Best Rotisserie Attachments for Grills

A rotisserie turns food slowly on a spit so it browns evenly and bastes in its own fat. The right kit depends almost entirely on the grill you own: kettle kits sit on a ring between the bowl and the lid, gas grill kits bolt to the sides of the firebox, and fit matters more than any other spec. This guide compares five kits by grill type, using manufacturer specs, compatibility notes, Keepa price history and the ratings on each listing. Prices were checked when the page was last updated; Amazon's checkout price is the one that counts.

Quick Answer

• Weber kettle, best fit: Weber 2290 Kettle Rotisserie Kit (about $199). Weber's own kit for 22" kettles, 1,700+ ratings at 4.7.
• Weber kettle, lower price: onlyfire F-BRK6025-SS1 (about $110). A stainless ring kit for 22.5" kettles, 800+ ratings at 4.7.
• Kettle rotisserie plus pizza: onlyfire F-BRK6055-SS1 (about $153). Adds a pizza stone, peel and a ring door, 2,000+ ratings at 4.6.
• Most gas grills: Dyna-Glo DG4WB (about $50). Universal kit for fireboxes up to 32 inches wide, 2,900+ ratings at 4.3.
• Weber Genesis owners: Weber 7652 (about $114). Made for Genesis II 200/300 and 2022 Genesis 300 grills.

Kamado owners: the Kamado Joe JoeTisserie is no longer sold on Amazon, and the kamado rotisserie kits listed there today have too few ratings (15 or fewer) to recommend.

Comparison

The Picks

1. Weber 2290 Kettle Rotisserie Kit

$199.00 on Amazon →

The Weber 2290 Kettle Rotisserie Kit adds a porcelain-enameled ring between the bowl and the lid of a 22" Weber charcoal kettle, raising the lid so a whole chicken or roast can turn above the coals. It includes a stainless spit rod, forks, hardware and an electric motor. Weber lists the Master-Touch, Performer, Original Kettle and Original Premium Kettle as compatible.

It is the most expensive kettle option here, and the motor needs an outdoor outlet or extension cord.

• Best for: Weber kettle owners who want a kit made by the grill's maker.
• Who should skip it: owners of other kettle brands, or anyone who can accept a third-party fit to save about $90.

2. onlyfire Kettle Ring Kit (F-BRK6025-SS1)

$109.99 on Amazon →

The onlyfire F-BRK6025-SS1 is a stainless steel ring kit for 22.5" kettles with a 110V motor that onlyfire rates for 20 lb, a 5/16" square stainless spit, a counterweight and two four-prong forks. onlyfire says it holds up to two chickens.

onlyfire states it does not fit the Weber Smokey Mountain or the 22" Weber Slow 'N Sear kettle. At the last check it was sold by third-party sellers.

• Best for: kettle owners who want a rotisserie for about half the Weber kit's price.
• Who should skip it: owners of the models onlyfire excludes.

3. onlyfire Rotisserie and Pizza Kit (F-BRK6055-SS1)

$152.99 on Amazon →

The onlyfire F-BRK6055-SS1 is the same idea with more parts: the rotisserie ring with a 110V motor, a thermometer, a 15" round pizza stone, a pizza peel and support clips, plus a door in the ring and swiveling dampers so the kettle can work as a pizza oven. With about 2,000 ratings at 4.6, it has the largest owner record of the kettle kits.

The same exclusions apply (not for the Weber Smokey Mountain or the 22" SNS kettle), and you pay for the pizza parts whether you use them or not.

• Best for: kettle owners who want rotisserie and pizza from one purchase.
• Who should skip it: anyone who only wants a rotisserie.

4. Dyna-Glo DG4WB

$49.99 on Amazon →

The Dyna-Glo DG4WB is a universal kit for gas grills with a firebox up to 32 inches wide, with a 6 foot cord and a 1-year warranty. At about $50 from Amazon and with close to 3,000 ratings averaging 4.3, it is the cheapest and most widely bought kit on this page.

Universal brackets fit many grills but not all of them perfectly: measure your firebox width and check that the lid closes over the spit before you buy.

• Best for: owners of most gas grills that have no maker-specific kit.
• Who should skip it: fireboxes wider than 32 inches, and grills with a kit from their own maker.

5. Weber 7652

$114.00 on Amazon →

The Weber 7652 is Weber's rotisserie for Genesis II and Genesis II LX 200/300 series and the 2022 Genesis 300 series gas grills, with a stainless spit rod, forks, hardware and an electric motor. About 1,150 ratings average 4.6.

Weber lists many grills it does not fit, including the Genesis II 400/600 series and all Spirit models, so check your model number first.

• Best for: owners of the listed Genesis models.
• Who should skip it: everyone else; a universal kit like the Dyna-Glo is the alternative.

How to Choose

• Start from your grill. Check the model list or measure the firebox; a kit that does not fit cannot be fixed later.
• Motor and power. Every kit here uses a plug-in motor, so you need an outdoor outlet within reach of the cord.
• Weight. A heavy roast or turkey needs a stronger motor and a counterweight to turn evenly.
• Ring or brackets. Kettle kits use a ring that raises the lid; gas kits mount to the sides of the firebox.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I cook on a rotisserie?

Whole chickens, small turkeys, pork loin, prime rib, leg of lamb and pineapple are common. Anything that can be balanced on the spit and held by the forks works.

Do I need to truss a chicken?

Yes. Tie the legs and wings close to the body so nothing flops, burns or throws the spit off balance.

How far should the meat be from the heat?

Rotisserie cooking is indirect: on a kettle, bank the coals to the sides or one side with a drip pan under the meat; on a gas grill, turn off the burners directly below the food.

How do I know when it is done?

Use an instant-read thermometer: USDA lists 165°F for poultry and 145°F (plus a 3 minute rest) for whole cuts of pork, beef and lamb.

Can I use a rotisserie on a pellet grill?

Check whether the grill's maker sells a rotisserie for that model. Universal kits like the Dyna-Glo are made for gas grill fireboxes, not pellet grills.