Best Electric Skillets and Woks

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Breville Hot Wok & Steam BEW820

Breville Hot Wok & Steam BEW820

4.4 
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CabquokkaVIC3 posts
 

Well designed & constructed. Range of nominated heat settings from keep warm up to stirfry. Good heat for stirfry. Large steamer. Wipes clean. It is… Read more

a large appliance. 500mm diameter from handle edge to handle edge so ensure you have cupboard or bench space to store it. Very satisfied with its performance & quality.

  • Price (RRP) $99.95
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Carol2 posts
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My 1976 Sunbeam deep fryer died just recently. Has been used at least weekly since then, so great value. I purchased the DF4500 as a replacement and have been very pleased with its performance. Show details

Sunbeam Classic Skillet SK4200P

Sunbeam Classic Skillet SK4200P

3.5 
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Planes Trains & D.3 posts
 

The coating – Although well made ,the non stick coating does not last ...and then the product becomes largely useless. Sunbeam .....please update this product with a proper coating that will last . otherwise it doesn't stack up. Show details

Mels2 posts
 

Within a minute of first heating, strong electrical smell & plug started smoking. So disappointing & long drive back to store next weekend I won’t buy this brand again Show details

$199RRP
Wayne R.
 

Absolute waste of money. After 6 months the thing stopped heating and broke down. Hugely disappointing as is a very expensive item. Show details

Sunbeam
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Look before you leapNSW3 posts
 

Love it. Mainly use it between min and medium setting. Maintains steady temp with thermostat. Light turns on when heating and turns off when temp reached. Wipe it out with a paper towel for the next use Show details

Kylie_EmburyTAS19 posts
 

Fantastic fuss free cooking and cleaning! – I love my new George Foreman electric griddle! I've used it for burgers, marinated chicken, pancakes and to toast buns and it's been excellent! … Read more

Great even heating, lots of room to cook family meals and perfect for my 10 year old to cook pancakes on - so much better than our electric frypan!

rehandra38 posts
 

Not cooking on highest setting – Up until last night I was very impressed. However, I was in the middle of cooking a meal and noticed that the meal of stir fry veg and chicken was… Read more

not cooking....just sitting there. It had been working ok on the medium setting and then nothing. I turned up to highest setting still nothing. The light was on constantly but the food was no longer cooking. I said to my hubby a retired electrician "would it be anything to do with the fact it is 5 pm and others cooking evening meal?" He said it could be but I do not know. In the end of just looking at the food just sitting there I turned it off and finished the meal on my induction cooktop. No problems with heat there. I only purchased this skillet on 3rd of May. rehandra just now

I have another question about my new Skillet. The thermostat probe seems to come out "too" easily. I do not even have to use the trigger thingie on the side. I am bit concerned there is a problem with it.

Sunbeam
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Kambrook Essentials KEF90

Kambrook Essentials KEF90

3.4 
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Just A ShopperWA7 posts
 

Kambrook Skillet – I was given this skillet fry pan by a lady in 2021 no lid, you can buy one from Kambrook, however I use one I found that fits. It is the best pan I… Read more

have used, fantastic performance cooks everything even a small roast, hardly use the cooker top these days. 100% recommend it, I want to buy one as a spare. The only thing I would suggest is a better coating on the pan as it will scratch over time. Could be a little bigger for larger family cooking. Take care of it cleaning and cooking and she's is a wee ripper.

Sunbeam Classic Banquet FP5910

Sunbeam Classic Banquet FP5910

2.2 
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fptr55 posts
 

crap appliance – my experience is the same as many here heating stops and starts just has to be the thermostat cord ive used it for a little while and just find it… Read more

frustrating so between a breville wok and a breville sandwich toaster i survive notice i used breville twice that means future appliances will be breville i have now put it in the rubbish bin i would be ashamed to give to charity i see sunbeam read the comments so take note i also have found the breville non stick coating to be superior to sunbeam

Sunbeam DuraCeramic SK6000

Sunbeam DuraCeramic SK6000

2.4 
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c88958404WA3 posts
 

Scary – I didn't even get to use it! Plugged it in for the very first time, and it blew the switch. I had to go to my meterbox to flick it back on. Now too scared to use it.

Sunbeam
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  • Price (RRP) $119
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KyalQLD5 posts
 

Gets up to temperature fast. Real fast. Holds heat well even when adding large quantities. Best part is you can properly burn food and sauces in… Read more

there and it just wipes out with a paper towel. Be careful not to use steel utensils though because it does scratch the coating. Wooden or plastic spoons are fine. You never need to use anything abrasive to clean it. Dishwasher safe as the bottom detaches. I use it as a steamer as well.

Cuisinart 35cm GreenGourmet Electric

Cuisinart 35cm GreenGourmet Electric

3.0 
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shanexu3WA373 posts
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Didn’t last long – I purchased my Cuisinart 35cm GreenGourmet Electric frypan several years ago from The Kitchen Warehouse. I liked the size of it and for the duration… Read more

of its life I was very happy with its performance. I liked the large rubber feet that protected it from scratching my bench top. The only downside is that it did not last long. I only got to use it about twenty times before it failed and stopped heating up. I had the cord tested and found it was not faulty so it’s now clear that the electric heating element failed.

I’m not happy that someone that cost so much did not last.

Sunbeam Duraceramic FP6000

Sunbeam Duraceramic FP6000

1.7 
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  • Price (RRP) $94.95
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KerrinNSW
 

Very disappointing – I have had the same issues as most other people. This frypan looks disgusting after one use. The black burn ring is impossible to remove. The cream coloured coating has been come off around the rim where the lid makes contact. Show details

Sunbeam
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Westinghouse WHEF01G

Westinghouse WHEF01G

2.1 
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Lorraine Wakefield
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Very happy with this product! Great size for large family meals and very easy to clean. It's early days yet but the non-stick surface seems to be of… Read more

a much better quality than my previous one (different brand) which I replaced in less than 2 years! It also seems to maintain temperature much better than my previous one.

Sunbeam DimpleTech FP6910

Sunbeam DimpleTech FP6910

3.8 
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$169RRP
Erin2 posts
 

Not worth it – The non stick coating comes off easily, which seems to not be unusual for products across brand at the moment, my relatively new raco pots have the… Read more

same issue despite us only using silicone utensils and washing all items as recommended. Very frustrating. The temperature control is erratic and temperamental. And most recently one of the handles completely snapped off. I don’t want to buy a new pan yet as the thing still cooks, but buying a replacement handle seems to be tricky/not accessible. This is our second sunbeam frying pan and we have been disappointed with both, unfortunately. I don’t recall when exactly we bought our current one but it is no more than 18months old. Gone are the days when products were actually reliable.

Sunbeam
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Kambrook KEF120 / KEF125

Kambrook KEF120 / KEF125

2.4 
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Dan M.10 posts
 

Poor quality – Non stick surface peeling off after 2 months and only ever used soft rubberised utensils...also power plug is difficult to remove on pan end Wouldn't buy again as is of very poor quality and a total waste of money Show details

Ronson Non-Stick Wok

Ronson Non-Stick Wok

3.5 
life33 posts
 

Fantastic – I have had this ronson electric wok for 3 years now not only it get plenty of use on a regular bases it gives me a chance because of its size to be… Read more

able to bulk cook for those nights when you are feeling lazy or had a big day at work or else were and freeze Reliable & inexpensive

Kmart Anko Mini Electric Frypan

Kmart Anko Mini Electric Frypan

5.0 
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Kim C.11 posts
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The Anko compact mini electric frypan is great for travelling and running off a portable power station. It's cooking surface is 15cm square and it's… Read more

wattage is only 450-520w. It is non-stick and it's handle is detachable for easy storage. It cooks my daily omelette evenly and quickly. Highly recommend, especially for running off a portable power station or for daily use for one person. Economical power usage and budget friendly at $20.00 from Kmart.

Panasonic InverterQueensland5 posts
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The Sunbeam stainless steel electric frypan is manufactured very well. It has a double layer of S/Steel for even distribution of heat. The 6Kg… Read more

weight designed to keep the even temperature. The temperature dial could have been better designed with larger nodules but overall the glass lid and stainless steel grid can be used for roasting. I am pleased to have purchased the Sunbeam frypan. My last sunbeam frypan lasted Forty years.

Kmart Electric Frypan

Kmart Electric Frypan

1.2 
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N. F.WA8 posts
 

I bought a electric frying pan I'm sure it's a anko brand the prong part and the plastic around the prong that plugs into the pan gets scorching hot… Read more

after use Is this normal it's not warm to the touch it's extremely hot after I've finished with using the electric pan I'm starting to get worried and I won't buy Anko anymore Kmart has hit rock bottom with all these Anko products even clothing Anko everywhere you look at kmart this is a CHEAP and NASTY brand that uses the bottom of the barrel internal parts expecially for fans it's only a matter of time before someone's home burns down SHAME ON YOU KMART from now on I will go to target or big w !!!

Kmart
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Fed up GrandmotherQLD31 posts
 

Shockingly Made in China – Purchased the Sunbeam Banquet & Skillet set 1st set returned faulty thermostat Replacement worse as shabbily made 2 major joins on Banquet frypan … Read more

It's like they put it together in pieces No quality anymore Sunbeam make them in Australia Quality Control non existent for Sunbeam now

Sunbeam
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Hi there, We truly apologize and we are very sorry to… Read more

AFKWA281 posts
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Good electric fry pan but could be better – Replacement for Kambrook non-stick pan that was about 20 years old (and not non-stick anymore) Because of its size (39cm L x 31cm W x 7.8cn D) the… Read more

Breville pan presented as a good choice. Very sturdy construction (Aluminium bonded to Stainless steel) and a heating element that basically covers the whole base of the pan, this looked like a significant upgrade over our previous pan (which has served us well) Heating power is 2400 watts (220 – 240 V AC) and the controller has 5 distinct settings (Sear, Simmer, Sauté, Pan fry and keep warm.

We mostly use the electric pan to cook small roast dinners and the like instead of the large oven. Perhaps an electric fry pan is not always seen as the ideal way to cook a roast, but after many years doing it, the results are very good.

Nearly went for the stainless-steel model but experience with food sticking to the bottom put us off – this pan has premium PFOA free non-stick cooking surface, have only used it once (early review on first impressions) but can attest to the non-stick surface, which is very good, and despite a lot of meat fat that browned up the pan (for nice gravy!) nothing stuck to the pan. It was a pleasure to use.

So, we started with the leg of lamb on Sear for a bit, turning it over to brown it up, then backed the thermostat down to pan fry for a while and when vegetables added set it to just around Sauté where the cooking ended up good and a lovely roast emerged!

The thermostat is interesting, not sure I have mastered it yet, it seems to have set positions for the 5 different heat settings – I have experimented with about 50mm of water in the pan and changing the settings to see the response – water actually boils around the Sauté and pan fry settings – the pan heats up quickly and it seems to respond when you move the thermostat between the pre-set settings or set it midway between any 2 positions, so it seems to give infinitely variable adjustment between the on position and the end (past sear) – using the water test showed the visibility of the butterfly element underneath and you could clearly see that the heat distribution across most of the pans surface was very good which accounts for the even heating – you could clearly see the heat distribution in the pan as the water got close to boiling (from the white colour it went and the bubbles producing)

Under the thermostat connection is a chrome tilt lever that can be engaged to tilt the pan to one end for moving gravy, fat etc. to one end of the pan, and on one corner it has as handy little indent that acts as a pourer to remove fat and gravy etc.

Was nearly prepared to give this pan five stars, but found a negative that drops off my rating. The lid is quite flat and even though domed in the middle, it is nearly 25mm lower in height than the Kambrook pan we replaced – we put a relatively small leg of lamb in the pan and when it swelled during cooking it pressed up against the lid in the middle and actually lifted it a little from the pan – none of this caused the lid to slide off or anything dangerous, but it does detract from an otherwise very good pan that the lid is quite flat. Had I been more observant before purchase and actually measured the height of the lid, may not have ended up buying it - not sure that other brands have a higher lid, but if you want to cook roast meats suggest you check out the specs on the lid heights before you purchase to make sure it meets your needs.

I would actually implore Breville to review the height of the lid on this pan and actually make the dome about 25mm higher in the middle – this would take a good pan and turn it into excellent – maybe the pan is not aimed at people cooking roasts, but from our experience an electric fry pan generally cooks a very good roast and it’s not just for casseroles and the like.

I wouldn’t put it in the dishwasher but Breville claim that it is dishwasher safe which is a plus if you chose to wash it this way.

Pros: • Sturdy construction, well-made, stainless-steel handles • Heating element that “Butterflys” around most of the pan (very good, even heat distribution) • Good temperature control with the thermostat • Large size • Sits very well on the legs, doesn’t look like moving anywhere • PFOA Free non-stick coating on the pan (nothing sticks to it) • Pan tilt lever built in • Pan and Lid are both dishwasher safe Cons: • Lid is “shallow” – the dome needs to be about 25mm higher in the middle to accommodate roast meats

Dot G.VIC
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Very happy with this appliance. Been looking for item like this for quite a while, at an affordable price. So happy that I found this at Harris Scarfe at Highpoint Shopping Centre.

$149RRP
Sunbeam DuraCeramic Skillet SKM6100DC

Sunbeam DuraCeramic Skillet SKM6100DC

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$79.95RRP
$119RRP
Westinghouse WHSK01K

Westinghouse WHSK01K

1.0 
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Unhappy customerQLD
 

Worst ever. Would not maintain heat. Kept turning off – Would give it 0 stars if possible. Tried cooking crispy fish barra, ended up soggy, did not maintain heat. Show details

Contempo Electric Wok 5L

Contempo Electric Wok 5L

2.0 
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$34RRP
Christmas ArtistSA3 posts
 

Newly bought. Disappointed that when reading the instructions it says not to put in water. 'Just put detergent on a cloth and wipe out. ' On… Read more

inspection, if it goes in water you will get the element wet as it's now a screw on element unsealed instead of a molded into the base one. I knew not to get the temp control area wet on previous Electric frypans but this is really cheap. I guess for $32 if I get 6 months I'll be lucky. They also call it a wok because it's round but it's not really the correct base shape for stir-fry cooking but I really wanted a frypan so that suits me fine. I was wanting something smaller than the big banquet style Electric frypans. I guess all you can do to clean it is put water, detergent in the pan and turn it on.

Christmas Artist
Christmas Artist   

Would not work as a wok as it doesn't get hot enough. Wok cooking is hot and fast.

Lenoxx EFP120

Lenoxx EFP120

1.0 
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$69.95RRP
DianneQLD
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Purchased May 2025 and after 2 months of use and coating peeling off already in the middle of the wok and toward edge starting to show wear. Only use plastic utensils. Very disappointed with product