Infrared Grills

This is where an infrared BBQ grill makes its impact. In infrared BBQ grills, a metal plate between the food and the heating element (gas or electric) heats up. The metal plate then radiates that heat toward the food, thereby cooking it via heat radiation.

Gas and electric outdoor grills use direct heat to sear and cook food. However, they also act as a convection oven in which the heat is pushed into the shell of the grill, and the hot air moves around inside. The hardcore industry crowd will tell you that this convection process helps cook the food, but the moving air also has the effect of drying out the meal much more quickly. There may also be some convection occurring from under the metal plate in an outdoor infrared grill, but it is significantly reduced compared to the more traditional types of grills.

As a result of the lower levels of convection in infrared outdoor grills, your meal will be more succulent and juicy. Who doesn't love that idea?

Infrared grills are relatively new to the BBQ scene and offer some very compelling benefits over traditional gas or electric grills.

Restaurant Quality Searing: The intense heat produced by infrared helps to retain more of the food's natural moisture and flavor, giving it a juicy, flavorful texture. The infrared technology also results in a less open flame and more even heating of the cooking surface, leading to a nice seared surface on your meat or vegetables.

Cook More Quickly & Efficiently: The hype you will see out in the market primarily relates to the ability of an infrared outdoor grill to maintain the food's moisture and tenderness better than a standard grill. Infrared grills will also cook food much faster, another material benefit. This occurs because the heat radiated in an infrared burner grill, gas or electric, is more concentrated.

More Fuel Efficient: Because food is cooked quicker and more evenly, you need to spend less time cooking and using less energy.

Safer For Grillers: The fact that infrared barbecue grills limit flare-outs makes them far safer than conventional gas or charcoal grills. Infrared grills are also ideal for an environment that limits the use of charcoal or gas due to a higher-than-normal fire risk, like a condominium or smaller space.

Easier To Clean: The residue from your food will most often collect on the plate that radiates the heat, so all that needs cleaning is that plate along with the top of the BBQ grill.

Infrared outdoor grills come in various styles: You can buy a built-in infrared grill for your outdoor kitchen, a freestanding infrared grill, or a portable version. These infrared barbecue grills can include optional add-on features like smokers, LED lighting, or rotisseries.

Grillio has the most extensive selection of infrared BBQ grills, including Fire Magic, Broil King, and Blaze models. We also guarantee the best prices on all our outdoor infrared grills: If you find the same grill at a lower price somewhere else, we'll match it. And if you need help picking out the right freestanding, portable, or built-in infrared grill, not to worry: Our expert in-house grillers are on standby to answer any questions you might have about grills, infrared, or otherwise.

Blaze Premium LTE Marine Grade: With 748 square inches of grilling area, 56,000 BTUs for the main burners, and 10,000 BTUs for the rotisserie burner, you’re sure to please everyone. The durable stainless steel construction is built to last and provides a classic look that fits just about any outdoor décor - making it perfect for your backyard barbecue. Plus, an added rear infrared burner allows you to prepare meals quickly without worrying about overcooking or flare-ups. What’s more, Blaze Outdoor Products offers a solid warranty for this product - so nothing is standing in your way from hosting unforgettable cookouts with the ones you love!

Broil King Baron S 590:Th 5-Burner Infrared Gas Grill is perfect for outdoor grilling and has everything you need to make a delicious barbecue. The five stainless steel tube burners provide 42,000 BTUs of cooking power to handle even the largest of meals easily. Additionally, it's equipped with a rotisserie burner and sear station, which can be used to prepare meats like chicken or pork with a delicious smoky flavor. All these features make this gas grill ideal for anyone who loves cooking outdoors for family and friends.

Fire Magic Aurora A660i 30-Inch Built-In: An ideal addition to any outdoor entertainment space, the Aurora A660i Built-In Gas Grill is a professional-grade grilling station. It features three high-powered burners with even heat distribution to quickly and evenly cook food. It also features stainless steel construction, a full-size rotisserie rod, a halogen lighting system, and an extra deep hood for slow-roasting meats or vegetables. The luxury of this device makes it perfect for hosting large gatherings in your backyard or patio.

Edited by Bruce Tucker.