Here's Our Pick For Best Electric Skillet Under $50.00

Presto 06852 16-Inch Electric Skillet with Glass Cover

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Presto 06852 16-Inch Electric Skillet with Glass Cover
If you have a small budget for your next electric frying pan, we've found the perfect choice for you. At just $35.00 this skillet is unbelievably under-priced. The Presto 06852 Electric Skillet is made from heavy cast aluminum and is durable. The skillet is so attractive that it can be used as a serving dish. We evaluated the appliance for safety, price, overall performance, temperature control, and ease of cleaning.

Safety: The electric skillet is designed with safety as a priority. The wide side handles makes is easy to move the skillet around on the countertop. The glass lid keeps splatter and spillage to a minimum.

Price: At just $35.00 this pan is one of the best bargains we've seen in a while The Presto brand is well respected in cookware, and we found some difficulty in finding a comparable brand name and price point.

Overall Construction and Performance: The skillet features deep walls which makes it easy to prepare large cuts of meat, fish, and poultry. The pan measures a whoppng 16 inches, so you can even prepare casseroles is you wish. The Presto Electric Skillet roasts, fries, grills, stews, bakes, makes casseroles and more. Use it to replace your electric griddle and your old, worn electric skillet.

Temperature Control: The huge pan surface allows you to spread your dishes evenly, so there's no need to worry about even heat distribution. The temperature probe works efficiently. Customers have not reported any major issues with difficulty controlling the pan's temperature.

Ease of Cleaning: Best of all, the Presto Electric Skillet is dishwasher-safe! Simply remove the temperature control and place it the dishwasher.

 I need a wide skillet when all five grandchildren come for breakfast or dinner. I like to fry bacon slowly to get it lovely and crisp, and french fries with rosemary are always a big hit. This skillet is an ideal size for a big crowd of kids. I have found it does a better job on the french fries than on the bacon, as there are some areas that are hotter than others and I'm not completely satisfied with the evenness of the doneness. With a deep layer of oil for the French fries it doesn't matter. The fries cook beautifully. The bacon works OK when I turn the themostat just a little hotter than I like it, but you have to be careful to watch and turn it just at the right time. The surface is a cinch to clean, and the glass top is great. All in all a fine value, and a great size.