Kenyon B70090 Frontier All Seasons Portable Stainless Steel Electric Grill, 120V
This Kenyon electric grill is a pricier option than many of the others available but its proponents say it’s well worth it. It can be used indoors and outdoors and has a concealed electric element that both eliminates grease flareups and gives out no smoke. It is 1300W and is in direct contact with the grill surface. The grill surface is 155 square inches, and it is heated evenly all the way across. The grill can reach temperatures in excess of 550oF, so you can use this grill to sear steaks quite easily, and it preheats in less than seven minutes.
The outer part of the grill is made of marine-grade 304-grade stainless steel, and the company guarantees that it won’t rust. And you control the heat using waterproof digital touch controls. In terms of safety, it has an insulated lid that helps to prevent burns and has an automatic shut-off after 60-90 minutes. To catch the cooking juices, this grill uses a disposable aluminum drip tray that you can buy from Kenyon.
This grill doesn’t come with a cart but Kenyon does sell one that is compatible with it. You can also buy a range of other accessories, such as nylon grill utensils, an insulated fabric cover, and a flat-top griddle.
LITBOOS 15-serving Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grill
This is an attractive electric grill that will look great on your apartment balcony. It comes with the cart included and the grill can be separated from it for use indoors on a countertop. The electric heating element is 1600W and is made of chrome, which is non-stick and easy to clean. The grill and the drip tray can both be removed for washing.
The temperature is adjustable and the heating element heats the grill evenly. The grill cover has a vent that can be opened or shut, depending on how you want to cook the food on the grill and the grill has a cooking surface of 240 inches.
The grill also has some nice additional features. There is a foldable heat preservation shelf that sits above the grill surface, which can help you to keep your food warm while you finish off the rest of it. It also has a 360o rotating seasoning plate that you can turn whenever you want.
Char-Broil Patio Bistro TRU-Infrared Electric Grill
When you are looking for the best electric grill for apartment balcony, a name that you will probably come across is Char-Broil. Their grills are attractive, come in a range of colors, and they have a great reputation for quality. This electric grill is no exception.
It uses Tru-infrared cooking technology, which is designed to ensure that the grill surface has completely even heat, with no cold spots or hot spots. Because the food is never in direct contact with the heating element, it also prevents flare-ups. The grill surface itself is porcelain-coated, which makes it rust-free and easy to clean.
The grill has a removable warming tray. This can be used to increase the cooking area from 240 square inches to 360 square inches. This can give you enough space to cook up to 12 burgers at once, which is perfect for parties and get-togethers.
The grill has an integrated temperature control knob and when it’s closed, there is a lid-mounted temperature gauge. The grease tray can be pulled out for emptying and cleaning.
Cuisinart CEG-980 Outdoor Electric Grill With VersaStand
The most appealing element of this grill is its portability and how compact it is. It weighs only 17 pounds and has a briefcase carry style the grill surface area still gives you enough space (145 square inches) to cook around eight burgers. The VersaStand is a brilliant feature. Rather than the grill coming detached from a cart that needs to be stored separately, this grill has telescopic legs that stay attached to the grill itself. So you can have it as a tabletop grill and then extend the legs to make it a standing grill whenever you want. Because of this it also stores away really easily.
The grill is 1500 watts with a 5120 BTU burner. The grill plate is porcelain-enameled which makes it non-stick and easy to clean. There is adjustable temperature control and it takes around 10 minutes for the grill to heat up. This grill is designed for outdoor use only.
Coyote 18-Inch Built-In/Portable 1300 Watt Electric Grill On Patio Post
Where the Cuisinart electric grill is all about taking up as little space as possible, this coyote electric grill is all about making a statement. It comes with a pedestal that will look amazing on your apartment balcony and the pedestal has foldable shelves to give you that extra bit of workspace. Better yet, it is weighted to protect against the grill getting knocked over.
You can also detach the grill if you like so that it can be used as a portable tabletop grill. And the grill can be used both indoors and outdoors (Coyote recommends a ventilation hood for indoor use). The grill grate gives you 156 square inches of cooking space and it uses a ceramic briquette flavorizer for better heat distribution. The grill surface is coated in Teflon to make it non-stick and easy to clean. The rest of the components are made from rust-resistant 304-grade stainless steel. The maximum temperature is 550oF, which means that it can sear steaks with ease.
In terms of safety, the grill is surge-protected and it has a safety shut-off that kicks in after 60 minutes, so you can rest assured that your grill will never accidentally be left on.
The Bottom Line
Many people with apartments accept the fact that they won’t be able to grill because of safety restrictions about propane and charcoal, but this really doesn’t have to be the case. The best electric grill for apartment balcony is out there and there are so many options to choose from that will give you a great grill experience every time. So pick one up and enjoy your outdoor barbeque experience on your own apartment balcony.