Five great indoor grills for summer cooking — no backyard BBQ needed - Toronto Star

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Dishes fresh off the grill are a summer staple, and not having a backyard or BBQ-friendly condo balcony doesn’t mean you need to miss out. Here are five indoor grills to shop if you can’t fire one up outdoors (or just prefer plug-and-cook convenience).

For smoke-free grilling

Many choose to BBQ outside because of the smoke, but this indoor grill from Cuisinart has a grease-reducing surface and maintains the right temp to minimize smoke. Cleanup is easy, too, with the detachable drip tray and dishwasher-safe non-stick plates.

Cuisinart smokeless contact griddler, $200, thebay.com

For a stovetop alternative

Convert any stovetop into a grilling surface with this cast-iron sheet pan from Le Creuset, which has one side for traditional grill marks, and a flat griddle for making, say, pancakes. Slide it into the oven to keep food warm until serving.

Le Creuset grill and griddle, $295, lecreuset.ca

For multipurpose versatility

Not only does this machine grill, but it can bake, roast, dehydrate and even air-fry food, making this a well-rounded kitchen tool. It’s designed to give your meat or veg an all-around sear by circulating 500-degree-Fahrenheit air.

Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 indoor grill, $310, bedbathandbeyond.ca

For solo servings

This adorable mini grill has a 5-inch-diameter non-stick cooking surface — perfect for a single burger patty, or a sweet pineapple ring to complement your meats. The petite size makes it easy to tuck away in a smaller kitchen, too.

Dash Mini Maker grill in aqua, $20, chapters.indigo.ca

For automatic grilling

An automatic sensor on this T-fal model can adjust the cooking time and temperature based on the type of meat and its thickness, eliminating guesswork for beginner grill masters. You can opt for the manual mode, too, which is handy for pressing paninis.

T-fal Optigrill non-stick indoor grill, $130, homedepot.com

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