Written by Sara Ibrahim. Sara researches home and kitchen products for Cupindy.
Published November 2026 · Last reviewed November 13, 2026 · Cupindy is not affiliated with any brand on this page.
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Our quick pick
Presto 07061 22-inch Electric Griddle
A big 22-inch surface, handles that come off without tools, and a slide-out drip tray. Presto's own manual names the cooking surface as textured ceramic.
See the Presto 22-inch griddle on AmazonThe drawback: it needs a long stretch of counter, and Presto's manual says not to wash it in the dishwasher.
Prefer a black-and-gray finish? Presto 07062. Want a smaller plate that goes in the dishwasher? Chefman XL 10 x 20.
The short answer
Almost every electric griddle has a coated plate, and the coating is either ceramic or a fluoropolymer such as PTFE. Makers do not always say which. All three makers below describe a ceramic coating somewhere in their own material: Presto and bella on their own pages and manuals, Chefman only on its Amazon listing, while Chefman's own product page says nonstick. Neither coating tells you how evenly a griddle heats. What it does change is the care: utensils, sprays, scrubbing and the dishwasher.
An electric griddle is a flat, open cooking plate with its own heating element and a plug-in temperature control. It is the tool for breakfast at family size: a dozen pancakes, eggs and bacon at the same time, grilled cheese for four. It lives on the counter, so it frees up the stove, and most models have a drip tray along one edge to catch grease.
If you are shopping for one and care about what the surface is made of, the listings do not make it easy. You will see ceramic, nonstick, PFAS-free, PFOA-free and PTFE-free, sometimes all at once, and the words on the box do not always match the words on the maker's own site. So we did the reading for you. On November 13, 2026 we opened each maker's product page, the manual where we could find one, and each Amazon listing. Every coating claim below is the maker's own wording, with the document and the date. We have not tested these griddles ourselves.
3 electric griddles compared by what their makers put in writing
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Coating wording is quoted or paraphrased from each maker's documents and listings, read on November 13, 2026.
| Griddle | Size and parts | Coating, in the maker's words | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presto 07061. Best overall for big batches. | 22-inch cast aluminum, removable handles, slide-out drip tray. | Textured ceramic, per Presto's manual. PFAS-free, per the listing. | Families who cook a lot at once. | See it |
| Chefman XL. Best simple 10 x 20. | 10 x 20 in (25 x 51 cm), removable temperature control, dishwasher-safe top. | Nonstick on Chefman's page, type not named. The Amazon listing says ceramic coating, PFAS-free and PFOA-free. | Smaller kitchens, easy cleanup. | See it |
| bella 35113. Best with a warming tray. | 10 x 20 in (25 x 51 cm), warming tray, removable probe, dishwasher-safe drip tray. | EverGood ceramic; bella says made without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead and cadmium. | Hosts who want food held warm. | See it |
How we chose these griddles
We started from Amazon's US electric griddle data on November 13, 2026, then kept models that met four tests. First, the maker or its official listing had to describe the cooking surface in some way we could quote or report. Second, the parts had to come apart for cleaning: a removable heat control at least, and ideally removable handles, a lift-off plate or a dishwasher-safe top. Third, the griddle had to have an adjustable heat control. Fourth, it had to be well reviewed by owners and in stock on Amazon that day.
We did not pick on safety, because we do not make safety rulings on brands. We picked on what is written down and on how the griddle is built. Where a document does not say something, we say which document we read and when, rather than guessing what the silence means.
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Best overall for big batches: Presto 07061 22-inch Electric Griddle
The Presto 22-inch is the classic family griddle, and its party trick is storage. The handles unlatch without tools, and with them off Presto says the base fits in most standard 18-inch (46 cm) kitchen cabinets. The plate is heavy cast aluminum, which Presto calls virtually warp-proof, and the Control Master heat control holds the temperature you set.
Best overall
Presto 07061 22-inch Electric Griddle with Removable Handles
Good for: weekend breakfasts for four to six, holiday brunch, smash burgers and grilled sandwiches in batches.
What Presto's documents say: the 07061 manual (form 72-992D) describes the cooking surface as textured ceramic, and the listing from Presto's store calls it a PFAS-free ceramic coating. Presto's product page for the sibling 07062 also says it is PFAS-free.
Size: the whole griddle measures about 26.25 by 13.5 inches (67 x 34 cm) with handles on, and weighs 5.7 pounds (2.6 kg). It runs on 1,500 watts.
Care limits, per the manual: no metal utensils, no cutting on the surface, no steel wool or abrasive cleaners, no dishwasher, and avoid no-stick cooking sprays, which Presto says can make the surface tacky. The griddle is fully immersible once the heat control is off.
The drawback: it is long. Measure your counter before you buy, and plan on washing it by hand.
The Presto 07062 is a sibling model with the same 22-inch size and removable handles in a black-and-gray finish. Its manual (form 76-406E) uses the same ceramic wording and the same care rules, so pick whichever finish you like.
Best simple 10 x 20: Chefman XL Electric Griddle
Chefman's XL is a plain 10 x 20 griddle, and the appeal is easy cleanup. Pull the temperature control, and Chefman says the whole top can go in the dishwasher or the sink. The dial runs from 200 to 420°F (93 to 216°C), which covers everything from keeping food warm to searing.
Best simple 10 x 20
Chefman XL Electric Griddle, 10 x 20 inch (RJ23-LG-V3)
Good for: couples and small families, small kitchens, anyone who wants to load the dishwasher and be done.
What Chefman's documents say: Chefman's product page for this model lists a nonstick surface and does not name the coating type. On the Amazon listing from Chefman's store, a product banner headed "Durable Ceramic Coating" describes a PFAS-free nonstick ceramic coating, and the materials field lists aluminum and marks it PFAS-free, PFOA-free and lead-free.
Size: a 10 by 20 inch (25 x 51 cm) cooking surface, 4.4 pounds (2.0 kg), 1,500 watts.
Care limits, per Chefman's page: remove the temperature control before washing; the top can then go in the dishwasher or the sink. We could not open Chefman's user guide from its product page, so check the guide in the box for utensil rules.
The drawback: Chefman's product page calls the surface nonstick, while its Amazon listing says ceramic coating. If the coating type decides it for you, confirm with Chefman.
Best with a warming tray: bella 10 x 20 Ceramic Griddle with Warming Tray
The bella solves the pancake problem: by the time the last batch is done, the first is cold. A warming tray rides along the griddle so cooked food stays warm while you finish. The listing says the surface fits up to 10 eggs or 6 pancakes at a time.
Best with a warming tray
bella 10 x 20 Ceramic Griddle with Warming Tray (35113)
Good for: brunch hosts, families who eat in shifts, anyone who wants a griddle that looks good on the counter.
What bella's documents say: the bella page we read is for the 10 x 20 model without the warming tray. It says its EverGood ceramic nonstick coating is made without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead and cadmium. The Amazon listing for the warming-tray model (35113) gives the same list.
Size: a 10 by 20 inch (25 x 51 cm) surface; about 22.8 by 11.4 inches (58 x 29 cm) overall, 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg), 1,500 watts.
Care limits: bella's page for the no-tray model says to remove the temperature probe, after which the griddle can be immersed; the 35113 listing says the drip tray is dishwasher safe. Neither gives utensil guidance, and the manual PDF bella links would not open as text for us, so check the printed manual.
The drawback: the listing gives a footprint of about 22.8 by 11.4 inches but does not say whether that includes the tray, and there is no utensil guidance on bella's page. Measure your counter with the tray in place.
Ceramic or PTFE: what each coating actually is
Both are thin coatings on an aluminum plate, and both exist so pancakes and eggs release with little oil. They are made from different things.
Ceramic nonstick
Despite the name, a ceramic griddle is not made of pottery. It is a metal plate with a thin, glass-like coating based on silica, applied as a liquid (a process called sol-gel) and then cured with heat. It is usually light in color, though not always. Makers often pair the word ceramic with "PFAS-free" or "PTFE-free," and all three makers above use the word ceramic in their own material, though Chefman only on its Amazon listing.
Care, from the manuals we read: Presto tells owners to skip metal utensils, abrasive pads and no-stick sprays, and warns that repeated dishwasher washing slowly reduces the nonstick properties of its ceramic finish. Presto also notes the coating may darken over the heating element over time from grease buildup, which it treats as normal and removes with a baking soda paste.
PTFE nonstick
PTFE, short for polytetrafluoroethylene, is a fluoropolymer: a plastic built from carbon and fluorine. It is the coating most people know by the brand name Teflon, a Chemours trademark. It is usually dark gray or black and very slick from day one. Listings for PTFE-coated appliances often say "nonstick" or "premium nonstick" rather than naming the material.
Care for a PTFE surface is set by each maker's manual, which usually covers utensils, scrubbers and a heat limit. None of the three makers above names PTFE as its griddle coating in the documents we read, so we have no PTFE griddle manual to quote here. If your griddle's maker does name PTFE, its manual is where those limits live.
Why PFAS-free and PTFE-free labels do not always line up
PFAS is a very large family of fluorinated chemicals, and different bodies draw the line in different places. The OECD's 2021 definition is broad enough to take in fluoropolymers such as PTFE; some other definitions are narrower. So a label that says PFAS-free and a label that says PTFE-free may be answering slightly different questions. If a label matters to you, the best move is to read the maker's own wording and, if it is unclear, ask the maker which definition it uses. We cover the older "PFOA-free" label in our cast iron griddle guide, and the same labeling puzzle on air fryers in PFAS-free vs PTFE-free air fryers.
One thing neither label tells you: how evenly a griddle heats, how fast it recovers after you add cold batter, or how long the coating lasts. Those come down to the plate, the heating element and how you treat it.
What each maker's documents say, side by side
This is the table we wished we had when we started. Each row is one document we opened on November 13, 2026. Short quotes are the maker's exact words.
| Maker | Document we read | What it says about the surface | What that document does not state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presto | 07061 instruction manual, form 72-992D | "Textured ceramic cooking surface provides enhanced nonstick performance." | PFAS status. |
| Presto | Product page for the 07062 | "PFAS free." Describes a ceramic nonstick surface. | PTFE or PFOA by name. |
| Chefman | Product page for the XL griddle (RJ23-LG-V3) | "Nonstick surface." | The coating type, PFAS, PTFE or PFOA. |
| Chefman | Amazon listing from Chefman's store | Banner: "Durable Ceramic Coating," described as PFAS-free nonstick ceramic. Materials field: aluminum, PFAS-free, PFOA-free, lead-free. | PTFE by name. |
| bella | Product page for the 10 x 20 griddle (version without the warming tray) | "Made without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead and cadmium." The 35113 warming-tray listing gives the same list. | Utensil guidance (none on the page). |
Labels and pages change, so treat this as a snapshot. If you buy, check the box and the manual that come with your griddle.
22-inch or 10 x 20: which size do you need?
Electric griddles come in two common sizes, and the right one depends on how many people you feed and where it will live.
- About 22 inches (56 cm) long, like the Presto. Room for a full family breakfast in one go. It needs a long, clear stretch of counter and a place to store it. Presto's removable handles are the answer to the storage part.
- 10 by 20 inches (25 x 51 cm), like the Chefman and bella. The bella listing says this size fits up to 10 eggs or 6 pancakes. It is easier to store and easier to wash in a sink or dishwasher.
- Check the depth too. A drip tray or warming tray adds inches front to back. Measure from the wall to the edge of the counter before you order.
Cooking for one or two most days? A good electric skillet may be more useful, since it has sides and a lid for sauces and one-pan dinners.
What temperature for pancakes, eggs and bacon?
Presto prints a full temperature timetable in its 22-inch griddle manuals. Here are the everyday rows, with Celsius added. Other griddles have different dial ranges (Chefman's goes to 420°F, or 216°C), so use these as a starting point and watch the first batch.
| Food | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pancakes | 350 to 400°F (177 to 204°C) | 2 to 3 minutes |
| Eggs, fried | 275 to 300°F (135 to 149°C) | 3 to 5 minutes |
| Bacon | 325 to 350°F (163 to 177°C) | 5 to 8 minutes |
| French toast | 325 to 350°F (163 to 177°C) | 4 to 6 minutes |
| Hamburgers, ½ inch thick | 325 to 375°F (163 to 191°C) | 8 to 12 minutes |
| Steak, 1 inch thick, rare | 350 to 400°F (177 to 204°C) | 6 to 7 minutes |
Source: Presto's 22-inch griddle manual (form 72-992D). Times are Presto's; doneness should still be checked with a thermometer for meat.
How to clean an electric griddle without wearing out the coating
Every maker here agrees on the first rule: unplug it, let it cool, and take off the heat control or probe before any water touches the griddle. The control itself never goes in water. After that, it depends on the model.
- Hand wash or dishwasher? Presto says no dishwasher for its 22-inch griddles. Chefman says its XL top is dishwasher safe. bella says its drip tray is dishwasher safe.
- What to scrub with. Presto recommends a nylon mesh pad or damp cloth and rules out steel wool and abrasive cleaners. That advice suits any coated plate.
- Do not soak too long. Presto says not to soak its griddles for more than two hours, as that may damage the ceramic finish.
- Brown film over the element? Presto treats this as normal grease buildup and suggests a paste of baking soda and water, left a few minutes, then scoured gently.
- Skip the spray. Presto warns that no-stick cooking sprays can leave the surface tacky. A little oil or butter does the job.
- Use soft tools. Nylon, plastic, wood or rubber spatulas, and no cutting on the plate. Our guide to non-toxic cooking utensils covers good spatulas.
Rather skip coatings altogether?
Then an electric griddle is a hard fit, because nearly all of them are coated. A cast iron griddle that sits across two burners does the same job with no coating at all, as long as you season it and cook with a little fat. Our guide to stovetop griddles with no coating matches models to gas, electric and induction stoves. If you want ridges and grill marks instead of a flat top, see how to choose a grill pan, and for the wider picture, our non-toxic cookware guide.
The bottom line
For a big family breakfast, get the Presto 22-inch: it is roomy, it stores in a normal cabinet, and Presto names its ceramic surface in the manual. For a smaller griddle you can put in the dishwasher, the Chefman XL is the simple choice, and the bella adds a warming tray. If the coating is your deciding factor, use the side-by-side table above, and read the maker's own wording before you buy.
See the Presto 22-inch on Amazon
Questions people ask
Is it worth getting an electric griddle?
If you cook breakfast for three or more people, or often run out of burners, usually yes. A griddle cooks a lot of flat food at once at a steady temperature and frees up the stove. If you mostly cook for one, a good frying pan or an electric skillet covers more kinds of meals.
Are electric griddles non-toxic?
We do not make safety rulings on products. What we can tell you is what each maker puts in writing, which is in the side-by-side table above. Presto and bella describe ceramic surfaces and state PFAS-free in their own wording. Chefman's product page says nonstick without naming the type, and its Amazon listing says PFAS-free ceramic coating.
Why do almost all electric griddles have a nonstick coating?
An electric griddle is an open, flat aluminum plate built for eggs, pancakes and other foods that stick easily. A coating lets them release with little or no oil, which Presto's manual mentions directly. Bare aluminum would stick badly, and cast iron or steel plates add weight and need seasoning.
Is there a cast iron electric griddle?
A few brands sell electric griddles with a cast iron plate, but they are far less common than coated aluminum models, and we did not review any for this page. A stovetop cast iron griddle is the usual coating-free route; see our cast iron griddle guide.
Is there a stainless steel electric griddle?
Yes, but most stainless flat tops we saw in search results are commercial units sold to restaurants. For a home counter, nearly every electric griddle is coated aluminum.
Can you put an electric griddle in the dishwasher?
Only if the maker says so, and never the heat control. Chefman says its XL top is dishwasher safe. Presto says not to wash its 22-inch griddles in the dishwasher.
Can you cook steak on an electric griddle?
Yes. Presto's manual lists a 1-inch steak at 350 to 400°F (177 to 204°C), about 6 to 7 minutes for rare and 10 to 12 for medium. A griddle with a higher top setting, such as Chefman's 420°F (216°C), gives a little more sear.
What does PFAS-free mean on a griddle label?
It means the maker says the coating is made without PFAS, but definitions of PFAS vary, and some are broad enough to include fluoropolymers such as PTFE. Read the maker's exact wording, and if it matters to you, ask the maker which definition it follows.
Which is better on a griddle, ceramic or PTFE?
We do not rank coatings. They are made from different materials and come with different care notes, so the useful question is which care routine fits your kitchen. Follow the utensil, spray and dishwasher rules in your griddle's manual either way.
What we left out and why
- Amazon Basics AB-203GR. A ceramic-coated 10 x 20 griddle with a plate that lifts off for the dishwasher. When we checked on November 13, 2026, it had too few owner ratings to meet our bar.
- Outdoor and propane flat tops, such as the big Blackstone griddles. Different tool, different setting.
- GreenLife Healthy Griddle XL and GreenPan griddles, which also appear for this search. We did not read their makers' documents on November 13, 2026, so they are not rated here.
- Cast iron electric griddles. Few options, and we did not review any for this page.
- Grill and griddle combos and panini presses. Useful, but they are a different buy.
Sources (opened November 13, 2026). Product facts come from each Amazon listing on the same date. Coating wording comes from each maker's page, manual or listing as named above.
Amazon listings read November 13, 2026: Presto 07061 (ASIN B005FYF3OY), Presto 07062 (B01G7DM7X6), Chefman RJ23-LG-V3 (B0C4Z39TK9), bella 35113 (B0CYJJVF1F).
- Presto: 22-inch Electric Griddle instructions (form 72-992D)
- Presto: 22-inch Electric Griddle 07062 instructions (form 76-406E)
- Presto: 22-inch Electric Griddle 07062
- Chefman: All-Purpose Nonstick Extra-Large Griddle
- bella: 10 x 20 Electric Griddle
- Sea to Summit (supporting): what a silica-based sol-gel ceramic coating is
- ITRC: PFAS chemistry, terminology and definitions (includes the OECD 2021 definition)
