Tefal Snack Time review

However, we award it bonus points for being one of the few booklets to specify how long the machine takes to cool down – you should leave it for 2 hours before removing the plates.

How is the Tefal Snack Time to use?

Like most of the machines on test, this has red and green lights to indicate both power and when the machine is ready to use, and these are easy enough to see. The instructions advise how long it takes to heat – 5 minutes – and we find this to be pretty accurate.

You do need to guess at how much mixture to put in and also at how long it takes to cook, if you don’t want to interrupt your cooking to search out details on the website. The online information isn’t easily accessible either.

We have perfectly cooked waffles within 3 minutes, after guessing at the cook time. They are brown all over and perfectly crisp outside, with a soft and fluffy inside. They are a good size (about 12 x 10cm), and of an average thickness.

Because there is no information on how much mixture to pour in, it’s a matter of practice to get it right. We overfilled ours initially, in our eagerness to get the thickest waffle possible. Mixture dripped out of one side as the overflow channel is narrow.

There’s a long cord and a solid clasp to keep the machine shut during cooking and storage. The machine is raised off the worktop with a long 'bar' at the front.

The non-stick surface is good, and the waffles slide off very easily, leaving no residue behind. Once cooled, the machine is easy to clean with just a quick wipe. However, the plates can be removed and washed by hand or in the dishwasher.

Our best waffle recipes

Classic waffle recipe
Belgian waffles
Cheese & herb waffles
Vegan chive waffles
Waffles with banana & salted caramel
Marmite eggs Benedict with waffles
All our top waffle recipes

Related reviews

Best waffle makers
Best sandwich toasters
Best toasters
Best ice cream makers
Best ice cream gadgets
Top 10 brunch gadgets
Best pancake pans

This review was last updated in January 2021. If you have any questions, suggestions for future reviews or spot anything that has changed in price or availability, please get in touch at goodfoodwebsite@immediate.co.uk.