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The Best Gas Grills of 2023

Straight to the Point

Our budget-friendly pick is the Char-Griller Grillin' Pro Gas Grill (which is about $300). For under $1000, we recommend the Weber Genesis II E-335, which performs well, is incredibly easy to use, and is backed by Weber's historically good customer service.

Gas grills are the first choice for most Americans, and have been for many years. Their appeal is clear: No need to get your hands dirty with charcoal and ashes, just hit the ignition and set your cooking temperature with the control knobs. (You can read about all the differences between gas and charcoal grills right here.) A recent survey by The Hearth Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA) revealed that of the 70% of adults in the US who own a grill or smoker, 64% own gas grills. Manufacturers know you love 'em, so they keep rolling out new models year after year.

The Best Charcoal Grills for Every Budget

A dizzying array of gassers is available with prices from under $100 to over $20,000. To grab your attention, manufacturers of cheap grills often include bells and whistles like cut-rate sear burners, side burners, rotisseries, and lights to entice you to buy their flimsy, low-quality junkers, built with low-grade stainless steel and held together with crummy fasteners that will rust and break apart after a couple seasons. 

If you buy a $200 grill and have to replace it every couple of years, you might find yourself a decade later having shelled out $1,000. For that amount, you could have bought a better grill that would outperform those rust buckets and last for decades. On the other hand, many folks just want a cheap, disposable grill that they can use until it gets nasty, then head off to the hardware store for a shiny, new, low-cost replacement. (Not that we condone such a wasteful approach.)

There's something for everyone in the vast gas grill market. People always ask me, "Max, what's the best gas grill? What should I buy? What would you buy if you were me?" Better to start by asking yourself, "How much do I want to spend and how big of a grill do I need?"

The Winners, at a Glance

The Best Gas Grill for $300: Char-Griller Grillin' Pro Gas Grill

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This budget-friendly grill performs well at an exceptional price point. It has a smaller cooking area and likely won't last more than a few years, but it's still absolutely worth considering given its cost.

The Best Affordable Gas Grill Under $500 with Extras: Cuisinart 3-in-1 Stainless 5 Burner Gas Grill

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This is a nice gas grill for the price. It also comes with a smoke tube (which is nothing to write home about) and a cast iron griddle (which we really like). Note: This model appears to currently be unavailable, but there is a similar four-burner grill for sale here.

The Best Gas Grill/Griddle Combo Under $500: Camp Chef Flat Top Grill 600

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This griddle converts to a gas grill, but we're huge fans of its large, flat griddle surface, which is ideal for cooking smash burgers, a whole bunch of veggies, and even pancakes, bacon, and eggs (at once!).

The Best Gas Grill Under $2000: Weber Genesis II E-335

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This grill is easy to use and clean, is durable, and performs well. You also get the benefit of Weber's excellent customer service.

The Best Luxury Gas Grill: Hestan Outdoor GMBR36-LP Gas Grill

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This is another top choice if you're building a luxury outdoor kitchen. The engineering, design, workmanship, functionality, and durability of this grill are really top-notch.

The Criteria: What We Look for In a Good Gas Grill

Price

For most of us, price is one of our main priorities when choosing a new grill. You can get decent, low-cost equipment, but you have to be realistic: A $200 grill won't be as well made as a $1,000 grill. On the other hand, if you have room in your budget for premium or luxury grills, your expectations should shoot up along with the price tags.

Size

Condo dwellers and campers may want small, portable grills, and there are plenty to choose from. For everyone else we recommend going as big as your patio and pocketbook allow. Even if you don't have a large family or host a lot of parties, bigger is better. For one thing, you don't want to crowd the grill. On top of that, most gas grills have a limited low temperature range, only going down to about 400°F even with all burners on low. So if you want to do a roast at moderate temperature or try your hand at low-and-slow pulled pork, you need a two-zone setup with some burners shut off to create a moderate, indirect zone with heat supplied by the lit burners and the meat on the opposite side. It’s an effective grilling technique, but it forces you to only cook on half your grill. That means a small, two-burner grill gets really small.

I recommend a minimum of three burners for flexibility and versatility, otherwise your grilling menu will be limited. And be sure to get a model with a lid—gas grills without lids are good for simple grilling, like cooking burgers over direct heat, not roasting chickens and turkeys.

Heat Flux vs. BTUs

Manufacturers tout the number of BTUs (British thermal units) their gas grills can produce, but that number can be very misleading. BTUs don't indicate how much useful cooking heat a grill generates; they just tell you how much fuel it burns. Naturally, larger grills with more burners will burn more fuel and have a higher BTU rating.

A much more useful indicator of a grill's searing power is heat flux,* which calculates BTUs per square inch by dividing the total BTUs of all the main burners by the square inches of the primary cooking surface. On average, heat flux for a gas grill is around 85 BTUs per square inch from the main burners, excluding additional sear, side, and rotisserie burners.

*Heat flux is something the manufacturers never tell you, so we've calculated it for you with each of our AmazingRibs.com gas grill reviews in our extensive searchable equipment database.

Thermometers

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Whatever grill you choose, we cannot emphasize this enough: Pay no attention to the built-in dial thermometers. Those ancient bimetal heat estimators can be off by 50°F to 100°F. Furthermore, they're usually located in the lid, not down on the grill surface where the food is. Knowing the temperature there is useful only if you plan to eat the lid.

To achieve your backyard dreams, you absolutely need accurate digital thermometers, including both instant-read thermometers to get quick, accurate readings anywhere you want in a piece of meat, and probe thermometers, which can track the progress of cooking and sound an alarm when your target temp is reached.

Why You Should Trust Us

I've been reviewing grills and smokers full time since 2012. To my knowledge, nobody else does this full time, and nobody else has cooked on as many grills and smokers as I have. I assemble products, measure temperatures, slam lids, turn dials, kick casters, study warranties, take pictures, and cook a lot of food.

I also consider look, feel, functionality, durability, and price. Given the enormous variety of products and designs, there is no one-size-fits-all test. I cannot simply plug a cooker into a computer and measure its myriad qualities. My tests are both rigorous and thorough, objective and subjective. My overall goal is to provide useful and accurate information to help you select the best equipment for your needs. For additional detail on the many tests we run at AmazingRibs.com, read more about our testing procedures.

The cooking tests I use vary by the product in question. For example, I wouldn't test most smokers by trying to sear steaks because they're usually made for low and slow smoking, not high-temperature grilling. A gas grill that boasts its high-heat capabilities? On go the steaks.

For temperature tests, I use multi-channel digital thermometers with temperature probes clipped to the cooking surface. Gas grills often have uneven heat. When testing gas grills, I always spread bread slices across the cook surface, then flip them to reveal the heat profile. Bread slices that vary from white to brown to black across a grill's surface indicate uneven heat.  

How We Picked Our Winners

For this review, I focused on the top-rated models from our AmazingRibs.com database of almost 600 searchable equipment reviews. The list below features grills with a range of features, priced from low to high.

The Best Gas Grill for $300: Char-Griller Grillin' Pro Gas Grill

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Low-cost gas grills are the instrument of choice for most residential outdoor cooks, so we’re always on the lookout for models that deliver a lot of bang for the buck. They are rare because, to restate the obvious, you usually get what you pay for. And apart from their Akorn Kamado, we have not been fans of Char-Griller products. However, Grillin’ Pro’s exceptional performance for a gas grill under $300 was a welcome surprise. Many gas grills, especially low cost models, can't produce high enough temperatures for effective searing. Not Grillin' Pro. We cranked this unassuming gasser way past 800°F to super sear steaks!  You have to screw around removing the fold out warming rack to make room for a whole chicken, but you won’t need to do a thing to enjoy Grillin’ Pro’s pure power. Shoppers with realistic expectations looking for a gas grill in this price range would do well to consider Grillin’ Pro. It’s not built to last and will probably only provide a few years of optimal use, especially if it isn't covered and maintained, but it will out-sear any comparably priced gasser we know of. 

Price at time of publish: $279

Key Specs

• Cooking Area: 390 square inches (about 19 burgers)
• Heat Flux: 104.62 BTUs/square inch

Courtesy of Char-Griller

The Best Affordable Gas Grill Under $500 with Extras: Cuisinart 3-in-1 Stainless 5 Burner Gas Grill

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Cuisinart's 3-in-1 Stainless 5 Burner Gas Grill is a pretty nice package deal for a pretty low price. It's called 3-in-1 because it's a gas grill that comes with a smoke tube and a cast iron griddle. When grilling, the heat profile of 3-in-1 is remarkably even and has an impressively high temperature range. The smoke tube, however, is nothing to get excited about. As with all gas grills, 3-in-1 is so well ventilated for safety reasons that the little bit of smoke from wood chips in the tube blows out the large opening in the back without much effect on the food. But the big, heavy cast iron griddle is an attractive extra. If you haven't tried outdoor griddling, you should. It's not just for bacon and eggs. Griddles excel at sizzling meat and veggies. Shrimp don't fall through the grates and griddles put a delicious brown finish on fish, burgers and chicken breasts.

This is a great gas grill for a nice price and the included cast iron griddle makes 3-in-1 a compelling choice. Just remember to keep the lid’s glass window clean. A little windex between uses does the trick.

(Note: This model appears to currently be unavailable, but there is a similar four-burner grill for sale here.)

Price at time of publish: $397

Key Specs

• Cooking Area: 442 square inches (about 21 burgers)
• Heat Flux: 108. 60 BTUs/square inch

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The Best Gas Grill/Griddle Combo Under $500: Camp Chef Flat Top Grill 600

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Sometimes you need a big surface area to cook a lot of food at once. Designed to feed a crowd fast and leave 'em smiling, the 600 is the most popular size in Camp Chef's Flat Top Grill line. While Cuisinart's model above is a gas grill with a griddle accessory, Camp Chef's is a griddle that converts to a gas grill. Remove the griddle top and underneath is a standard grill grate which lets you use Flat Top as a 4-burner gas grill. But you may end up leaving the griddle top in place. A solid metal cook surface like Flat Top's delivers intense conductive heat to food and produces an even, luscious brown crust, so you can make smashing smash burgers and fabulous fajitas. It has no lid for smoking and roasting, but you can still use the four burners to set up a hot direct zone and moderate indirect zone and griddle just about anything your heart desires.  

Price at time of publish: $448

Key Specs

• Cooking Area: 600 square inches (about 29 burgers)
• Heat Flux: 80.00 BTUs/square inch

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The Best Gas Grill Under $2000: Weber Genesis II E-335

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Genesis is one of the most popular gas grills in the USA. It’s easy to use, easy to clean, versatile, durable and backed by Weber’s excellent customer support. The basic models with an open cart and no sear burner work fine, but we highly recommend spending the extra money for models with a sear burner like the E-335. With all three main burners up high, we clocked E-335's temp at 680°F. Not bad at all, but crank the sear burner and you blast past 800°F for super searing!

Our main complaint for just about every grill is the obligatory, built-in heat estimator in the hood. These 19th century gauges placed up high in the lid are almost always highly inaccurate. It’s always better to use a modern, digital thermometer and position a temperature probe at the cooking surface. With their acquisition of iGrill Digital Thermometers, Weber is addressing this issue. Genesis II is “iGrill3 Ready” with a mounting location on the right side shelf for an optional iGrill 3 digital thermometer. iGrill let's you clip a probe to the grill surface to ensure you're cooking at the right temperature, and stick another probe into foods to monitor cooking progress. Download the iGrill app and keep an eye on what's happening under the hood from your smartphone.

Price at time of publish: $1,319

Key Specs

• Cooking Area: 513 square inches (about 25 burgers)
• Heat Flux: 76.02 BTUs/square inch

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The Best Luxury Gas Grill: Hestan Outdoor GMBR36-LP Gas Grill

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If the nearly $8,000 price of Hestan's superb GMBR36 gives you sticker shock, you're not alone. Like the Landmann model above, these luxurious models are often part of outdoor kitchen ensembles that can include super-powered side burners, refrigerators, sinks, and kegerators. You may be further surprised to learn that in the heady world of luxury outdoor kitchens, Hestan is by no means the most expensive.

We're very impressed with the engineering design, the workmanship, the functionality, and the durability of this grill, which is built entirely in Anaheim, CA. The powerful main burners are rated at 25,000 BTU apiece and can be swapped out with even more intense ceramic infrared burners. We tested a model with two standard burners and one infrared. The infrared burner produced a perfect all over dark mahogany sear on steaks and chops equal to a blazing, red hot charcoal grill! 

We love the unique rotisserie, which has a burner located directly overhead, not on the rear as in most other grills. There is a cooking grate that can be placed below the rotisserie burner and it can be raised or lowered. Because the burner is overhead it can act as a broiler; this opens up a number of possible cooking techniques, like melting cheese toppings. The rotisserie motor and gears are completely hidden within the double walls of the grill so you don’t need to go looking for it when it is time to take a chicken for a spin. Just insert one end of the rotisserie spear into the drive and place the other on two steel wheels, press a button, and away you go.

The Hestan GMBR36-LP is one of the best gas grills we have tested and reviewed, and we've cooked on a multitude of gassers. We don't recommend taking out a second mortgage to bring this baby home, but if you've got the dough, the Hestan sure is a beaut!

Price at time of publish: $8,339

Key Specs

• Cooking Area: 647 square inches (about 31 burgers)
• Heat Flux: 115.92 BTUs/square inch

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The Competition

Here are two grills that fell short of our highest ratings, but are still worth consideration.

• Huntington Cast Series 24025 Gas Grill: Looking for a gas grill on a tight budget? This Huntington is a throwback to the first cast aluminum gas grills, which began appearing in the early 1960s. The rust resistant, aluminum cookbox is attractive, retains heat, and distributes it evenly. But some parts, like the thin porcelain-coated wire cooking grates, explain the low, low price tag. Still, for $140, it is what it is. Many cheap gassers have a one year warranty or less. This model is warrantied for 10 years on all cast aluminum parts, 5 years on the stainless burner, and 2 years on all other parts. We like Huntington, which is owned by Canadian Onward Manufacturing, makers of several grill brands, including Broil King and Broil-Mate. This grill was originally sold under the Fiesta brand, another Onward Grill company. It's also sold under their Broil-Mate label. And, just for fun, Onward also sells an identical version as the Huntington 630014.
• Otto Grill Original: The Otto Grill Original is one of a small but growing number of outdoor salamander grills emerging in the US market. Salamander grills apply intense heat from above to sear and brown food surfaces and have been used in various forms for hundreds of years. (When your waiter brings a sizzling plate and cautions "Careful, it's hot!" that plate likely came straight out of a salamander.) Otto is perfect for any thin food that cooks through fast, such as skirt steaks, fish fillets, shrimp, and veggies. Our tests and review demonstrate how it grills up these foods beautifully in the blink of an eye. It cooks blazingly fast, is a fantastic sear machine, and a useful pizza oven. We like the Otto Grill but have a few reservations. It has no problem hitting high, searing temps of 1,500°F, but lower temperature ranges are a challenge. The cooking grate can be raised and lowered with a lever on the right side, but even with the grate and two overhead infrared burners down low, we were still cooking hot at 450°F. Additionally, the burners had a tendency to blow out when turned all the way down. The $1,099 price tag will limit the appeal of this small, specialized grill. Some commercial salamanders are available in that price range and a couple manufacturers have introduced lower cost models for the residential market. That said, if the price is not prohibitive, this small, powerful, portable device is worth consideration. Otto is built for power and speed. Though not exactly a one trick pony, it seems best suited as a secondary, not primary, tool in your outdoor arsenal.

FAQs

What's the difference between a gas grill and a charcoal grill?

There are many! For a TL;DR, check out the chart below or read our in-depth guide about the differences between gas and charcoal grills right here. When it comes to price, it's easier to stick to a lower budget with a charcoal grill—you can even get a good one for $99. A good gas grill will set you back further. When it comes to quick cooking, a gas grill will serve you well, but if you prefer longer, slower cooks where you want that smoky charcoal flavor, charcoal grills are best. Temperature-wise, charcoal grills can get much, much hotter—up to 1,200 degrees. They also can help you achieve that low and slow temp, whereas a gas grill's range is more limited.

	Gas Grills	Charcoal Grills
Price	500+ for a good one	$99 and up
Flavor	Good for fast-cooking foods	Superior for slow cooks
Smoking	Hard to trap smoke	Built for smoking
Temp Range	Around 225°F to 600°F (with no infrared sear zone)	As low as you want to 1200°F and up
Temp Control	Very easy to set and maintain	Requires practice and constant attention
Fire Up/Cool Down Time	5 to 10 minutes	About 30 minutes
Clean Up	Occasionally emptying grease trap and cleaning bars	Regularly disposing of ash and cleaning bars

How do I improve my gas grill's performance?

If you want to improve the performance of your gas grill (no matter which model you choose) invest in a set of GrillGrates. They'll help you build significantly more heat and improve your searing ability, while also evening out gas grills' hot and cool spots. You can read more about GrillGrates here.

Is a Weber grill worth the money?

Weber's Genesis II E-335 is our favorite gas grill under $1000 and, we think, well worth the investment. It's easy to use and clean, is durable, and performs well. Weber also has excellent customer service.

What's the best way to store a grill?

We recommend buying a compatible cover and storing the grill in a dry, covered place when not being used for a long period of time or in order to protect it from inclement weather.

The Best Pellet Smokers and Grills at Every Price Point

10 Best Outdoor Grills 2023

We updated this article in August 2022 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive testing done by the Good Housekeeping Institute. We added a kamado grill recommendation as well as updated our picks for portable and tabletop grills.

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Nothing says summer like grilling up quick summer recipes. And to turn out delicious food with perfectly charred results, you need the right grill (and grill accessories from grill tongs to grill baskets!) to make the job quick, easy and low-mess.

In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Culinary Innovation Lab, we've tested more than 65 grills over the years to determine which are the best you can buy, including gas grills, charcoal grills, kamado grills, pellet grills and portable grills. We've cooked more than 70 steaks and 280 pieces of chicken to determine how well each grill sears, while keeping an eye on smoking and flare-ups. We've also toasted more than 1,000 pieces of bread on the gas grills to see how evenly they heat. In addition to performance, we assessed helpful extras like side tables, tool storage, concealed gas tanks and wheels for portability.

• Best Overall Grill

  Genesis II EX-335 3-Burner Natural Gas Smart Grill in Black Weber

  $1,699 AT HOME DEPOT

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  $1,699 AT HOME DEPOT

• Best Value Grill

  4-Burner Propane Gas Grill Nexgrill

  $349 AT HOME DEPOT

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  $349 AT HOME DEPOT

• Best Gas Grill

  Spirit II E-310 Propane Grill Weber

  $639 AT AMAZON

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  $639 AT AMAZON

• Best Grill for Beginners

  Commercial Tru-Infrared Gas Grill Char-Broil

  $429 AT LOWE'S

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  $429 AT LOWE'S

• Best Charcoal Grill

  Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill Weber

  $212 AT AMAZON

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  $212 AT AMAZON

• Best Pellet Grill

  Pro Series 575 Grill Black Traeger

  $900 AT WAYFAIR

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  $900 AT WAYFAIR

• Best Kamado Grill

  Classic Joe II Kamado Joe

  $1,299 AT AMAZON

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  $1,299 AT AMAZON

• Best Stand-Up Portable Grill

  Traveler Portable Gas Grill Weber

  $373 AT AMAZON

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  $373 AT AMAZON

• Best Tabletop Grill

  Roadtrip 225 Tabletop Grill Coleman

  $210 AT AMAZON

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  $210 AT AMAZON

• Best Electric Outdoor Grill

  Pulse 2000 Electric Grill Weber

  $841 AT AMAZON

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  $841 AT AMAZON

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You can read more about how we evaluate outdoor grills in our tests — plus everything you need to know to shop for the best grill you can buy — at the end of this guide. Looking for more ways to make the most out of grilling season? Check out our guides to the best grill cleaners and the best grill thermometers for your money, plus our favorite grilling recipes of all time.

Best Overall Grill

Weber

Genesis II EX-335 3-Burner Natural Gas Smart Grill in Black

Weber

$1,699 AT HOME DEPOT

Best Value Grill

Nexgrill

4-Burner Propane Gas Grill

Nexgrill

Now 13% off

$349 AT HOME DEPOT

Best Gas Grill

Weber

Spirit II E-310 Propane Grill

Weber

$639 AT AMAZON

Best Grill for Beginners

Char-Broil

Commercial Tru-Infrared Gas Grill

Char-Broil

$429 AT LOWE'S

Best Charcoal Grill

Weber

Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill

Weber

$212 AT AMAZON $219 AT HOME DEPOT $220 AT FARMANDFLEET. COM

Best Pellet Grill

Traeger

Pro Series 575 Grill Black

wayfaur

$900 AT WAYFAIR $900 AT HOME DEPOT

Best Kamado Grill

Kamado Joe

Classic Joe II

Kamado Joe

$1,299 AT AMAZON $1,299 AT HOME DEPOT

Best Stand-Up Portable Grill

Weber

Traveler Portable Gas Grill

Weber

Now 11% off

$373 AT AMAZON $399 AT HOME DEPOT $399 AT DICK'S SPORTING GOODS

Best Tabletop Grill

Coleman

Roadtrip 225 Tabletop Grill

Coleman

$210 AT AMAZON $205 AT WALMART $210 AT DICK'S SPORTING GOODS

Best Electric Outdoor Grill

Weber

Pulse 2000 Electric Grill

Weber

$841 AT AMAZON $849 AT HOME DEPOT

How we test grills

In the Good Housekeeping Institute, we've tested more than 65 grills over the years, including gas grills, charcoal grills, kamado grills, pellet grills, portable grills, indoor grills, electric grills and more. To determine which grills to test, we scour our data to determine which grills seem the most interesting and popular. We also communicate with brands to learn about their latest models and keep an eye out for innovations and new technology.

When we test all types of grills, we assess performance and ease of use. For gas grills, we cover the surface with sliced white bread to determine how evenly the grill distributes heat, and we cook steak and chicken to evaluate how quickly they cook with the least amount of flareups. We cook steak and chicken on charcoal grills as well, but we weigh ease of use more heavily since charcoal can vary in terms of distribution and heat retention.

Our ease-of-use assessment begins with assembling the grill. We value clear instructions, labeled parts and simple assembly. We also consider helpful accessories like shelves, side tables, tool holders, built-in thermometers, wheels, type of igniters and more. After we complete our testing, we compare all of our notes to determine which performed the best.

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A small sampling of the grills we tested

What to look for when buying the best grill

✔️ Fuel type: The first thing to consider is what type of grill you'd like. The two main types are gas and charcoal. Gas is easy to use, while charcoal is trickier to master but delivers a smokier taste. There are also kamado grills, which use charcoal, and pellet grills, which use wood pellets. (More on the pros and cons of each below.)

✔️ Size: Once you narrow down the type of grill you'd like to buy, think of how much room you have to use and store it, as well as how many people you're cooking for at a time. Three-burner gas grills are ideal for families of four or fewer and can still handle the occasional party. A 22-inch diameter is common for charcoal grills: Any larger is ideal for cooking more at once, and smaller is better for storage. If you don't have a lot of room, consider a portable grill that's typically much smaller but does the trick in terms of turning out a delicious meal.

✔️ Accessories: While side shelves and tool holders may not seem important, they make the overall grilling experience smooth. We also like shelves underneath the grill for storage, a quality set of wheels, tank holders for gas grills and more.

What type of grill is best?

When buying a new outdoor grill, the two biggest players are gas and charcoal, but electric, kamado and pellet grills are also fair game. When selecting what type of grill to buy, consider how often you'll be grilling, the amount of space you have for storage, what flavors you prefer and the amount of time and attention you'll want to spend cooking. Here are the basics on each:

✔️ Gas grills are the most common type. They're great because they offer excellent control of the heat (the ability to adjust the burner knobs makes it less likely that you'll end up with burnt brisket!), plus they ignite with the push of a button, heat up quickly and are easy to clean. It's the go-to option for no-fuss grillers who plan to barbecue frequently. Just keep in mind that you'll need fuel from a propane tank or natural gas line on your property.

✔️ Charcoal grills require briquettes or lump charcoal to ignite. Charcoal is more hands-on and takes time to heat up and cool down, but it imparts a better, smokier flavor than gas because it often gets hotter. It's really for grilling purists.

✔️ Kamado grills use charcoal to heat but are often made of ceramic and have thicker walls than charcoal grills. They can reach very hot temperatures, like a pizza oven, and they retain heat well for low-and-slow smokes.

✔️ Electric grills plug in and can't be beat for ease-of-use or convenience — especially the grills that can be used indoors or at apartment complexes that don't allow charcoal or gas grills. Just don't expect steaks or burgers cooked on an electric grill to taste like the ones from a real BBQ.

✔️ Pellet grills are a growing category that use electricity and hardwood pellets made out of wood scraps to heat. Pellets provide a delicious, authentic hardwood flavor to food but are costly.

Why trust Good Housekeeping?

Good Housekeeping

Nicole Papantoniou is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliance and Culinary Innovation Lab, where she oversees all kitchen appliance content and testing. This is her third season testing grills for Good Housekeeping, and she has had her hands on at least 35 grills and counting. She's a trained cook, recipe developer and grill aficionado.

Nicole Papantoniou Kitchen Appliances & Innovation Lab Director Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she has overseen content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear since 2019.

Best electric grills, top 10 rating of good electric grills

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The electric grill is a versatile kitchen appliance that can be used not only to grill meat or other foods, but also to steam. Many devices are suitable for home use, and are applicable in country houses. There are quite a few varieties of models, so first let's figure out what electric grills are:

• Universal, closed or open. With the help of the former, you can choose the most suitable method of cooking, closed models resemble a press that allow you to cook food in the same way as in an ordinary oven or oven. For open devices, the working surface is located directly above the infrared type heating element;
• Contact and non-contact - everything is clear here: in the first case, the products are in contact with the heating element, in the second such contact is not provided; nine0009
• Stationary and portable, the former being not only table-top but also floor-standing. Portable can be used for trips to nature;
• The material of which the worktop is made can be steel, glass-ceramic or cast iron. Glass ceramics are easy to clean, but fragile enough, so they are purchased the least often. The most versatile and durable is a metal model equipped with a non-stick coating, moreover, the price of a grill with such a surface is not too high; nine0009
• Housing available in plastic or stainless steel. In the first case, the device will be characterized by a low price, but not very good quality, the stainless case will last much longer.

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What parameters are taken into account when buying an electric grill?

• There must be a lever on the surface of the body that is responsible for adjusting the temperature, since different dishes require different degrees of heating of the heating element; nine0009
• It will not be superfluous to have an LED indicator indicating that the power supply is on;
• The average power of the grill is in the range of 1. 5-1.7 kW, however, for a complete frying of meat, it is better to buy devices with a similar indicator from 2 to 2.5 kW;
• If funds allow, it doesn't hurt to get a model equipped with a keep warm function;
• The drip tray must be removed, otherwise it will make it difficult to clean the appliance after the end of cooking; nine0009
• The work surface must be smooth - this also makes the product easier to use;
• If the height of the legs and lid is adjustable, this will make the operation of the structure even more convenient;
• A non-stick coating can be provided if food is to be steamed;
• Electric grill must be equipped with a system of protection against overheating, high loads and so on.

We have tried to compile the most complete rating of the best electric grills to make it easy for the reader to choose the device. The review was compiled not only on the basis of the key characteristics of the device, but also on the basis of user reviews, so only the most popular products were included in it. nine0004

List of the best models of electric grills in 2022-2023

10. Clatronic MG 3519

Our rating is opened by a quite budget model from a Chinese manufacturer. Despite the fact that the power of the product is not too high - only 700 W, it can be used to completely fry small steaks or chops, cook fish or hot sandwiches. This grill has a wide variety of functions and a small work surface, which is 23x14.5 cm. It is a closed type device with a stainless steel body. nine0004

It is worth noting that the case is quite easily soiled - fingerprints almost immediately remain on it, so it will have to be cleaned regularly. An operation indicator is provided, there is a metal handle for transferring - it will practically not heat up during operation, but it is better not to touch the rest of the surfaces of the model. Internal cleaning is carried out first with soft fabric materials, and then they are carried out with a special tool. The product has a non-stick coating, a latch on one side only. nine0004

Benefits:

• Quickly warms up to operating temperature;
• Small overall dimensions;
• All dishes are juicy;
• Two cooking surfaces, each heated during use, fit snugly against the food being cooked.

Disadvantages:

• Does not wash as easily as we would like;
• The fat tray is not securely fastened;
• Slides on the table surface; nine0009
• When cooking without oil, the food may burn strongly.

Clatronic MG 3519

9. Maxwell MW-1960 ST

This is a powerful enough device with which you can thoroughly fry thick pieces of meat - this figure is 2 kW, two containers for collecting fat are included. The working surface has a Teflon coating that protects it from sticking products. The lid has a latch, unfolds 180 degrees. In case of overheating, the product automatically turns off, which makes it completely safe to use. It heats up within seconds, so you can quickly start cooking. nine0004

The meat is well fried without foreign smells, you can easily cook steamed vegetables, fish. Cleaning the surfaces is simple - just wipe them with a dry soft cloth, and then walk with a damp sponge and detergent.

Advantages:

• Very clear operation;
• Fast preparation of any kind of food;
• Low cost;
• High build quality;
• Small overall dimensions.

Weaknesses:

• The top surface becomes very hot, which can cause burns;
• Short power cord.

Maxwell MW-1960 ST

8. Tefal Optigrill+ GC712

The appearance of this appliance is very attractive. It gives the impression of a well-made technique, and the engineers did a good job on its functional side and ergonomics. The device, even when opened, stands securely and steadily on the table surface. It is equipped with powerful rubberized legs and has excellent balance. The case is made of high quality plastic and stainless steel inserts. The control panel is located on the front side of the structure. The handle is made of heat-resistant plastic, it practically does not heat up during operation, so you can not be afraid to get burned. On the panel there are buttons for turning on, selecting operating modes, setting manual control, there is an LED indication of the degree of readiness of products. nine0004

Under the bottom panel there is a special compartment designed to collect dripping liquid and fat. The element protrudes slightly beyond the body, so you can always see how full it is. The bowl itself corresponds in width to the working panels, so all liquids will drain into it. Its volume is quite enough for the preparation of several portions of wet food at once. Removable work area panels are made from aluminum alloy that conducts heat well and are treated with non-stick agents. It is easy to control the device - this is done using membrane-type buttons. Each of them has an icon depicting the type of product being prepared. The temperature regime can be changed depending on the needs. The device requires some maintenance. After finishing work, you need to wait until the device has completely cooled down - it takes about an hour, then remove the panels and wash them with liquid detergent or load them into the dishwasher. nine0004

Advantages:

• Today it is one of the best contact type electric grills;
• Works great with any product;
• All detachable parts are dishwasher safe;
• The product independently determines the degree of doneness depending on the thickness of the pieces;
• Provided LED indication and audible alarm that accompany each of the steps;
• Includes a tray for preparing snacks and confectionery. nine0009

Disadvantages:

• Pretty high cost;
• Cooling down for a long time.

Electric grill Tefal Optigrill+ GC712

7. Kitfort KT-1645

With this grill you can cook delicious sandwiches, hot sandwiches, croutons, meat, poultry, vegetables and even seafood at home. The device has wide functionality. In particular, it can be used both with the lid open and with the lid open. In the first case, the grill turns into a full-fledged brazier, and the products can be placed on both surfaces, since both of them will be heated to the same temperature. However, in this case, the dishes will have to be turned over regularly. With the lid closed, you get a full-fledged grill, which is perfect for making burger patties, frying hot dogs, and so on. nine0004

The heating level is set using a mechanical rotary knob connected to a thermostat. It will keep the temperature at the set level. The manual contains a table showing the ratio of the selected operating mode and temperature. The red LED indicator will inform you that the grill is still warming up, as soon as the green one lights up, the products can be laid out on the work surface. The panels have a non-stick coating, so there is no need to use a large amount of oil. Excess juice and fat flow through special grooves into a reservoir specially designed for them. nine0004

Advantages:

• Very easy to use - there is one thermostat for all actions;
• Can be used as a grill or broiler;
• Contact panels quickly heat up to the required temperature;
• Apparatus suitable for a wide variety of foodstuffs;
• Worktops are non-stick coated - no need to use a lot of oil.

Disadvantages:

• Panels are non-removable, but can be easily cleaned with ordinary paper towels; nine0009
• Short power cord;
• The top cover becomes noticeably hot.

Electric Grill Kitfort KT-1645

6. REDMOND SteakMaster RGM-M805

Externally, this unit is very similar to a solid and massive device. In principle, this is not without reason: the model turned out to be very heavy for the developers, but at the same time it looks quite elegant. It has elegant flowing shapes, a lot of chrome-plated elements that give the device an additional appeal. The surface of the hinged lid is metal, during operation it can get quite hot, which the manufacturer honestly warns about. The bottom panel of the grill is equipped with anti-slip feet, made of black glossy plastic, and there is also a compartment for storing the power cord. The control panel includes ten mechanical buttons and four LED-type indicators at once. The grill lid is fixed on the base with hinges. There is also a floating mount that allows the working area to adjust to the thickness of the pieces. nine0004

The machine has a special sensor that measures this parameter and sets the frying temperature depending on the received data. Working panels are made of aluminum alloy, have a non-stick coating. They are removable, so cleaning them of accumulated juice or fat is quite easy. The buttons are pressed with a characteristic sound signal. Three of them are functional - turn on / off, select manual cooking mode and start the selected program, the rest allow you to select automatic mode. There are quite a few of them: defrosting or heating food; cooking bacon, sausages, meat, fish, poultry, cutlets. After the end of the program, a beep will sound, after which the device will turn itself off. nine0004

Advantages:

• Automatically chooses the frying time according to the thickness of the pieces;
• Large variety of automatic programs;
• Defrost and keep warm function available;
• The heating plates can be removed if necessary.

Drawbacks:

• Quite expensive.

Electric grill REDMOND SteakMaster RGM-M805

5. GFgrill GF-100

Differs in insignificant overall dimensions that allows to use it in the conditions of close kitchen. On its working surface, three pork or beef steaks can easily fit at once. The grill has a non-stick coating of the working surface, the grates heat up very quickly - these features of the device allow you to cook dishes without using oil. The panels are not removable, which makes cleaning them difficult, especially since you have to wait until the device has completely cooled down.

The device does not heat up the room very much during operation. It has a timer so you don't have to watch it all the time. The opening handle does not heat up at all, so you can not be afraid to get burned. The device automatically adjusts to pieces of different thicknesses. nine0004

Advantages:

• Small overall dimensions;
• Fast cooking;
• Possibility to fry without oil.

Disadvantages:

• In some models, the control starts to work incorrectly over time - the product turns on spontaneously, no symbols appear on the display;
• Fixed panels;
• The power cable is only 0.8 meters long.

GFgrill GF-100

4. Tefal Optigrill+XL GC722D34

One of the best models of electric grills presented in our review today, it ended up in fourth place only because of its high cost. Otherwise, this is an ideal design, its main distinguishing feature is the automatic determination of the degree of roasting of the steak. To do this, there is a sensor on the working surface that will change the cooking temperature of the dish depending on its thickness. The circular display shows the degree of doneness - from one to six. nine0004

The release of a modernized model with an increased area of ​​working plates, which are installed at a slight inclination, was recently announced - excess fat is removed independently. In addition, a defrosting mode is provided, all cooking parameters can be adjusted in manual mode. There are nine automatic programs for different types of food - red or white meat, poultry, fish, sausages, sandwiches, burgers and so on. The kit does not include replacement panels. nine0004

Advantages:

• Very convenient to use;
• Removable parts, dishwasher safe;
• The presence of a significant number of indicators and sensors that allow you to automate the cooking process as much as possible;
• All dishes are tasty, if desired, you can make a crisp.

Disadvantages:

• High cost;
• Appropriate smells appear when cooking food in the room; nine0009
• Sometimes indicators fail.

Tefal Optigrill+XL GC722D34

3. Delonghi Multigrill CGH 1030D

This is an electric contact type grill equipped with electronic control and serrated plates (a set of flat plates is also included). You can cook not only meat, vegetables or sandwiches, but also waffles and other confectionery products. The device has an electronic display that displays all the necessary information. The device has automatic temperature control, which allows you to thoroughly fry the meat, each of the plates has its own temperature controller. nine0004

The grill has a corresponding application that allows you to control it and monitor the cooking process remotely, on the screen of your mobile phone. The fat collection tray is built-in, removable and can be washed in the dishwasher, like other removable parts of the device.

Advantages:

• Very nice appearance;
• Lots of features;
• Several replacement panels;
• Can be used as an open grill;
• Height adjustable legs and lid.

Disadvantages:

• High price;
• Short power cord.

Delonghi Multigrill CGH 1030D

Cooking with it is much faster than in a frying pan. To make it as convenient as possible, the design provides for three positions of the panels, thanks to which the electric grill can be used as a barbecue, oven or grill itself. There are several temperature modes, they are set mechanically. nine0004

Housing made of composite materials, metal panels with non-stick coating. They are very easy to clean and, if necessary, can be removed and placed in the dishwasher. On the back side there are stands that allow you to store the device in an upright position - this helps to save free space in the kitchen.

Advantages:

• Easy to use;
• Availability of removable panels;
• Large working surfaces; nine0009
• High power.

Flaws:

• Not found.

Tefal GC306012

1. Garlyn GL-200

The leader of our rating. The main distinguishing feature of the Garlyn electric grill is a fully touch control panel. It has 7 automatic cooking programs (including defrosting / warming up). The user selects the desired mode, and the device will give a signal about the readiness of the dish and turn off automatically. For those who like to independently track each stage, a manual mode is provided. nine0004

The degree of roasting is also regulated in the control unit. The colored indicator scale shows at what stage the product is. What is important - having reached the desired degree of roasting, the device will turn off on its own.

The grill plates are removable and equipped with TwinMax double non-stick coating. You can cook without using oil and wash the panels in the dishwasher. The heating elements are built into the plates, thanks to which the device quickly reaches the operating temperature and does not lose heat. nine0004

The die-cast metal housing adds to the reliability of the grill, and to the buyer the confidence that the device will last for many years. The grease tray at the front of the electric grill will help keep your kitchen clean.

Advantages:

• 7 automatic cooking programs;
• Double non-stick coating;
• Removable plates are dishwasher safe;
• Heating element built into the worktop;
• Adjusting the degree of doneness; nine0009
• Die-cast metal housing.

Disadvantages:

• No open grill function.

Garlyn GL-200

In conclusion, useful videos about the process of choosing and cooking on electric grills

If you want your food to be tasty and healthy, and you can cook it with a minimum amount of oil or without it at all, then you can not do without a universal helper in the kitchen - an electric grill. nine0004

Best of all, with a good grill, your culinary skills will not matter and even a beginner will get such gastronomic masterpieces that you will lick your fingers.


A high-quality appliance can completely smooth out your inability to cook, choose the right roast, etc.

Some people buy a grill and cook on it not so much to satisfy their hunger, but for pleasure. Dishes made on such a thing are very difficult for a non-professional cook to repeat in a regular frying pan. nine0004

But how to choose such a wonderful grill, because there are a lot of criteria for buying? What is better Tefal OptiGrill, GFgril, Delonghi, Bosch?

Let's try to calculate the formula for a good electric grill, regardless of its brand, and consider the main "pitfalls" during operation.


Which heating element is better?

The first step is to decide on the type of grill. The most popular is contact - this is in which the heating element is located under the work surface, and the food comes into contact with it. nine0004

We will study it in the most detailed way. There are also so-called rocket launchers. They have two tiers at once.

The lower one is for melting cheese or making scrambled eggs. And the upper one is for roasting bread, meat and vegetables.

This type is mainly suitable for preparing breakfast, not rich varied meals.

At the same time, please note that there are contact grills in which the heating element is not built into the body, but is tightly built into the work surface itself. nine0004

In such grills, although the panel heats up faster and more evenly, however, do not forget about the moments of operation.

Heating elements tend to burn out sometimes. If such a heating element burns out in the grill body, then it can be easily replaced.

What if this happens to an element embedded in a cast surface? What will you do then?

You will have to buy other panels, and they cost almost as much as a new grill in a pair.

Error #1

In addition, not all of these panels can be placed in the dishwasher or under the hot water in the sink. nine0004

Specify this immediately upon purchase.

Regarding the shape of the heater.

Error No. 2

With the same power, a dog-bone or butterfly-shaped heating element is considered more effective than others.

The one in the photo on the right, the inner space of the rectangles warms up a little less. Very often people complain that the edges of the surface fry much better than the middle.

But the spiral ones have dead zones in the corners. As a result, the heating turns out to be uneven and a situation is observed when something burns out, while the other does not fry at all. nine0004






Also note where the heating element contacts are located. These sites are the coldest during operation.

Error #3

The farther they are from the edges of the plate (and closer to the center), the worse.

Checking the heating of the grill with a thermal imager

Uneven heating and poor location of the heating element are clearly visible on the strips on vegetables. nine0004

It is immediately noticeable from them that the roasting is done in parts.


Open or closed?

Contact electric grills are open and closed. Open - this is far from the best option for a kitchen at home.

Here are the shortcomings:

• no pressure cover
• only one surface is heated
• all products will have to be turned over
• takes twice as long to cook
• large

In a room, such a thing will take up a lot of space.

If you still want to buy an open grill, do not choose models without a protective glass cover.

It will somehow protect you from hot grease splashes. In addition, with a lid, you can turn on the extinguishing mode at a medium or low heat level.

By the way, there are closed models that can be unfolded 180 degrees and easily turn into open ones with one hand movement! A kind of barbecue area. nine0004

Error No. 4

The grill body itself is better to choose from metal, not plastic.

Although it will cost a little more, it will last much longer. Good thermal insulation saves the metal case from excessive heating.

Error #5

The grill legs must not slide over the surface.

All cheap models sin with this. Check this defect directly in the store.

With closed grills, all the disadvantages of open grills are automatically inverted and turned into advantages. nine0004

For beef steak, this grill is just perfect. During the cooking process, the meat is sealed on both sides and does not lose its juice.

As a result, steaks are cooked not only faster, but also tastier.

One thing about closed grills is that if the pieces of meat or fish are too thick, the lid may not close properly.

Error #6

Just do not press the steak with your hands in this case.

It is not necessary to force all the juices out of it. nine0390

Worktop

It goes without saying that the grill worktop is the most important structural element. It should be of high quality, without scratches and swelling.

But the most important thing to pay attention to the following point:

Error №7

Do not buy electric grills for the kitchen without a removable work surface.

Immediately after cooking, no one will put the entire appliance under cold water. But when the grill cools down, all the remnants of the dish will dry out and tightly stick to the walls. nine0004

Detachable models have no cleaning problems. Take the surface out of the grill while it's still warm, and calmly wipe off the fresh stains under running hot water without using any effort or chemicals.

Error #8

Never scrape off food residues with metal objects - scrapers, knife, fork, etc.

Some non-stick surfaces are even scratched by salt crystals and spices!

If the fat has hardened and stuck, do not rush to immediately put the panel into the dishwasher. nine0004

Here's what can happen to it due to such aggressive washing (review of one of the buyers, who previously washed the panel only under water in the sink):

How to properly clean the removable grill plate

Take a large plate. Put a grill plate on a plate and put it all under a stream of not too hot water (so that your hand holds).

The plate is necessary so that the grease to be washed off does not stick to the bottom of the plate. That is, the panel should be above the water flowing into the sink. nine0004

Literally in a few minutes, all the burns will sour, soften and lag behind the surface. After that, with a soft foam rubber (not abrasive!) Sponge + fairies, wash off the remaining fat from the plate.

Don't forget the underside too! At the end, gently blot the plate with a clean disposable paper towel so that no drops of water remain on it.

DO NOT RUB! You just blot.

Smooth or serrated, non-stick or cast iron?

Error #9

A grill with only a smooth top is a very unfortunate option.

In principle, when it comes to grills, images of the stripes left by the corrugated plates immediately pop up in our minds.

However, the ribbed panel is not only prettier, but also plays another important role in cooking.

When the food is heated, all excess fat flows into the grooves and evaporates in them, making meat, fish and other products more useful. nine0004

This could all be in your stomach when cooking without a grill.

Removable double-sided panel is considered universal.

Corrugated on one side, smooth on the other. With such a surface, you can cook almost any dish.

Panel cover itself can be made of:

• cast iron, ceramic
• natural stone
• non-stick metal

Which one is better?

Error #10

The first two are suitable for restaurants and bars, not home cooking.

They have 100 preparations a day or more, and you have one or two.

Ceramics must be handled with the utmost care. One bad fall or cold water splash on a hot surface and you no longer have a grill.

Therefore, for home use, electric grills with non-stick panels are usually taken.

Error #11

Do not confuse, non-stick does not always mean Teflon!

Recently, numerous studies and problems of the impact of Teflon on human health have significantly influenced its use in kitchen appliances.

Here is an example of a DeLonghi Multigrill 1030 representative's response to this claim:

Error #12

Just don't use strong detergents or coarse brushes to clean these surfaces.

The plates wear out very quickly and everything starts to stick to them. Here, as mentioned above, paper towels are the best option. nine0004

Error #13

Also, do not wipe the hot panel with a soft sponge.

Sponge may start to melt. If pieces of food have already begun to stick in some places, then each time you will have to lubricate the surface with a brush with oil.

Error #14

A good panel should not be too light and thin.

The heavier it is, the better it will maintain the required heat.

Directly in the store, ask the sales assistant to take out the work surface from various appliances and hold them in your hands. Other things being equal, choose the grill where the surface is thicker and heavier. nine0004

You don't need a "waffle maker" with corrugated plates in the form of sheet metal.


The real power of a good grill

The power of the appliance is NOT ONLY responsible for how long the grill will heat up and how long it will take to cook food.

Error No. 15

Food must not be placed on a poorly heated or cold surface and only then turn on the device.

Therefore, in this matter, never pay attention to saving electricity. This is not a heater that works all day long. nine0004

Error #16

Don't buy grills less than 2kW.

Good models should be powerful enough, not economical!






The ability of the grill to give the highest possible temperature in the range of at least 230-250C is precisely related to its power.

Error No. 17

At lower temperatures, instead of a fried crust, you will get a half-stewed something.






Vegan shawarma will fry the very thing, but forget about normal meat 😊

Error No. 18

Even when choosing power, do not forget about such a moment as a voltage drop in your house.

If there is no full-fledged 220V (200-210V and below) in the socket, then you will never get the declared power of 2 kW.

Error No. 19

It is especially not recommended to connect a powerful electric grill through an extension cord of an incomprehensible section. nine0004

Cooking will turn into sheer torment. And the grill will have nothing to do with it, no matter how you scold the manufacturer.

Error #20

Pay attention that during the cooking process, the factory cable of the appliance does not touch the grill body anywhere.






This often happens if the outlet is in close proximity and there is a lot of cord left. The metal is often heated to high temperatures and begins to melt the insulation! nine0004

Control - mechanics vs electronics

Control is el.mechanical (knobs) and electronic (buttons).

Electronic intuitive and simple. You choose a circle with the desired picture, click and go about your business.

Mechanics will have to be studied properly to begin with. These grills have only two knobs.

One is responsible for the time, the other for the temperature. In this case, often there is no temperature scale in degrees. nine0004

Only inscriptions are present: minimum-maximum or numbers 1-2-3. How hot the surface is, guess for yourself.

Error No. 21

Therefore, if you take mechanics, buy only with a clear temperature gradation and avoid any “simplification”.

Electronic, by the way, can also have twists. But in this case, they have a display on the panel with all the necessary information.

Most of us prepare new dishes according to recipes from the Internet, but they do not write there - “turn on the meat mode”, but they say how much and at what specific temperature to cook. nine0004

In addition, in such models, you can set different heating temperatures for the top and bottom panels.

This is especially useful when you open the grill 180 degrees and cook different dishes on different halves at the same time.

Just be careful when the grill is open.

Error #22

In this case, it is not recommended to fry only on one surface, leaving the second turned on at maximum.

Separate panel temperature control is not in vain. When constantly frying on the bottom surface with the top open, the top of the grill without food will periodically overheat and quickly become unusable. nine0004

For some reason, many manufacturers are silent about this, and after that people complain that they got an unsuccessful model.

Additional options

A modern grill must be multifunctional. But even here you need to know the measure.

Some of the additional functions are not needed by everyone, which means that it makes no sense to overpay for them.

For example, the option to use the grill as an oven. This is done using a special (not very cheap) nozzle. nine0004






In this case, the main bottom plate is removed and a baking sheet is placed in its place.

Although it is designed to save you space in the kitchen, it is still better to cook a dish that should be cooked in the oven in the oven.

The delayed start function is also redundant. Advice from one of the sites for choosing a grill:

How is this supposed to work? You break an egg on a cold grill in the evening, it lies all night, and is fried in the morning? 😉

Tilt and drain

But a really useful option is the ability to adjust the angle of the work surface. The optimal angle of inclination is 7 degrees.

At large angles, vegetables begin to simply roll down until you press them with the top cover.

In non-tilted, on the sides you have to substitute separate containers, or artificially put something under the body.

Factory models do it all with adjustable feet. nine0004

As a result, all the grease will drain into the tray by gravity.

As a result, there will be no smoke in the kitchen and the dish will not burn. True, when laying the next portion, the remaining streaks still begin to burn and smoke well. For some reason, bloggers reviewers are silent about this.

To avoid this, after each laying, you will have to wipe the gutters with paper towels, or turn on a good exhaust fan.

Tray - internal or external?

The drip tray must be removable, or even better integrated into the body. nine0004

That is, so that it does not protrude and does not take up extra space. Separate troughs that are attached to the corners are very inconvenient.

Although some think otherwise.

Error No. 23

After cooking, the inner container can simply be forgotten to be pulled out and, when the appliance is moved, fill all the insides with fat.

And this, by the way, is one of the reasons for the refusal to repair under warranty!

Error #24

Such a container for collecting liquid should not be small. nine0004

Otherwise, when cooking a large amount of meat, the fat will simply pour directly onto the table.

Error #25

The experience of housewives also shows that the most successful location of the container is in front of the appliance, and not behind.

Particularly for narrow worktops. Otherwise, the hot grill will have to be unrolled every time to get this container. And when you turn, you can accidentally spill the contents.

It's even better if the built-in tray protrudes slightly from the back of the grill. So all drops and streaks from the top panel, when it is opened, will not fall on the table, but into the protruding container. nine0004






Another useful accessory is the waffle maker.






In this case, both panels are dismantled, and others with large squares are put in their place.

The secrets of steak grills

For those more interested in cooking steaks, take a look at models with built-in sensors for meat thickness and its current temperature. nine0004






Such helpers allow even a non-professional to make himself an excellent steak of any roasting - Well Done or Rare.

However, quite often such “automation” periodically gets out of hand and takes out the brain, requiring constant calibration, which is not so easy for an ordinary user to do.

How to calibrate a broken grill (using Tefal OptiGrill as an example).

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Do not forget that the meat after frying should “rest” for 3-5 minutes.

During this time, the heat inside the surface evenly penetrates to the center, and the meat continues to cook without overcooking and remaining juicy. Plus, during these minutes, the pressure inside equalizes and when cutting the steak, the juice will not flow out.

If the meat is not allowed to rest, it will remain raw and the juice will not be distributed evenly throughout the piece. nine0004

Another option for auto-cooking a steak with a temperature probe is not always convenient and too expensive.

The formula for the perfect grill

So, summing up all of the above, let's formulate the formula for the perfect electric grill for the home kitchen.

Good grill = closed + removable, ribbed, angle-adjustable panels + built-in voluminous fat container + power >=2kW + clear manual temperature control + reasonable versatility. nine0004

Obviously, inexpensive grills can cook just as well as expensive grills. If you are not a gourmet, then you will not notice a significant difference in taste.




Especially if you take good meat, fresh products and handle them correctly. But do not forget that when buying a grill, we overpay money primarily not for taste, but for ease of use and maintenance.

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