Best Electric Griddles

Now, before we briefly cover those cooking options, we would like to pivot a little and talk about the unit's construction. With its brushed stainless-steel housing and a silver profile, the model meshes really well with your typical modern kitchen design. The sturdy panini-style handle will let you enjoy delicious paninis for years to come. Using the hinged floating cover, the griddle adjusts to the thickness of food, preparing each of them equally well.

On the base, you will find temperature dials and a function selector. These are clearly marked, with indicator lights helpful for quick reference and accurate, no-guesswork operation.

Grease isn't good for you, as you probably know. Using the reversible and removable nonstick cooking plates, you'll be able to drain grease and help yourself cook a healthy meal. There's also an integrated drip tray that will help you avoid making a mess in your kitchen.

As for those cooking options we mentioned earlier, in no particular order, you get a contact grill that, in a closed position, lets you cook all meats, from chicken and hamburgers to juicy steaks.

Using the grill plates in an open position, you'll be able to double the size of the grilling surface, turning the unit into a full grill.

Of course, the griddle plates can also be used in the same open position. This way is ideal for making eggs, bacon, pancakes, and a number of other foods and meals.

Take out one griddle plate and one grill plate and you get that half/half option that lets you griddle and grill simultaneously.

Finally, bust out the aforementioned sturdy panini press and no one will be able to stop you from preparing delicious paninis.

To rephrase our earlier point, there are way too many kitchen appliances on the market and hardly enough countertop space. So go with Cuisinart GR-4N. This 5-in-1 electric griddle will let you showcase your culinary skills without taking away that precious countertop space.

The heating options of Presto Griddle are quite adjustable so you can vary the temperature and cook with different heat intensity. From OFF mode, the griddle is adjusted to warm position measured at 200 F. From there, you can change the temperature in increments of 50 degrees that go as follows - 200 / 250 / 300 / 350 and 400, which yet, doesn’t mean that you can’t set the temperature from in-between markings.

The whole appearance of the construction easily resembles a large-sized tray with two handles on both sides and a slide-out drip tray for collection of grease and oil. You wouldn’t need to use any tools to put the thing together. The assembly can be done within seconds by attaching the handles to the sides. The base comes with latch clips that you should open to mount and fix the handles. Rather than that, there’s nothing you need to do more. Despite a large size of a cooking surface, the base without the handles will fit any standard size kitchen cabinet for easy storage.

Presto 07061 griddle is made of a heavy cast aluminum material that’s warp-proof and water-resistant. Without the heat control on, the base is totally immersible in water and washed out with addition of some soap or dishwashing liquid. The tray for the drip is also removable, so you can more thoroughly rinse it under the running water and clean out all the remnants of fat. Aside from cleaning, Presto 07061 is quite simple in maintenance. While the heat control is on, all you need to do is set the optimal temperature for cooking a certain meal and, possibly, vary the heat intensity for achieving the desired results.

An opportunity to cook two meals with different tastes and at a different temperature range at a time makes Hamilton griddle one of the most attractive models in the market. When compared to some cheaper models with a heating element positioned close to the outside of a griddle, this griddle ensures even heat distribution throughout the base. Even if you use two cooking areas for cooking different meals, the griddle will distribute the heat accordingly and eliminate the need in extra pans.

Hamilton 3-In-1 versatility griddle is well popular in the USA. It’s a perfect equipment for grilling steaks indoors in heavy winter conditions. The metal construction with a free-sticking surface is divided into two separate areas, both equipped with an individual heating control. The green light on each side at marking Ready informs a user when the unit is heated up and ready for use so that she can quickly get started with cooking. Hamilton griddle comes paired with double-sided grids that can be used for 3 different cooking methods - grilling, frying and doing both at a time. It is also equipped with a built-in channel between the grids for collecting excess fat and grease. Honestly speaking, there’s hardly a better offer on the market for a small family with the same functionality and at the same price tag. While its benefits are indisputable by all, the price for the griddle is quite moderate and well affordable.

The cleaning has never been so simple as with Hamilton grill/griddle combo. After each use, make sure to pull out the drip tray from underneath of a base and clean it out either in a dishwasher or in the running water with a bit of dishwashing liquid. The base should be accurately cleaned with a soft cloth and then, dried out on a counter to get rid of residual moisture.

Having a large cooking surface is a great benefit, but it wouldn't make much of a difference without a decent performance. Luckily, the BELLA Griddle is no slouch in this department, too. What we have on hands is a 1500W model with thermostatic control that allows you to adjust the temperature from 200 up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, making it ideally suited for cooking virtually anything you can think of. As a nice bonus, it's very to use: just turn the control knob and the device is ready to use. It's also a great advantage that the griddle has heat protection, so you can rest assured that it won't get damaged due to over heating in case of heavy use.

As we've mentioned earlier, cleaning the device is super easy. Due to the non-stick coating, it doesn't pick up any food leftovers, plus it's fully immersible in water, allowing you to simply toss it in the sink for quick clean-up.

Summing up, the BELLA 14606 Electric Griddle is arguably one of the best griddles in its price range. It features a large cooking surface and can cook up to 30% faster thanks to the copper ceramic titanium coating. Besides, it can accommodate quite a lot of food at a time, making it ideal not only for individual meals but also for hosting dinner parties and many other occasions when you just don't want to use the stove.