Doesn't the mat turn the grill into a frying pan since it acts like a frying surface?
1040595
It somewhat does, you can cook on it like a fry pan ,but when grilling burgers and such most of the drippings run off the edge and the rest is in the grooves formed by the grill surface. Works good, not greasy at all.
1040596
it seems to work well as anything.....especially in avoiding the grill sticking but retaining the grill, sear, ability.
1040597
I suppose it could be considered a frying pan. Surprisingly, there are still grill marks on the food. The grill mat prevent s a lot of crud from falling on the briquets. For burgers that can cause flareups. If the burgers are fatty, there can be an accumulation of fat on the mat. I was able to "spoon" is off with a spatula into a little pot. However the burgers were the best I have made and fish on the mat was easy and also came on delicious. I have the mat covering only 1/2 the grill so that I can still toast buns and cook hot dogs, etc. By the way, veggies can easily be cooked up on the mat even if you cook the old way on the other half of the grill. Consider the mat as an option to use as you choose. I suppose it could be considered a frying pan. Surprisingly, there are still grill marks on the food. The grill mat prevent s a lot of crud from falling on the briquets. For burgers that can cause flareups. If the burgers are fatty, there can be an accumulation of fat on the mat. I was able to "spoon" is off with a spatula into a little pot. However the burgers were the best I have made and fish on the mat was easy and also came on delicious. I have the mat covering only 1/2 the grill so that I can still toast buns and cook hot dogs, etc. By the way, veggies can easily be cooked... » Read More I suppose it could be considered a frying pan. Surprisingly, there are still grill marks on the food. The grill mat prevent s a lot of crud from falling on the briquets. For burgers that can cause flareups. If the burgers are fatty, there can be an accumulation of fat on the mat. I was able to "spoon" is off with a spatula into a little pot. However the burgers were the best I have made and fish on the mat was easy and also came on delicious. I have the mat covering only 1/2 the grill so that I can still toast buns and cook hot dogs, etc. By the way, veggies can easily be cooked up on the mat even if you cook the old way on the other half of the grill. Consider the mat as an option to use as you choose. « Show Less
1040598
Not really! It does allow slight grill marks on food like steaks. We really love it, though. What a difference in "clean-up". The mat just easily washes off in the sink and is ready for the next use and the actual grill plates stay very clean. We have two of them and use them every time. Great for doing veggies.
1940237
It is cast iron, so yes it would be just like a cast iron frying pan, but the burner would only cover part of it so the heat distribution might not be the best.
1962669
It would work well for frying hamburgers but it is not a grill. To have the effect of a grill you would need to purchase a grill. That said I love it.
68882
OMG - drilling holes in a grill mat --- that would certainly reduce the lifetime of the non-stick (Teflon) surface!
489775
Yea sure, why not. Its a grill , just like any back yard grill but compact to take anywhere. You can use a pan or even a grill plate. If your going to use it solely for pan frying, just get a camp stove...If your going to use it also for a camp grill/tailgating grill..its perfect.
1814844
Not exactly sure of the question. The surface is somewhat uneven but it does not affect the cooking aspect for the griddle.
830081
Nope. It's a plastic mat. However, it is nonstick with a rubber feel on the back. I'm sure there are better mats out there, but this one does well for the price.
1734512
No, it does not, but you can simply stagger when you put certain foods on the grill in relation to one another. Works fine for me grilling meat and veggies.
318341
Yes it does, how ever it's only on one side.Still it's a very good grill/griddle.
2108958
I have used this on the pizza pan with Black and Decker convection oven on at 400 deg F. No problem cooking pizza or nachos or heating french fries or other food on this nonstick mat set on the pizza pan. I have not used the mat with grilling options.
1317775
We used our mat to cook fish. It doesn't take long and therefore not too much of a grill taste. But it was very good. We also cooked fresh vegetables using the mat and they were delicious. We haven't used it to actually grill meat.
85538
No. Absolutely love this grill. I have had it for two years, and so glad I spent the extra money for it. It's worth it.
1375518
No, it doesn't, the heat isn't high enough to crease, I had uk model Richard Mor.. That did fry very vell, very hot, like gas 10, but ninja doesn't
1979314
No. Because it's an aluminum pan that has a great non-stick surface applied to it. Mine warped and stuff ran to the edges. However, I used the palm of my hands to press on the center of the pan while it was on a mattress to get it level again. Hope this helps.
935832
It does lose alot of heat when turning meat, and if there is a lot on the grill it takes awhile to recover.
2043258
Yes it does also they recommend that when frying breaded food ( shrimp etc ) that you not use the basket as food tends to stick to it. Am really enjoying it as its a perfect size for just my husband and I.
2015826
Nothing sticks and all you do is wash the mat in warm water (when it is cool). As a result your grill stays clean - it works great.