A handheld grill basket is a hinged wire tool that holds food securely between two grates, allowing you to grill smaller or delicate items without them falling through the grill. It is especially useful for vegetables, shrimp, and sliced proteins that would be difficult to manage directly on grill grates. The basket makes flipping effortless since you turn the entire basket rather than individual pieces. It also promotes even charring because the food stays in consistent contact with the heat source. For home cooks, a grill basket is an affordable tool that expands what you can accomplish on a standard backyard grill, making charred salads and vegetable medleys much more practical.