UPDATED: 9\/25\/24<\/em><\/p>\n Here\u2019s the thing, your indoor grill won\u2019t get as hot a traditional gas or charcoal grill. Most of the indoor electric grills we tested didn\u2019t hold radiant heat temperatures of 400\u00b0F+. But, electric grills have their charm\u2014and practicality\u2014for inner-city dwellers and balcony BBQ enthusiasts. <\/p>\n How they work<\/strong><\/p>\n They work their electronic magic by channeling electricity through heated metal elements. Some electric grills go beyond your standard heating elements and channel their inner sci-fi powers by using IR heat. This nifty feature converts electricity into infrared radiation, which then heats up the cooking surface directly without heating the surrounding air. Both methods allow for a similar surface to what you\u2019d expect on a standard grill but they skip the open flame in the name of lowkey cooking.<\/p>\n The obvious reason is grilling indoors but beyond that, electric grills offer a true hands-off approach to grilling \u2014 just plug it in and set the dial. So, even if you have a grill sitting out back you might enjoy the simplicity of an electric grill. No charcoal? No propane? No problem.<\/p>\n Not to mention, they are easier to clean and maintain. With no need to worry about grill Additionally, they\u2019re portable and can go where traditional grills can\u2019t.<\/p>\n Finally, since there are no flames, technically, there is no smoke<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n So should you buy one?<\/strong> IF YOU LOVE GRILLING AND LIKE THE CONVENIENCE OF BEING ABLE TO COOK THAT WAY ALL YEAR ROUND, WE THINK AN INDOOR GRILL IS WORTH THE $100 OR SO IT\u2019LL COST YOU.<\/i><\/span> \u2013 USA Today Reviewed<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u00a0 What to consider before buying an electric grill <\/strong> Cooking surface\u2014 many of these indoor style grills are tiny. Which may be what you\u2019re looking for if you\u2019re limited on storage or counter space. Be sure to get an idea for how big the actual cooking surface is. You won\u2019t be busting out any of these grills for a cookout, but it would be nice to have enough cooking surface to cook two steaks at once. <\/p>\n Temperature control is key and it turned out to be one of the deciding factors on how we ranked the grills. Some of the electric grills we looked at didn\u2019t preform well when trying to cook at lower temperatures. You want a grill that allows for seamless shifts between searing temperatures and lower, more gentle heat for versatile cooking. As for radiant heat performance, it\u2019s important to verify that the grill can maintain even heat distribution, providing consistent cooking results. <\/p>\n Consider the grill\u2019s power requirements. At one point in our testing, we blew a circuit. The grill you choose should suit your electrical setup without overloading circuits.<\/p>\n Our Winners<\/strong><\/p>\n After extensive testing and evaluation, the standout winner as the best indoor electric grill is the Phillips Smokeless Grill<\/a>. The heat levels and distribution and non-stick surface stood out from the rest. Despite the inherent limitations of electric grills in delivering a classic, smoky flavor, this model beautifully caramelizes food and imparts a palatable grilled taste. Now, if you\u2019re okay with a little smoke and able to cook outdoors, the Weber Q2400<\/a> is unmatched for it\u2019s ability to sear, grill and slow cook a chicken.<\/p>\n Check Price at Amazon \u27a4<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Philips Infrared Smokeless Grill our top pick for indoor grilling.<\/p>\n One of the highest-quality electric indoor grill you\u2019ll find, it excels at searing meat, which as it turns out, is a lot to ask. Several of the grills in our lineup (the last three on the list) really struggled at yielding sears expected you\u2019d expect from a traditional grill.<\/p>\n It works using infrared heating units located on the side of the grill and reflected onto the cooking surface.<\/p>\n This design creates an evenly-heated surface. It helps reduce smoke up to 80% \u2014 according to Philips \u2014 as it prevents grease from dripping onto the heating element. So it\u2019s while no cooking is ever completely \u201csmokeless\u201d, it\u2019s one of the most smoke-free in our Top 10 round-up.<\/p>\n With 1660 watts of power (14 amps) it\u2019s gonna require most of what your standard home circuit can handle, but this is pretty standard when it comes to these electric grills. Phillips advertises a max temperature of 446F \u2013 which we clocked at 425F, close enough.<\/p>\n The manufacturer also boasts reaching max temperature in 8 min, again, we found that more or less to be true with a reading of 410F; which is more than we can say for several of the electric cookers we looked at. Now, here\u2019s the one thing with IR cooking, you\u2019re not supposed to look directly into the light, but there\u2019s no real way to avoid it. These heat lamps get very bright, you can\u2019t make it out in the picture, but I assure you, the first time you fire it up you\u2019ll be surprised.<\/p>\n When we dropped the steak on the grill it instantly gave us the sizzling sound we were looking for. But as the Phillips only has two settings (all the way on, or warm) the idea was to flip the steak as much as we could to achieve a nice sear as well as a medium cooked steak.<\/p>\n After the first flip things looked excellent, nice sear marks, the second time we turned the steak over we weren\u2019t as impressed; likely due to the fact that the rods had cooled a bit as compared to when we first dropped the steak on. It\u2019s worth noting, the nonstick rods allowed for the meat be flipped without losing its crusted marks.<\/p>\n All in all, we ended up with a steak that looked the part of grilled meat.<\/p>\n As for its \u201csmokeless\u201d performance, it didn\u2019t seem to produce a great deal of smoke (as shown in the pictures) but still set off our test smoke alarm mounted on the vaulted ceiling directly above the grill.<\/p>\n All the grills produced some level of smoke (see more on this at the end of the article).<\/p>\n Since the Phillips is designed to provide more of a \u201ctrue\u201d grill, you\u2019ll note the one downside: it\u2019s not easy to clean the inner reflective shields. The grate rods clean just fine with some water and a wipe down, but since the inside of the grill ends up with fat drippings on the side panels where the lights are it leaves a trace of burn marks from the drippings which are hard to get off. However, we feel this is a small price to pay for grilling in your kitchen.<\/p>\n All in all, we were happy with the overall performance of the Phillips, delivering (more or less) as advertised. The Phillips grill from the Avance collection is the best performer on our list for someone seeking food that looks like it was grilled outdoors. And at its price-point, you can\u2019t beat it.<\/p>\n PROS<\/span>CONS<\/span>SPECS<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Even, smooth, infrared heating. \u2013 Can be hard to clean. \u2013 Power: 1660 W The Weber Q 2400 is a high-end indoor grill, like the Philips Infrared. It\u2019s got a 1560-watt heating element and a 280 sq. in. grilling area, which lets you easily fit 6-8 large chicken breasts. The cast-iron grates are coated in a non-stick porcelain that is easy to clean, and pair that with the 500F max temperature and cool aluminum liner that Weber built in that retains heat and radiates it evenly.The cast iron grates lend some nice browning. One complaint is that it can take forever to preheat up to 20 minutes. The controls are also difficult to use when the grill is hot, as they sit uncomfortably close to the hot cast aluminum body. But for a solid electric grill that cooks chicken well without creating any smoke, the Weber Q 2400 is another great choice.<\/p>\n PROS<\/span>CONS<\/span>SPECS<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Quality. Solid Construction. \u2013 Takes a long time to preheat. \u2013 Power: 1560 watts \u00a0<\/p>\n The Livart has an open-face design and grate, designed for Yakitori-style cooking and kebabs but that works well for regular grilling, too. It gives you some extra freedom for handling food in small areas and is even height-adjustable. It also heats up quickly, with 1450 watts of heating power behind it.<\/p>\n Since there is no lid for the grill, however, it can take a bit longer to cook food all the way through, without the lid reflecting heat. And the cooking area is very small \u2013 roughly 70 square inches \u2013 and can\u2019t fit more than a couple of chicken breasts simultaneously.<\/p>\n This unit, sits closely behind our top pick, the Phillips, for a \u201ctrue\u201d grilled experience. For cooking some chicken or beef skewers and kebabs, it works fine. You won\u2019t get perfect sear marks, or do any cooking for large groups, but it\u2019s an okay choice for cooking on your countertop without creating tons of smoke. The main knock is the limited cooking surface which makes less than ideal for cooking up two meaty steaks at once.<\/p>\n But, all in all, it\u2019s cheap and it works.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PROS<\/span>CONS<\/span>SPECS<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Cheap \u2013 Tiny Cooking Area<\/p>\n Power: 1450 watts This Hamilton Beach Grill is a step-up from the Gotham Steel electric grill while price similarly. It has 118 sq. in of cooking area, which Hamilton Beach says is enough to fit \u201c8 servings\u201d; it\u2019s more likely to fit about 6 burgers, 2-3 steaks, and maybe 4-6 large chicken breasts.<\/p>\n How does it perform? For such an inexpensive grill, this one delivers, cooking chicken breasts smoothly and evenly without any sticking or burning. It can reach a decent 450F, which is enough to get some browning going on with your chicken and keeps them juicy without creating much smoke. Combine that with the non-stick surface and it performs well for cooking chicken.<\/p>\n The grill plate and drip tray come off and go in the dishwasher. The lid also has this cool viewing window, so you can keep an eye on your chicken as it cooks. It would be nice if the top lid was easier to clean, as it does not go into the dishwasher and is a bit large. Not much else you could ask for in an indoor grill. It\u2019s not as nice as the higher-end grills but costs far less.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PROS<\/span>CONS<\/span>SPECS<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Gets to 450F. \u2013 Lid is hard to clean.<\/p>\n Grill Size: 118 Sq. In. \u00a0<\/p>\n This one is more griddle than grill, but we felt it was worth including for that reason. The 100 sq. in. of grill space and additional 100 sq. in. of griddle let it cook almost anything, even pancakes, and eggs, in addition to juicy chicken. There\u2019s even a fancy kickstand to tilt it upwards for collecting bacon grease. Both cooking surfaces come out for cleaning and are dishwasher safe. How well does it grill? Well, it takes a very long time to heat up, but when it does, it\u2019s hot enough to get a decent piece of chicken, with nice grills marks and a decent amount of juice \u2013 browning the meat without creating a lot of smoke. And the non-stick surface flips chicken easily without tearing it.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not anything to write home about, but its affordability and versatility earn a spot on our list.<\/p>\n PROS<\/span>CONS<\/span>SPECS<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Super Inexpensive. \u2013 Slow to heat up. Grill Size: 100 Sq. In on each side, 200 total The Power Smokeless Grill has something very unique; a fan that captures smoke, making it perhaps the most smoke-free indoor option. Couple that with some excellent cooking and grilling capabilities, and this is one sweet grilling machine with a mid-range price tag. The non-stick ceramic grate fits about 4 or 5 large chicken breasts at once and heats up to 450F \u2013 perfect for searing both chicken and steak. And it can be easily controlled it via the cool LED temperature dial and requires almost no pre-heat time. Our biggest complaint is the lack of cooking surface. At only 110 sq. in, there\u2019s only room for about 3-4 steaks or large chicken breasts.<\/p>\n But Again, the real draw here \u2013 besides the excellent grilling performance is the built-in turbofan, which captures what little smoke is created and \u201cextracts it.\u201d There\u2019s even a tempered glass lid to help keep smoke contained. So if want as little smoke as possible, don\u2019t want to compromise your grilled chicken, this is the grill you need.<\/p>\n PROS<\/span>CONS<\/span>SPECS<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Smooth, even, hot grilling. \u2013 Small grilling area\n<\/p>\n Grill Size: 110 Sq. In. \u00a0<\/p>\n This Delonghi Indoor Grill stands out mainly for a large grill area of 260 square inches one of the largest on our list\u2013that is coupled with a comfy price tag, giving you a spacious indoor grilling experience on a budget. It doesn\u2019t get as hot as others, like the Power Grill, but does have five heat settings to choose from. It also does not heat consistently and can result in some uneven cooking. It can also be hard to clean, with the non-stick coating flaking off when scrubbing or washed frequently. But, for the price, you can get some decent grilled chicken; the glass lid helps trap juices for a juicy piece of meat, and the grill surface lends itself to decent browning \u2013 despite the flaky non-stick coating and uneven heating. If it heated more consistently, the Perfecto would be perfect for its price. As it is, it\u2019s a decent choice for plenty of grill space on a budget.<\/p>\n PROS<\/span>CONS<\/span>SPECS<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Cheap. \u2013 Uneven heating surface. Grill Size: 260 Sq. In. \u00a0<\/p>\n Everybody knows the George Foreman appliance line. This model is an inexpensive, compact grill ideal for everyday kitchen use. The George Foreman signature sloped design helps fat to drip away and collects it, resulting in much less smoke than a conventional grill. This may sacrifice a bit of juicy flavor but makes it possible to grill indoors in tight spaces. The 240 sq. in. of cooking surface fits a bunch of chicken breasts, several steaks, or even a whole chicken or two \u2013 so you can cook for more than two. The unit can be used on a tabletop or counter, as well as on the stand outside. The stand is kind of wobbly and doesn\u2019t feel secure, but you likely won\u2019t be using that indoors.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also very slow to heat up and doesn\u2019t get very hot; it needs to be maxed out to get any kind of searing temperature. This makes it poor for steak, but it still makes a decent piece of chicken. It\u2019s not as hot as other units in our roundup, but with patience, you can get some decent browning and grill marks. If you\u2019d like a George Foreman grill without spending a lot of money, this one will do.<\/p>\n PROS<\/span>CONS<\/span>SPECS<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Inexpensive \u2013 Wobbly stand isn\u2019t sturdy. Power: 1400 W \u00a0<\/p>\n The Gotham Steel is another affordable smokeless electric grill, with 120 sq. in. of grilling space and a sweet non-stick surface made from a Titanium-Ceramic combo \u2013 essential to grilling chicken. It also has a removable drip tray that blocks grease from getting onto the heating element and burning, which prevents it from making much smoke. Unfortunately, that\u2019s about the best part of this grill. It\u2019s small, easy-to-clean and doesn\u2019t stick well, and doesn\u2019t create much smoke, but isn\u2019t very good at cooking chicken. It\u2019s not hot enough to create a good sear or browning, and the heating surface is very inconsistent, cooking foods very unevenly.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d just like an inexpensive electric grill that won\u2019t create smoke, and don\u2019t need a lot of grill space, it might do the trick \u2013 but there are better options out there.<\/p>\n PROS<\/span>CONS<\/span>SPECS<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Cheap. \u2013 Doesn\u2019t get very hot. Grill Size: 120Sq. In. \u00a0<\/p>\n Rounding out our Top 10 is another George Foreman Grill. This one\u2019s a bit more expensive but packs a decent 200 square inches of grill space and a variable temperature control, in addition to the signature slant for collecting grease and fat.How does it cook? The non-stick grill surface gives decent grill marks, but the grill itself doesn\u2019t heat evenly. It\u2019s also wobbly on its stand, though if you\u2019re using it indoors, you don\u2019t really care about the stand.<\/p>\n An okay choice for an indoor grill with large grill area, but you can spend less for a better cooking experience even with the DeLonghi Perfecto or Hamilton Beach Smokeless Grill if you must have a George Foreman and have space for an outdoor grill, then go with the George Foreman Domed Electric Grill with the ceramic plates we listed as #8.<\/p>\n PROS<\/span>CONS<\/span>SPECS<\/span><\/p>\n \u2013 Large cooking area \u2013 Cooks chicken poorly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Grill Size: 120Sq. In. \u00a0<\/p>\n Unlike gas grills, which run off propane, and charcoal grills, with their need for fuel, fire starter and time, electric grills are practically effortless to \u201cfire up\u201d (if you can call it that): Simply flip the switch, turn the dial to your desired temperature, and you\u2019re in business. And speaking of the desired temperature:<\/p>\n All you must do to control the grill\u2019s temperature is turn the knob to exactly where you want it kind of like using your oven. There\u2019s no fiddling with gas or trying to control the size of the charcoal fire, making them good for those just starting out or simply trying to grill in the most effortless way possible.<\/p>\n This one might go without saying, but you can generally find very inexpensive gas grill. You can also spend a bit more for a nice, higher-end one.<\/p>\n Without burning gas or charcoal they have substantially less smoke than cooking with one of those methods but doesn\u2019t mean they are entirely smokeless.<\/p>\n The smoke these grills do create is more a result of what is being cooked on them. Chicken and other meats will eventually smoke if they start to char or burn on the outside, as, of course, will any oils you\u2019re cooking with olive oil, butter, etc as well as the chicken grease that burns up.<\/p>\n While it may sound like a good idea to drag this to the office and cook up some dogs for your work buddies, it\u2019s best to leave that for a weekend BBQ. Using any of these grills in a location where it\u2019s not okay to set off smoke detectors is a good rule of thumb. As we previously mentioned, these grills did not set off the existing smoke detectors placed around our home when testing, but they all set off the test smoke detector we installed on our ceiling directly above our cooking area.<\/p>\n The smoke produced would then be comparable to the smoke produced cooking on the stovetop; if going smokeless is very important to you, you\u2019ll need to be careful not to burn any chicken or cooking oil.<\/p>\n Despite these perks, there are a few things about these units that miss the mark.<\/p>\n One of the main reasons we grill meat in the first place is to get that incredibly juicy, smoky fire-cooked flavor produced by cooking food over open flame and smoke. But electric grills don\u2019t use an open flame, they don\u2019t produce combustion (smoke from coals or wood). This means you\u2019re gonna lack that smokey flavor<\/a>.\u00a0Instead, good electric grills are designed to trap the juices that fall from the meat and turn it into tasty smoke. This can be a problem, however, for those looking for a \u201csmokeless\u201d experience. Just be sure, if you\u2019re looking for minimal smoke, you\u2019ll want to grill lean meats like fish, chicken breasts, strip steaks, etc.<\/p>\n Meats that are high in fat will produce a certain level of smoke.<\/p>\n Again, one of the best parts of a traditional grill is getting that beautiful, brown, charred edges and sear on your steak and chicken. But these indoor models don\u2019t get nearly as hot as gas grills, which makes it difficult (if not impossible) to get that perfect sear (though it can be done, especially on nicer electric grills).<\/p>\n While this seems like an obvious statement, \u201celectric grills require power\u201d, it shouldn\u2019t be overlooked.\u00a0 The units in our roundup average around 1350 watts of power to run \u2014 some a little more, some a little less.<\/p>\n Note: If you\u2019re planning on hooking up your electric grill to an extension cord you need to be sure it\u2019s rated the same or better than what the unit is. Typically this means going with an extension cord that is marked \u201csuitable for an outdoor appliance\u201d or with the letter \u201cW\u201d.<\/p>\n This is not the time to daisy chain all the power cords you own to BBQ down at the pool of your apartment complex. In fact, if you are hooking up to an extension cord, keep the run as short as possible.<\/p>\n Sure, there are some larger gas grills out there, but most of them are small, with tiny cooking areas. While this makes them a better option for small areas, it also means you won\u2019t be hosting any large BBQs with them. Most will not fit more than a 4-6 chicken breast or a couple of steaks.<\/p>\n Below, we\u2019ll break down exactly how many chicken breasts or steaks each grill can fit.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n![\"testing](\"https:\/\/squirrelcookoff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/philips-smokless.jpg\")
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To get a good steak sear you need about 475\u00b0F. While our roundup of indoor grills can produce temperatures hot enough for grill marks, they\u2019re no replacement for the real thing. In short, if you have a dedicated space for an outdoor grill we recommend you\u00a0purchase a gas grill<\/a>\u00a0and pass on the indoor varieties listed here.
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However, you may not have a choice but to purse a way that you can grill with limited space. Electric grills are a good thing to have on hand for those cold winter days, if you live in an apartment, or for all those times you go outside to fire up the grill just to realize you\u2019re out of propane. The time has come for some \u201csmokeless\u201d indoor grilling.<\/p>\n
When evaluating electric grills, consider smoke control first. Despite their reputation, they produce some smoke, so if this matters to you, you\u2019ll want to chose a grill the is designed to limit smoke and includes an extraction fan system. <\/p>\nTOP SMOKELESS ELECTRIC INDOOR GRILLS<\/strong><\/span>
RANKED & REVIEWED<\/strong><\/i><\/h2>\n1. Philips Smokeless Indoor Grill HD6371\/94<\/h3>\n
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How the Phillips IR Grill Works<\/h4>\n
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\u2013 Heats up to needed temps for searing
\u2013 Less smoke than heat plate or coil based grills we tested
\u2013 Best looking sear
\u2013 Good non-stick surface.<\/p>\n
-Only has two settings (on and warm)<\/p>\n
\u2013 Size: 280 Sq. In.
\u2013 Fits: 4-6 steaks, 10-12 chicken breasts
\u2013 Non-Stick Rating: 4.5\/5
\u2013 Grilling Score: 5\/5
\u2013 Ease-of-Use: 4\/5
\u2013 Smoke Factor: 4\/5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n2. Weber Electric Grill Q 2400<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u2013 Aluminum Build + Cast Iron Gets Hot.
\u2013 Cooks Perfect Chicken. Good Grill Marks.
\u2013 Non-stick surface is easy to cook, easy to clean.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Controls difficult to use when hot.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Grill Size: 280 Sq. In.
\u2013 Fits: 8-12 chicken breasts
\u2013 Non-Stick Rating: 5\/5
\u2013 Grilling Score: 4\/5
\u2013 Ease-of-Use: 3\/5
\u2013 Smoke Factor: 5\/5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n3. Livart LV-982 Electric Barbecue Grill<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u2013 1450 Watts. Gets Hot. Heats Up Quickly.
\u2013 Good size for countertops, tables.
\u2013 Good for skewers, Yakitori, kebabs, etc.<\/p>\n
Grill Size: 70 Sq. In.
Fits: 3 chicken breasts
Non-Stick Rating: 4\/5
Grilling Score: 4\/5
Ease-of-Use: 3\/5
Smoke Factor: 4\/5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n4. Hamilton Beach 25361 Electric Grill<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u2013 Great For Grilling Chicken.
\u2013 Non-stick surface is good for chicken and easy to clean.
\u2013 Viewing window on lid<\/p>\n
Fits: 4-6 large chicken breasts
Non-Stick Rating: 5\/5
Grilling Score: 5\/5
Ease-of-Use: 4\/5
Smoke Factor: 4\/5\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n5. Hamilton Beach \u2013 Grill & Electric Griddle<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u2013 Doubles as both Grill and Griddle; 2 cooking surfaces
\u2013 Even temperatures.
\u2013 Good for chicken.<\/p>\n
\u2013 No On\/Off Switch.\n<\/p>\n
Fits: 4-6 chicken breasts per side
Non-Stick Rating: 5\/5
Grilling Score: 4\/5
Ease-of-Use: 4\/5
Smoke Factor: 4\/5\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n6. Power Smokeless Grill with Tempered Glass<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u2013 Gets Up to 450F quickly.
\u2013 Turbo Fan extracts and collects smoke. Essentially, smoke-free.
\u2013 Decent cooking area.<\/p>\n
Fits: 4-5 large chicken breasts, 3-4 steaks
Non-Stick Rating: 5\/5
Grilling Score: 5\/5
Ease-of-Use: 4\/5
Smoke Factor: 5\/5\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n7. Delonghi \u2013 Perfecto Indoor Grill<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u2013 Large Grill Area.\n<\/p>\n
\u2013 Non-stick coating flakes off
\u2013 Hard to clean.\n<\/p>\n
Fits: 10-12 Chicken Breasts, 6-8 steaks
Non-Stick Rating: 3\/5
Grilling Score: 4\/5
Ease-of-Use: 3\/5
Smoke Factor: 4\/5\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n8. George Foreman \u2013 Electric Grill<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u2013 Small and portable. Fits on tabletops and on the stand.
\u2013 Practically smokeless. Collects fat drippings.
\u2013 Decent for grilling chicken\n<\/p>\n
\u2013 Doesn\u2019t get very hot and slow to heat up.\n<\/p>\n
Size: 240 Sq. In.
Fits: 4 Large Steaks, 6 Chicken Breasts
Non-Stick Rating: 5\/5
Grilling Score: 3.5\/5
Ease-of-Use: 3\/5
Smoke Factor: 5\/5\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n9. Gotham Steel \u2013\u00a0 Smokeless Electric Grill<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u2013 Good Non-stick, Titanium-Ceramic cooking surface
\u2013 Drip-tray catches grease and prevents it from burning. Little smoke.\n<\/p>\n
\u2013 Heats very unevenly.
\u2013 Cooks chicken poorly.\n<\/p>\n
Fits: 6 chicken breasts
Non-Stick Rating: 5\/5
Grilling Score: 3\/5
Ease-of-Use: 3\/5
Smoke Factor: 4\/5\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n10. George Foreman \u2013 Indoor Grill<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u2013 Slanted cooking area\n<\/p>\n
\n\u2013 Unstable stand.
\n\u2013 Creates little smoke<\/p>\n
Fits: 6 chicken breasts
Non-Stick Rating: 5\/5
Grilling Score: 3\/5
Ease-of-Use: 3\/5
Smoke Factor: 4\/5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAre Indoor Electric Grills Worth Buying?<\/span><\/h2>\n
They\u2019re Super Easy To Setup And Start<\/h3>\n
Indoor Grills Give You Very Precise Control<\/h3>\n
They\u2019re Cheap<\/h3>\n
They\u2019re Smokeless (Sort Of)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Drawbacks to Electric Grills<\/span><\/h2>\n
They Lack That \u201cGrill Flavor\u201d<\/h3>\n
They Don\u2019t Always Give A Beautiful Sear<\/h3>\n
They Require Power<\/h3>\n
They\u2019re Small (Again)<\/h3>\n
Best Practice Tips for Cooking with Indoor Electric Grills<\/span><\/h2>\n