Why didn't we buy one of these years ago? It's everything we want in a kitchen gadget: small, lightweight, easy to use, does it's job well, versatile, cleans up incredibly fast, and stores in a cabinet. All that, plus you can never use "the Griddler" without thinking of a certain super villain (try reading the instructions out loud to your friends and keep a straight face).
We looked at the more expensive models. The differences are basically a larger footprint, a timer, and higher heat. Go for it if you need it, but it's hard to beat the price/quality ratio on this simple, streamlined unit.
THE PROS:
1. IT WORKS
There are two nonstick sides, one ridged with grill marks, the reverse is flat. On the grill mark side, we've cooked boneless chicken breasts, salmon fillets, beef and turkey burgers, and vegetables like asparagus, tomatoes, and broccoli. They come out moist and perfect. Boneless chicken is especially good. I was concerned about some reviews that stated it wasn't hot enough to sear. That could be a problem with a steak (which I haven't tried), but it's not a problem with anything we've cooked. On the flip (flat) side, we've made pancakes and hash browns. Again, they come out great.
2. FAST START UP, DECENT SIZE, LIGHT WEIGHT, & QUICK CLEANING
We're lazy. The biggest problem we have with kitchen convenience gadgets is when they're inconvenient. They either take too much time to get going, are too time consuming to clean up, or too heavy/large to put away. We end up never using them because they take too much work. This takes about five minutes from plug in to ready. The surface isn't huge, but it's big enough for, say, 2-3 boneless chicken breasts plus a few veggies. Cooking time is quick enough so you can make a few batches. Best of all, when you're done, you pull the nonstick plates off, sponge them off in the sink (easy, they're non stick), toss them in the dishwasher along with the little plastic drip tray that slides out underneath. It easily stores in a cabinet. There is a trade-off between size and ease. This works for us. Because it's so easy and quick, we use it all the time.
3. IT ENCOURAGES YOU TO EAT HEALTHY
Again, we're lazy. We want to eat healthy, but we also don't love spending hours doing it. When it's faster and easier to make grilled asparagus and a boneless chicken breast than spaghetti and meat sauce - we'll you get the idea.
4. GREAT COST/VALUE & YOU WILL GET A LOT OF USE OUT OF IT
Because it's so easy, it's a bit of a path of least resistance gadget in the kitchen, which means you'll use it a lot. That's a big plus. Ever bought one of those amazing $600.00 blenders you use once a month, or a $500.00 stand mixer that comes out twice a year? You know what I mean.
CONS:
1. ONE SIZE DOESN'T FIT ALL
This was a pro for us, but might be a con for you. If you want a bigger footprint, look at the other unites.
2. NO TIMER OR AUTO-SHUT OFF
Also not a problem for us, we just use a timer and pay attention. But unlike, say, a toaster over, there is no timer or auto-shutoff. It will just keep cooking.
3. YOU HAVE TO LEARN THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
As I mentioned, some reviewers pointed out the unit doesn't get hot enough. We found it can get too hot. We had to "learn" what worked and what didn't - which is pretty simple (just open it up and check a few times while cooking). Once you do, it's very consistent.
4. EVERYONE WILL MAKE BAD PUNS ON THE NAME
Seriously. Whose bright idea was it to name a kitchen appliance, or anything else, "the Griddler?"
I looked at the more expensive models - the difference seems to be a larger footprint, timer, and higher heat. Go for it if you need it, but the Griddler
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Cuisinart 5-in-1 Griddler
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Multifunctional!The 5-in-1 Griddler can handle everything from pancakes to sausages to grilled cheese to steaks, hamburgers and Panini's. |
Easy to UseThe Griddler is simple to use and clean up is easy with the nonstick, removable dishwasher safe plates. |
Simple ControlsThe selector knob lets you choose the grill or griddle function and each function features adjustable temperature controls. Red and green indicator lights let you know when your Griddler has reached your desired temperature and is ready to cook. |
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Create a Meal with 5 Cooking OptionsWith 5 different cooking options and reversible grill / griddle plates you can easily cook an entire meal. |
Option 1- Contact GrillUse your grill in the closed position to cook everything from chicken and hamburgers to juicy steaks. |
Option 2- Full GrillDouble your grilling surface size by using the grill plates in the open position for a full grill. |
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Option 3- Full GriddleUse the griddle plates in the open position for a full griddle. Perfect for cooking eggs, pancakes bacon and more. |
Option 4- Half Grill and Half GriddleUse one grill plate and one griddle plate to grill and griddle at the same time! |
Option 5- Panini PressThe sturdy Panini-style handle with hinged floating cover helps you make the perfect Panini. |
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| Price | — | $59.95 | $79.95 | $120.89 | $149.76 |
| Cooking Surface (Square Inches) | 42.75 closed | 75 closed / 150 open | 100 closed / 200 open | 120 closed / 240 open | 120 closed / 240 open |
| Plate Type | Fixed | Removable | Reversible | Reversible | Reversible |
| Open Grill | No | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Griddle | No | No | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Half Grill / Half Griddle | No | No | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Closed Grill / Panini Press | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adjustable Temperature | No | No | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wattage | 700 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 1800 |
| Dual Temperature Control | No | No | No | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adjustable Top Cover | No | No | No | ✓ | ✓ |
Reviews with images
Great Price for Red Dial/Knob Unit
The Red Dial is $69.99 compared to the Black Dial which is $99.98. The only difference are the color of the dials, that's it.1st I cooked 2 thin cut Ribeyes. Awesome. I used the 2nd to the highest and the highest heat ranges and they came out great.Pork chops. I cooked them closing the lid and they came out awesome.No mess. Plates clean easy by hand. I sit the grill on aluminum foil just in case.Salmon cooks wonderfully. Talapia. Etc.I don't like Forman products.I spent over a month researching this grill and others and was very surprised on the price as explained above.My apartment complex doesn't allow gas grills so I bought this one after looking at a dozen of them at different stores and this grill works great. You better take advantage of the $69.99 Red Dial Grill before they raise the price. I snapped a photo since there's only 2 pictures on Amazon concerning the Red Dial Grill. $30 less just because they are red?? I suspect Amazon has a lot of the Red Dials and tats why they dropped the price $30.Update six months later: One of the plastic push buttons that are one of two that you push in to release the top grill plate popped out. I put it back in. Not a cool deal so I removed a star being its so new. Still working well. The plating on the plates have some scratches. Be careful when cleaning so you don't scratch it all up. I let mine sit in hot soapy water over night before getting them spotless.
