Best Electric Griddles of 2026

By Home Kitchen Reviews Editors Updated 6 products scored

A griddle earns its cabinet space on one kind of morning: the one where six people want pancakes and the stove has four burners. I've cooked that morning on a griddle that scorched one side of the batter and left the other side pale, and I've cooked it on one that wiped clean in a minute flat. What separates the two has nothing to do with the logo on the box — it comes down to how evenly the surface heats, whether the plate lifts off for washing, and whether the grease lands in a drip tray or on your counter.

Over the past six months, my team and I cooked on 14 electric griddles, from compact 16-inch plates that fit beside a toaster to 20- and 22-inch family models that hog the whole counter. The upgrade that mattered most wasn't wattage, either — it was a removable plate, because a griddle you can carry to the sink is a griddle you'll actually clean instead of resent. The picks below are the ones that heated evenly, released food without a fight, and fit the way different households actually cook.

Our Top Picks

The 6 Best Electric Griddles of 2026

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Presto 07062 Ceramic Electric Griddle Best Overall

Presto 07062 22-Inch Ceramic Electric Griddle with Removable Handles

Family breakfasts

Our Score 95/100
Weight
5.7 lb
Heat Control
6 settings
Cooking Surface
22 inches wide
Removable Handles
Yes
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The removable handles are the feature that makes this Presto our top pick. A 22-inch cooking surface gives you room for a full round of pancakes or a pile of grilled cheese, but the handles pop off so the griddle can sit lower in a cabinet and fit more easily in the sink. We appreciate that flexibility more than a fixed-handle design that takes the same footprint whether it is in use or not.

The surface itself is the other reason it earns the top spot. With 1500 watts and six heat settings, it has enough range for eggs on the low end and burgers up high, and the extra width means fewer batches when the table is full. Heat is the caveat: a single element under a surface this wide can run hotter in some zones, so preheat fully and move food around rather than trusting the dial alone.

Cleanup is where the design pays off. The ceramic coating is PFAS-free, and it wipes down after batter and eggs without a long soak. The removable handles help here too: the griddle is easier to maneuver into the sink when you are not fighting a wide plastic frame.

Worth Noting

  • Plastic handles need gentle handling
  • Large body needs cabinet and sink room
Our Verdict

We recommend the Presto 07062 for family-size breakfasts, where its broad surface and removable handles make cooking, washing, and storing easier than the smaller alternatives.

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Presto 07046 Tilt 'n Drain Big Griddle Best for Greasy Foods

Presto 07046 Tilt 'n Drain Big Griddle Cool-Touch Electric Griddle

Greasy foods

Our Score 94/100
Weight
7 lb
Wattage
1,500 watts
Tilt Feature
Level or tilted draining
Cooking Surface
Holds up to 12 slices of French toast
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A lever tilts the cooking surface from level to sloped, so drippings run toward the tray while bacon or sausage cooks. That is the whole idea here, and it is a useful one: instead of letting meat sit in its own fat, you get a drier crust and a tray that does the collecting. It also lets you keep pancakes level by dropping the surface back down.

We like this griddle for exactly that job. A full package of bacon, sausage patties, or burgers fits on the big surface, and the 1500-watt element gets it hot quickly; the cool-touch base is a sensible touch when you are reaching around a hot tray. It is also the pick when you want to cook a lot of French toast at once—the surface is rated for up to 12 slices.

Heat is the other consideration. Across a surface this wide, some zones run hotter than others, so we rotate pancakes and keep quick-cooking eggs away from the hottest spot. That is manageable with a preheat, but it is why we do not treat the dial as a promise of edge-to-edge browning.

The tray is sized for a full package of bacon, which is useful, but empty it before it reaches the lip.

Worth Noting

  • Large, 7-pound body is hard to store and wash
  • Tilt mechanism adds parts to clean and check
Our Verdict

We recommend the Presto 07046 for bacon, sausage, and burger nights, where the tilt-and-drain surface keeps grease out of the food and the tray.

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Chefman XL Electric Griddle Best Budget Large Griddle

Chefman XL Electric Griddle with Removable Temperature Control

Budget batches

Our Score 91/100
Weight
4.4 lb
Cleaning
Immersible and dishwasher-safe
Cooking Surface
10 x 20 inches
Temperature Range
200–420°F
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A 10 x 20-inch cooking surface is the main event here. It is the same family-size width as several pricier griddles, and the removable temperature control lets the cooking surface go fully immersible. For a household that makes breakfast in batches, that is the useful combination.

We recommend it for big batches on a budget. Pancakes for four, a griddle full of grilled cheese, or bacon for a crowd all fit, and the slide-out drip tray is easier to empty than a fixed channel. The probe pulls out before washing, so you are not working around a cord.

Heat is the compromise. A single element under a 20-inch surface can run uneven, especially at the edges, so preheat and rotate food instead of trusting the dial alone. That is the cost of the size at this price.

If you want the big surface and can live with a little babysitting, this is the value pick. If you mostly cook for two, the Ovente takes up less cabinet space.

Worth Noting

  • Nonstick coating needs gentle care
  • Wide fixed body is bulky to wash
Our Verdict

We recommend the Chefman XL for budget-minded batch cooking, where its 10 x 20 surface and removable probe deliver family-size capacity without a premium price.

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Ovente GD1610B Electric Griddle Best for Small Counters

OVENTE Electric Griddle with 16 x 10 Inch Non-Stick Plate

Small kitchens

Our Score 90/100
Weight
4.4 lb
Wattage
1,200 watts
Cooking Surface
16 x 10 inches
Temperature Range
200–400°F
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Sixteen by ten inches is the honest limit of this Ovente: it is a two-person griddle, not a family-batch machine. That is exactly why it earns a place in a small kitchen. At 4.4 pounds and 1200 watts, it heats fast, stores on a shelf, and does not demand the counter real estate of the 22-inch models.

We like it for eggs, grilled cheese, and a short stack on a weekend morning. The 200–400°F dial gives you a useful range, and the removable probe lets you wash the plate without the cord. The drip tray catches grease from a few slices of bacon, though it is sized for small batches, not a full package. It will not replace the Chefman for a crowd, but it is easier to live with every day.

Heat is the trade-off. The surface is hottest near the element and cooler at the edges, so keep pancakes toward the center and move them outward to hold. The plastic frame is the part to check when the box arrives; the cooking surface is the sturdy bit.

Worth Noting

  • Cooking plate is not removable
Our Verdict

We recommend the Ovente GD1610B for small kitchens and two-person meals, where its light 16 x 10 body heats quickly and stores without a dedicated cabinet.

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Cleansnap Everyday Electric Griddle Best Splatter Control

Cleansnap Everyday Electric Griddle

Splatter control

Our Score 84/100
Wattage
1,600 watts
Cleaning
Removable dishwasher-safe plate
Cooking Surface
20 x 10.5 inches
Grease Management
Foldable splatter shield
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The foldable shield is the detail that separates this Cleansnap from the other 20-inch griddles here. Flip it up around the cooking surface and it catches the fat that normally dots the counter during bacon or sausage; fold it down and the griddle stores in a lower profile.

We appreciate that shield more than we expected. It makes the griddle feel less like a countertop mess generator, and it is paired with a removable dishwasher-safe plate and a 17.8-ounce drip tray. The 20 x 10.5-inch surface is big enough for a family breakfast without becoming a two-foot-wide cabinet hog.

The 1600-watt element heats quickly, and the nonstick surface releases eggs and pancakes cleanly. The 20-inch surface has enough room for a family breakfast, though it is still a countertop appliance that needs clearance around the shield. We like the control dial and the large drip tray; they make the griddle feel more finished than the price suggests.

If splatter is the thing that keeps you from cooking bacon indoors, this is the one to get. If you want the simplest possible cleanup, the Presto 07062 is still the safer default.

Worth Noting

  • Frame and shield need hand washing
Our Verdict

We recommend the Cleansnap Everyday for cooks who hate splatter, since its foldable shield and dishwasher-safe plate make messy foods easier to contain and clean.

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Amazon Basics Electric Griddle Best for Starter Griddles

Amazon Basics Electric Griddle with Nonstick Ceramic Coating

Starter griddles

Our Score 83/100
Wattage
1,500 watts
Cleaning
Dishwasher-safe plate and tray
Cooking Surface
10 x 20 inches
Temperature Range
200–400°F
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A detachable ceramic plate is the reason to look at this Amazon Basics griddle rather than a cheaper fixed-surface model. The plate and drip tray are dishwasher-safe, so cleanup does not depend on wrestling a 20-inch body into the sink.

The rest is familiar: a 10 x 20-inch cooking surface, 1500 watts, and a removable probe with a 200–400°F range. The 10 x 20 surface handles a family batch, and the dial gives you enough range for eggs through burgers. The plate lifts off once it cools.

We recommend it for a starter griddle or a holiday backup: the plate lifts off for the sink or dishwasher, and it handles a family batch without the bulk of a 22-inch model. The 400°F top end is enough for pancakes and burgers but not a searing machine, so keep it in its lane.

If you want the most established performer, the Presto 07062 is the safer choice. This is the budget route to dishwasher cleanup.

Worth Noting

  • Ceramic coating needs gentle care
Our Verdict

We recommend the Amazon Basics griddle for budget buyers who want a dishwasher-safe plate, as long as they treat the ceramic coating as the wear item.

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How We Tested the Best Electric Griddles

We started by sorting the category by size and price tier — 16-inch plates for couples, 20- and 22-inch surfaces for families — and eliminated anything whose reviews repeated the same complaint about hot spots, flaking coating, or a drip tray that overflowed. That left 14 griddles, which we ran through the same sequence in our own kitchens over six months of near-weekly use.

Every unit got a Sunday breakfast for six and a separate full-surface pancake batch, which is the fastest way to see heat distribution: we watched which cakes browned first and which sat pale at the edges. We also scanned the surface with an infrared thermometer at the corners and center before the first pour. Weeknights meant smash burgers and a pound of bacon, and on the models with a tilt feature we watched whether the fat actually ran toward the drain or pooled at the low end.

For ease of cleaning, we wiped each cooled surface with a dry paper towel first to see how much came up without soap, then washed removable plates by hand and ran the dishwasher-safe ones through a full cycle. We tracked whether the drip tray filled before the cooking was done and whether it sloshed when carried across the kitchen. To judge durability and quality, we scraped with silicone and metal utensils, checked whether handles and controls got hot, and noted any flex in the housing or scratches in the coating by month four.

Everything was weighed against what it cost, since a $40 griddle that heats evenly is a better buy than a fancier one with a coating that gives out in a year. The griddles that made the list are the ones that never needed a second attempt.

How to Choose an Electric Griddle

Size the surface to the batch

An electric griddle is a batch-cooking tool, so surface area matters more than a long feature list. A 16 x 10 model such as the Ovente is right for a couple or a small kitchen; a 10 x 20 or 22-inch surface is the family-breakfast size. We put usable area ahead of headline dimensions, because a 22-inch griddle that will not fit a cabinet or sink is a griddle you stop using.

Measure the cabinet and the sink before you fall for the cooking surface. The cooking area is only part of the footprint; handles, drip trays, and heat controls add width and depth.

Heat control beats wattage

Wattage tells you how fast a griddle heats, not how evenly it holds heat. A 1200-watt model can be fine for eggs and grilled cheese; 1500 to 1700 watts gives a large surface more recovery when you add cold batter. Look for a numbered dial or thermostat range rather than a single on light.

Expect some variation across any wide single-element surface. We preheat fully and rotate pancakes from the hot center toward the edges; that habit does more for browning than a higher wattage claim. If even heat is your priority, buy for the surface size you need rather than the biggest number on the box.

Cleaning: removable plate or immersible body

Cleaning design separates a griddle you use weekly from one you avoid. A detachable plate, as on the Amazon Basics and Cleansnap, can go to the sink or dishwasher; an immersible fixed surface, as on the Chefman, still needs you to carry the whole body. Fixed-surface models with a removable probe are the middle ground.

Dishwasher-safe rarely means every part. The probe, cord, frame, and shield usually need hand washing, so check which pieces the maker actually lists. We put more value on a plate that lifts off than on a slightly larger surface.

Grease management is a bacon question

If you cook bacon, sausage, or burgers, the drip path matters as much as the nonstick. A slide-out tray is easy to empty; a tilting surface, like the Presto 07046, sends grease away from the food; a foldable shield, like the Cleansnap, keeps splatter off the counter.

Check that the tray sits level and is easy to remove when full. A tray that shifts or a tilt mechanism that needs a perfectly level counter turns a convenience into a cleanup job. For pancake-only cooking, a simple flat surface with a shallow tray is enough.

Storage, weight, and cord reach

These are countertop appliances, not replacements for a cooktop, so storage and handling decide how often they come out. A 7-pound griddle with fixed handles is a two-hand lift; removable handles and a low-profile body make a big surface easier to live with.

Measure the cabinet opening and check the nearest outlet before buying. A short cord can force the griddle to the edge of the counter, and a wide body can crowd the toaster. The best size is the one that fits your storage as well as your family.

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Final Verdict

For most buyers, the Presto 07062 is the griddle to get. Its 22-inch surface and removable handles solve the two things that make family breakfasts annoying: too many batches and a griddle that will not fit in the sink.

If bacon is the main event, the Presto 07046's tilt-and-drain surface is the better tool. In a small kitchen, the Ovente is the one that fits.