Some home cooks might think them superfluous but savvy kitchen masters know that having an electric griddle on hand can be a life safer. Even more so when that griddle is extra large and can fit enough food for a kingly feast.
The best extra large electric griddles won’t take up too much room in your kitchen or storage area and can provide you with an extra cook top when needed. In the following guide, we will be highlighting some of the best extra large electric griddles we could find.
Presto 07061 22-inch Electric Griddle With Removable Handles
Editors’ Choice: 4.8 out of 5.0 stars
The Presto extra large 22 inch electric griddle with removable handles is the perfect solution for crowded kitchens. Not only does it give you a quick and convenient extra 22 inches of cooking service, the handles come off for easy storage.
The cook top itself is very thin and can slide into a cupboard with your baking sheets very easily. The Presto 07061 22-inch Electric Griddle features a nonstick surface too so it’s perfect for whipping up pancakes, eggs and a variety of other foods.
BELLA Electric Ceramic Titanium Griddle
Editors’ Choice: 4.8 out of 5.0 stars
This is a 10.5” x 20” electric griddle with a beautiful ceramic/titanium coating. This not only gives it a unique look; it provides premium durability as well. You can even use metal spatulas on this electric griddle without having to worry about scratching.
The BELLA extra large electric griddle heating element operates at a maximum capacity of 1500 watts so it can quickly cook up a variety of dishes. The grease drip tray is nice and deep too so it doesn’t have to be emptied before you are done cooking.
Presto 07047 Cool Touch Electric Griddle
Editors’ Choice: 4.7 out of 5.0 stars
The great thing about having a removable heat control dial is that the rest of the griddle can be submerged in water for cleaning. This is the key feature of the Presto 07047 Cool Touch Electric Griddle.
This is a slightly more compact griddle than the ones on our list so far as it measures 10.5” x 16”. So if you have a smaller kitchen, lesser kitchen storage or simply don’t need such a large griddle, this would be a great choice.
Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Electric Indoor Grill + Griddle
Editors’ Choice: 4.7 out of 5.0 stars
If you want the ability to cook a wide variety of foods including steaks and burgers with beautiful grill marks, this is the griddle for you. It has two sides: one flat griddle and one ribbed grill cook top. The two can be used at the same time or independent of one another.
The best thing about the Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Electric Indoor Grill + Griddle is that there are 2 separate heating elements that can operate at different temperatures at the same time. That means you can be cooking steaks at 300 degrees on one side and vegetables at 200 degrees on the other.
Toastmaster TM-203GR 10×20 Griddle
Editors’ Choice: 4.6 out of 5.0 stars
For those of you hunting for the best bargain, the Toastmaster TM-203GR 10×20 Griddle is the way to go. At under $30, this electric griddle gives you 10” x 20” of cooking space. It also has a powerful heating element that operates up to 1500 watts.
The cook top has a nonstick coating and the grease trough is nice and deep so grease runs easily into the catcher. This model works great as an extra large pancake griddle or as a flat grill top.
BLACK+DECKER Family-Sized Electric Griddle
Editors’ Choice: 4.6 out of 5.0 stars
This Black + Decker model has a very interesting feature that sets it apart from the other griddles on our list: a warming try. There is a slide out warming tray that you can put your food on once it’s done to keep it warm while you cook the rest of your food.
This electric griddle operates at a max capacity of 1500 watts so it heats up quickly and allows you to cook multiple dishes at once. The drip tray catches grease and can be removed from the unit for easy emptying.
Zojirushi EA-DCC10 Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle
Editors’ Choice: 4.5 out of 5.0 stars
The last griddle on our list also has a unique feature that none of the other products on our list has: a lid. We felt we had to add this griddle to the list because the addition of a lid is simple yet so genius that we had to tell our readers about it.
The cook surface itself is 19 inches by 12.5 inches so it is a little smaller than most of the other griddles on our list. The lid fits over the whole thing though and helps you cook your foods quicker and with more moisture. It can be operated within 175 and 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Extra Large Electric Griddle Buying Guide
Now that we have covered some of the best extra large electric griddles money can buy, let’s see what really makes them tick.
Removable Dial
For safety and convenience sake, you must insist on an electric griddle that has a removable heating dial.
Even Heating
The problem with some extra large electric griddles is that the heating element can’t cover the entire cook surface. So make sure that your griddle cooks as evenly on the edges as it does in the middle.
PFOA Free Coating
Nonstick coatings are great; but sometimes the chemicals in them can leach into your food. Be sure that if you do get a griddle with a nonstick coating, it’s PFOA and PTFA free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What sizes do electric griddles come in?
A: Electric griddle run the gamut in terms of size. Some are as small as 12” wide while some are up to 72” wide.
Q: Are electric griddles worth it?
A: If you like cooking breakfast, burgers, paninis, grilled cheeses and other classics they are definitely worth the relatively low price.
Q: What is the best electric griddle?
A: Our list features the best electric griddles currently on the market.
Final Thought
Another thing that hasn’t been brought up yet is the ability to use electric griddles outside. Sometimes it’s just nice to use an extra large electric griddle for a meal out on the patio, under the stars. You can even take them with you on a camping trip.
We hope that our list of products and electric griddle buying guides lead you to the best electric griddle for your cooking needs.
