The best grills for tailgating in 2022
Football season is here, and that means tailgating season is here, too. But what exactly are you going to grill your burgers on? Here are our picks for the best grills for tailgating, based on user reviews.
Top products in this article:
Weber Original Kettle Premium charcoal grill, $219 (reduced from $233)
Green Mountain Trek portable wood pellet grill, $348
Weber Q1400 electric grill, $329 (reduced from $359)
Whether you bring a charcoal grill to your next tailgating party, or an electric grill powered by a portable generator, finding a grill that's portable is key. All our top picks are easy to transport and set up. We even found some grills with some serious smarts, including Wi-Fi connectivity and controls. If you select a countertop electric grill, make sure to keep it out of the rain, under a tailgating tent.
So below, the best grills for tailgating at Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart. There's a grill for any budget, from reviewer-loved brands like Weber and George Foreman.
Weber Original Kettle Premium charcoal grill
This Weber grill has a porcelain-enameled lid and a rust- and peel-resistant bowl. Just pop the Weber Original Kettle charcoal grill in your truck bed or trunk and bring it to the tailgate.
According to Weber, this retro grill can be used to grill up to 13 burger patties at a time. This makes it an ideal grill if you're cooking for a large group. The grill includes a built-in thermometer in the lid.
This grill is available in three colors. Right now, you can get a deal on Amazon on the black version.
Weber Original Kettle Premium charcoal grill, $219 (reduced from $233)
Cosori Aeroblaze indoor grill & smart XL air fryer combo
New to grilling, but have aspirations of flipping burgers at the tailgate? The Cosori Aeroblaze is Amazon's No. 1-selling raclette grill. It's a versatile grill that can crisp, air grill, roast, broil, bake, dehydrate, preheat and work as a warmer. For those keeping score at home, that's eight cooking functions in one device -- a nice option for a tailgate on a fair-weather day, or, even better, under a tailgating tent.
Built largely for countertop use, its 100-square-inch surface is big enough to cook up to four hamburgers, four steaks or 15 hot dogs at a time -- and at temperatures up to a sizzling 510 degrees. A built-in carbon filter is designed to snuff out smoke.
And while you may be smart for buying a grill that's rated 4.7 stars (out of 5) by Amazon users, the Cosori Aeroblaze is smart because it can connect with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Download the VeSync app, and control the Aeroblaze remotely from your phone or device.
Save $60 when you apply the coupon.
Cosori Aeroblaze indoor grill & smart XL air fryer combo: $180 after coupon (reduced from $240)
Green Mountain Trek portable wood pellet grill
This Green Mountain Trek portable grill uses wood pellets. It includes a digital Wi-Fi system that lets you control and monitor your grill via your smartphone. It comes with a meat probe, a peaked lid for rib racks, a convenience tray with utensil hooks and a thermal sensor that monitors grill temperature.
Green Mountain Trek portable wood pellet grill, $348
Weber Q1400 electric grill
If you want the taste of barbecue, but lack the space for a traditional grill, this 27-inch electric model is a great option. Finding an outlet is no hassle thanks to a 6-foot-long power cord. The compact grill features porcelain-enameled, cast-iron cooking grates, and a removable catch pan.
"This is the best electric grill made...The larger ones have the same wattage but can't reach the same heat," a verified buyer of the grill says. "Smaller is better in this case. This unit is easy to use. No gas, no charcoal, no mess."
Weber Q1400 electric grill, $329 (reduced from $359)
Green Mountain Davy Crockett portable wood pellet grill
Green Mountain's Davy Crockett portable, Wi-Fi-enabled wood-pellet grill is billed as perfect for tailgating, and Amazon reviewers agree -- it's rated 4.5 stars. This stainless steel smart grill runs on 12 V or 120 AC power. Download the Green Mountain Grills app to control the Wi-Fi-enabled grill via your smartphone or device.
Green Mountain Davy Crockett portable wood pellet grill, $359
Bella Pro Series countertop indoor smokeless electric grill
This affordable, electric countertop grill is easy to take anywhere. It has a nonstick cooking surface that is dishwasher-safe and smokeless -- another smart option for cooking under a tailgating tent.
George Foreman Contact Smokeless grill
Reviewers like the space-friendly George Foreman Contact Smokeless grill, and not only because it offers grilled flavor while eliminating smoke by up to 80%. A nonstick coating on the rack makes for easy cleanup, and its sloped grilling surface and open grate plates remove up to 50% of fat.
George Foreman Contact Smokeless grill, $71
