Amazon Basics Electric Skillet and Frying Pan with Glass Lid
- Electric Skillet
- 1200 watts
- Non-stick
- Black
A well-reviewed budget electric skillet that heats evenly and cleans up easily, though a rare but serious reported malfunction is worth knowing about before you buy.
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How it ranks among the 28 electric skillets we track
4.5★ across 153 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
153 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 28 electric skillets we track - how the scorecard works · full electric skillets data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A 12 x 12 inch electric skillet with a ceramic nonstick coating, adjustable temperature from 200 to 400F via a removable probe, and a tempered glass lid. Cool-touch side handles and a dishwasher-safe design round out the build.
- 12 x 12 inch cooking area
- 200-400F adjustable temperature probe
- Tempered glass lid for monitoring food
- Dishwasher-safe skillet and lid
Who it's for
Fits someone wanting a full-size electric skillet for everyday cooking without paying for a premium brand name. Anyone especially safety-conscious after the reported heating element incident may want to inspect the unit carefully on first use.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most reviewers were satisfied, several saying it outperformed pricier brand-name skillets they'd previously owned and praising even heat and easy nonstick cleanup. One buyer flagged the power cord pulling loose from the unit mid-cook, and one reported the heating element sparked and shot ceramic-like particles across the kitchen on first use, though most other reviews describe a trouble-free unit.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Even heating with no reported hot spots
- Nonstick coating makes cleanup fast
- Full 12 x 12 inch cooking surface
- Cheaper than comparable name-brand skillets
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Model | AB-121SK |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5.1 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.1 × 15.5 × 6.9 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1200 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type Free | Non-stick |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Lid |
| Other details | |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Non Stick Coating, Dish washer safe plate |
| Item Type Name | Amazon Basics Electric Skillet and Frying Pan with Glass Lid, Nonstick Ceramic Coating 12"x12" Black |
| Part Number | AB-121SK |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in electric skillets.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics Electric Skillet and Frying Pan with Glass LidThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 153 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Presto 06857 16-inch Electric Foldaway SkilletPresto | 4.7 / 5 | 15,900 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EG-6203# Extra Deep 16"x13"Elite Gourmet | 4.6 / 5 | 9,200 | 4.7 / 5 |
| bella Make & Take Electric SkilletBella | 4.5 / 5 | 16,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
| 8-Inch Nonstick Electric Skillet with Glass LidBrentwood | 4.6 / 5 | 856 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Amazon Basics AB-121SK
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size is the Amazon Basics AB-121SK cooking surface?
The cooking area is 12 x 12 inches, with overall dimensions of 15.74 x 11.81 x 6.69 inches.
Is the Amazon Basics electric skillet dishwasher safe?
Yes, both the skillet and glass lid are listed as dishwasher safe.
What temperature range does it cover?
The removable probe adjusts from 200 to 400F.