bella Make & Take Electric Skillet
- Electric Skillet
- 1200 watts
- Limited
- Oatmilk
- More reviewed than 89%
Solid for large-batch, transportable cooking, and the locking lid genuinely earns back cabinet space, just don't rely on the depth spec being exact.
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How it ranks among the 28 electric skillets we track
4.5★ across 16,600 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
16,600 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,200+ bought on Amazon last month.
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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
This is the oatmilk-finish version of Bella's Make & Take Electric Skillet, a 12 inch square nonstick pan with a 3 inch rated depth and a 1200 watt cast aluminum base, model 35256. It's built for family meals and potluck transport rather than compact single-serving cooking.
What sets this apart from a standard electric skillet is the inverted lid, which locks into place so the whole unit can be stored on its side instead of flat, a detail multiple owners single out as genuinely space-saving. The lid clamps also double as transport security for potlucks and tailgates. Before first use, Bella's instructions call for a 5-minute dry preheat at maximum temperature followed by a 15-minute cooldown, and following that step as written matters more than the reviews let on.
- 1200 watt cast aluminum heating base
- Locking inverted lid for compact storage
- Dishwasher-safe tempered glass lid
- Adjustable heat up to 400F
Who it's for
Fits households doing regular family cooking or frequent potlucks who want one large pan that also solves storage. Not the right pick for anyone who specifically needs the full 3 inches of pan depth, since one reviewer's unit measured shallower.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Multiple reviewers highlight the nonstick surface and easy cleanup as the strongest points, with one saying they use it more than their stovetop for daily meal prep. A recurring gripe is that the pan depth measures shallower than the listed 3 inches for at least one buyer, increasing spatter risk when frying. Instructions for wrapping the cord around the lid holder don't work for everyone, prompting a couple of owners to store the cord differently.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Space-saving lid locks for on-side storage
- Large 12 inch surface suits big batches
- Heats evenly across the cast aluminum base
- Easy to wipe clean after cooking
- Actual depth may be shallower than advertised
- Cord storage design doesn't work for everyone
- Needs an initial preheat/cooldown cycle before use
Specifications
| Brand | Bella |
|---|---|
| Model | 35256 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 7.1 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.4 × 16.2 × 6.9 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1200 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Oatmilk |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Lid |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Non Stick Coating, Removable Surface, Temperature Control |
| Item Type Name | Electric Skillet |
| Part Number | 35256 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in electric skillets.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| bella Make & Take Electric SkilletThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 16,600 | 4.5 / 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 |
| 8-Inch Nonstick Electric Skillet with Glass LidBrentwood | 4.6 / 5 | 856 | 4.4 / 5 |
| GreenLife 12" 5QT Square Electric SkilletGreenLife | 4.6 / 5 | 4,400 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Bella 35256
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What's different about the oatmilk version of the Bella Make & Take skillet?
Nothing beyond the color. Model 35256 shares identical dimensions, wattage, and lid design with Bella's other Make & Take finishes.
Can the Bella Make & Take skillet go in the dishwasher?
The tempered glass lid is dishwasher-safe; the electric base with its heating element should be hand-cleaned instead.
Do I need to season the Bella skillet before first use?
Bella's instructions call for a 5-minute dry preheat at maximum temperature followed by a 15-minute cooldown before cooking with it for the first time.