Vivicreate Electric Quesadilla Maker 10 Inch, Nonstick
Vivicreate Electric Quesadilla Maker 10 Inch, Nonstick Quesadilla Press Machine with Extra Stuffing Latch, Easy Slice 6-Wedge Tortilla Cooker for Cheese Quesadillas, Tacos, Burritos, Grilled Cheese
- 10-INCH ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER Make crispy, melty cheese quesadillas, tortilla snacks, tacos, burritos and grilled cheese in minutes. This electric quesadilla maker is designed for quick meals, party appetizers, taco night and everyday kitchen use
- EASY-SLICE 6-WEDGE COOKING PLATES The sectional cooking plate creates six ready-to-serve wedges and helps seal in cheese, meat, vegetables and other fillings. Great for making quesadillas, tortilla snacks and shareable party food
- EXTRA STUFFING LATCH DESIGN The latch helps keep the lid closed while cooking and allows room for thin or thick stuffed quesadillas. Perfect for adding cheese, chicken, beef, peppers, onions and other favorite fillings
- NONSTICK SURFACE FOR EASY CLEANUP The nonstick cooking plates help food release easily and make cleanup simple after cooking. Just let the unit cool and wipe the plates clean after use
- COMPACT COUNTERTOP TORTILLA COOKER This compact quesadilla press machine is easy to use and store, making it a practical electric tortilla maker for kitchens, apartments, dorm rooms, family snacks and quick lunches
- Multi-Use Snack Maker More than quesadillas—use it to make tortilla snacks, wraps, grilled sandwiches, and other quick hot snacks for busy days
- Compact Countertop Appliance, Great Gift Compact footprint fits most countertops and stores easily. The bright red design makes it a fun kitchen gift for students, families, and housewarmings
| SKU: | B0GJCWXT8L |
| Weight: | 4.5 pounds |
| Brand: | vivicreate |
| Part: | VIVI-Quesadilla-10 |
| Colour: | red |
| Manufacture: | Vivicreate |
| Colour: | red |
Product description
This quesadilla maker turned out to be more interesting than we initially expected. Functionally, it works very much like a round waffle iron or panini press, but designed specifically around full-size tortillas and segmented wedges.
One thing buyers should understand immediately is that this uses two full tortillas with the fillings sandwiched between them. If you get enthusiastic with cheese, meat, beans, or sauce, overflow becomes part of the experience pretty quickly. The amount of countertop cleanup tends to scale directly with how ambitious you get with stuffing the thing.
That said, it actually cooks fairly well once you figure out the right fill level. The plates heat evenly and produce crispy tortillas with nicely melted fillings in the center. The wedge pattern is useful too, creating six pre-scored sections that are easy to separate after cooking.
The included drip tray definitely earns its keep because overflow absolutely happens. Thankfully the nonstick coating wipes down pretty easily after cooling, although removable plates would have made cleanup substantially better.
We also found ourselves somewhat divided on the appliance overall. It does exactly what it claims to do and can produce quick, consistent quesadillas with minimal effort. At the same time, if you already own a good cast iron skillet, traditional stovetop quesadillas remain easier to control, easier to inspect while cooking, and honestly less messy in many cases.
Pros:
– Fast cooking time
– Crispy exterior with evenly melted fillings
– Useful wedge scoring pattern
– Nonstick surface cleans up reasonably well
– Drip tray helps contain overflow
– Compact upright storage design
Cons:
– Overfilling creates substantial mess quickly
– Fixed plates make deep cleaning harder
– Less versatile than a simple cast iron skillet
– Requires some experimentation with filling quantity
– Bright red finish may not match every kitchen aesthetic
Overall, this is a decent specialty appliance for households that make quesadillas frequently and want quick, repeatable results. We enjoyed experimenting with it, but we also found ourselves appreciating the simplicity of the old-fashioned cast iron pan method even more afterward.
We’ll update this review with images of our experience at a later date.
4 stars
This is a four star deal at this price point there.
I bought this mainly for quesadillas, but I’ve also used it for wraps and grilled sandwiches. It heats up fast and cooks the tortilla evenly without needing to flip it. The extra latch is helpful when adding more cheese or meat, although I still try not to overfill it too much. Overall, it does exactly what I needed.
Easy to use and great for quick snacks
This quesadilla maker is simple to use and works well for quick lunches or snacks. The 10-inch size is just right for making a full quesadilla, and the sections make it easy to cut and serve. I like that the plates are nonstick, so cleanup is pretty quick after it cools down. Good little appliance for busy weekdays.