Best Electric Woks

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Electric woks are a great alternative to traditional cooking methods, giving you a way to expand your existing cooking options in the kitchen. They are also a savvy solution if you want to serve up an Asian-inspired feast at the dining table, giving you the option to offer your fellow diners a buffet-style, help-yourself way of serving. 

Modern electric woks have such clever tech, they rival the cooking experience you'd have with an old-fashioned wok and a gas stove. We're taking a look at the very best options available now.  

Great starter wok

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Aroma Housewares AEW-305 Electric Wok

Large capacity wok that is simple and affordable

This is a great budget model with a large, family-friendly capacity and very simple, easy-to-use controls. This has a seven-quart capacity and a classic, high domed lid. The base is safe to touch even during operation, and the wok offers cool-touch handles to protect your fingers. 

Suitable for stir-frying, sauteing, or simmering, this wok's temperature controls work on a simple low-to-high basis. It has a rapid heat-up of just three minutes and maintains good heat retention. The actual pan has a smooth, non-stick coating to stop food from sticking during cooking and to make the wipe-clean clean-up process easier. 

Attractive and practical

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VonShef Electric Wok with Lid

From kitchen to table in no time

 VonShef's electric wok is another option suited to larger households as it has a 7.4-quart capacity, a 14-inch diameter, and a decent 8.7inch depth, meaning you can cook up larger quants of food. The wok's interior has an advanced, non-stick coating which means you can use less cooking oil, and that clean-up is easier. 

As far as controls go, this is another simple to use option. There are four heat settings; warm at 176 degrees Fahrenheit, low at 302 degrees, medium at 374 degrees, and high at 446 degrees, all controlled via a rotary dial. As both the aluminum pan and the tempered glass lid have heat-resistant silicone handles, and the power cord is easily detachable, you can easily take this wok from the kitchen to the table to serve directly from the pan. 

Dishwasher safe

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Presto 5900 Stainless-Steel Electric Wok

Powerful stainless steel with rotary temperature control

 This electric wok has a clean, simple design with easy-to-master controls. With a durable, 17-inch wide stainless steel body and a powerful 1500-watt heating element, this boasts an aluminum-clad base for fast and even high-temperature searing and cooking. The heat controls are operated via a rotary dial with temperatures (in Fahrenheit) on the dial. 

In great news for people who hate the clean-up, both the stainless steel wok and the tempered glass cover can go through the dishwasher — once you've removed the heating element. This wok comes complete with a long-handled wooden spatula with a wide-angled edge that is specially designed to conform to the shape of the wok.

Wokin' out 

Any of these strong options offer a clean, simple, and safe way to create amazing Asian cuisine in your own home. Our overall top choice, the Aroma Housewares AEW-305 Electric Wok is an affordable version with simple controls and a family-sized capacity. 

If size matters to you, the electric wok with the largest capacity is the VonShef Electric Wok with Lid. This gives you a 7.4-quart, or seven-liter quantity to play around with, which is enough to cook for a small crowd. This wok also has a "Warm" setting, so if you are entertaining, you can keep food warm after you've served it.