Best Indoor Grills for Delicious Homemade Food

The Philips Avance indoor electric grill can bring your cooking experience to a whole new level. It swiftly heats up to the HOT 446 degrees F and stays consistent throughout the entire cooking process. And no temperature fluctuations mean no burned food. The constant 446 F heat is perfect for achieving delicious, and evenly-browned results. However, keep in mind that the thicker the cut of meat is, the longer it needs to stay on the grill for a well-done consistency.

If you need to keep your steak warm for some time, you can activate “keep warm” function. It works fairly well and doesn't dry out what's on the grill. Your favorite meat, poultry, or fish will stay juicy and tender inside. Moreover, since the Philips Avance provides a lot of space above and below the grill surface for food to aerate, it delivers a crusty charred finish to your grilled food.

Yet, the biggest selling point of this Philips indoor grill is its Smoke-less technology. Using an advanced infrared heat technology and special reflectors, it reduces smoke for up to 80% compared to a variety of other models. The trick is that the reflectors guide the heat right towards the grid, thus minimizing side splattering. The drippings fall into a stay-cool drip tray, which means they neither heat nor sizzle. Hence, no smoke. After the cooking, the drip tray can be pulled out for cleaning in a dishwasher. The grilling plate also comes off and goes into the dishwasher. However, if you want, you can just wash it by hand. It has a nonstick surface and is super-easy to clean. And thanks to the clever interior design, it will only take you a moment to wipe all surfaces clean. We would like to point out that the Amazon offers an exclusive bundle with a ceramic scraper for cleaning the interior reflectors. And it costs just $2 more. Summing up this brief review, we can definitely recommend the Philips Avance Smokeless indoor grill to those who need a powerful infrared indoor grill that's easy to use and clean.

The Hamilton Beach 25361 Electric grill is a great option for a moderate-sized family. It has a spacious non-stick grill plate that's enough for cooking 4 chicken breasts or 2 generous cuts of meat along with veggies at the same time. And the clever top cover is perfect for locking in delicious flavors and retaining heat during cooking. The lid has a window allowing you to watch your food as it's being cooked. Also, the lid serves a double duty, locking in smoke and preventing it from filling your kitchen. The lid is pretty high above the grill plate, so fitting large and thick steaks on the grill won't be a problem. Naturally, the cover becomes a bit messy after a while and, thus, it can be removed and washed when needed. Some other parts including grill plate and drip pan are also detachable for easy cleanup. You can quickly remove them and throw into a dishwasher.

Overall, this searing grill is very easy to use. You just need to turn the heat dial all the way up to sear. The preheat takes mere 2 minutes, and when the appliance reaches the highest temperature of 450 degrees F, the green indicator light informs you that the grill is ready to sear steaks or burgers to perfection. And after searing, you can set lower temperature using an adjustable dial. The settings are 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, and 450 (sear). So, if you need a good indoor barbecue grill with flexible adjustment options and easy maintenance, the Hamilton Beach 25361 is a solid fit.

This wonderful little grill from George Foreman offers numerous healthy benefits. And the main advantage is that it preserves extra vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in grilled food. It's a great option for those who need a compact and affordable appliance for occasional use. For less than $30, you can get the perfectly-sized grill that is capable of making a tasty dinner for one or two people. Being square in shape, it doesn't occupy too much space on a countertop and can easily slide into a cabinet if needed.

The George Foreman GRP1060B machine has been upgraded a little, and now it heats up 35% faster than the previous model. This way, you can go from switching on the unit to enjoying a delicious meal in about 10 minutes. There're large red and green buttons on the top of the lid, which indicate when the grill plates are hot enough to brown your food. However, it's worth mentioning that the grill has no "on/off" switch and you need to unplug/plug in the power cord to turn the unit off/on. And in case you forget to unplug it after cooking, there's no automatic shutoff switch to prevent a fire. So, you should be very careful when using this mini appliance. Other than that, the grill performs well. It has a sloped grilling surface that drains up to 42% of fat, making food much healthier. And the drip tray that catches this grease is detachable and dishwasher-safe. The plates are also removable for simple cleanups. Being easy to maintain, this small indoor grill is a real catch for those people who need fast yet healthy food.

Take full advantage of the opportunity to make your hot-off-the-press recipes with the Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler. There are grill and griddle removable reversible plates available. Thus, you can make a variety of delectable panini recipes and grill steaks on the grooved grill side or cook pancakes, eggs and other food for sandwiches on the flat griddle surface. Basically, you can place a flat griddle surface on one side and a grooved grill surface on the other, opening press to 180° into a griddle position for grilling meat and frying eggs all at once.

Each side of the plates is recommended for preparing different food items. The griddle has a smooth flat surface, making it ideal for your breakfast menu. You can prepare eggs, sausages, bacon, pancakes and everything you used to cook in your frying pan. That said, a grill has a ribbed surface, which is perfect for preparing not only breakfast but also lunch and dinner. And you will get beautiful golden-brown grill marks on your steaks, meat, fish, panini or burgers.

If you worry about ruining meat on the grill and your steaks usually get overcooked or undercooked, the T-Fal OptiGrill is a way out. Thanks to Precision Grilling technology, it does all of the thinking for you. It has a unique thickness sensor and can adapt the grilling cycle to the thickness of the food you're putting in it. The sensor detects how thick the meat is and estimates the right amount of cooking time for it accordingly. And even if you load frozen meat, the OptiGrill knows that and starts defrost timer based on the meat's thickness. The sensor and timer are very precise and they can get you very close to where you want your cooked meat to be. After you turn on the unit, the flashing light in its handle glows purple and slowly turns blue. And once the grill reaches the needed temperature, a little beeper alerts you that you can start cooking. As your steak browns, the light first turns yellow and beeps, which means "rare" degree of roasting. If you continue the cooking cycle, the light turns orange and audible signal inform you about "medium". And the orange light is followed by red light and beeping sound, meaning your meat is already "well-done". We would like to emphasize that you can lift the lid anytime without upsetting the sensor.

6 automatic cooking programs are another highlight that has already sold many customers. You can set one of Burger, Poultry, Sandwich, Sausage, Red Meat and Fish programs according to what you're putting inside the grill. The item will automatically adapt the cooking process to the loaded food and cook it to perfection. Along with 6 pre-set programs, the grill offers two additional cooking options - "Frozen" mode for defrosting and "Manual mode" for experiments with various recipes. Moreover, the T-Fal OptiGrill is also available in XXL option that has as many as 9 pre-set programs and can cook up to 8 servings for a small BBQ party. Just place the meat on the grill, close the lid, and relax. The unit will take care of the rest.