3 Best Electric Woks We Tested and Tried

If you’re anything like me, you like to avoid cooking with an open flame when there are small children around. It’s a dangerous hazard that could easily lead to a trip to A&E.

Fortunately, however, there’s an easy solution. You could cook all your stir-fries, and other dishes in an electric wok instead. So much safer.

Lucky for you, we’ve been checking out some of the best electric woks on the market at the moment. And, after a little deliberation, we were able to put together a shortlist of our favorite 3. To be honest, picking our top 3 was actually quite easy.

You’ll probably have heard of some of the brands before…

We chose a Breville one for our Best Overall, a very prominent brand that’s all about home appliances, with a strong focus on kitchen appliances.

Then there’s Presto, an American company that makes small home-use cooking appliances. Then there’s VonShef brand that makes everything from everyday cooking essentials to special appliances to stunning tableware.

We’re going to explain what criteria we used to compare the different electric woks and to assess whether they met our standards, before going on to provide you with some really in-depth product reviews.

And, we’ll also provide you with a section where we answer some of your most frequently asked questions on the subject. But first, we’re going to kick things off with a quick comparison table. Here goes.

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• Comparison Table
• Key Criteria We Used To Assess The Electric Woks
• Best Electric Wok
• Frequently Asked Questions

Comparison Table

Key Criteria We Used To Assess The Electric Woks

So, here are the different things we took into consideration to compare and assess these Japanese Rice Cookers.

How Much Food Can It Cook?

Very few people eat their meals alone if they can help it, so we were sure to check that all of the electric woks that made our shortlist are big enough to cook food for at least two people at a time, preferably more if at all possible.

Does It Have A Non-stick Surface?

It’s important for your electric wok to have a non-stick surface - without one it would be horrendous to clean and would require a lot of scraping off of dried-on foods.

Does It Come With A Lid?

Not everyone uses the lid that comes with their electric wok, but it’s good to have one because it helps to retain the moisture of the food that you cook in it.

Can You Adjust The Temperature?

If you also plan on cooking side dishes, it’s handy to have an electric wok that lets you adjust the temperature. That way, you can continue to keep your fried food warm without burning it as you prepare the side dishes.

Is It Good Value For Money?

There’s no reason to pay more money than you have to, which is why we ensured that the electric woks that made our shortlist are all good value for money. But, by all means, check the prices as you go along.

Best Electric Wok

1. Best Overall: Breville BEW600XL Brushed Stainless Steel Hot Wok

Comparison Criteria

This electric wok meets all the criteria you should look for in a good electric wok…

First off, it has a large 6-quart capacity, so you can use it to cook for the entire family. And, not only does it have a Quantanium non-stick coating, but you can even remove the wok bowl and place it in the dishwasher. Perfect.

It also features a lid, so you get to retain all that nice moisture in your food. Moreover, this lid is made of glass, so you can see your food cooking away nicely.

We also love how it features adjustable heating, with a whopping 15 precision heat settings up to a staggering 425 degrees Fahrenheit. That way, you can turn the heat up or down as needed, by way of a small dial.

And, we’re pleased to inform you that this electric wok has earned the title Amazon’s Choice in the category of Electric woks by Breville.

Such a title is only given to products that are not only of excellent quality but are also available at a good reasonable price. So you know you’re getting good value for money.

Manufacturer Background

Breville is an Australian brand that dates back as far as 1932. They quickly became known for many of their home appliances, including blenders, kettles, microwaves, toasters, and toaster ovens.

More recently, in 2016, they also began making coffee machines for the well-known brand Nespresso.

They presently have a global presence, and they trade in over 70 countries around the world.

Why is this the best overall electric wok?

As we covered earlier, this electric wok has plenty of great features. It’s a good, family size, the coating is non-stick, it comes with a glass lid, and it features very precise heat adjustments.

But that’s not all it has to offer. It features a unique high wattage butterfly element that distributes heat evenly up the walls of the wok, and in doing so maximizes the high-heat searing potential.

That way your food gets perfectly seared and seals in all that juice and moisture, to best, emulate authentic Asian-style cooking.

It’s made with brushed stainless steel, so it’s really designed to last, but it also features heat-responsive aluminum layers, which is how it manages to maintain such high heats to sear your food.

But what really sold it for us is the customer experience of using the wok, which leads us nicely onto our next section.

Experience of Using the Product

After well over 900 individual customer ratings on Amazon, the results are in! The average customer rating on this beauty is 4.8 stars out of a possible 5 stars, with 85% of customers giving it a full 5 stars out of 5.

They rated it at at least 4 and a half stars out of 5 for several different features, including heat distribution, temperature control, easy to clean, versatility, and quality of the material.

The only area where it was slightly let down was in durability, where it only earned 4 stars out of 5.

Using it is easy - you use it in pretty much the same way you would for a wok on the stovetop. The only difference is that you can use it on a countertop with no open flame to worry about.

One of the more common comments in the customer reviews is that it’s “worth every penny” which is high praise since it does cost more than most other electric woks on the market today.

There’s no wonder it’s a bestseller with the leading online retailers!

Pros

• Large 6-quart capacity
• Quantanium non-stick coating
• Wok bowl is dishwasher safe
• Even distribution of heat
• Food gets perfectly seared

Cons

• It’s not as long-lasting and durable as we would like it to be

2. Best For Ease of Cleaning: Presto 5900 1500-Watt Stainless-Steel Electric Wok

Comparison Criteria

Here’s another electric wok that meets all the key criteria that we set out earlier…

The wok is of a decent size, measuring a large 14 inches in diameter, which means it can easily accommodate one-pot meals for two or more people, possibly four, depending on portion sizes.

It also features a lid, so you get to retain all that nice moisture in your food. Moreover, this lid is made of tempered glass, so you can see your food cooking away nicely with the lid still on.

You can adjust the temperature, moving it up or down as you see fit, by simply turning the dial.

Where it does perhaps let itself down is that there isn’t a non-stick coating. However, most people tend to cook with oil or butter, and this will vary effectively prevent any foods from sticking to the inside of the wok.

But despite this, it is very easy to clean - more on that later.

And, we’re pleased to inform you that this electric wok has earned the title Amazon’s Choice in the category of Electric woks by Presto.

Such a title is only given to products that are not only of excellent quality but are also available at a good reasonable price. So you know you’re getting good value for money.

Moreover, it’s available at a far more affordable price than the Breville one we showed you earlier.

Manufacturer Background

Presto is the brand name of National Presto Industries. It was founded as far back as 1905 in Wisconsin. And it’s fair to say that they have a long and detailed history of innovation in small electric appliances.

They began as a manufacturer of pressure canners and introduced their first pressure cooker in 1939. But after World War Two, they began to expand their repertoire.

In 1956 National Presto introduced a ground-breaking new concept in electric cooking, involving a line of fully submersible electric cooking appliances, thanks to the use of removable heat control.

They now make all kinds of gadgets for the kitchen, including mixers, toasters, hot dog cookers, deep fryers, electric shredders, popcorn makers, pizza ovens.

Why is this the best electric wok for ease of cleaning?

So, if you’ve been paying attention, you may have noticed that this wok doesn’t actually have a non-stick coating. And if so, you’re now probably wondering how come I’ve said that it’s the easiest to clean.

Well, as I mentioned earlier, it turns out that Presto was the very first brand to bring out a line of fully submersible electric cooking appliances, thanks to the use of removable heat control.

So, that means you can remove the heat control and put the entire thing (minus the heat control obvs) in the wash.

But, better yet, you can even put it straight into the dishwasher, and get it fresh and clean once again, all without having to scrub off any dried-on foods.

Experience of Using the Product

This electric wok is a bestseller with the leading online retailers. And it has been flying off the shelves. There have been well over 1,600 individual customer ratings on Amazon alone.

Moreover, about 75% of them rated it at a full 5 stars out of 5, leading to an average Amazon customer rating of an impressive 4 and a half stars out of 5.

Two features were rated at 4 and a half stars by customers, namely versatility and lightweight, while several other features were rated at 4 stars out of 5. These include easy to clean, temperature control, easy to use, and durability.

So, overall customer feedback has been very impressive, but just not quite as impressive as for the more expensive Breville electric wok that we reviewed for you earlier.

Pros

• Large capacity, with a diameter of 14 inches
• Dishwasher safe on removal of heat control
• Features 2 large handles & tempered glass lid
• Also comes with a long-handled wooden spatula
• Requires only a small amount of oil to cook with

Cons

• No non-stick coating

3. Best For Having Guests Over: VonShef 7.4Qt Electric Wok with Lid

Comparison Criteria

Again, we have a great electric wok that met all of our selection criteria…

First off, there’s the sheer size of the beast (more on that a little later). It also features a non-stick coating, so you won’t get any dried food sticking to it, and cleaning is a breeze.

Then there’s the tempered glass lid that allows you to retain your foods' moisture, and at the same time allows you to see how your cooking is doing.

And it has an adjustable temperature to boot, so if you want to decrease or increase the heat a little, all it takes is the turn of a dial.

Manufacturer Background

VonShef is the kitchenware brand of a larger organization known as VonHaus. VonHaus in turn is a trademark of Domu Brands Limited. And it has a far wider product range than VonShef. It is known for homeware, furniture, DIY, and garden ware.

The VonShef brand is a little more focused, but still has a wide range of products. There are kitchen electricals, cookware, kitchen storage, food prep, baking essentials, tea and coffee makers, and more.

Despite not sounding at all English, VonShef is actually a British/UK brand, with its headquarters in England.

And while the brand is still somewhat yet to develop a long and intriguing history, we can confirm that their electric woks are right up there with the other brands.

Why is this the best electric wok for having guests over?

This wok is HUGE. Not only is it very wide, boasting a diameter that’s 14 inches wide, but it also happens to be particularly deep at the same time. In fact, the total capacity comes in at a very generous 7.4 quarts.

And that’s significantly bigger than the Breville electric wok that we showed you earlier. And if you ever wanted to rustle up a tasting Asian-inspired dish for having guests over, this electric wok from VonShef has certainly got all the capacity you need.

Experience of Using the Product

This electric wok is a bestseller with the leading online retailers. And there have been well over 300 individual customer ratings on Amazon alone.

And these customers also rated it very highly for a number of different features. They gave it a full 5 stars out of 5 for quality of material, and easy to clean.

And then proceeded to give it 4 and a half stars out of 5 for heat distribution, heat-resistant handles, versatility, and temperature control.

Some of the more common phrases in the customer reviews are “great wok” “easy to clean” and “love this wok”.

Pros

• Huge 7.4 quart capacity - big enough for dinner parties
• 4 temperature settings from 176 to 446 degrees Fahrenheit
• Features 2 large handles & tempered glass lid
• Can be used for healthy little-to-no-oil cooking

Cons

• There’s only a 6-inch flat area at the bottom
• Does not appear to be dishwasher safe

Frequently Asked Questions