Quick-light charcoal may also be called “match light,” and it’s treated with an accelerant chemical to light more quickly.

With Duraflame Quick Coals ($9.99; www.duraflame.com), you can start a fire quicker than you can preheat a gas grill. Place the 3-pound bag in your charcoal grill, light its end tabs, and 5 to 6 ...

Step 4: Light the fire starter with a BBQ lighter to ignite the coals. Using matches or a grill lighter, light the fuel source from the bottom, so it ignites quickly.

LARSON: There are some types of charcoal that are, like, a quick-light charcoal that you don't need to use lighter fluid with because that's how the charcoal is designed to ignite easily.

Light the newspaper in several places and soon smoke will come out the top. Once the newspaper has burned completely, 1-2 minutes, it will 10 to 20 minutes for the coals to light.

LARSON: There are some types of charcoal that are, like, a quick-light charcoal that you don't need to use lighter fluid with because that's how the charcoal is designed to ignite easily, and I ...

Step two Light the newspaper at the bottom of the grill. Within 15 to 20 minutes, the coals will start to heat up and look ashy. Using extra-long tongs or a hand in a heat-resistant, fireproof ...

The claim. "Easy lighting," says the manufacturer of Kingsford Match Light Instant Charcoal Briquets, which are sold already infused with lighter fluid. "Ready to cook in about 10 minutes." ...