If you are looking to make perfect waffles, and still have options to make other tasty snacks and treats easily without cluttering up your kitchen with gadgets, then you should buy one of these great 3 in 1 Waffle Makers.
In this kitchen gadget guide I cover everything you need to know about 3 in 1 waffle makers and link to to the best options available depending on your needs.
I’ve also included a few waffle makers I think you should avoid and why.
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What is a 3 in 1 waffle maker
A 3 in 1 waffle maker is a portable kitchen gadget that is capable of making waffles, from waffle batter, and also has options to make other items like toasties, doughnuts etc.
They work by having interchangeable plates that clip into the waffle maker and sit above heating elements. The heat passes into the plates and cooks whatever is against the plates. Additionally, the plates help shape the waffles as they cook.
Key considerations when buying a 3 in 1 waffle maker
The key things to consider when buying a 3 in 1 waffle maker are as follows:
Power
For crisp and colourful waffles that are ready in under twenty minutes you really need a waffle maker that has over 800 watts of power available.
Price
You shouldn’t pay more than £60 for a 3 in 1 waffle maker and the extra money is very unlikely to guarantee you great waffles and there are lots of options available between £30 and £50.
Other Options
The last thing to consider when choosing a 3 in 1 waffle maker is what other food options does it make and will you use them. If you won’t then you may want to consider a dedicated waffle maker.
Top Seven 3 in 1 Waffle Makers
Here is my selection of the best 3 in 1 waffle makers, why they are the best and where you can buy them from.
Salter EK2143 Deep Fill 3-in-1 Snack Maker with Waffle Iron
This high powered snack maker from Salter has everything you need to enjoy toasties, paninis and most importantly waffles. It works by having detachable, non-stick, plates for each type of toastie snack and includes special deep dish waffle plates to allow you to make nice, thick, Belgium waffles.
It is priced between £30-£40.
It is available online from these UK retailers:
Sensio Home 3 in 1 Multi Functional Waffle and Toastie Maker
This stylish Sensio 3 in 1 Waffle and Toastie Maker will look great on your kitchen work top and provide you with tasty waffles any time you want. Also, the griddle plate can be used as a grill making it a really useful kitchen tool and allowing you to crisp up some streaky bacon to go with your waffles.
The Sensio Waffle and Toastie Maker is priced between £25 and £35.
The Sensio is available from these UK retailers:
Fohere 3-in-1 Waffle Maker and Toasted Sandwich Press
With an impressive 1200 watts of power available this is one of the most powerful 3 in 1 waffle makers available and will give you crisp and golden waffle in well under 15 minutes.
Similar to the Salter EK2143 is also comes with deep dish waffle plates for a nice, thick, waffle.
Prices range from £35 to £45 for this waffle maker.
The Fohere 3 in 1 Waffle Maker is available from these UK retailers:
Taylor Swoden 3-in-1 Family Toastie and Waffle Maker
While this 3 in 1 waffle maker is on the high side when it comes to price, retailing for between £50 and £60, it does come with the added bonus of a four waffle plates. So, basically with this 3 in 1 waffle maker you can make four delicious waffles in one go rather than the usual two.
Plus, it has a power range up to 1200 watts to ensure you get that crisp and golden finish on your waffles.
This 3 in 1 waffle maker is available from these UK retailers:
Giles and Posner 3 in 1 Mini Treat Maker
So, this treat maker is low on power at 650 watt and could have easily made the waffle maker to avoid list if it wasn’t for the other fun treat options on offer with doughnuts and cake pops. Plus, the option to make one large giant waffle.
This treat maker costs around £30 and is available from the following UK retailers:
Housnat 3 in 1 waffle maker with variable temperature control
This 3 in 1 waffle maker from Housnat has a power range up to 1200 watts but also has the added benefit of temperature control to allow you to ensure you waffle is cooked through and then finished off on high for a crispy finish.
It costs between £35 and £50 and is available from the following UK retailers:
Tower 3-in-1 Deep Fill Waffle and Toasted Sandwich Maker
Regular readers of Toastie Recipes will know that this is the toastie, and waffle, maker of choice for me.
It has 900 watts of power and deep dishes make for excellent waffles but they can take 15 minutes of more to cook through.
This toastie maker costs between £30 and £40 and is available from the following UK retailers:
Three 3 in 1 Waffle Makers To Avoid
Here are some 3 in 1 waffle makers I think you should avoid and why.
Dido Waffle and Sandwich Maker
While the Dido 3-in-1 Waffle and Sandwich maker is a lovely neat and compact unit with only 750 watts of power available it simply isn’t powerful enough to produce delicious and crisp golden waffles that are cooked all the way through. At least, not without a very long wait.
Moulinex 3-in-1 Panini and Waffle Maker
Much like the Dido above this waffle maker from Moulinex has only 700 watts of power so will never give you lovely and crisp waffles.
But, as if this isn’t enough it costs an eye £90 or higher so is definitely one to avoid as I really can’t see a justification for this cost other than the name.
CGOLDENWALL 4 in 1 Mini Waffle Maker
This mini 4 in 1 waffle maker from Cgoldenwall provides good options to make easy pancakes, doughnuts and rather uniquely waffle cones for ice cream and looks very appealing in its vivid red colour but…at over £100 and only 650 watts of power it just isn’t worth the cost and you will be waiting a long time to create a tasty crisp waffle.
Conclusion
In conclusion you can see that there are some excellent 3 in 1 waffle makers available today and also some that are not so go.
Hopefully, this guide has helped you choose an option but if not, there is no rush and you can take your time and continue your research while dreaming of delicious waffles and coffee for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.
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