Pancakes for a Crowd or Seared Steaks? Sizing Up the Best Electric Griddle for Your Counter

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The best electric griddle gives you a big, flat cooking surface that plugs into any outlet, so a full breakfast for the family doesn’t have to fight for two burners. The differences come down to surface size, how hot it gets, the coating, and how much work cleanup takes.

We compared seven plug-in countertop griddles using their Amazon listings, all sold by Amazon.com: two 22-inch Presto models, a budget Chefman, a BLACK+DECKER with a warming tray, a 12 x 22-inch Martha Stewart, a cast iron Hamilton Beach Professional for searing, and a lidded Ninja that reaches 500°F. Temperature ranges, coatings and dishwasher claims are quoted as each listing gives them, and we flag where a listing leaves a number out.

Our Top Electric Griddle Picks at a Glance

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1. Presto 07061 22-Inch Electric Ceramic Griddle: Best Overall

Presto’s 07061 is a 22-inch electric griddle with a ceramic nonstick surface on a heavy cast aluminum base. It is the kind of griddle that covers pancakes, eggs, bacon and grilled cheese for the whole family in one go, and Presto calls the cooking area expansive enough to make multiple items at once.

The coating is a PFAS-free ceramic with a textured surface, which the listing says gives superior nonstick performance and easier cleanup. Heat comes from Presto’s Control Master heat control, which the brand says maintains your chosen cooking temperature automatically. Grease runs into a slide-out drip tray that pulls out for emptying.

Storage is where it stands out. The handles detach by opening latch clips, and with them off the griddle fits in most standard 18-inch cabinets. Presto says the cast aluminum base is virtually warp-proof and fully immersible once you detach the heat control, so you can wash it in the sink. The listing doesn’t give a temperature range or call it dishwasher safe.

It suits households that cook big weekend breakfasts but don’t have room to leave a griddle on the counter. The spec sheet lists the weight at 5.7 pounds and a 1-year limited warranty. Its size field is clearly a placeholder, so measure your cabinet against the 22-inch length instead.

Why we like it

• 22-inch ceramic surface
• Handles come off for storage
• Fully immersible base

Watch out for

The listing gives no temperature range, and the size field is a placeholder.

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2. Chefman XL Electric Griddle, 10 x 20 Inch: Best Budget

Chefman’s XL Electric Griddle gives you a 10 x 20-inch nonstick cooking surface at a low price. Chefman pitches it for burgers, eggs and pancakes, and as a quick way to add cooking space for large family dinners or holiday gatherings when the stovetop is full.

A removable temperature control adjusts from 200 to 420°F, which the listing says covers everything from simply warming food to frying breakfast and cooking meat. It runs on 1500 watts at 120 volts. A slide-out drip tray collects excess oil and grease, and Chefman says the nonstick surface reduces the need for added cooking oil.

Cleanup is easy by budget-griddle standards. The cooktop is fully immersible and dishwasher safe once you remove the temperature control. Chefman says it is UL approved, and the brand provides a 1-year assurance, with a PDF user guide linked on the listing.

It suits first-time griddle buyers, small apartments and anyone who wants a light, inexpensive flat top for breakfasts and weeknight burgers. The spec sheet lists it at 4.4 pounds and 11.7 x 21.4 x 3.2 inches, compact enough to slide onto a pantry shelf. Because the temperature control comes off, the griddle itself stores flat with nothing sticking out of the side.

Why we like it

• Low price, top seller
• Dishwasher-safe cooktop
• 200–420°F dial

Watch out for

The listing doesn’t name the coating material, and the 10 x 20 surface is smaller than the 22-inch models.

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3. BLACK+DECKER 8-Serving Electric Griddle GD2051B: Best With Warming Tray

BLACK+DECKER’s GD2051B is a family-sized nonstick electric griddle with one feature the others here don’t have: a built-in, slide-out warming tray. You cook on top, move finished pancakes or bacon into the tray, and keep them warm while the next batch cooks.

The cooking area is rated for eight servings, which BLACK+DECKER aims at breakfast favorites for the whole family. Heat comes from a removable probe with a Click & Lock thermostat and an adjustable temperature knob, rated at 1500 watts. Excess grease and fat drain into a removable drip tray for disposal.

BLACK+DECKER describes the non-stick cooking surface as durable and fast to clean, though the listing doesn’t name the coating type, state a temperature range, or say whether any part is dishwasher safe. The spec sheet lists it at 4.96 pounds and 22 x 13 x 3.5 inches, and names Spectrum Brands as the manufacturer.

It suits households that eat together but cook in rounds, where the first plates usually go cold before the last batch is done. Because the probe and drip tray both come off, the body stores reasonably flat between uses. If you want detailed temperature numbers or a stated warranty, check the manual or look at a pick that lists them.

Why we like it

• Slide-out warming tray
• Family-sized 8-serving surface
• Removable probe for cleanup

Watch out for

No warranty term, temperature range or dishwasher guidance appears on the listing.

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4. Martha Stewart 12 x 22-Inch XL Electric Griddle: Best XL Griddle

Martha Stewart’s XL Electric Griddle offers a 12 x 22-inch flat top with a PFAS-free ceramic nonstick coating. The listing says that’s room for multiple pancakes, up to 15 eggs, grilled cheeses, steaks or fajitas all at once, which makes it a strong fit for big families and brunch hosts.

Heat comes from an embedded heating element and a temperature probe with an easy-to-use dial, which the listing says delivers rapid, even heating and lets you quickly set the right temperature for any meal. The ceramic coating is meant to release food effortlessly, so eggs and pancakes slide off with a thin spatula.

Cleanup is a strength: the griddle and drip tray are both dishwasher safe once you detach the temperature probe. One listing quirk: a bullet calls the probe “built-in” while the cleanup bullet tells you to detach it, so read the manual for how it comes off. No temperature range, weight or warranty term is stated.

It suits households that routinely cook for six or more, or anyone who wants to run a full breakfast, eggs, bacon and pancakes, on one surface. The spec sheet gives its size as 25 x 14.76 x 4.33 inches, so check that you have a counter spot and a cabinet that can hold it.

Why we like it

• 12 x 22-inch surface
• Dishwasher-safe griddle and tray
• PFAS-free ceramic coating

Watch out for

The listing gives no temperature range, warranty or weight, and its probe wording conflicts.

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5. Presto 07073 Tilt-N-Fold X-Large Electric Griddle: Best for Draining Grease

Presto’s Tilt-N-Fold is an extra-large electric griddle that changes shape while you cook. Flip-down levers switch the cooking surface from level to tilted, so fat from bacon, sausage or burgers drains away from the food and into the drip tray as it cooks.

The cooking surface measures 254 square inches, with a PFAS-free ceramic nonstick coating. Presto’s Control Master heat control maintains your cooking temperature automatically, and the slide-out drip tray removes for quick cleanup. The listing pitches it for breakfast, lunch and dinner, from pancakes and eggs in the morning to grilled sandwiches at noon and burgers or chicken in the evening.

When you’re done, the legs fold in and the drip tray locks in place for compact storage, and Presto says it fits in most standard 18-inch cabinets. It’s fully immersible once the heat control is removed. The listing doesn’t state a temperature range or say that it is dishwasher safe.

It suits cooks who make greasy breakfast meats and burgers often, and who want a big surface that stores flat. The spec sheet lists it at 6.51 pounds with a 1-year limited warranty. Keep it level for pancakes and eggs, which can slide on a tilted surface, and switch to the tilt only once the meat starts to render its fat.

Why we like it

• Tilts to drain fat
• Folding legs for storage
• 254 sq. in. surface

Watch out for

Sales rank trails every other pick here, and the temperature range isn’t listed.

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6. Hamilton Beach Professional Cast Iron Electric Griddle: Best for Steaks

Hamilton Beach Professional’s electric griddle swaps the usual nonstick coating for a preseasoned cast iron cooking surface. The 10 x 16-inch flat top is aimed at searing: the listing says cast iron lets you sear meats on high heat for better taste, texture and appearance, and that it holds heat better than aluminum.

Temperature adjusts from warm up to 450°F. That range covers gentle eggs at the low end and a hard sear on steaks, burgers, chicken and fish at the top. Hamilton Beach says the cast iron is a hard, naturally scratch-resistant surface, even when you use metal utensils, so a stiff spatula for smash burgers is fine.

Grease pushes through a drain into a removable drip tray, which is top-rack dishwasher safe, and the cooktop lifts off the base so you can wipe it clean. Like any cast iron, the preseasoned surface lasts longer with drying and a light coat of oil after use.

It suits steak lovers, burger nights and anyone who wants cast iron browning without a smoky stovetop pan. Expect weight: the spec sheet lists 22.2 pounds, so choose a counter spot where it can stay put. The warranty field reads Three(3) Year Warranty, and Amazon.com is the seller.

Why we like it

• Cast iron searing up to 450°F
• Metal-utensil friendly
• 3-year warranty field

Watch out for

It’s heavy, the surface is the smallest here, and cast iron needs care.

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7. Ninja Sizzle Pro XL 20-Inch Indoor Griddle & Grill GX101: Best Premium With Lid

Ninja’s Sizzle Pro XL is a 20-inch countertop griddle that also comes with a grill plate and a lid. The flat-top plate handles breakfast or a hibachi night, the grill plate handles burgers and meal-prep proteins, and Ninja says the cooking area fits 10 or more burgers or a full breakfast spread for 8 to 10 people.

Temperature dials in from 250°F to 500°F through what Ninja calls ProTemp IQ. You can cook lid up for a concentrated blast of heat and a hard sear, or drop the detachable, ventilated lid to lock in heat and melt cheese on burgers. Ninja says the lid also reduces splatter and helps with grease control.

Both plates have a ceramic nonstick surface that Ninja says is made 100% PFAS free and wipes clean with minimal effort, and a removable grease catch collects drippings. Ninja claims more even, edge-to-edge heating than a Blackstone 36-inch griddle station. The box includes a quick start guide with five chef-developed recipes.

It suits households that want one appliance for griddling and grilling indoors, with enough heat for a real sear. The spec sheet lists it at 23.15 pounds and 20.85 x 15.22 x 5.85 inches, so give it a permanent counter spot. No warranty term is listed.

Why we like it

• Lid for melting and splatter control
• Hottest stated setting here, 500°F
• Griddle and grill plates included

Watch out for

It’s the priciest and heaviest pick, and the listing gives no warranty term.

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How We Chose the Best Electric Griddles

We compared each griddle’s Amazon listing, spec sheet and sales rank, and quoted only what the listings say:

• Cooking surface: inches or square inches as listed, and the coating or material.
• Temperature control: the stated range, or a flag where the listing gives none.
• Grease handling: drip trays, drains and tilting surfaces.
• Extras: warming trays, lids and swappable plates.
• Cleanup and storage: removable probes, dishwasher or immersible parts, and cabinet fit.
• Warranty and seller: the warranty field, and Amazon.com as the seller for every pick.

We stuck to plug-in countertop griddles. If you want a griddle that sits on a burner, our gas stove pans guide covers stovetop options.

Electric Griddle Buying Guide

Best XL Electric Griddle: Surface Size

Size is the first decision. By our math, the Martha Stewart’s 12 x 22 inches works out to 264 square inches, the largest stated surface here, just ahead of the Presto Tilt-N-Fold’s listed 254. The Chefman’s 10 x 20 inches is 200 square inches, and the cast iron Hamilton Beach is 10 x 16. Presto’s 07061 is sold as a 22-inch griddle, and BLACK+DECKER rates its GD2051B by servings (eight) rather than inches.

Best Electric Griddle for Steaks: Heat Range

Pancakes and eggs don’t need much heat, but a steak does. Only three listings give a full number: the Ninja Sizzle Pro XL dials from 250 to 500°F, the Hamilton Beach Professional reaches 450°F, and the Chefman runs 200 to 420°F. Both Presto models use the Control Master heat control without a stated range. For searing, cast iron or the 500°F Ninja is the safer bet.

Best Electric Griddle With Lid

A lid lets you melt cheese on burgers, steam vegetables and cut splatter. The Ninja Sizzle Pro XL is the only pick here that includes one, a detachable, ventilated lid you can cook under or leave up for searing. For pressed sandwiches and waffles, a two-sided appliance does the job better; see our waffle maker guide.

Best Electric Countertop Griddle for Home: Cleanup and Storage

Every pick has a drip tray or grease catch, and the Presto Tilt-N-Fold also tilts to drain. For dishwasher cleanup, the Chefman’s cooktop and the Martha Stewart’s griddle and drip tray are listed as dishwasher safe once you remove the probe, while the Hamilton Beach lists only its drip tray. The Presto 07061 and Tilt-N-Fold are fully immersible without the heat control and fit most 18-inch cabinets. The BLACK+DECKER adds a warming tray to hold food while you cook.

Best Electric Griddle for Dosa and Flatbreads

Dosas, crepes, tortillas and flatbreads need a wide, flat, nonstick surface with steady heat. The 22-inch Prestos and the 12 x 22-inch Martha Stewart give you room to spread batter thin, and their ceramic coatings are listed as PFAS free. Keep a tilting griddle like the Tilt-N-Fold level for thin batters.

Best Non Electric Griddle Alternatives

A stovetop griddle, cast iron or aluminum, works on a gas burner or over a campfire, with no outlet needed. It shares the burner’s heat rather than bringing its own, so it frees no stovetop space. Our gas stove pans guide covers stovetop griddles alongside other pans.

Griddle Safety: Cords, Grease and Your Home

An electric griddle puts hot grease and a power cord on your counter, so a few habits matter:

• Stay in the kitchen. The NFPA says cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries, and that the leading cause of kitchen fires is unattended cooking.
• Keep a lid nearby for grease fires. NFPA advises smothering a small grease fire by sliding a lid over the pan and turning off the stovetop, then leaving it covered until it is completely cooled. Unplug the griddle if you can do so safely.
• Route the cord safely. Keep the cord off the counter edge where a child could pull it, and away from the hot surface and the sink.
• Unplug and cool before cleaning. Remove the probe or heat control before immersing any griddle, and empty the drip tray once the grease has cooled.
• Check your coverage. Homeowners and renters policies generally cover fire damage from a covered loss. Our Ohio homeowners insurance guide and Ohio renters insurance costs explain what to look for.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best electric griddle for most kitchens?

The Presto 07061 22-inch ceramic griddle is our overall pick. It ranks #2 in Electric Griddles, has a PFAS-free ceramic coating, and its handles come off so it fits most 18-inch cabinets.

Which electric griddle gets the hottest?

Among our picks, the Ninja Sizzle Pro XL lists the highest setting at 500°F, followed by the Hamilton Beach Professional cast iron griddle at 450°F and the Chefman XL at 420°F.

Is there an electric griddle with a lid?

Yes. The Ninja Sizzle Pro XL includes a detachable, ventilated lid for melting toppings and reducing splatter, plus interchangeable griddle and grill plates.

Are electric griddles dishwasher safe?

Some are. The Chefman XL cooktop and the Martha Stewart griddle and drip tray are listed as dishwasher safe after removing the probe. The Presto models are fully immersible with the heat control removed.

What size electric griddle do I need?

A 10 x 20-inch surface handles breakfast for two to four. For six or more, look at 22-inch models like the Prestos or the 12 x 22-inch Martha Stewart, which fits up to 15 eggs per its listing.

The Bottom Line

The Presto 07061 is the best electric griddle for most homes: a 22-inch PFAS-free ceramic surface that stores in a standard cabinet. The Chefman XL is the budget pick and top seller, the BLACK+DECKER GD2051B keeps food warm in its tray, and the Martha Stewart XL gives the most stated cooking space. For bacon and burgers, the Presto Tilt-N-Fold drains as it cooks; for steaks, the Hamilton Beach Professional cast iron sears to 450°F; and the Ninja Sizzle Pro XL adds a lid and 500°F heat.

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