Best omelet makers

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published 12 November 2020

Omelet makers remove the need to perfect your folding and flipping abilities to produce this tasty meal. Many have light indicators to let you know the heat is at the optimal level, while others take less traditional approaches to cooking your eggs. We have gathered a collection of the best omelet makers to make your morning meal so easy that you won’t mind cooking it before you’ve had a caffeinated beverage.

Staff pick

Holstein Housewares Omelet Maker

Breakfast or brunch for two

This option from Holstein can make omelets for two people at once. Just add a bit of cooking spray to the plates once the preheating beep has sounded to ensure easy removal, then pour in your ingredients. Each side of the tray has room for two eggs and other fillings and will both cook in about 10 minutes.

Perfect pairing

Cuisinart Breakfast Express Omelet Maker Waffle Iron

Double up on your breakfast options

Why choose between omelets and waffles when you could cook both at the same time with this option from Cuisinart? You'll hear a beep when the surfaces are hot enough for cooking, as well as a beep when cooking has completed. The two knobs at the front of the unit let you adjust the doneness for both foods, and the nonstick surface cleans easily when you're finished.

Fastest option

Lekue Omelet Maker

Microwave-safe option for speedy omelets

In as little as two and a half minutes, you could be enjoying a delicious omelet. Beat your eggs, toss in your extra ingredients, and pour them into this microwaveable omelet maker. This maker doesn’t require any oil or butter so you can eat healthier, but you can add either if you want to.

Super small appliance

Dash Express Omelet Maker

A pop of color with a small footprint

Small enough to fit in tiny kitchens, RVs, and dorm rooms, this omelet maker can still cook two portions at once. The cooking surface heats up quickly, but there's also a heat indicator light, so you'll know when it’s ready. There are no settings to learn since there are no buttons on the unit, and powering on or off is controlled with the plug.

Easy flipping

TECHEF Frittata and Omelet Pan

A slightly more traditional approach

If flipping omelets is your biggest challenge, and you don't want to sacrifice that pan-fried texture, consider this TECHEF pan. Place a bit of oil or butter on each side, then add most of the eggs to one side and a small amount to the other. Pile in the toppings on the side with more eggs and then flip the small side on top. That’s it!

Eggcellent breakfasts

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If you want to feed two hungry people in the morning, then consider the Holstein Housewares omelet maker. Look for the heat indicator light, then add your ingredients and start cooking. The stainless steel finish will match any kitchen, and the skid-resistant feet keep the maker in place when it’s time to remove your food. And if you’re worried about cabinet space, this unit can store upright to reduce its footprint.

Sometimes ten or more minutes is too long to wait for breakfast on days where your schedule is tight. For this situation, we recommend the Lekue omelet maker. It has the fastest cooking time in our collection, and it’s also the easiest to clean. You can use a small amount of oil or butter, or skip both, and enjoy an omelet in under three minutes.

Nicole Cozma is a freelance writer for Future. She's known for being inquisitive and finding the tiny details that may otherwise go unnoticed. When she's not writing about products, she can be found playing Blizzard game titles, doing copy editing work, cooking, or expanding her photography skills.