Electric Skillets: Tutorials, Guides, Care & Recipes

Here’s everything you need to know about owning an electric skillet.

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    When to Use Low, Medium vs. High: Your Electric Skillet Temperature Guide

    Electric skillets are handy kitchen tools, but their generic settings of low, medium and high can be confusing. Here's a guide to electric skillet temperatures, along with the foods that cook best at each setting.

    Mini Chicken Chimis with Jalapeno Cream Cheese

    These zippy chicken chimi bites bring a little heat to any fiesta. Serve them on their own as appetizers, or...


    Chicken Samosas

    This chicken samosa recipe is best served with yogurt dipping sauce or chutney (like coriander and mint, tamarind or sweet...


    5 Things to Cook on an Electric Griddle and 5 to Skip

    When you've got a crowd to feed, turn to an electric griddle! Here are the foods that work best, plus...


    The Surprising Reason You Need an Electric Skillet in Your Kitchen

    Look beyond the stovetop! Here's why the electric skillet is staking a claim as one of the most valuable kitchen...

    Loaded Mashed Potato Bites

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    Put those leftovers to good use! Turn them into mashed potato bites loaded with bacon, cheese and onions. —Becky Hardin,...


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    Toasted Ravioli

    9 reviews

    While visiting a friend who had just moved to St. Louis, Missouri, I tried toasted ravioli at almost every restaurant!...


    Cheeseburger Onion Rings

    4 reviews

    This new take on burgers will have your family begging for seconds. Serve these cheeseburger onion rings with spicy ketchup...


    52 Recipes to Make in an Electric Skillet

    Got love for your electric skillet but don't know what to make? We've got all of the best electric skillet...


    Savory Mustard Chicken and Stuffing Waffles

    Adding mustard to the chicken coating adds a tang that's amazing with the savory waffles and sweet maple syrup. —John...


    Chicken Rangoon Egg Rolls

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    This is a recipe that I made into my own—a friend served a layered appetizer paired with crackers, and I...


    Ginger-Pork Wontons

    A flavorful, juicy pork filling is jazzed up with a delicious touch of ginger and enveloped in crispy wrappers. These...


    Beef Flautas

    This traditional Mexican flautas recipe is one of my favorite dishes to make for my family. The spices and onion...

    Spanakopita Spring Rolls

    2 reviews

    I was inspired to turn original spanakopita into a hand-held hors d'oeuvre. I use egg roll wrappers in place of...


    Beef Wellington Fried Wontons

    3 reviews

    These tasty appetizers scale down classic beef Wellington to an ideal party size. They feel fancy and fun! —Dianne Phillips,...


    Fair-Favorite Corn Dogs

    3 reviews

    Bring the county fair home to your kitchen with these corn dogs. A tip for dipping: Pour the batter into...


    Sugar Doughnuts

    3 reviews

    My family never cared for doughnuts much until they tried these. Their light-as-a-feather texture and golden brown color are so...


    Fried Onion Rings with Lime Dipping Sauce

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    Field editor Christine Wilson of Sellersville, Pennsylvania shared this appealing appetizer. Sweet Vidalia onion rings are deep-fried to a crispy...


    Italian Chicken Strips

    1 review

    "This moist chicken goes from stove to freezer to table without losing flavor or texture," assures Barbara Eberlein. "I usually...


    Coconut Shrimp

    2 reviews

    Jumbo shrimp is big on flavor when field editor Marie Hattrup from the Dalles, Oregon gives it a tropical twist....


    Shrimp Egg Rolls

    2 reviews

    "My friend Yi owns a Chinese restaurant and taught me that Chinese cooking is simple if you have great recipes,"...


    Southwestern Onion Rings

    10 reviews

    These light crispy onion rings are sliced thin and spiced just right with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chili powder and...

    Deep-Fried Potato Skins

    "The combination of potatoes, cheese, bacon and garlic dip in this recipe is fantastic," says Leslie Cunnian of Peterborough, Ontario....


    Deep-Fried Chicken Wings

    8 reviews

    A soy sauce mixture with sesame seeds and green onion adds flavor to these deep-fried wings. My mom got the...


    Egg Rolls

    18 reviews

    This egg roll recipe is truly a family favorite. My husband, Doug, makes them often for family meals and my...


    Fried Ham Cubes

    2 reviews

    I sometimes serve these popular snacks with a creamy ranch dip instead of the cheese sauce. People are always surprised...


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    Creamy Crab Wontons

    2 reviews

    How about a fast festive appetizer just for two? These hot, crispy crab wontons boast a rich and creamy filling....


    Big-Batch Bismarks

    3 reviews

    "These delicious jelly-filled doughnuts will disappear before your eyes - especially when youngsters are around," predicts Araminta Adams of Soldiers...