George Foreman Mini 2-Serving Electric Grill
We built this mini George Foreman grill for apartment dwellers, couples, and anyone grilling for one or two. The 36-square-inch nonstick surface heats in under five minutes and handles two burgers, chicken breasts, or grilled vegetables at once. Our signature sloped design drains fat into the removable drip tray while you cook, so you get the char without the grease.
The 36-square-inch plates give you enough room for two 4-ounce burger patties, two boneless chicken thighs, or a panini and a small handful of asparagus spears. We kept the depth shallow so breakfast sausages and sliced vegetables don’t roll off, and the ridged surface leaves classic grill marks on everything from portobello caps to zucchini planks.
Fat drainage & cleanup
Our signature sloped design tips five degrees toward the front, so rendered fat and marinade run into the drip tray instead of pooling under your food. The removable tray slides out for a quick rinse, and the nonstick coating on both plates means you can wipe them down with a damp paper towel while they’re still warm.
We don’t recommend submerging the grill body in water—just unplug it, let it cool for ten minutes, and wipe the plates with a soft sponge. For baked-on residue, place a damp paper towel on the warm surface for sixty seconds before wiping. You’ll find detailed step-by-step cleanup instructions in our guide to cleaning every George Foreman model, which covers stubborn cheese and marinade too.
Heat-up time & power draw
The 760-watt heating element reaches cooking temperature in four to five minutes. A green ready light tells you when the plates are hot enough for searing, and a red power light confirms the unit is plugged in. We calibrated the thermostat to hold 400°F across both plates, so you don’t get a cool spot in the center.
Because it draws less than eight amps, this mini grill works on standard 120V outlets without tripping breakers. That makes it apartment-safe and dorm-friendly in buildings where full-size electric grills might overload shared circuits.
Specs & design details
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Common questions about the 2-serving mini grill
The 36-square-inch surface fits two quarter-pound burger patties comfortably. If you shape them into standard 4-inch rounds, they’ll have about half an inch of clearance on each side. Thicker pub-style burgers may touch the edges, but the floating lid will still close and cook them evenly.
For slider-sized patties, you can fit three if you stagger them diagonally. The grill works best when you leave a small gap between items so fat can drain toward the front tray.
No, the nonstick coating releases food without any added fat. We designed the plates to work with just the natural moisture in your ingredients. If you’re grilling very lean proteins like tilapia or egg whites, a light mist of cooking spray can help, but it’s optional.
Adding oil won’t harm the grill, but it will create extra smoke and drip into the tray. Most customers find they don’t need it even for delicate foods like shrimp or thinly sliced zucchini.
Yes, but you’ll need to add two to three minutes to the usual cook time. Frozen burger patties and chicken breasts release moisture as they thaw on the hot plates, so you may see more liquid in the drip tray. For best results, let frozen items sit at room temperature for five to ten minutes before grilling.
Frozen vegetables like bell pepper strips and onion slices cook well straight from the freezer. Just spread them in a single layer so steam can escape through the sides of the grill.
The green ready light typically turns on in four to five minutes after you plug it in. Actual preheat time depends on your kitchen’s ambient temperature—colder rooms may take an extra minute. We recommend waiting until the light comes on before adding food, especially if you want visible grill marks.
If you’re in a hurry, you can start cooking as soon as the plates feel hot to the touch, but thicker cuts like pork chops benefit from the full preheat to sear the outside while the inside cooks through.
Yes, the removable drip tray is top-rack dishwasher safe. It’s made from heat-resistant plastic that won’t warp in normal dishwasher cycles. Most customers find it easier to rinse the tray by hand right after cooking, since the grease hasn’t had time to harden.
The grill plates themselves are not removable on this model, so you’ll wipe them clean manually. For baked-on residue, place a damp paper towel on the warm surface for sixty seconds, then wipe with a soft sponge.
Both have the same 36-square-inch cooking surface and 2-serving capacity. The classic model features removable plates that go in the dishwasher, while the mini grill has fixed plates you wipe clean by hand. The mini version is slightly more compact and about $5 less expensive.
If you prioritize easy cleanup and don’t mind a bit more counter space, the classic model is a good choice. If you want the smallest possible footprint and prefer quick wipe-down maintenance, the mini grill is the better fit.
We recommend silicone, wood, or plastic utensils to avoid scratching the nonstick coating. Metal tongs and spatulas can leave marks that reduce the coating’s effectiveness over time. If you do accidentally scratch the surface, the grill will still work, but food may stick in those spots.
Most customers find that a silicone spatula slides easily under burgers and chicken without damaging the ridges. For delicate items like fish fillets, a thin plastic turner works well.