Electric BBQ grills might be the easiest of all outdoor grills to use. Just plug them in, wait for them to preheat and then start cooking. They're easy to use and cleaner and safer than other types because there's no lighter fluid or fuel involved. However, you'll lose the charcoal smoke flavor and the hot heat from a fire. Still, if you live in a place where charcoal or gas grills aren't allowed or you just don't want to be bothered with the mess, you might find just what you need among the selection of electric outdoor grills on the market.
Dimplex is known for building heating elements for your home like electric fireplaces and heaters, and it produces several highly rated models of electric BBQ grills. Its grills are prized for heating elements that heat fast, get very hot and spread heat evenly. Its Metro series consists of compact tabletop models that are great for apartments. Power Chef models have control panels for automating the cooking process. The big Power Chef Tuxedo Deluxe comes with accessories like a hot dog roller and a grease collector. Some users have reported problems assembling some models of the Dimplex grills that have stands, however.
Infrared cooking technology is becoming more popular in barbecuing. The temperatures in an infrared grill get very hot. While it's normally associated with gas grills for outdoor grilling, the Char-Broil company produces a line of electric BBQ grills that utilize infrared light to heat the meat. The Patio Bistro series is a popular entry-level model that is reasonably priced. However, as with the Dimplex grills, some users report difficulty assembling the grills.
Weber is a brand more familiar to grill enthusiasts because of its history of producing popular gas and charcoal grills. The Weber Q 140 is a tabletop electric BBQ grill successful in producing high heat through physics and geometry. The grill is coated with a reflective aluminum surface that bounces the heat up and down to the meat. Its egg shape increases the efficiency of the heating process.
The George Foreman brand is familiar to both grillers and boxing enthusiasts. Foreman pushed his indoor electric grills as a healthier way to prepare food since they drain away most of the fat from the meat. The company also produces a line of grills suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. They have all the same features as the familiar Foreman electric BBQ grills. One model offers gimmicks like an iPod speaker attachment. Their main advantage, aside from the sloped cooking surface that drains fat, is their price.
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