10 Best Panini Makers 2024
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Panini Maker – ⭐ Best Overall Panini Maker
SW-150 by ISILER
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 4.8 x 10.3 inches
- Warranty: 3-month unconditional money back guarantee and 24-month warranty
- FAST, EVEN HEATING: 1200 W high-power output with uniform heating technology allows you to quickly make a delicious meal; an ideal option for enjoying authentic grilled food even when your schedule has you constantly on the go.
- DUAL-PLATE GRILLING & DOUBLE EFFICIENCY: 2 large 27.8 x 17 cm (10.9 x 6.7 in) cooking plates can be flattened 180 degrees, delivering more grilled food and efficiently cutting your cooking time in half; versatile enough to grill burgers, steaks, sandwiches, paninis, vegetables and more, meets any and all indoor grilling needs.
- NON-STICK COATING & EASY CLEANUP: Constructed from food-grade aluminum, the non-stick cooking plates ensure reliable use, giving you crisp, golden-brown results; thanks to the creative addition of an special oil outlet, grease and food residue can be quickly cleaned.
- THERMOSTAT CONTROL & SAFETY: Intelligent temperature control prevents overheating and heating temperature won’t exceed the preset value; prevents your grilled food from being burned, giving you a worry-free cooking experience.
- SIMPLE SWITCH: By sliding the right handle switch, the upper housing can be easily opened and closed via the floating hinge for convenient use.
Chefman Electric Panini Press Grill and Gourmet Sandwich Maker w/
RJ02-180 by Chefman
- Color: Stainless Steel/Black
- Weight: 4 pounds
- Dimensions: 13 x 10 x 4 inches
- Warranty: 1 year limited
- HUNGRY FOR A SANDWICH? With just the push of a button, this Grill-Panini Press Combo can be used to press your custom sandwich or open at 180 degrees for grilling burgers, steaks, veggies and anything else you’re craving quickly and easily! Use it as a panini press for perfectly crisped bread- no cooking spray required
- ADJUSTABLE FOR ANY OCCASION: Floating hinge adjusts to accommodate any size sandwich – thick or thin. Closed cooking surface of 5.5'' x 8.75'' is ideal for two sandwiches, while lay-flat surface of 10'' x 8.75'' can accommodate a variety of food. Great for a quick meal, summer party or a family event
- COMPACT SIZE: Ideal for small kitchen spaces, dorm rooms, offices, and even bringing on road trips! The compact size takes up little counter or shelf space making storing your contact grill easy
- EASY CLEANING: The tilt-up, skid resistant feet allows the grease to run to the drain at the back of the closed panini maker. The non-stick coated grill plates and removable drip tray makes for effortless cleaning
- RESOURCES: UL approved with advanced safety technology for long lasting durability, & 1-year assurance provided by Chefman, so you can purchase worry-free - we've got your back! For information on how to use your product, scroll down for a PDF User Guide. 1000 Watts/120 Volts - RJ02-180
- This product contains two 6” x 9” cooking plates
Cuisinart GR-4NP1 5-in-1 Griddler
GR-4NP1 by Cuisinart
- Color: Silver With Silver/Black Dials
- Weight: 8 pounds
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 11.5 x 7.1 inches
- Warranty: 3 Year warranty
- 5-in-1 countertop unit works as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle and half grill/half griddle. Dimensions: 13.50 L x 11.50 W x 7.12 H inches
- Brushed stainless-steel housing; sturdy panini-style handle; floating cover to adjust to thickness of food. BPA Free
- Removable and reversible 11" x 9" dishwasher-safe nonstick cooking plates drain grease for healthy cooking into the integrated drip tray.
- Adjustable temperature controls with indicator lights; gourmet recipes and scraping tool included
- Please refer to the Product Video and the User Manual before use.
Hamilton Beach Electric Panini Press Grill with Locking Lid
25462Z by Hamilton Beach
- Color: Red
- Weight: 5.73 pounds
- Dimensions: 4.5 x 12.3 x 12.6 inches
- Warranty: One(1) Year Warranty
- GREAT FOR PANINIS AND MORE: Use this Panini press to try savory sandwiches, quesadillas, and sweet fruit turnovers Use the lock top lid to warm personal pizzas or open-face sandwiches
- FLOATING LID: This hot sandwich maker features a cafe-style floating lid that evenly presses any size sandwich
- NO NEED TO FLIP: Nonstick top and bottom Panini press grids heat and brown the sandwich, giving you warm, crisp results
- GREEN MEANS GO: For best results, preheat sandwich maker 6 minutes before use Built-in ready light will turn green when the press is ready to cook your sandwich
- TOP LID LOCK: Lock Panini press lid to create an easy bruschetta or open-face sandwiches
- UPRIGHT STORAGE: Easily fits in your kitchen cabinet or discreetly on your countertop
- STYLISH RED FINISH: Panini press looks great on any counter
Brentwood Panini Press and Sandwich Maker Non-Stick – 💲 Best Budget Panini Maker
TS-246 by Brentwood
- Color: Black
- Weight: 2.5 pounds
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.6 x 4.3 inches
- Warranty: 1 year
- Our powerful 750W panini press cooks 1 to 2 sandwiches in minutes
- Fast even heating insures perfect grill lines
- Sandwiches slide right off the non-stick grill plates
- Panini press has power and preheat indicator lights
- Easy to carry, locking handle
Yedi Total Package 6-in-1 Digital Grill – 👑 Premium Pick
GV019 by Yedi Houseware
- Color: Stainless Steel
- Dimensions: 16.9 x 9 x 16.7 inches
- YEDI TOTAL PACKAGE’ 6-in-1 GRILL: The Yedi grill works as a contact grill, waffle maker, panini press, full grill, full griddle, half grill/half griddle with temperature ranges from 175-450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- EASY-TO-USE DIGITAL CONTROLS, VERSATILITY, & FUNCTIONALTY: Control top and bottom temperatures separately! Heats up extra fast! Has a built-in drip tray that removes for easy dishwasher cleanup! AND, easy to change settings to Celsius.
- 2 EGG RINGS & SPATULA/TONGS FOR CULINARY EXECUTION: With every grill purchase, Yedi has included two silicone egg rings that can be used to make perfect Sunny-Side-up eggs or mini pancakes. Furthermore, Yedi provides a Spatula/Tongs accessory that is perfect for lifting and flipping delicate foods and to drain cooking liquids and oil for lower fat, lower calorie cooking. Yedi’s spatula/tong combo accessory is both BPA-free & heat-resistant.
- GRILL, GRIDDLE, & WAFFLE PLATES OPTIONS: Reversible GRILL, GRIDDLE, and WAFFLE PLATES is included with every purchased grill. All plates are dishwasher safe and and PFOA free! Dimensions of the plates are 12.7 inches by 8.8 inches.
- 2-YEAR MONEY BACK WARRANTY: Buy with confidence! Within 2-years of your purchase, Yedi Houseware will refund your money and or replace your purchase if you have any issues with it.
Sunbeam CKSBPM5020 Panini Maker
CKSBPM5020 by Sunbeam
- Color: Black
- Weight: 5.2 pounds
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 12.3 x 6 inches
- Warranty: Manufacturer's 1 Year Warranty
- 2-Slice capacity
- 1, 200W of power
- Works as a standard panini maker or flat grill
- Non-stick coating
- Floating hinge system adjusts for variable sandwich thicknesses
Ovente Electric Indoor Panini Press Grill with Non-Stick Double Flat
GP0620R by Ovente
- Color: Red
- Weight: 4 pounds
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 7 x 4.1 inches
- Warranty: 1-Year warranty on Domestic (USA) Repairs and Replacements on workmanship and materials from date of purchase from authorized distributor. International inquires please contract manufacture customer service directly for better assistance.
- 1000-WATT HEATING POWER – It does not only toast and grill quickly, but it also assures that the food is delicious and evenly cooked.
- TWO-SIDED COOKING PLATES (10.2” x 6.7”) – Both sides ensure that your food is evenly heated, and it also leaves aesthetically beautiful grill marks to make every dish look like a work of art.
- THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED– The unit will cycle on and off to maintain the desired cooking temperature and to avoid overcooking.
- INDICATOR LIGHTS – Equipped with a red light that turns on when the panini grill is preheating, and a green light that illuminates when it is preheated and ready for use.
- COMPACT –Made with a slim design that makes it easy to set up. It also doesn’t take so much space on your counter making it perfect for grilling indoors.
- FLOATING LID –This stylish feature allows the grill to be adjusted based on the shape of the food, to accommodate a wide variety of choices such as paninis, burgers, vegetables, fish, steaks, and more.
- NON-STICK COATING – Make it easy to clean excess grease and food stains.
- ANTI-SKID FEET – For item’s safety and stability.
- 1 Year Warranty on Domestic (USA) Repairs and Replacements on workmanship and materials from date of purchase from authorized reseller. International inquiries please contact manufacturer customer service directly for better assistance.
OSTBA Panini Press Grill Indoor Grill Sandwich Maker with Temperature
by OSTBA
- Weight: 5.18 pounds
- Dimensions: 12 x 13.4 x 4.5 inches
- 4 Slice Large Panini Press: 2 large 11" x 9.8" cooking plates, hold 4-slice sandwiches or 6 medium panini bread at one time. 180° grill and press housing for healthy versatile cooking. The indoor grill can work as a panini press, sandwich maker, countertop steak grill and roaster machine.
- Temperature Control Indoor Grill: Intelligent temperature control with temperature range 120 - 428°F panini press sandwich maker will stop heating when the temperature has up to the preset value; preventing your grilled food from being burned. Setting the most suitable temperature to get the best taste food.
- Non-stick Plates: Comes with a grill brush that easily scrubs and cleans the grill plate and a drip tray that catches excess fats and liquids, the panini press is convenient for using and cleaning. Stainless Steel exterior is simple to be wiped by the damp cloth.
- LED Indicator: There are red and green indicator lights to show the working process, red light is power indicator, green light is heating indicator, when the electric panini grill is plugged in, the 2 indicator lights turn on together, after it reaches the setting temperature, the green light turns off.
- Easy to Store: The dimension is 12.04*13.38*4.48(L*W*H), compact size for easily store, it’s suitable for most kitchen. Features cool touch handle, OSTBA panini press grill protects you while you handle your grill.
Breville Duo 1500-Watt Nonstick Panini Press
BSG520XL by Breville
- Color: Silver
- Weight: 8.4 pounds
- Dimensions: 13 x 11.8 x 5.3 inches
- Warranty: One-year
- 1500 watt panini press with nonstick, scratch resistant Quantanium cooking surface
- Flat bottom plate for fast, thorough cooking; ribbed top plate creates grill marks
- Floating hinge; 4 height settings; on/ready lights; nonslip feet; locking storage clip
- Cord wrap; brushed stainless steel housing; user manual with recipes included
- Measures 13 by 11 3/4 by 5 1/4 inches; 1 year limited warranty
