The 11 Best Indoor Grills for Barbecuing Year-Round

Best Overall

Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler

4.8

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Nearly 19,000 five-star-rating shoppers agree: This Cuisinart grill is the one to get. It's fitted with a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, and a half grill/griddle, so there's practically no meal this all-in-one option can't cook up. The Griddler is equipped with dual cooking surfaces and a hinged floating cover to press a panini or sear up succulent sausages and meats. Dual temperature controls with indicator lights give you total control over the rareness of your steak, while nonstick plates drain grease as you cook. After you feast, they can be removed and placed in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.

Best Budget

Elite Gourmet EMG-980B Indoor Electric Grill

4.2

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At just $37, this circular indoor grill with more than 5,000 five-star ratings quickly reaches your selected temperature setting — there are five options up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit — and evenly distributes heat around the pan. A large tempered glass lid prevents oil from splattering for added safety and easy cleanup, while an extra-large, 14-inch cooking surface features a nonstick coating to eliminate stuck-on messes and scrubbing. Plus, a removable grease tray separates out the fat without sacrificing flavor; it's dishwasher-safe, as are the grill plate and lid.

Best Smokeless Option

Power XL Smokeless Grill

4.5

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Yes, charcoal-style flavor and grill marks can be achieved indoors — just ask the nearly 7,000 Amazon shoppers who have given this Power XL model a five-star rating. Even more impressive: It's smokeless. The indoor grill uses turbo-speed smoke extractor technology to suck the smoke back up into the grill via electric fans, evaporating it into water vapor that pools internally. A glass lid on top also keeps smoke contained and prevents oil splatters from dispersing, instead, channeling grease into a removable collection tray.

Best for Indoor/Outdoor Use

George Foreman GGR50B Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grill

4.5

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Get grilling year-round with this versatile George Foreman electric grill. Perfect weather for dining al fresco? Use it outdoors on your patio with an included stand, and when rain and cold weather come around, place it indoors on your kitchen countertop. Its flare-up-free design features five heat settings that allow for perfect burgers every time (it makes up to 15 servings at once), and a nonstick coating will ensure they slide right off — yes, even burnt-on bits and cheesy messes. More than 10,000 five-star ratings back it up: With this indoor/outdoor grill, you get the most bang for your buck.

Best for Versatility

Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill

4.8

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There's so much you can do with the Ninja Foodi, grilling is just the bare minimum. Bake, roast, dehydrate, and air fry all of your favorite foods — in addition to grilling! Its high-density grill grate reaches temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit to produce barbecue-style char marks and flavor, while cyclonic grilling technology sears food from all sides without flipping to speed up the cooking time. And if you forget to defrost your dinner, it can even fully cook food from frozen in as little as 25 minutes. With more than 15,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, it's one of the most popular multi-cookers on the market.

Best Griddle

Presto 22-Inch Electric Griddle

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From crispy bacon to fluffy pancakes and runny over-easy eggs, this electric griddle is the go-to indoor grill for more than 19,000 Amazon shoppers who have given it five-star ratings. It's a top contender for making breakfast foods at home: Its nonstick cast aluminum cooking surface is ideal for busy morning cleanups, and though it's 22 inches wide, its removable handles pop out to make the base slim enough to compactly slide into a standard 18-inch kitchen cabinet. And just like a classic indoor grill, reviewers say it's great for diner-style smashed burgers and steaks, too.

Best Panini Press

George Foreman GRP1060B 4-Serving Removable Plate Grill and Panini Press

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Snazz up the standard sandwich with a panini press that'll perfectly toast, grill, and sear. Yes, it'll take your traditional lunchtime grilled cheese to the next level, but it'll also grill burgers, sausages, and veggies for use at every meal. It can cook up to four servings at once and preheats quickly to get meals on the table in record time. Plus, the removable grill plates are dishwasher-safe for even speedier cleanup. Trust the nearly 18,000 shoppers on Amazon who stand by this multi-tasking George Foreman model with their five-star ratings.

Best for Single Servings

Dash DMG001BK Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine + Panini Press

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Sometimes all you need is a burger for one. This affordable single-serving indoor grill is perfect for solo-dwellers, college students, and those with small kitchens. Its circular shape is just right for sausage patties, breakfast sandwiches, and burgers, but its 4-inch cooking surface is still large enough for chopped veggies and paninis. The entire device weighs just a little over a pound for easy portability while traveling, and its under-$15 price tag and over 6,000 five-star ratings make it an easy choice for indoor grilling on a budget.

Best for Entertaining

T-fal OptiGrill XL Stainless Steel Indoor Electric Grill

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With room for up to eight servings, this extra-large indoor grill can feed your whole family and then some. Nine preset cooking programs can grill burgers, poultry, sandwiches, sausages, red meat, fish, pork, bacon, and shellfish to your preferred temperature, and it even automatically adjusts its settings to the meat's correct size and thickness. When your meal is ready, an indicator light will turn on and the grill will audibly beep, so you can focus on your guests instead of your food. It has more than 3,000 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers, and reviewers call it an "awesome little grill" and say it "exceeds all expectations."

Best for Easy Clean Up

Hamilton Beach 25361 Electric Indoor Searing Grill with Viewing Window

4.5

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More than 11,000 Amazon shoppers have given this indoor grill five-star ratings, and many recommend it for its easy cleaning capabilities. A clear viewing window will allows you to take a peek at your food's progress without lifting the hood, keeping heat trapped inside while preventing grease from splattering all over your countertop. An extra-large drip tray collects juices without overflowing and is both removable and dishwasher-safe, as are the hood and the nonstick grill plate that handles burnt-on messes like a pro.