Why Accessories Matter More on Built-In Grills
Unlike a portable grill you can swap out, a built-in grill is a long-term fixture in your outdoor kitchen. That makes the accessory decision more important upfront — and it's why lines like American Made Grills' Estate and Atlas offer dedicated add-ons engineered for their specific grill bodies rather than universal aftermarket parts. Here's what each of the common ones actually does.
Rotisserie Kits
A rotisserie kit adds a motorized spit that rotates meat in front of the burners, producing more even cooking and self-basting results for whole chickens, roasts, and similar cuts. Both Estate and Atlas offer rotisserie kits sized to their specific grill widths (30", 36", and 42" depending on the line), so the kit matches your exact model rather than requiring modification.
Drop-In Infrared Sear Burners
A sear burner is a dedicated high-heat zone, typically infrared, built into the grill specifically for searing steaks and other proteins that benefit from a hard, fast crust. Rather than replacing your main burners, it adds a second heat zone you switch to only when searing — useful if you regularly cook steaks or chops and want steakhouse-style results at home.
Smoker Trays
A stainless smoker tray holds wood chips over the burner, letting a gas grill produce actual smoke flavor without needing a separate smoker. It's the simplest way to add low-and-slow smoked flavor to ribs, brisket, or vegetables on a grill that's primarily set up for direct-heat cooking.
Griddle Plates
Available for the Atlas line, a griddle plate sits over part of the cooking surface to create a flat-top cooking zone — ideal for smash burgers, pancakes, eggs, or anything that doesn't work well over open grates. It's a way to get flat-top functionality without a dedicated griddle appliance.
Power Burners & Side Burners
These extend your outdoor kitchen beyond the grill itself. A power burner is a high-output burner for large stockpots (think seafood boils or large-batch sauces), while a double side burner gives you standard stovetop-style burners for sauces, sides, or sauté work without going back inside.
Building Your Setup
If you're outfitting a new build-in kitchen, start with the accessories that match how you actually cook — a sear burner and rotisserie kit cover most everyday upgrades, while a power burner or side burner make more sense if you're building a full multi-station outdoor kitchen. See the complete accessory lineup on our American Made Grills collection page, or compare the Estate vs. Atlas lines if you haven't chosen a grill yet.
All grill accessories ship with free US shipping and are backed by AMG's Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty on stainless steel components — hardware carries a 3-year term and electrical parts 1 year, with registration required within 30 days of purchase.
By Matthew Murphy
