An electric griddle gives you one big, flat, evenly heated surface that a stovetop pan cannot match. A full-size model cooks pancakes, eggs and bacon for four people at the same time, plugs in anywhere there is an outlet, and frees the range for everything else. It is also one of the cheaper countertop appliances: most of the models in this guide sell for well under $100.

The best electric griddle for most kitchens is the Presto 22-inch Electric Griddle with removable handles (07061), a 1500-watt cast aluminum griddle with a PFAS-free ceramic surface that fits in a standard cabinet once the handles come off. If you want a premium build with a lid, the Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler EA-DCC10 is the step up. Six more picks cover tilting, grill-plate, warming-drawer and budget designs.

Last checked October 2026: availability, specs and prices.

What to Look for in an Electric Griddle

Cooking surface. Size is the reason to buy a griddle. Family-size models run about 20 to 22 inches wide and 10 to 12 inches deep. Makers describe the surface in different ways (inches, square inches, number of eggs), so compare the actual dimensions rather than the marketing name.

Nonstick coating. Most current griddles use a ceramic nonstick coating, and several brands now state that the surface is made without PFAS. If that matters to you, look for the claim in writing on the manufacturer’s page. Whatever the coating, plan on silicone or wooden utensils.

Heat control. Nearly every griddle uses a removable probe with a dial. Check the temperature range: a low keep-warm setting is useful for holding food, and a top end of 400 to 425 degrees is typical. Wattage is usually 1350 to 1500, which is close to the limit of a standard household circuit.

Grease handling. A slide-out drip tray is standard. Tilting designs go a step further and let fat run off bacon and burgers, then sit level again for pancakes and eggs.

Cleaning. The easiest griddles to clean are fully immersible once the heat control is unplugged. Some are listed as dishwasher safe, though a 22-inch plate will not fit every dishwasher.

Storage. A big griddle is awkward to put away. Removable handles, folding legs and low-profile bodies are the features that decide if it lives in a cabinet or in the garage.

Best Electric Griddles in 2026: Our Picks

All eight electric griddles below were listed as current products on their manufacturer’s US site in October 2026. Seven of the eight could be ordered directly from the brand’s own store.

1. Presto 22-inch Electric Griddle with Removable Handles (07061)

The Presto 22-inch Electric Griddle 07061 is the plain, proven choice. It has a heavy cast aluminum base that Presto describes as virtually warp-proof, a textured ceramic nonstick surface that the company says is PFAS free, and the Control Master heat control that holds the set temperature automatically. Power is 1500 watts.

The detail that sets it apart is storage. The handles come off without tools, and with them removed Presto says the base fits in most standard 18-inch kitchen cabinets. The griddle is fully immersible once the heat control is detached, and the drip tray slides out. Presto lists it at about $70 (October 2026) with a one-year limited warranty. One oddity: Presto’s store says this model cannot be shipped to addresses in Washington State.

Pros of Presto 22-inch 07061

• Extra-large 22-inch surface on a cast aluminum base
• Handles detach without tools for cabinet storage
• Fully immersible with the heat control removed
• PFAS-free ceramic nonstick, according to Presto

Cons of Presto 22-inch 07061

• No tilt feature for draining grease
• One-year warranty only
• Presto does not ship it to Washington State

2. Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle (EA-DCC10)

The Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler EA-DCC10 is built differently from the usual slab-with-a-probe design. The cooking plate sits inside a separate body guard, a low-profile layout that Zojirushi says protects against scalding, and the whole thing disassembles for cleaning. Both the plate and the body guard are fully immersible.

The cooking surface measures 19 by 12-1/2 inches and uses what Zojirushi calls a titanium and ceramic enhanced triple-layer nonstick coating. Heat settings run from Keep Warm at 176 degrees up to 425 degrees, on 1,350 watts. It comes with a lid, which Zojirushi pitches for speedier cooking and which none of the other griddles here include, plus a stainless steel spatula. Zojirushi’s product page does not show a price; it sends buyers to its retail partners, so check a few stores before ordering.

Pros of Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler

• Lid included
• Deep 12-1/2-inch surface with a wide 176 to 425 degree range
• Plate and body guard both immersible

Cons of Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler

• No price or direct ordering on Zojirushi’s product page
• 1,350 watts, a little less than the 1500-watt models
• Large footprint at 23-5/8 by 15 inches

3. Presto Tilt-n-Fold XL Electric Griddle (07073)

The Presto Tilt-n-Fold XL 07073 solves two griddle complaints at once. Flip-down levers tilt the surface so fat drains away from bacon, sausage and burgers, and flipping them back up returns it to level for eggs and pancakes. For storage, the legs fold in and the drip tray locks in place, and Presto says it then fits in most standard 18-inch cabinets.

The cooking surface is 254 square inches on a cast aluminum base, with a PFAS-free ceramic nonstick coating and the same Control Master heat control as the 22-inch model. It is fully immersible with the control removed and runs on 1500 watts. Presto lists it at about $76 (October 2026).

Pros of Presto Tilt-n-Fold XL

• Tilts to drain grease, then sits level again
• Legs fold for compact storage
• 254 square inch surface

Cons of Presto Tilt-n-Fold XL

• More moving parts than a fixed griddle
• One-year limited warranty

4. Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Grill/Griddle (38546MN)

The Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Grill/Griddle is the pick for people who want grill marks some days and a flat top on others. It has two removable plates that are smooth on one side and ridged on the other, so it works as a full griddle, a full grill or half and half. Each side has its own heat control, adjustable up to 425 degrees.

Total cooking area is 180 square inches on 1400 watts, noticeably smaller than the 22-inch griddles. In exchange, cleanup is the easiest here: Hamilton Beach says the PFAS-free ceramic plates are dishwasher safe and the drip tray goes on the top rack. It sells for about $80 (October 2026) on the Hamilton Beach store.

Pros of Hamilton Beach 3-in-1

• Reversible plates: griddle, grill or both at once
• Two independent heat zones
• Dishwasher-safe plates

Cons of Hamilton Beach 3-in-1

• 180 square inches is small for a family breakfast
• Two separate plates instead of one continuous surface

5. GreenPan Advanced Griddle with Warming Drawer

The GreenPan Advanced Griddle with Warming Drawer pairs a 10.5 by 20 inch ceramic surface with a removable drawer underneath that keeps finished food hot while the next batch cooks. GreenPan built its name on ceramic nonstick made without PFAS, and the same coating is used here.

It runs on 1500 watts, has cool-touch handles and a removable drip tray, and weighs under five pounds according to GreenPan’s listing. GreenPan says the unit is dishwasher safe without the probe, though it recommends hand washing. The company also states that its Electrics line carries a limited lifetime warranty on manufacturer defects, which is far longer than the one year most griddles get. It was on sale on GreenPan’s site when checked, so confirm the price before buying.

Pros of GreenPan Advanced Griddle

• Warming drawer keeps the first batch hot
• PFAS-free ceramic nonstick
• Limited lifetime warranty stated for GreenPan Electrics

Cons of GreenPan Advanced Griddle

• Regular price is higher than most rivals
• Short 36-inch cord
• GreenPan’s page does not state the temperature range

6. bella 12″ x 22″ XL Griddle with Warming Tray

The bella 12″ x 22″ XL Griddle with Warming Tray offers the largest stated surface in this guide. The plate uses bella’s EverGood ceramic nonstick coating, which the company says is made without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead and cadmium, over a 1500-watt heating system.

Practical touches include cool-touch handles, a built-in ledge with a backstop to flip against, and a dishwasher-safe warming tray and drip tray. The griddle itself can be fully immersed once the temperature probe is removed. It sells for about $65 (October 2026) on bella’s store. bella’s page is inconsistent about capacity, quoting 15 eggs in one place and 10 in another, so go by the 12 by 22 inch measurement.

Pros of bella XL Griddle

• 12 by 22 inch cooking surface
• Warming tray included
• Fully immersible without the probe

Cons of bella XL Griddle

• Needs more than 23 inches of counter width
• Temperature range and warranty are not stated on the product page

7. Chefman All-Purpose Nonstick Extra-Large Griddle

The Chefman All-Purpose Nonstick Extra-Large Griddle is the straightforward budget pick: a 10 by 20 inch nonstick surface, a temperature dial that runs from 200 to 420 degrees and a slide-out drip tray. Chefman says the griddle top is dishwasher safe once the temperature control is removed.

At about $50 (October 2026) on Chefman’s store, it costs less than either Presto. What you give up is detail: Chefman’s page does not say what the nonstick coating is made of or make a PFAS-free claim, and it does not list the wattage.

Pros of Chefman Extra-Large Griddle

• Low price for a 10 by 20 inch surface
• 200 to 420 degree range
• Dishwasher-safe griddle top

Cons of Chefman Extra-Large Griddle

• Coating type not specified
• No extras such as a warming tray or tilt

8. Dash Ceramic Nonstick Everyday Griddle

The Dash Ceramic Nonstick Everyday Griddle matches the Chefman on size, with a 20 by 10.5 inch surface, and adds a ceramic nonstick coating and a choice of colors, including sage, lavender and pink. It runs on 1500 watts with a temperature dial that goes up to 400 degrees, and a drip tray catches grease.

Dash sells it for about $50 (October 2026) with a one-year warranty that extends to two years if you register the product. It is a good fit for a first apartment or anyone who wants the griddle to look at home on the counter.

Pros of Dash Everyday Griddle

• Ceramic nonstick at a budget price
• Several color options
• Warranty extends to two years with registration

Cons of Dash Everyday Griddle

• Tops out at 400 degrees
• Dash does not describe the plate as immersible or dishwasher safe

Electric Griddle Questions Buyers Ask

What size electric griddle do I need?

For a household of three or more, look at the 20 to 22 inch models, which is where most of this list sits. A smaller two-plate design like the Hamilton Beach 3-in-1, at 180 square inches, suits one or two people or a mixed grill-and-griddle meal.

Are ceramic electric griddles PFAS free?

Not automatically. Presto, Hamilton Beach, GreenPan and bella each state in writing that the models listed here use a ceramic coating made without PFAS. Where a brand does not say, as with the Chefman, do not assume.

Can you put an electric griddle in the dishwasher?

Some. Hamilton Beach and Chefman list their plates as dishwasher safe, and GreenPan allows it but recommends hand washing. Presto, Zojirushi and bella describe their griddles as fully immersible instead, which means washing in the sink with the heat control removed. The probe itself never goes in water.

Is a tilting griddle worth it?

If you cook a lot of bacon, sausage or burgers, yes. The tilt on the Presto Tilt-n-Fold XL lets fat run to the drip tray during cooking. For pancakes, eggs and French toast it makes no difference.

Conclusion

Buy the Presto 22-inch Electric Griddle 07061 if you want the most surface for the money and a griddle that fits in a cabinet. Choose the Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler if you want a lid, a deeper plate and a more protective body, and do not mind shopping around for a price. The Presto Tilt-n-Fold XL is the one for bacon and burger cooks, and the Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 is for anyone who wants a grill and a griddle in one appliance.

For keeping a big breakfast hot, pick the GreenPan Advanced Griddle with its warming drawer or the larger bella XL Griddle with Warming Tray. On a tight budget, the Chefman Extra-Large Griddle and the Dash Ceramic Nonstick Everyday Griddle both give you a 20-inch surface for about $50.