While gas grills and griddles are designed for outdoor use only, a smokeless indoor grill or griddle can be used in your own kitchen. Imagine throwing something on the grill and keeping an eye on it while you also prepare side dishes on the stovetop or prep a casserole for the wall oven.

Finding the best indoor grill for your needs depends on how and where you plan to cook. Electric grills are great for smoke-free indoor use, while some models double as electric griddles or even include waffle maker plates for added versatility. If you're short on counter space, a compact portable electric grill is a great option.

For more flexibility, consider an indoor/outdoor electric grill or a freestanding electric grill that offers a larger cooking surface and backyard compatibility. Whether you're preparing quick breakfasts or grilling dinner year-round, the best electric grill or best electric griddle will match your space, lifestyle and cooking habits—giving you the right combination of power, portability and performance.

To have the best electric griddle or grill experience, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and cleaning. There are some indoor electric grills with dishwasher-safe parts, but many require some amount of hand washing. If you have a non-stick electric griddle or grill, be careful about which grilling utensils and cleaning tools you use to avoid scratching the surface.

While an electric smokeless grill creates none of its own BBQ smoke, the foods you cook on it can still create smoke from fats and grease heating up. So, when you are setting up an indoor grill, it is wise to place it where air can easily vent out of the kitchen. This is especially important if you are grilling greasy foods, like bacon. When using a griddle or panini maker, do your best to keep cheese from dripping onto the grill’s surface.

Having an electric grill or electric griddle indoors makes it easy to coordinate meal prep between the indoor grill and other devices, like a slow cooker or an air fryer.