The best homemade kebab makers: ten popular models + what to look for when choosing
How nice it is to cook juicy, aromatic, fresh kebab right in your apartment, without wasting time and effort leaving the city for nature! Agree, even the process of preparing to create this magical dish brings a lot of pleasure.
The degree of roasting and juiciness of the finished meat, color and aroma - all this largely depends on the choice of kebab maker. The home version of the traditional metal design looks unusual - it is a compact electrical appliance, shaped like a sleeve, with a fat tray and a set of additional functions.
But which kebab maker is better and what to look for when choosing? We'll talk about this in our article - we'll list the ten best devices presented on the Russian market and intended for use in domestic conditions. Rated home kebab makers are the same in purpose, but differ in design features, technical characteristics and capabilities, which we will consider in detail. We will also present the main pros and cons noted by the owners.
The content of the article:
TOP 10 rating of the best homemade kebab makers
Energy NEVA-1
Combination of efficiency and practicality
Among household appliances, the leader is the kebab maker of the domestic manufacturer Energy. The design is made in such a way that the skewers are covered on all sides with a metal casing, so greasy splashes do not fall on surrounding objects. In addition to skewers, the set includes cups to collect the juice released during the cooking process.
The average cooking time for meat is about 15 minutes. Thanks to automatic rotation, the pieces are evenly fried on all sides. Handles and some parts are made of heat-resistant plastic.
Specifications:
- housing – aluminum/plastic;
- color – black/metallic;
- power – 1000 W;
- grease tray - yes;
- number of skewers – 5;
- automatic rotation - yes;
- dimensions (d*w*h) – 18.5*21.4*45 cm;
- weight – 2.1 kg.
The kebab maker is designed for cooking not only meat or fish, but also vegetables. Suitable for use in a family of 2-3 people. Convenient for transportation and storage in a kitchen cabinet.
- Compactness
- Protective cover
- Budget cost
- Easy care
- No automatic shutdown
REDMOND RBQ-0252-E
Quick preparation of traditional kebabs
The second position in the ranking is occupied by the Chinese model of the REDMOND brand. The kebab maker, like all household appliances from this manufacturer, is reliable and well assembled.The body is located vertically, inside a removable metal flask there are 6 skewers. To prevent the pieces of meat from touching, it is recommended to cut it finer than usual.
The device is equipped with a light indicator that lights up when connected to the mains. The length of the power cord is only 1 m, this must be taken into account when choosing the installation location.
Specifications:
- body – metal/plastic;
- color – black/silver;
- power – 900 W;
- grease tray - yes;
- number of skewers – 6;
- automatic rotation – yes, 2 rpm;
- dimensions (d*w*h) – 18*21.5*46.5 cm;
- weight – 1.8 kg.
Users note that the meat is well cooked. It is enough for 4-6 servings. The kebab maker is suitable for home or country use.
- Quick cooking
- Reliability
- Automatic shutdown when dropped
- Warranty – 2 years
- Requires fine cutting of meat
- Pieces slide down
Great rivers Okhota-3
Reliability and easy maintenance
An honorable third place goes to the kebab house with the thematic name “Hunting-3”. Despite the Russian name of the brand, the equipment is produced in China. The design of the device does not differ from the two previous options - a vertical collapsible sleeve with a heating element located in the center. The cover and skewers, 32 cm long, are equipped with handles made of heat-resistant plastic.
The spiral along its entire length is heated to 650 degrees, which ensures good and uniform roasting of pieces of meat. Each skewer is equipped with a cup for draining fat.
Specifications:
- housing – aluminum/plastic;
- color – black/silver;
- power – 1000 W;
- grease tray - yes;
- number of skewers – 5;
- automatic rotation – yes, 2 rpm;
- dimensions (d*w*h) – 18.5*21.8*44.2 cm;
- weight – 1.94 kg.
The kebab maker is suitable for preparing a lunch of meat or vegetables for 2-3 people. According to reviews, the device is reliable and easy to use.
- Simple design
- Convenient service
- Budget cost
- Spare flask
- Thin casing
- New appliances have a plastic smell
Sakura SA-7810SB
Excellent roasting of meat and semi-finished products
The electric kebab maker of the Chinese brand Sakura made it into the top five. With its help you can cook up to 1 kg of meat at the same time. The manufacturer claims that any type of meat will produce a flavorful and juicy dish. Uniform cooking is ensured by a slow rotation speed of 3 revolutions per minute.
The skewers, equipped with thermally insulated handles, have 5 removable cups attached to them, into which fat and juice drain during cooking. The design is completely dismountable, making it very easy to wash and clean the parts.
Specifications:
- housing – aluminum/plastic;
- color – black/silver;
- power – 1000 W;
- grease tray - yes;
- number of skewers – 5;
- automatic rotation – yes, 3 rpm;
- dimensions (d*w*h) – 18.5*18.5*39 cm;
- weight – 1.82 kg.
In a kebab maker you can fry pieces of meat or fish, sausages, and various vegetables. The finished dish is enough to feed 3-4 people.
- Fast cooking of meat
- Low price
- Easy maintenance
- Burn protection
- You have to string thin pieces
- Fat is difficult to wash off
Spectrum-Pribor Picnic EShV-1.25/220
A powerful device for real men
The top five is closed by the homemade kebab maker of the Spektr-Pribor brand. Some of the technical information becomes clear already from the model name, which indicates the power and operating voltage.The device has a protection class of IP20 and is manufactured in accordance with the requirements of GOST 14254. The design is standard, like all of the above models.
The body of the kebab maker is quite voluminous, holding from 1.6 to 2 kg of meat. For light frying, 15 minutes are enough, more thorough frying takes about half an hour. The service life specified by the manufacturer is 10 years.
Specifications:
- body – metal;
- color – black/metallic;
- power – 1250 W;
- grease tray - yes;
- number of skewers – 6;
- automatic rotation – yes, 2 rpm;
- dimensions (d*w*h) – 24.5*24.5*45.5 cm;
- weight – 2.5 kg.
In a kebab maker you can quickly cook a large amount of meat, fish, sausages or kupat for grilling. The device allows you to feed a family or company of 5-6 people.
- Increased chamber volume
- Reliable build
- Great power
- Well done
- Weight is greater than that of other kebab makers
Polaris PEG 0503
Compact kebab maker for home and garden
The sixth position was taken by a model of the popular Russian brand Polaris. It is more expensive than alternative devices from other manufacturers, but is not fundamentally different from them. The set includes 5 skewers, each of them has a cup for draining fat. The kebabs take approximately 20 minutes to cook, ensuring the meat cooks quickly.
A distinctive feature is the material of manufacture – stainless steel. Both the heating element and skewers are made from it.
Specifications:
- body – made of high quality steel;
- color – black/metallic;
- power – 1000 W;
- grease tray - yes;
- number of skewers – 5;
- automatic rotation – yes, 2 rpm;
- dimensions (d*w*h) – 21*21*37 cm;
- weight – 1.77 kg.
The kebab maker is more compact than similar products, so it can accommodate a limited amount of meat, cut into small pieces. Will provide a hot lunch for a family of 2-3 people.
- Compactness
- Easy maintenance
- Light weight
- Well done
- Short skewers
Kitfort KT-1404
Spacious model for a large company
Another “Chinese” from the Kitfort brand stands out from other, more modest models in its appearance. The protective screen only covers the internal parts halfway, but the heat preservation is compensated by the rapid rotation of the tray - 12 revolutions per minute.
The small-sized device holds 4 kg of raw meat, distributed over 7 skewers: 6 of them are located at the edges, 1 in the middle. The central skewer can be used to skewer a whole chicken or large pieces of meat.
Specifications:
- body – metal;
- color – silver;
- power – 1400 W;
- grease tray - yes;
- number of skewers – 7;
- automatic rotation – yes, 12 rpm;
- dimensions (d*w*h) – 15.5*15.5*36 cm;
- weight – 2.6 kg.
The amount of prepared food is enough to feed not only a large family, but also guests. Despite the increased loading volume, the finished dishes turn out fried and juicy.
- Compactness
- Great power
- Capacity - you can set a festive table
- Common grease tray
- Heavy weight
- Cooking time is longer than stated
Galaxy GL2610
Thoughtful functionality and reliability
The Chinese model of the Galaxy brand is not much different from most home electric barbecue makers: it has a vertical design with 5 skewers 30 cm long, equipped with cups for fat.During operation, the skewers with pieces of meat strung on them are protected by a metal perforated screen. All parts are removable - this facilitates quick cleaning and removal of grease.
During operation, the tray slowly rotates 360 degrees, making 2 revolutions per minute. Smooth movement ensures good frying, and the fat flowing down the meat maintains the juiciness of the finished kebab.
Specifications:
- body – aluminum;
- color – metallic;
- power – 1000 W;
- grease tray - yes;
- number of skewers – 5;
- automatic rotation – yes, 2 rpm;
- dimensions (d*w*h) – 20*20*38 cm;
- weight – 3 kg.
This is a mid-sized model for home use. It is often bought to diversify lunches or dinners with freshly baked meat.
- Simple design
- Easy management and maintenance
- Good option for a gift
- Heavy weight
- Disadvantages in the device
Mystery MOT-3320
Powerful home model with timer
The design of the kebab maker produced by Mystery, which took eighth place in the rating, differs from previous models. It is equipped with a powerful 2-kilowatt heating element, equipped with a protective screen only on the side of the heating element and has 7 skewers in its arsenal. There is no perforated casing, like alternative devices, but there is a stable stand with a regulator.
The auto-shut-off function is recognized as a useful and convenient option - there is no need to stand guard near the device and wait for the meat to cook. A 60-minute timer allows you to set the time to the nearest minute.
In addition to the light indication, there is a sound indication - it can be heard even from the room next to the kitchen. In addition to the tray, the set includes 2 fish racks and a spit with clamps.
Specifications:
- body – stainless steel;
- color – metallic;
- power – 2000 W;
- grease tray - yes;
- number of skewers – 7;
- automatic rotation - yes;
- dimensions (d*w*h) – 29*34*44 cm;
- weight – 3.1 kg.
Thanks to its additional functions and spaciousness, the device is popular with both large families and summer residents, for whom rainy weather does not become an obstacle to preparing barbecue.
- Great power
- Countdown timer
- Auto power off function
- You have to manually turn the skewers
- Large size and weight
CENTEK CT-1460
Budget option with medium power
The last place in the ranking went to a model from China from the CENTEK brand. An electrical appliance of a traditional vertical shape has average power and size. Uniform heating and roasting are ensured by rapid rotation of the tray. The 31 cm long skewers are equipped with cups to collect dripping fat.
The working structure is protected by a perforated metal casing. The body and skewers are equipped with thermoplastic handles for safe use.
Specifications:
- body – stainless steel;
- color – silver/black;
- power – 1000 W;
- grease tray - yes;
- number of skewers – 5;
- automatic rotation – yes, 12 rpm;
- dimensions (d*w*h) – 18.5*18.5*40.7 cm;
- weight – 2.5 kg.
A suitable option for preparing barbecue at home in a family of 2-3 people. In addition to meat, you can cook fish, vegetables, and semi-finished products for grilling.
- Spare heating element
- Recipes as a gift
- Well cooked meat
- No switch on the body
- Grease cups are too small
- Sharp edges of the casing
Recommendations for choosing a homemade kebab maker
If you want to diversify your home cooking or learn how to quickly cook meat without frying in a pan and no worse than baked in convection oven, a better device than an electric kebab maker cannot be found. To cook meat, fish or vegetables, you do not need oil - frying occurs thanks to a heated heating element.
There are many models on the market, but all of them, as you have already noticed, are very similar in design and technical characteristics. Let's look at what to look for when choosing a device for home use.
We recommend paying attention to such nuances as:
- Power – the higher it is, the stronger the roasting of large pieces of meat. But do not forget that in this case electricity will be consumed less economically.
- Capacity – indicates the amount of meat that can be cooked at one time. More often it is 1-2 kg, but there are also volumetric devices designed for 4 kg.
- Number of skewers - directly proportional to capacity. Regular kebab makers have 5 pieces, larger ones have up to 7.
- Manufacturing material and build quality. Devices with a stainless steel body last longer than their aluminum-plastic counterparts. Popular brands usually have a more reliable build than lesser-known brands.
- Type of pallets – one common or separate for each skewer. Self-contained fat cups are more convenient when not all skewers are used.
- Cooking time – from 15 to 60 minutes. It depends on the power of the heating element and the size of the meat pieces.
- Auto rotation – typical for almost all models that differ only in rotation speed.
- Additional functions – timer, auto shutdown. Any useful functions make the cooking process more convenient and attractive.
Dimensions and weight should be taken into account in two cases: if there is a shortage of free space in the kitchen or if the device is intended for constant movement - for example, for trips to the country. If you often visit your dacha, then for greater convenience in cooking, we also recommend choosing a compact gas stove.
In design, almost all models are very similar: silver metal elements and black plastic.
Finally, some useful tips:
As you can see, even such simple devices as kebab makers have many interesting subtleties to choose from. But the main criteria of all the above remain power, capacity And additional features.
Conclusions and useful video on the topic
Everyday advice from an experienced electric kebab maker user:
The advantages of vertical models and some useful recommendations for use:
An electric kebab maker can be considered in different ways: as a temporary replacement for a barbecue or as a kitchen appliance that is actively involved in cooking on an ongoing basis. In any case, this is an inexpensive, fast, easy-to-use assistant, thanks to which you can prepare a large number of new dishes.
We hope that the models presented in our rating will become the starting point for choosing a new electrical appliance.
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