Cuisinart Griddler Review
They like that it cooks evenly and that simple knobs make it easy to control the temperature. Some can’t say enough about the Sear function, while others love the Open Melt function to make pizza or tortillas. The cuisinart pots and pans set Indoor Grill is currently available at the $80 price mark. This places it around the middle of the indoor grill market.
With the range of features on offer, this is a good value indoor grill, it’s versatile and the stainless steel finish means it doesn’t look cheap. While it does sacrifice grill space for compactness, this could be a bonus for anyone only wanting a grill for occasional use as it will be easy to store. The griddler features simple controls to adjust the temperature and choose between the griddle and grill function. “It heats quickly and evenly and the knobs light up when the temperature you’ve set is reached. You can even sear meats with this appliance,” one shopper wrote. This Griddler comes with a reversible, non-stick plates flip from grill to griddle, provide a total of 240 square inches of cooking surface.
Plugged or unplugged, nobody covers the kitchen like Cuisinart. The company is a full-service culinary resource with a wide array of products, preferred by chefs and favored by consumers. Overall, users rave about this grill and note that they’re happy with the variety of foods they were able to cook effectively with it. I notice one temperature control is graduated in degrees Fahrenheit while the other is graduated in ranges. I can imagine this can produce uneven levels of toasting until one acclimates to synchronizing the different metrics. And to convert the press into a full-sized grilling surface, the cover opens backwards 180 degrees for a second open surface with the wide handle providing a sturdy base.
I love the three year warranty and also how it can function in so many ways. Well-constructed and with a three-year warranty, the dependable Cuisinart is thoughtfully designed and delivers even heat, multiple configurations, and quick and easy cleanup. Any appliance that provides multiple functions and retains a small storage footprint gets a big nod of approval from our test kitchen.
If you are in search of a do-it-all griddle, grill, sandwhich press, and even waffle maker , this Cuisinart is worth considering. Grease management could be improved with a larger drain spout. In the meantime, place a couple of pot holders under the front legs to help drain grease away from food. It comes with a well-written Instruction Manual, gourmet recipes, and scraping tool. The control panel is located center front and consists of three large dials for function selection and adjustable temperatures. And the smooth side is best suited for foods such as bacon, eggs, French toast, hash browns, pancakes, sausages, or seared foods like scallops.
The electronic display lets you set a timer and dual zone temperature control, meaning you can griddle an egg on one plate while grilling bacon on the other across a generous 240 square inches of cooking surface. With reversible plates, our superior SearBlast™ feature locking flavor into steaks at 500˚F, and a top cover that is fully adjustable, cooking is perfectly customized and precise every time. The dishwasher safe nonstick grill plates are also conveniently removable for easy clean up after even the gooiest, cheesiest sandwich or sticky barbecue sauce. With five separate cooking options, the Cuisinart®Griddler®can handle everything from pancakes and sausages to grilled cheese to steaks, hamburgers, and panini.
Users really love the Indoor Grill, awarding it an average of 4.5 stars out of 5 at Best Buy. Reviews also commend the compact nature of the grill, noting that it doesn’t take up much workspace in the kitchen and is easy to store away too. The cover is a hinged floating cover, so it can also adjust to a range of cooking heights. Each plate has a drip spout that needs to be positioned at the rear of the unit to drain grease and drippings into the integrated drip tray – which slides into the base and collects greasy cooking residue. As a full grill, griddle, or half and half, the cover is released and opened backwards to create a flat, open surface of 200 square inches.
While the Griddler isn’t huge, we were able to cook a full pound of sliced mushrooms on one side while we cooked zucchini on the other, and we could easily cook two sandwiches at once. The bottom side tended to cook at a higher temperature than the top, but it was easy enough to flip foods over. When using it as a contact grill, it gave us good grill marks and did a fine job with steaks, burgers, and more. We appreciated the ease of using the Griddler, as well as the simple cleaning of the grill plates in the dishwasher. Offers Independent temperature controls which offer full range of temperatures, from Warm to a staggering 450°F for each of the cooking plate. Practically for anyone who loves to create magic in kitchen!