Artisan American Eagle 36" Built-In Gas Grill AAEP-36 - 3 Burners, 60,000 BTUs, 304 Stainless Steel

The AAEP-36 is the widest built-in head in Artisan's American Eagle series: three 20,000 BTU stainless steel U-burners spread across a 36" cooking surface for 60,000 BTUs, which gives you the same three-zone control as the 32" head but with noticeably more grate to work with. It is a drop-in unit, made in the USA from 304 stainless steel and intended to be framed permanently into an outdoor kitchen island as the centerpiece of the run. Artisan stocks it as AAEP-36-NG for natural gas and AAEP-36-LP for propane. The seamless, welded, double-walled hood, half-inch ceramic briquettes, recessed control panel and built-in thermometer are the working parts of the grill; what it leaves out, compared with the Professional 36, is rotisserie hardware and lighting — which is exactly where the price difference comes from.

Key Features

• Three stainless steel U-burners — 20,000 BTUs each, 60,000 BTUs total spread across the 36" head.
• Fully adjustable brass valves — genuine low-end control, not just an on-off flame.
• Seamless, welded, double-walled hood — excellent heat retention, on a spring-assisted lid system with a full-length handle.
• 1/2" thick ceramic briquettes — sit beneath the grates and redistribute the flame, removing the hot spots most grills this size develop over the burner tubes.
• Stainless steel cooking grates — durable and easy to clean.
• 9V electronic ignition — wiring encapsulated in heat-resistant silicone, so startups stay reliable through years of outdoor exposure. No household power needed at the island.
• Dual-position warming rack — lifts out of the way when you need the full grate surface.
• Air curtain chimney design — keeps the control panel cool to the touch even with the lid closed.
• Recessed control panel — keeps the knobs protected from the weather.
• Built-in hood thermometer — accurate readings for oven-style roasting.
• 304 stainless steel construction — throughout, made in the USA.

Specifications

Model and Installation Information

This is model AAEP-36, ordered as AAEP-36-NG for natural gas or AAEP-36-LP for propane. The two builds are configured differently at the factory and are not interchangeable after purchase without a conversion, so treat the fuel decision as permanent and check the supply your island is plumbed for before ordering. If you are not certain, call us and we will work it out with you.

Plan the island for the cutout plus clearance. The opening is 34-1/2" wide by 19-3/4" deep by 9-1/2" high, and the head is 26-5/16" deep front to back. Confirm those figures against the AAEP-36 spec sheet, or call us and we will confirm them, before any masonry is poured or an existing opening is modified. An insulated jacket is required if the grill is going into an island built from any combustible material; that is a safety requirement, not an upgrade. Non-combustible islands built from block, masonry or a steel frame do not need one.

On the gas side, note that Artisan publishes the AAEP-36 under two ratings. The nominal 60,000 BTU burner rating is the one to give your gas fitter for sizing the supply line and regulator. The certified total rated input for the appliance is 56,400 BTU/hr, certified to ANSI Z21.58 / CSA 1.6, and the rating and orifice size for the individual grill you receive are printed on its serial plate, as Artisan's care and use manual specifies.

Who This Model Is Best For

Choose the AAEP-36 when you have island width to spend and want the largest American Eagle built-in surface. Three separately valved burners at 60,000 BTUs let you hold a searing zone and an indirect zone at once, and the extra width over the 32" head means those zones stay usable when the grill is full — the difference shows up when you are cooking for a crowd rather than a family of four. It suits a builder who wants Artisan's 304 stainless construction and everyday grilling range in a permanent island, and who has decided that a rotisserie and after-dark lighting are not worth stepping up to the Professional 36, which adds a 15,000 BTU rear infrared rotisserie burner, 110V ignition, halogen interior lighting and LED knobs.

Buying From Northwoods Grills

Northwoods Grills is a family-owned retailer, and we are glad to confirm specifications, fuel type, cutout dimensions and outdoor-kitchen compatibility before you order — call 843-212-7209. Shipping is free and we charge no credit card fees. Shop the full Artisan range, compare heads across our Artisan Built-In Grills and Built-In Grills collections, add the matching Artisan Vinyl Cover for 36" Built-In Grill (ART-36CV) or the Artisan 14" x 24" Drop-In Griddle Plate, or read our Expert Advice blog for outdoor kitchen planning guides.