Cooking barbecue: 5 great electric grills

Zelmer 40Z010 black

A simple option for a tabletop BBQ grill at a very attractive price. Immediately it should be noted that this model is stationary and is recommended only for home use, it is impossible to operate the device outdoors.

The design of this device is very simple: the grill is implemented in the form of a rectangular body with a heating plate, which is provided by a thermostat with a network drive and a heating indicator. For ease of use, there are thermally insulated handles and a removable tray with a special convenient groove for dripping fat. The large, ribbed working surface of the grill is equipped with a non-stick coating, which makes it easy to clean. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that such a coating should be handled very carefully (by the way, this remark applies to all grills in our selection). If during cooking you need to use a knife or other sharp-cutting kitchen accessory (for example, cut a dish into portions), the food must be removed from the grill first. By the way, to improve the non-stick properties of the plate coating, the manufacturer recommends wiping it with a small amount of vegetable oil before cooking.

Temperature control - and there are 5 of them - is carried out by the heating indicator: when the grill heats up to the required temperature, it goes out. Then the indicator turns on and off, showing that the required temperature is maintained at the desired level.

Thanks to the high power of the device of 2000 watts and the ability to control the temperature, you can cook a wide variety of dishes on the grill. The grill heating plate is specially designed for cooking not only meat or fish, but also ham, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, eggs. It is also convenient for keeping food hot - for this you should set the 1st temperature mode. Soft foods are recommended to bake, pre-wrapped in foil. But it is impossible to cover the heating plate with foil according to the principle of a protective cap or cover, since this can lead to heat accumulation inside and deformation of plastic parts and coating.

Philips Avance Collection HD 6360 black

A more advanced model of the table grill, the functionality of which is enhanced by the combination of a smooth and corrugated surface of the heating plate, a glass lid and a water container. In addition, a special Taste Infusion technology is implemented here, which, thanks to the built-in spice compartment, enriches dishes with the aromas of spices, wine and smoke (you can put small wood chips into the compartment, which is originally included in the grill package).

Users note that they are especially good at cooking meat and fish “on the shavings” - the taste is like from a real fire. Also, many recommend trying grilled vegetables, mushrooms and liver.

Smooth and ribbed surfaces allow you to choose two different cooking methods: the first is suitable for normal frying of small pieces, the second creates the effect of cooking on a fire.

An adjustable thermostat with 5 positions and a power of 2000 watts provide a heating temperature range from 70 to 230 ° C. Based on user feedback, the device may suffer from insufficient heating of the working surface. In this case, the manufacturer offers to send the device to a service center for diagnostics, and the owners themselves - to install a 2 kV voltage stabilizer, they say the reason for the weak heating of the grill lies in insufficient voltage in the network.

The Philips HD6360 has a slanted design that makes it easy for grease to drain into a special drip tray and reduces smoke and odor.

The grill is equipped with a flat glass lid and a special container for water - with their help, during cooking, you can "organize" the formation of steam (you can add aromatic herbs), which will make the consistency of the dish more juicy and tender.

The heating plate in this model is removable, it can be washed in the dishwasher, which greatly simplifies the cleaning process. For additional stability and safety during operation, the device is equipped with anti-slip feet.

Steba VG-200 black Price from 4 549 up to 5 629 ₴ →

A more simplified version of the previous participant in our review can be called the Steba VG-200 electric grill. In many ways, it repeats the functionality of the Philips HD6360 with the only difference being that it has less power (1650 watts) and is not equipped with a compartment for spices and a water tank.

The surface of the grill plate with non-stick coating is divided into two parts: cast with a through corrugated pattern for meat and fish, smooth and deaf - for vegetables and seafood.

The manufacturer claims that the grill has a special splash-catching cover that can protect the user from the troubles associated with hot fat or oil. However, we did not find anything special in the design of the lid - almost the same as that of the rest of the participants in our review. True, there is a special lock on the Steba VG-200 lid, thanks to which the grill can be stored or transported both horizontally and vertically. In addition, it is thanks to the presence of a lid that the dishes in the grill are more tender and do not dry out.

To set the optimum temperature, the unit has a special stepless thermostat that smoothly regulates the degree of heating. When the set temperature is reached, the user is notified by a light indication. The liquid formed during frying flows into a capacious pan. At the end of cooking, the grill plate and drip tray are detached, which makes it easier to clean them. Based on customer reviews, the grill copes best with cooking vegetables and meat, especially chicken wings. In the process of baking, you can add a little water to the pan - so the dish will become even juicier.

Steba VG-300

This barbecue grill model is perfect for use not only at home, but also outdoors, for example, in the country. This versatile unit does not require the use of firewood and coals, just connect the grill to the mains and start cooking your favorite dishes. It can be used both on a special tripod and mounted on any horizontal surface, such as a kitchen worktop.

Unlike other models in our review, the Steba VG-300 has a spherical body with thermally insulated handles, complemented by a lid with a steam valve. By the way, the body and lid of this barbecue grill are quite stable and reliable - the weight of the device is 7.4 kg.

The spacious 44x39 cm grill work surface will be enough to prepare grilled dishes for the whole family or a group of friends.

In the center of the round molded grill plate with a corrugated surface there is a groove for fat or juice, which flows into a small drip tray. This liquid can then be used to fry meat or make sauces. You can choose the optimal cooking mode (80-220ºС) using a convenient smooth thermostat-regulator. Just like in the Steba VG-200, a heating indicator is implemented here, which determines the set temperature at each stage of cooking.

Thanks to the highly efficient heating plate heating system, grilled foods are cooked better and better. Removable plates with non-stick coating provide easy cleaning of the device. Grill power is 2200 watts.

Sencor SBG 106BK black Price from 2 399 up to 2 513 ₴ →

The best choice if you are looking for a compact indoor and outdoor BBQ grill without any frills or bells and whistles. It has all the necessary functions that will ensure high-quality work with most products.

The Sencor SBG 106 heating plate consists of a combination of two surfaces: flat (for frying vegetables, eggs, bacon, potato pancakes, pancakes and toast) and corrugated (for frying steaks, fish and smoked products). As usual, the heating of the grill plates here is accompanied by the illumination of the temperature indicator.

Four special modes are responsible for adjusting the temperature in the grill: 60 ° C - for defrosting food, 100 ° C - for keeping food warm, 160 ° C - for frying vegetables, fish, sausages or hot dogs and 220 ° C - for frying steaks. By the way, it is not recommended to defrost meat on the grill in order to subsequently cook it on it, only for the reason that such meat will lose its juiciness and become dry and tough when frying. The manufacturer does not recommend using this grill for grilling large bone-in meats such as bone-in pork chops. Sencor SBG 106 fries meat best when cut into small slices 1 to 2 cm thick.

The features of the model include the function of protection against overheating, which is provided by a thermal fuse.

For easy portability, the thermostatic power cord detaches from the main body, and comfortable handles are thermally insulated on both sides. For ease of use, the device has non-slip feet. Grill power - 2300 watts.