When the weather is too cold or rainy to stand outside over the gas grill, enjoy year round bbq grilling with an electric indoor grill. With large non-stick grilling surfaces, they are great for family meals as well as entertaining guests. Whether you are cooking grilled chicken breasts, delicious cheeseburgers or a fancy shrimp kabob, indoor grills are the perfect choice. On most models the heat can be controlled with adjustable temperature controls which distribute heat evenly for optimal cooking results.
We’ve reviewed some of the most popular indoor electric grills so you can have an idea of what’s available.
Sanyo HPS-SG3 200-Square-Inch Electric Indoor Barbeque Grill
This indoor barbeque grill features an extra large 200 square inch nonstick cooking surface which provides plenty of space for everyday household use or for entertaining guests. With it’s adjustable temperature control, indicator light and 1300 watt heating element which is incorporated into the bottom of the grill providing for equal heat distribution, the grill is a joy to cook on. What is a nice design feature is the removable drip pan which catches any run off fats and liquids, making for healthier cooking. It is recommended that filling the drip pan with water makes for virtually smoke-free indoor grilling. This unit also features a non stick grilling surface and dishwasher safe drip pan for easy clean up.
Delonghi BG24 Perfecto Indoor Grill
A unique design feature of the Perfecto indoor grill is the special M-shaped embedded heating element which ensures the entire surface area heats and your grilling is more consistent. The grilling surface is nonstick so fish and other delicate foods flip with ease. The thermostat, which is detachable, can be adjusted at five levels depending on what you’re cooking. The dishwasher safe tempered glass lid fits snugly over the grill to retain moisture and ensure tender, juicy steaks. The Perfecto is covered by Delonghi under a one-year limited warranty.
George Foreman GGR50B Indoor/Outdoor Grill
The George Foreman grill is unique in that it can be used on a table or countertop or with the included pedestal. After the simple assembly, you plug the unit in and allow it to preheat for 8 to 10 minutes and you are ready to start grilling. The adjustable heat control ranges from low to high. As with most indoor grills, the nonstick grill surface makes for ease of cooking and cleaning. The grate base on this grill is slightly sloped which allows for fats and liquids to drain into the easy to empty drip tray below the cooking surface. The grilling surface measures 17 inches across for ample cooking capacity.