There are a lot of waffle lovers out there but they don't want to clean up afterward because making waffles can get really messy. This is why frozen Eggo waffles are so popular because you can eat delicious waffles without having to deal with sticky, caked-on batter on the sides of your waffle iron and on your countertop.
This is why appliance brands developed waffle makers with removable plates because, with the click of a button, you can remove the plates and easily clean them in your dishwasher instead of spending much more time cleaning them by hand.
The second reason to buy a waffle maker with removable plates is that a few come with more than one set of removable cooking plates. These types of appliances are known as 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 appliances depending on how many sets of plates they come with. One set of plates has square-shaped indentations for cooking waffles. Another set has ridges for grilling steaks, hamburgers, or vegetables. Another has dividers for making sandwiches.
One disadvantage with waffle irons that use removable plates is that they cost more than a typical waffle iron that only comes with non-removable plates. The most affordable dedicated waffle makers that only come with removable waffle plates can cost between $70 and $80. The most expensive models can cost over $200 because they are constructed from higher-quality materials and have a few more features.
A 3-in-1 appliance with 3 sets of removable plates typically costs less than a typical 4-slice waffle maker because they are typically half the size. You can buy a 3-in-1 appliance for a price between $40 and $60.
4-Slice Belgian waffle makers with removable plates are really popular because they can make a lot of waffles really quickly and they are easy to clean. Many of the most well-known appliance brands, including Cuisinart, Krups, and All Clad, sell at least one model of 4-slice Belgian waffle maker with removable plates.
Unfortunately, for lovers of Waffle House-style waffles, there is only one thin waffle maker with removable plates for sale. The reason for this is that most Americans prefer thick, fluffy Belgian waffles topped with chocolate sauce, powdered sugar, and fruit slices over thin American-style waffles topped with butter and maple syrup.
There is currently only one thin waffle maker with removable plates on the market, the Black and Decker G48TD, which comes with one set of two reversible cooking plates. This means that both sides of the plates are used to make different types of food. One side has indentations for making waffles and the other has a flat surface for making eggs, hash browns, or bacon strips.
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Flip waffle makers with removable plates are also really popular because they use a flip feature to spread the batter evenly around the plates, resulting in an evenly baked and perfectly formed waffle. Currently, only the Hamilton Beach corporation makes these types of flip waffle makers.
Listed below are some of the best waffle makers with removable plates from the most well-known kitchen appliance brands. Unfortunately, for Eggo lovers, they are all Belgian waffle makers. As mentioned above, there is only one classic waffle maker with removable plates.
Both All Clad and Breville are well-known for making high-end kitchen appliances, including cookware and waffle makers. However, it took until September 2020 for All Clad to begin selling a waffle maker with removable plates. So far Breville has decided to not develop a waffle maker with interchangeable plates.
The best waffle maker that has removable plates based on customer reviews is the All Clad Gourmet Digital Belgian waffle maker. The reason for the positive reviews is because of its excellent heat distribution, ability to reheat quickly, and unique features including an LCD display, countdown timer, and pre-programmed waffle types. These fantastic features make this waffle iron the most expensive in its category with a retail price of approximately $330.
All Clad has a stripped down version of the Digital model, that is known as the Manual model, which comes with the same removable plates and stainless steel housing found on the Digital model but does not have any of its unique features including the LCD screen, timer, and pre-programmed waffle types. This is a great option for people on a budget because it is about a $100 cheaper.
The Hamilton Beach 26031 is the safest flip waffle maker with removable plates on the market because it is the only one that has ceramic-coated removable plates. The ceramic on the cooking plates is PTFE- and PFOA-free which means it has no Teflon and will not emit toxic fumes at high temperatures. The plates rotate 360 degrees to spread the batter more evenly and cook it more thoroughly. It can bake one circular-shaped Belgian waffle at a time with a 7-inch diameter and 1-inch thickness. I think that it is a pretty good bargain for a price of approximately $70.
The Hamilton Beach 26201 can save you a lot of time making waffles and cleaning up afterward because it can make two Belgian waffles at the same time and it comes with dishwasher safe removable plates. The only problem with this appliance is that it has Teflon coated cooking plates so it is not as safe as the Hamilton Beach 26031. You can buy this time-saving appliance for only about $70.
The Cuisinart WAF-300 is great for people who want an appliance that can make either Belgian waffles or pancakes and is easy to clean afterwards. A set of waffle plates and a different set of pancake plates are included with your purchase. All four plates are dishwasher safe. This appliance has gotten many 4- and 5-star reviews. It is a real good value for your money at a price under $100.