HOW TO GRILL WITHOUT A GRILL: 3 WAYS
Grilling is a great way to add flavor and texture to your favorite dishes, but you don’t always need an outdoor grill to enjoy mouthwatering barbecued meats and veggies. With the right technique and tools, you can easily recreate the delicious flavors of the grill inside your kitchen. Use this article to learn more about grilling indoors so you can inspire your making.
WAYS TO GRILL WITHOUT A GRILL
With the right technique, you can achieve that hot-off-the-grill taste without leaving your kitchen. Discover new ways to grill your favorites without a grill below.
1. GRILLING ON A STOVETOP
You can turn your cooktop into a grill station with the help of a cast iron or aluminum grill pan. Grill pans have ridges that not only replicate the sear lines of an outdoor grill but they also help fat drain away from your food while cooking. If you preheat the pan on high heat, it can give your recipes the signature texture and intense flavor of a grill.
2. GRILLING IN AN OVEN
The oven can also help you create grilled flavor in steaks, pork, fish and vegetables so you can enjoy grilled food year round. Oven grilling is a cooking technique that requires a few extra steps compared to baking in an oven.
First, preheat your oven to 500°F and place an empty cast iron grill pan inside to heat up for about 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and add your food, then place the pan back into your oven to cook. Be sure to turn your food halfway through the cook time to evenly grill each side.
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3. GRILLING IN AN AIR FRYER
Air fryers are a convenient countertop tool that can emulate crispy results without having to use a stovetop, oven or grill. Similar to grilling in an oven or on a cooktop, preheating the air fryer is the most effective way to replicate the flavor and texture that a traditional grill can provide.
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WHAT FOODS CAN I GRILL INDOORS?
You can recreate classic grilled recipes indoors as long as the cook time and temperature are adjusted according to the tools you're using.
Enjoy tender, smoky meat year round by making Oven-Baked Ribs or Air Fryer Steak. If you’re craving a light and refreshing grilled meal, use your air fryer to grill flavorful shrimp or flaky salmon to pair with Grilled Veggies and Pesto.
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WHAT PAN DO I USE FOR INDOOR GRILLING?
Cast iron skillets, griddle pans and grill pans with ridges all help to replicate grilled textures and flavors. No matter which pan you use, be sure to preheat it before adding your food to get a spectacular sear on your meats and veggies.
HOW DO I MAKE MY INDOOR GRILL TASTE LIKE OUTDOOR GRILLING?
You don't have to wait for a warm sunny day to create grilled goodness. Incorporating ingredients like liquid smoke, grilling seasonings and smoky marinades before placing your meats and veggies in the oven, grill pan or air fryer is a simple way to revamp your indoor grilling.
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