavy-duty oven liners and while these are touted as being safe for the bottom of the oven, they have the same heat resistance – 500 degrees Fahrenheit, so be sure to check the instructions before ordering or placement in your electric or gas oven.
Measuring 17 x 25 inches, these non-stick liners have a thickness of .28 mm, which is about 36% thicker than your average oven liner. These liners are also dishwasher safe and free of PFOA and BPA materials and are considered to be food-grade liners.
Peeking into the reviews, we see that 76% of 24,513 reviewers gave this product 5 stars, and another 15% were willing to award it 4. User ‘Glerg’ called it ‘thick and heavy duty’, and said that while they were advised NOT to use it on the gas floor, they did anyway and it’s held up for months (which we’re mentioning to point out it’s a robust product – don’t do anything the instructions advise against unless you like fire!).
Moving on to the dark side of reviews, we can see that 2% of reviewers we less pleased with this product, with one user (anonymous, posted as ‘Amazon Customer’) saying to ‘be careful when you are using this, advising that they found white residue on it after months of use that made them ill. Another user stated that it was definitely NOT for the bottom of the oven and that using it this way made their bottom oven rack unusable.
As far as the residue claim, this seems isolated, but our goal here is just to bring reviews like this to your attention so that you can further research to see if you feel it was the user or the liner!
Linda’s Essentials Heavy-Duty Over Liners
These Linda’s Essentials Heavy-Duty Oven Liners come in a 3-pack and are great for baking, grilling, or lining a pan or oven directly. Non-stick, each liner measures 16.25 x 23 inches and they are BPA and PFOA-free, so we’re talking food-grade quality!
They are also thick, though at .2mm they are not as thick as the ThreadNanny liners, and each liner is Teflon coated and dipped in a fiberglass fabric so these are tough and double-sided. So, how did they fare in the reviews?
Well, out of 7,771 reviews, a solid 78% of people who purchased this product gave it 5 stars, with another 14% chipping in a 4-star review. User ‘Jennifer Hubbard’ said they were ‘worth every penny’ and stated that spills were easy to clean, and Spanish-speaking user ‘Egldeddys’ gave it a definite ‘Excelente’.
Flipping the review coin, we can see that one customer warned it was hazardous if installed incorrectly (keep this away from the bottom of the oven, folks – never cover the element, as per instructions!) and user ‘Mmd’ says that theirs melted, but did not detail how they installed it.
All in all, however, reviews were resoundingly positive and we are confident that you’ll get great mileage out of these –just read the instructions and follow them carefully, like you would with any other kitchen product.
RENOOK Thick Heavy Duty Oven Liners
Our next primo oven liner is this Renook – a pack of thick, heavy-duty PTFE fiberglass-coated oven liners that you can use for your gas, electric, or toaster oven, as well as your microwave or grill. Heat-resistant to 500 degrees like our other oven liners, each mat is easy to clean, just keep them away from direct contact with flame or the heating elements of your appliances. Each of these liners measures 16.5 x 2 inches and they are BPA and PFOA-free!
Taking a look at the reviews, just about everyone seems to love the Renooks, with 80% of 312 reviewers giving the product 5 stars, and another 13% giving it 4. ‘Jessica’ tells us that these are priced right and wipe clean easily every time, and ‘Kat Shopper’ says they are the ‘nicest oven liners I’ve used’.
Taking a walk to the wild side of 1-star reviews, however, we find that 2% of reviewers were less-than-enchanted with Renook oven liners, with ‘Scarlett’ stating that hers started to smoke at 350 degrees when placed on the lowest oven rack and ‘Mr.s S’ advised that it didn’t fit her stove. As far as the fit, these may simply be cut down to size, but as for Scarlett’s complaint we do not have enough detail to assess what may have happened – so just be advised of her account and take this into consideration.
MyHomeLine Eco-Friendly Premium Oven Liners
Here we have an Eco-friendly Premium oven liner offering from MyHomeLine, which comes with 4 durable oven liners for you to make good use of.
Made from a PTFE-coated fiberglass fabric, it’s resistant to up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and heat-resistant enough that it should not smoke, crack, or curl. Each liner measures 16.2 x 2 inches and that’s too big for your requirements, then a pair of scissors will let you cut it down to the perfect size for your gas, electric, or toaster oven.
Moving to the reviews, out of 3967 customers polled, 79% felt that this was a 5-star product, and a further 13 users gave it 4 stars. ‘Donna Jones’ advised in the reviews that ‘it is a breeze to wipe off spillages’ and that she uses the extra bits to line her refrigerator – which sounds like a great aesthetic repurpose.
Wandering over to the 1-star reviews, we see 2% of those polled were unhappy with the MyHomeLine, although it’s notable that one user tried it for their stovetop and another placed it at the bottom of the oven – which the instructions warn against. A final comment said that theirs burned during baking and they felt it was hazardous, but without knowing exactly how it was used we’re withholding judgment on this.
Overall, the product was well-received, so check the reviews and use your best judgment.
SKYBD Copper Oven Liners
If black liners aren’t your thing, then here is a robust option from SKYBD that is copper-colored and heat-resistant up to 600 degrees! Measuring 23.7 X 15. Inches and .28mm thick, these liners are made from PTFE-coated glass fiber fabric and rated for up to 100 uses each. They’re also pretty versatile, as you can use them for a baking, oven, or grill mat or use it to line a pan.
As with the others, just keep it away from open flame or direct contact with the heating element, and you can cook food without fear of the mat burning or otherwise contaminating it. So, how did these good-looking liners do in the reviews?
Well, out of 2268 reviews, 71% of reviewers gave this product 5 stars, while another 15% gave it 4 for a total of 86% customer satisfaction. Included among the praise, ‘Renee Seder’ says that she ‘loves her oven now’, and ‘Anthony Cavagnuolo’ says it ‘cooks well and keeps the barbecue clean’.
As far as more negative feedback goes, 3% felt that these liners were less-than-stellar, with one anonymous ‘Amazon user’ customer stating that the mat prevented grill marks. We should note – these are .28mm, so folks who want to use a mat for their grill may want to select a thinner mat.
LokiLux Extra-Large Heat Resistant Reusable Oven Liners
Available in coffee-colored black, these LokiLux oven liners are heat-resistant up to 500 degrees and won’t stick to the bottom rack of your oven. Each package includes 7 16 x 24-inch oven liners that may be used in your microwave, gas or electric oven, air fryer, bbq grill, or toaster oven.
Made of PTFE Teflon-coated fiberglass fabric, LokiLux oven liners are also non-stick, so you can wipe messes right away and they are even dishwasher safe.
Checking out the reviews, LokiLiux had about 81% approval, with 68% of that being 5-star ratings and 14% giving it 4. ‘Janet’ tells us in the reviews that they work great in her gas oven, and ‘Callie piper’ found them easy to install.
In the 1-star ratings, however, we see that 5% of the 1024 reviewers were less happy with these liners, with ‘D. Robins’ advised that their liner stuck to the bottom of their oven and ‘Barbara Garson’ said that cheese managed to soak through hers.
As they were fairly well-received for the most part, just be sure to read the 1 and 2-star reviews before you make your final decision.
InFraOvens Reusable Liners for Toaster Oven and Air Fryers
Our final entry is this InFraOvens reusable liner set for toaster ovens and air fryers and the mats are nicely designed. You get a mesh may, to keep things from falling through in your toaster oven, as well as a perforated mat to circulate air properly in your air fryer, and a standard solid mat as well.
While this is not designed for a gas or electric oven, if you have a toaster oven or an air fryer then this is just what the doctor ordered. These mats come in 3 sizes – 9 x 11, 10 x 12, and 11 x 13, and as they are dishwasher safe you should get plenty of good use out of your own set!
Scooting on into the reviews, 64% of 636 reviewers gave this product 5 stars, while another 19% were willing to part with 4. ‘Gina M. Cromwell’ felt that this variety pack was ‘awesome’ and ‘Gerald Feingold’ says they do the job and clean up well.
Going further to the negative side of Reviewland, we can see that 5% of reviews were much less pleased with these and gave them 1 star. Included in the comments ‘Ray Johnson’ says that he melted in the toaster oven and user ‘Dash’ didn’t feel that they looked safe. We liked them and most reviewers seemed to agree, but be sure to check out the reviews yourself to see what you think.
Best newbie tips for using oven liners
If it’s your first time using oven liners, then don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. In this section, we’re going to give you a handful of helpful tips so that you can get your oven liner installed and start using it like a pro. Here are some tips to keep close until you’ve had a little oven liner experience:
It’s a good idea to trim your oven liner to a perfect fit. Ideally, you want about a 1-inch gap on each side, so that you’ll have good airflow inside the oven while you’re cooking. Trimming is a piece of cake – just measure the inside of the oven and use a ruler or a flat book and a pair of scissors to cut it to your needs. Just check the instructions to make sure they are trimmable and then you’re ready to customize the fit.
You’ll see oven liners that say they are good for the bottom of the oven, but you need to know where your heating element is located. Oven liners need to be kept away from heating elements or open flames. Failure to do so can curl or melt the liner, and aside from the mess you’ll have to scrape up, it could damage your oven and the smell is pretty nasty. If you aren’t sure, then just use a lower rack so that the liner may still intercept any melted or otherwise fallen food from whatever you are cooking above it.
Check your oven manual to find out where the heating element is – some ovens have a ‘hidden’ element and locating it can save you a whole lot of headache.
If you have a fan-type oven, you can still use a liner but go with a .28 mmm or other thicker type liner. Thin ones tend to flap in ovens with fans, but thicker mats will be a much better fit.
Buying information for oven liners
If you’re out and about and see some oven liners that have caught your eye, then we’ve got a few tips that you can use to help ensure that you are purchasing good ones. Here are some basics to keep in mind:
Check the heat resistance – you want at least 500 degrees and if it’s even more, then that’s alright too!
Be sure to carefully read the labeling to see where the liner may be used. While most oven liners look the same and may be used in gas, electric, or toaster ovens, as well as fryers and grills, sometimes you’ll find more ‘specialized’ liners that are only good for 1 or 2 specific applications. Just double-check that these liners are good for what you are intending and you should be good.
Multi-packs are nice, especially if you make any cutting mistakes when you are fitting that oven liner into your oven. Many are good for up to 100 uses and can be cleaned in the dishwasher, as well, or you can just skip the trimming and go with a single, reusable option that is already pre-measured to fit your oven.
While most oven liners will be non-stick, make sure you actually see those words – it’s rare, but you might stumble on a bargain brand that doesn’t make a non-stick promise and you won’t be very happy when you find out later!
Product recommendations
We’ve looked at a lot of liners today and our first was actually our favorite. The Cooks Innovations Non-Stick Oven Protector Mat had resoundingly good reviews and we saw a lot of them talking about how well it worked and how long theirs has lasted. These mats are large, but you can cut them to fit your oven perfectly – just don’t forget to leave an inch open on each side for proper circulation and to clean it after each use for best results.
If the Cooks weren’t your cup of tea, then be sure to check the reviews on the others or use them as a baseline of what to look for. There are a lot of great oven liners out there, just make sure they are BPA and PFOA-free, have a high heat resistance, and are designed for exactly what you have in mind!
FAQs
Before we go, we’ve got a few frequently asked questions that we’ll cover before we go our merry way. These are just some basic infobits, but we hope that you will find them useful!
Do oven liners affect temperature?
Yes, oven liners can affect airflow and temperature, as they are a thin, physical barrier. By ensuring that the oven liner is cut to spec, with a little space at the sides for proper airflow, the temperature variance should be a non-issue.
Are oven liners safe for convection ovens?
Yes, you can use oven liners for convection ovens, but you’ll want to make sure that they are cut to fit and that you go with a thicket liner, such as a .28 mm. The reason for this is that thinner oven liners may flap a bit in convection ovens, as they are cooking your food with air. With a heavy liner, this won’t be a problem.
How do you clean oven liners?
Most oven liners have a non-stick surface that you can wipe clean and the majority of them are also dishwasher safe. Double Check with your favorite brand to be sure, but in most cases, cleanup is a simple matter of wiping them off and the occasional trip to the dishwasher.
Some final words on the best oven liners
In this article, we’ve explored numerous brands of oven liners and in our opinion, the Cooks Innovations Non-Stick Oven Protector Mat was the best. They’re durable, you can cut them to any size that you’d like, and the reviews from those who purchased them were quite largely of the glowing variety.
That said, don’t let that dissuade you if another brand we’ve listed today or one you’ve seen at a local store has caught your fancy. Just make sure that they are toxin-free, highly heat-resistant, and thick enough for the cooking requirements that you’ve got in mind.
Used properly, good oven liners will last a long time and save you a world of headaches from dripped grease, cheese, and other food bits that can basically ‘fall and fry’ right into the bottom of the oven. Just don’t forget to check your manual to rule out a hidden heating element and once you know where that is, then using your new oven liners should be a piece of cake.
Thanks so much for reading and we hope to see you again soon!
