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Smokeless simplicity

Gourmia FoodStation provides six cooking features in one compact package

by Erik J. Martin

Selecting appliances that occupy minimal counter space in your kitchen has been a struggle, until now. The Gourmia FoodStation—a smokeless grill, griddle and air fryer that also bakes, roasts and dehydrates—is an all-in-one compact product that takes the place of six appliances.

Exclusive to Costco, this appliance improves upon the original FoodStation launched two years ago, according to Heshy Biegeleisen, CEO of SteelStone Group, LLC, makers of the Gourmia product line.

Home chefs can enjoy smokeless indoor grilling with a direct bottom-heated grate that grills up to 510 F thanks to a powerful heating element. It offers direct-to-grill grate contact. This doesn’t mimic grilling with top heat but actually replicates the traditional outdoor grilling experience.

Gourmia’s air-frying technology circulates heated air from every direction, giving foods an authentic crispy fried texture with up to 80% less fat. A removable, diner-style griddle, with a surface area free of hot spots, is ideal for anything from bacon and egg breakfasts to burgers and pancakes. And a user-friendly control panel offers one-touch functions and displays for temperature and cook time. An integrated probe monitors the internal temperature of food and automatically shuts off the FoodStation when the desired cooking temperature is reached.

Two features that collectively make the FoodStation unique are its see-through glass lid, which allows you to watch food cook with clear visibility, and technology that enables you to grill indoors with virtually zero smoke, even if the lid is open.

“It’s all of the sizzle with none of the smoke,” says Costco buyer Elisha Jensen, who notes other included dishwasher-safe accessories, such as an air-fry basket, grill grate and drip tray/cover. “These two innovations help keep your kitchen much cleaner and the temperature consistent for cooking. Plus, the extra-large and easy-to-clean cooking surfaces save time, avoiding the need to cook in multiple batches.”

So make more room on your kitchen counter with this space-saving solution.