10 Flippin’ Griddle Reviews – Fry up a Feast in 2024

A compact “mighty powerhouse,” the Presto 07211 Liddle Griddle is the perfect size for individuals (and couples) and takes up little counter- and storage space. This small electric griddle may too petite for families of four or larger. This portable griddle is light and convenient to tote along when traveling and camping.

Does size matter?

Maybe not. It’s still effective for cooking a variety of foods like hash browns, sausages, grilled cheese, quesadillas, burgers ?, pork chops, steaks ?, and chicken breasts. This model’s 8½” x 10½” cooking surface accommodates a couple of servings (e.g., two eggs ? ? and two slices of French toast) simultaneously. Four silver dollar–not regular, medium–pancakes ? can fit on it.

The Presto 07211 Liddle Griddle heats up quickly and evenly. Its heat control automatically maintains a constant temperature across the cooking surface. Some cooks notice variations in temperatures, but the differences aren't drastic (e.g. 390ºF in one corner, 400ºF in another).

Be careful

One concern is this electric griddle actually gets too hot ♨. A red light turns off when the griddle reaches the desired temperature. However, no other light comes on indicating when the griddle is hot (except during preheating) when it’s on or off.

Also

Users describe the handles as “a bit flimsy” and “loose” and the cord ? as too short.

Owners love the built-in grease tray that catches drippings and crumbs. Although this tray helps keep the cooking area clean, it’s not removable for washing separately.

Speaking of washing…

Although the Presto 07211 Liddle Griddle is fully immersible and dishwasher-safe with the heat control removed, many owners prefer hand washing or wiping it. After being run through the dishwasher, the griddle’s bottom can discolor and turn users’ hands ?gray upon touch. Overall, clean-up is easy and quick.

The Presto 07211 Liddle Griddle is reliable, durable, and resistant to peeling or chipping. We read reports of this model being used (sometimes daily) up to nine years! In fact, numerous people bought a second one for themselves as a backup griddle or for others as a gift ?.

Features

• Cooking surface: 8 ½” x 10 ½”
• Dimensions: 15 1/2” x 10” x 2 ½”
• Weight: 2.90 pounds
• Temperature range: Warm to 400ºF
• Heavy cast-aluminum base
• Manual
• One-year limited warranty

A great “gizmo” at a low price, the Blackstone Table Top Grill - 17 Inch Portable Gas Griddle is rugged enough for outdoor use–camping ?, tailgating, hiking through the wilderness, and BBQing on the beach ?. Lightweight yet heavy duty, this gas ⛽grill/griddle combo is easy to use for making steaks ?, bacon ?, French toast, shrimp fried rice ??, fried potatoes, corned beef hash, and more. A restaurant veteran and caterer who serves between 20 and 100 people at a time says this “beast performs!” Other satisfied customers report cooking volumes of foods like 24 sausage patties,16 burgers ?, 32 hot dogs ?, or at least one pound of bacon ?.

How about that?

Warmed by an “H”-shaped burner that distributes heat ?evenly under the cooking surface/plate, Blackstone Table Top Grill - 17 Inch Portable Gas Griddle heats up quickly to a maximum of 510ºF according to the manufacturer. In fact, this model is too hot for a few cooks yet, not hot enough for a few others.

The Blackstone Table Top Grill - 17 Inch Portable Gas Griddle is sometimes difficult to ignite. Also, this outdoor grill/griddle is subject to the wind ?, which can create challenges in igniting the fire and evenly heating the cooking surface/plate.

Speaking of cooking surface…

The steel plate isn’t non-stick, so season it as instructed. Assembly is easy. Simply screw four feet onto the body, put the steel plate on top, attach the propane tank, and start cooking.

Power up!

The Blackstone Table Top Grill - 17 Inch Portable Gas Griddle is fueled by propane. Many people use a one-pound propane bottle (not included) although one reviewer notes that he burns through a one-pound propane bottle per day (about two meals). If you plan to use a larger tank to avoid running out of fuel quickly, purchase a bulk tank hose adapter accessory.

Although not nonstick, this model is “a snap” to clean. It’s grease trap is simple to dump and clean. The griddle top comes off for scraping, wiping, and oiling for next time–no special griddle cleaner needed. Then flip the griddle top upside down until the next use for easy storage.

But wait, there’s more

Many owners recommend storing and transporting the grill/griddle in this carrying bag/case.

The Blackstone Table Top Grill - 17 Inch Portable Gas Griddle is durable, holds up under hostile conditions, and “takes it like a champ.” Adjustable-height rubber feet make it stable and level on uneven surfaces, like grassy hills, rocky mountains ⛰, muddy terrain, etc. Several cooks complain that the plate rusts after a few months.

Features

• Cooking surface: 268 square inches (almost 17” x 16”)
• Temperature range: 320°F to 510°F
• Manual
• One-year warranty

With its 18 ½” x 15” cooking surface, the Presto 07046 Tilt 'n Drain Big Griddle Cool-Touch Electric Griddle can serve up a spread to large groups. It can cook at one time “huge” amounts like two batches of hash browns, nine to twelve pancakes ?, at least one pound of bacon ?, four quesadillas, twelve slices of bread ?for French toast, homemade potato chips, and eggs ?for a family of six.

Get this

Usually, the Presto electric griddle’s automatic temperature control maintains uniform heat throughout the “thin” aluminum surface. Some users recommend rotating food between hot spots near the outer edges and cooler spots in the middle to avoid uneven cooking (e.g. striped pancakes).

True to its name, the Presto 07046 Tilt 'n Drain Big Griddle Cool-Touch Electric Griddle has an adjustable surface that moves to level (for eggs and pancakes) to tilted (for draining meat grease into a drip tray). Simply pull the two side handles away from the griddle to tilt it.

Uh-oh

While most pours into the tray, a bit of grease can spill onto the griddle’s feet ?. Also, the drip tray may be too small to contain all of the grease, depending on what’s being cooked. Although handy, the tilt mechanism doesn’t have a lock ?and can slip, causing the legs to pivot and the surface to tilt unexpectedly.

The good news is…

…the drip tray is dishwasher safe. Although the Presto electric griddle is fully immersible with the heat control removed, many owners prefer hand washing or wiping it easily.

The long and short of it

The Presto 07046 Tilt 'n Drain Big Griddle Cool-Touch Electric Griddle’s large size is great for cooking…but somewhat inconvenient for cleaning and storing. Also, several customers wish the cord ?were longer.

Features

• Dimensions: 3.5” x 23” x 17.25”
• Cooking surface: 18 ½” x 15”
• Manual
• One-year limited warranty

A “great value,” the Presto 07061 22-inch Electric Griddle has an expansive cooking surface large enough for making at least eight medium pancakes ?at once. This model also cooks eggs ?, bacon ?, chicken breasts, seared meats, patty melts, quesadillas, grilled cheese sandwiches ?, and more.

Smooth operator?

The nonstick surface is slightly textured with little diamond shapes, which most users don’t mind. A great cooking utensil to use on the nonstick plate is the OXO Good Grips Silicone Flexible Pancake Turner/Spatula. Some cooks who notice patterns on pancakes don’t like the surface’s texture. A few people also find the griddle to be “thin” and prone to bowing in the middle.

Feel the heat

For the most users, the Presto 07061 22-inch Electric Griddle heats up quickly and evenly. The automatic heat control maintains a consistent temperature ?. The griddle sometimes can be a bit uneven in cooking (e.g., hotter over the heating element), resulting in striped pancakes ?, etc.

But listen

To minimize “unevenness” of heat, allow the Presto electric griddle time⏲ (five to ten minutes) to preheat to the target temperature. One cook advises starting off at a low setting, then gradually increasing the heat to the target temperature.

The Presto 07061 22-inch Electric Griddle comes with a convenient slide-out drip tray for catching grease. Several customers report the griddle is too level and flat (i.e., not angled), preventing the grease from draining well into the “cheap plastic” tray.

Actually,

Although the Presto griddle is fully immersible with the heat control removed, many owners opt to hand wash or wipe it–its nonstick textured surface is easy to clean. The drip tray and removable handles are dishwasher safe. The detachable legs and handles make this model easier to put in the dishwasher and store.

Features

• Cooking surface: 22” x 11.5”
• Heavy cast-aluminum base
• One-year limited warranty
• Manual

The “awesome” Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler is a shape-shifting, versatile culinary tool. This countertop griddle includes a floating cover (which automatically adjusts to the thickness the food being cooked) and two removable nonstick griddle plates. These plates are reversible (grill on one side, griddle on the other); one fits inside the base and the other inside the cover.

Here’s where the magic happens

When folded over to cook food on both sides between the bottom plate and lid plate, this model works as a contact grill or panini press. Open it up, adjust the plates as needed, and voilà–it becomes a full grill, full flat griddle, or half grill/half griddle.

Use the grill side of the plates to grill steaks or panini sandwiches. Use the smooth griddle side for pancakes. Unfolded to full size, the Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler can also cook at one time a lot of eggs, bacon, pork chops, shrimp, fish, toast, chicken, filet mignon, grilled cheese sandwiches, quesadillas, bratwurst, and more.

Something extra

You can make waffles using the Cuisinart Griddler Waffle Plates (not included).

Generally, customers feel this grill griddle combo “works well.” Some people say it heats and cooks evenly while others disagree. Several users find it doesn’t maintain a constant temperature well. When heating up the Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler, be sure to close it; preheating is slow in the open position.

Temperature control is easy; two knobs control the temperature and one selects the function. We read reports of the knob caps coming off easily.

Warning:

Don’t touch the anything but the handle when the unit is in operation–it gets very hot ♨ (even the lid).

The Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler’s plates snap in and out for quick switches. Plastic buttons that hold the grill plates are not strong; a few cooks report plates popping out during use. This grill griddle also has a convenient removable drip tray that collects grease. Several people wish the tray were larger to hold more.

Good news

The griddle plates and the drip tray are removable and dishwasher safe. Just let the grill griddle cool down before detaching the plates.

To learn more about the Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler, watch ?this video review and demonstration.

Features

• Dimensions: 13 ½” x 11 ½” x 7”
• Cooking surface: two 11” x 9” plates (up to 200 square inches)
• Weight: 13.20 pounds
• BPA Free
• Manual
• Limited 3-year warranty

The multifunctional Cuisinart GR-150 Griddler Deluxe works in six different ways: as a contact grill, panini press, and top melt (when folded with its floating cover) and a full griddle, full grill, half grill/half griddle (when open). This countertop griddle grill includes two removable nonstick griddle plates. These plates are reversible (grill on one side, griddle on the other); one fits inside the base and the other inside the cover.

How big?

When open, this model accommodates up to 12 pancakes on the full griddle; when folded in the contact grill position, it fits up to six burgers. This griddle grill can also cook pork chops, chicken, fish, pancakes, sandwiches, veggies, quesadillas, steaks, and more.

The Cuisinart GR-150 Griddler is small enough for some, yet expands to two griddle plates when needed. Several users feel it’s a bit large for storage.

Get this

The cover’s height is adjustable to sit on top of the food without squishing it–just cooking it evenly. Overall, this unit heats up quickly and uniformly. It has separate temperature controls for the top and bottom plates. Therefore, combination cooking (e.g., warming tortillas on one plate while sautéing chicken and veggies on the other) is possible!

Wait, there’s more

Users like the SearBlast feature that sears steaks at 500˚F for two minutes. They warn that grill gets very hot and can smoke a lot.

Although The Cuisinart GR-150 Griddler has a drip tray, its design doesn’t make this griddle grill mess-free. The griddle plates aren’t tilted to drain the grease to the tray. Also, the top plate is open, grease and food drip down onto the countertop, not into the drip tray.

But the good news is…

…both grill griddle plates are dishwasher safe (in case you don’t want to hand wash them). Cleaning the base is easy–simply wipe it down.

To protect the nonstick plates, be sure to use utensils like those in the Wilton Easy Flex 3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set.

In terms of durability, we read reports of it going strong at up to five years. On the other hand, for its price, consumers want it to last longer than then several months some experienced.

Features

• Cooking area: 240 square inches
• Dimensions: 14.6 x 15.7 x 7.6 inches
• Weight: 13.3 pounds
• Manual
• Limited 3-year warranty

The expansive, nonstick BLACK+DECKER Family-Sized Electric Griddle with Drip Tray is economical and perfect for big families and groups. A “lifesaver” in feeding multiple hungry mouths, this griddle can cook up 15 small pancakes ?, a whole pack of bacon ?, or “lots” of eggs ?, bacon, and sausage “all at once.” This model also makes toasted croissants ?, indoor barbecue/grilled ribeyes ?, shrimp ?, chicken, veggies, frozen French fries ?, and more.

Can you believe it?

Generally, this large electric griddle heats up quickly and evenly. As expected with most electric griddles, it has hot spots (closer to the edges). The griddle plate is a little thin for some.

This model has many handy parts, including a warming tray, a small grease drip tray/catcher (that could be larger for many), a “short” power cord ?, and a “bulky” thermostat/control. For several users, the numbers on the thermostat knob wore off within four or five gentle cleanings.

Luckily

The drip tray is dishwasher safe, as is the unit with all electronic parts removed. Because it’s non-stick, however, many owners prefer hand washing or wiping it clean.

The BLACK+DECKER Family-Sized Electric Griddle with Drip Tray earns fair marks in durability. One cook used it weekly for more than one year while others report it lasting only several months.

Just a hint

To get the most out of the BLACK+DECKER Family-Sized Electric Griddle with Drip Tray, we suggest purchasing this pack of Blackstone Signature Griddle Accessories, which includes two spatulas, one chopper/scraper, two bottles, and a free recipe book.

Features

• Cooking surface: 10” x 20”
• Weight: five pounds
• Two-year limited warranty

A healthy alternative to traditional surfaces, the Oster Titanium Infused DuraCeramic Griddle with Warming Tray allows cooks to use little oil and not worry about chemicals like Telfon. This electric griddle’s tough ceramic surface lets grease “roll right off” and into the drip tray “like beads of rain ?.”

But that’s not all

Owners think ceramic seems to heat up and cook faster and more evenly than metal griddles do (sometimes too fast–watch ?for overcooking). They use this griddle to make sausages, pancakes ?, eggs ?, quesadillas, grilled cheese, bacon ?, chipped steak ?, and more.

Although most are happy with the Oster Titanium Infused DuraCeramic Griddle with Warming Tray, numerous users state it has hot spots and uneven heating, resulting in striped pancakes. Its naturally nonstick griddle plate can become sticky after months of use. It also scratches easily, so use plastic or silicone utensils.

Some extras

The electric ceramic griddle’s plastic warming tray is an added bonus for keeping food warm while cooking other dishes. Some feel the tray is small and flimsy. The convenient drip pan could be larger. Both pieces are removable.

Although not dishwasher safe, the Oster Titanium Infused DuraCeramic Griddle with Warming Tray is easy to clean and wipe for some, more difficult for others (especially with stains and sticky food). We read reports of the Oster ceramic griddle lasting anywhere from a few months/one year with daily use to two and a half years.

Features

• Cooking surface: 10" x 18"
• Dimensions: 22.63" x 12.20" x 2.87"
• Weight: about six pounds
• Cord length: 29.92"
• PFOA and PTFE free
• Manual
• One-year limited warranty

The Broil King PCG-10 Professional Portable Griddle rules ?! Users rave about this electric griddle and say it’s worth the price. Although not a commercial griddle, its ample in size for big families and crowds. This tabletop griddle can cook eight pancakes ?at once (“churn out pancakes like an IHop”) as well as “massive” amounts of eggs ?, hash browns, sausages, bacon ?, grilled cheese sandwiches ?, steak ?, hamburgers ?, chicken, and even steamed veggies with this melting dome.

And

Another cool accessory that fits the Broil King PCG-10 Professional Portable Griddle is the four-piece set of Norpro Egg/Pancake Rings. It keeps pancakes, eggs, or any ingredients from running into each other.

The Broil King PCG-10 Professional Portable Griddle heats quickly and evenly. One owner didn’t find hot and cold spots until after using it five years. The Broil King griddle is a bit warmer on the left side due to a bend in the heating element on that end. The griddle plate’s surface is textured.

Meh…

What many consumers dislike it the removable stainless steel backsplash. While good in theory, the “flimsy” and “poorly fitting” backsplash in practice is difficult to attach and detach without scratching the cooking surface. People also wish the adjustable rear legs (which raise the griddle’s back for draining grease into the front drip tray) were stronger and less likely to break.

Even though the Broil King griddle is immersible and dishwasher safe (with the temperature probe removed), many owners prefer wiping it clean. They find clean-up easy, want to protect the nonstick griddle’s surface, and find it a bit large to fit into the dishwasher. For heavy grease, rinse off the griddle.

Four seems to the magic number for the Broil King griddle’s lifespan in years. One customer said surface wore out around two years, but the appliance itself kept working.

So

If you don’t want (or need) to spring for a commercial griddle, get the Broil King PCG-10 Professional Portable Griddle. In fact, it’s UL Listed, meaning Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has tested it and determined it meets specific, defined requirements “based on UL's published and nationally recognized Standards for Safety.”

Features

• Cooking surface: 21” x 12”
• Dimensions: 29” x 5 ½” x 12 ½”
• Weight: 8.15 pounds
• Manual
• Limited two-year warranty
• Made in USA ??

Loved by a food service professional and a highly trained chef, the Hamilton Beach (38546) 3 in 1 Electric Smokeless Indoor Grill & Griddle Combo is impressive. This reasonably priced grill griddle combo comes with two reversible griddle plates that snap in and out for versatile functionality:

• as a full grill with both plates, ridged sides facing up for grilling steak ?, burgers ?, boneless chicken, fish, and vegetables.
• as a full griddle with both plates, flat sides facing up for pancakes ?, eggs ?, French toast, risotto cakes, sandwiches ?, quesadillas, seared scallops, etc.
• as a half grill/half griddle combo with one plate grill-side up, one plate griddle-side up for grilling one dish (e.g., hamburgers) on one side and heating a second, different dish (e.g., toasting buns) on the other.

This large electric griddle easily fits five eggs plus five whites (or eight regular eggs). Users love that this indoor griddle allows them to grill indoors. They also love the dual control knobs for each plate.

Feel the heat?

The Hamilton Beach (38546) 3 in 1 Electric Smokeless Indoor Grill & Griddle Combo heats up well, although some customers say it doesn’t get hot enough to cook a burger on the inside without burning the exterior. Others find the griddle grill great for searing steaks and cooking chicken. The plates’ surfaces are okay until they become sticky.

A center channel with a drip tray underneath catches grease but makes the overall cooking surface smaller than expected. Some people complained about the oil running into and burning on the coils under the plates.

Speaking of grease

If you have greasy fingers, don't touch the temperature dials because the numbers wipe right off.

Nevertheless

All this grease can be cleaned off easily. First, remove the drip tray from underneath the base and pop it in the dishwasher’s top rack. Then snap out the griddle plates and put them in the dishwasher too. Finally, wipe the base with a damp, soapy cloth and dry thoroughly.

Features

• Cooking surface: 180 square inches
• Dimensions: 3.74” x 20.11” x 11.02”
• PFOA free
• Manual
• One-year limited warranty