"The earliest version of the electric skillet was invented by Westinghouse in 1911, but an inability to adjust the temperature made that version inconvenient to use. It wasn't until Sunbeam made a model with temperature controls in the 1950s that the device really caught on. Over the next two decades electric skillets rose to prominence but later began to fade from the mainstream."
"Many electric frying pans were deep and had domed lids, providing a large cooking area. They plugged in with an adapter that had a thermostat attached so you could adjust the temperature. at least some of them could reach as high as 420 degrees. Many models had legs, so they could double as a serving dish on the table, too."
Electric skillets originated in 1911 but gained practical popularity after Sunbeam added temperature controls in the 1950s, leading to widespread use through the following two decades. The appliances offered convenience, detachable cords for sink washing, and lower energy use compared with heating a full oven. Deep pans with domed lids provided larger cooking areas while thermostatic adapters allowed temperature adjustment up to around 420 degrees. Many models included legs to serve directly at the table, and electric skillets proved useful for one-pot dinners and roasting small cuts with vegetables.
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