Top 10 Hamilton Beach Electric Griddles
for December 2023

The Hamilton Beach 4-in-1 Indoor Grill & Electric Griddle Combo is one of the best grills we tested, and it's one of our top picks overall. This grill/griddle/bbq combo produces delicious, moist food, and it's easy to control the heat. The grill's nonstick plates are removable for quick cleanup, and the grill plates are reversible, so you can cook burgers on one side and steaks on the other. The plates are large enough to grill six burgers at once, and when opened flat, you can griddle pancakes or cook eggs. The grill and griddle plates are 100 square inches, which is about half the size of what you'd get from a traditional grill. The griddle plate is 10 inches wide and 7.25 inches deep, and the griddle plate is 10 inches wide and 3.5 inches deep, so itdiagonally doubles the size of the grill. The grill and griddle plates are dishwasher safe, and cleanup is simple, thanks to removable nonstick plates. The grill is also easy to clean -- just wipe any grease or food residue off with a damp cloth. The grill/griddle combo also comes with a removable electric griddle plate, so you can make pancakes or eggs on the griddle side. The griddle plate is 10 inches wide and 7.25 inches deep, so diagonally, it doubles the size of the grill. The griddle plate is removable and dishwasher safe, which is a huge bonus. The griddle and grill plates are 100 square inches, which is about half the size of what you'd find on a traditional grill or griddle. The grill/griddle combo is 27.5 inches tall and 13.5 inches wide; it disassembles for easy cleanup, and the grill plates are 5.5 inches thick and 6 inches wide. The grill plates are reversible, so you can cook burgers on one side and steaks on the other. The grill plates are nonstick, removable, and reversible, and the griddle is nonstick, removable, and reversible. The grill/griddle combo also has a removable nonstick bacon cooker, so you can make bacon on the griddle side. The bacon cooker is nonstick, removable, and the bacon cooker has four cooking plates, so you can cook four strips of bacon at once.

The Hamilton Beach 4-in-1 Indoor Grill & Electric Griddle Combo with Bacon Cooker is a real bargain, considering you get two kitchen appliances in one. The grill and griddle plates work just like the kind you'd find on a grill, and they work great. The plates are thick, so they're unlikely to warp or warp under the heat. The grill is fairly small, so you can't grill more than a few pounds at a time, but it's enough to cook burgers, hot dogs, steaks, chicken, fish, or vegetables. The griddle cooks pancakes, eggs, or French toast, though not as well or as evenly as a dedicated griddle. The plates are removable, so you can easily clean them. The griddle also doubles as a bacon cooker, which cooks bacon without splatters or grease. The cooker is a little awkward to use, though, since you have to flip the bacon to cook it on both sides. The bacon cooker also doesn't cook as evenly as a dedicated bacon cooker, since it's a bit small, and it's harder to control the temperature. The slow cooker is very basic, but the pizza setting works nicely, and it's easy to clean. The slow cooker has a removable stoneware insert, which makes it easy to clean. The programmable slow cooker automatically switches to the keep warm setting when cooking time is complete. The Hamilton Beach 4-in-1 Indoor Grill & Electric Griddle Combo with Bacon Cooker has a solid set of features and a good range of settings. It's easy to use, it's versatile, and it's relatively cheap. However, it doesn't cook as evenly as a dedicated grill and griddle, and it's somewhat awkward to cook bacon in the bacon cooker.

The Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Electric Indoor Grill and Griddle offers a lot of versatility and convenience. The 180-square-inch cooking area cooks up to 8 servings, and it comes with two plates, so you can easily cook for one or two people, or an entire family. The plates are reversible, so you can choose to cook with one side fully covered with grill marks and the other fully covered with griddle marks. If you want to grill, simply flip the plates over and the grilling surface becomes the bottom plate. If you want to griddle, flip the bottom plate over and the griddle surface becomes the top plate. The plates are easy to clean, and the built-in grease tray catches and drains away excess grease and the grease tray is dishwasher-safe. The plates are nonstick, but you do need to cook with a bit of oil to avoid sticking. The grill and griddle are adjustable, so you can cook at the ideal temperature for different types of food. The plates are removable and dishwasher-safe, and the plates nest neatly inside the sandwich maker for easy storage. The Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Electric Indoor Grill and Griddle is big on convenience: it comes with everything you need to cook, including a spatula, a drip tray, and an integrated cord storage cover, so it's ready to use right out of the box.

The Hamilton Beach Durathon Ceramic Griddle is the best electric griddle we tested. Not only is it durable, dishwasher-safe and easy to clean, but it's also versatile. The reversible design, with a cord that can be removed, lets you plug it in to the most convenient outlet, and the large cooking surface means that it won't take up much space in your refrigerator or worktop, plus it is large enough to cook a meal for the whole family or a crowd. The 200 sq. in. cooking surface features nonstick coating that is four times more durable than nonstick, so you won't have to worry about scraping your meal off the cooking surface. The nonstick coating is also PTFE and PFOA free, and it's easy to clean. The griddle is sturdy, and it comes with 2 spatulas (a regular one for cooking, and a spatula with a hole in the handle for scraping). The nonstick surface is also useful for cooking eggs and other breakfast foods, and it's especially nice for frying bacon. The griddle is also versatile: You can cook sandwiches, pancakes, eggs, bacon, hash browns, pancakes, and more on the griddle. The griddle is also grill-resistant, so you can cook steaks, chops, burgers, fish, steaks, and more on the griddle. The griddle comes with a 2-year warranty.

The Hamilton Beach 4-Serving Electric Indoor, Removable Nonstick Plates, Low Fat Grilling, Black (25357) is a top pick for simple grilling tasks, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken kabobs, and it's an ideal first grill for first-time grillers. This grill cooks quickly and evenly, so meats are usually ready in about 10 minutes. The removable nonstick plates are easy to clean, and the grill has 60 square inches of cooking space, so it can take batches of food at once. The Hamilton Beach 4-Serving Electric Indoor, Removable Nonstick Plates, Low Fat Grilling, Black (25357) costs about the same as some budget grills, but it has more powerful cooking power, and it also has a removable nonstick plate, which most budget grills lack. The Hamilton Beach 4-Serving Electric Indoor, Removable Nonstick Plates, Low Fat Grilling, Black (25357)'s cooking power is also better than some higher-end grills, which have a higher price tag.

The Step Savor is an unusually versatile skillet and griddle combo. It's big enough to cook multiple meals at once, and it's small enough to tuck away in a cupboard when it's not in use. The 2-1/2-inch-deep skillet holds a lot, and it's large enough to cook burgers, steaks, and chicken thighs. The griddle is 12-1/2 inches in diameter, and it's big enough to make pancakes and other baked goods. Both pieces are coated with a nonstick coating, and both are dishwasher-safe. The skillet handles are rubberized, and the griddle has two handles, one on each side. The handles are big enough that you can easily put one or both pieces in the dishwasher. The griddle features a cool-touch handle, and the skillet has cool-grip handles. The Step Savor is versatile enough that you can use it for a wide range of cooking methods. The skillet offers a nonstick coating that makes cooking easier, but you don't have to use it. The griddle is big enough to make pancakes and other baked goods, but it's small enough to saute fish and cook eggs. The Step Savor is easy to clean, and it heats up quickly.

The Hamilton Beach Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker with Timer is simple to use, easy to clean, and makes delicious breakfast sandwiches. The sandwich maker has an easy-grip handle, and it uses two nonstick plates, one for bread and one for filling, so sandwiches slide out cleanly. The plates are removable and dishwasher-safe. The sandwich maker has a 4-minute timer, so you can have breakfast ready in about 5 minutes. The recipes included in the booklet are basic, so don't expect gourmet. This is a great choice for breakfast, dinner, or lunch. And, since both plates are nonstick, you can make other sandwich types, from panini to kabobs. The Hamilton Beach Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker with Timer is well-made, easy to use, and easy to clean.

The Hamilton Beach Electric Indoor Grill is a decent value, especially if you enjoy grilling indoors. It has a large enough cooking surface to grill up to 6 burgers at a time, and it features a nonstick surface for easy cleanup. It's also easy to clean the drip tray, which collects most of the fat that drips off the food as it cooks. The cooking surface also extends past the drip tray, so fat doesn't collect on the nonstick surface. The grill has 6 slots, so each slot can cook a different food. This grill is also fairly light, so it's easy to move. The cook time is only 10 minutes, so it's best suited for quick meals. The grill temperature gauge is orange, so it's hard to visually determine when the food is done. The indicator light also can be difficult to see. The grill has a gravity lock, so you can place the grill on a countertop or on a stand. The handle is also fairly long, so it's comfortable to hold. The grill is also fairly quiet, so it's less likely to disturb family members while it's cooking. The Hamilton Beach Electric Indoor Grill is a decent indoor grill, but it's best suited for quick meals.

A raclette grill is basically a circular electric griddle that is ideal for preparing raclette, a cheese-like dish that originated in Switzerland but is enjoyed all over the world. The griddles cook food quickly at very high temperatures, and the cheese just sits above, melting as it cooks. You'll need raclette cheese, but cheese in a block or wedge makes the best raclette. The Hamilton Beach 8-Serving Raclette Electric Indoor Grill is easy to set up and clean and is ideal for parties or serving raclette to the entire family. The grill plate is made of nonstick material, so food doesn't stick. The griddle surface is large enough to accommodate 2-3 pounds of food at a time. The 8 heat-resistant raclette warming trays are large enough to hold 2-3 slices of raclette cheese, and are easy to remove for cleaning. The indicator light illuminates when the ignition is on, so you won't forget to turn on the grill. The grill and raclette trays are dishwasher safe, and the accessories, including the spatula, tongs, and raclette fork, are also easy to clean. The raclette grill is ideal for preparing a wide variety of foods, and it's very easy to use, even for beginners. The Hamilton Beach 8-Serving Raclette Electric Indoor Grill is an excellent raclette grill for parties or serving raclette to the entire family.

The Hamilton Beach Electric Panini Press isn't for everyone: If you're primarily interested in making paninis, it's probably not right for you. But if you're looking to make other open-faced sandwiches, quesadillas, or pizza, it's hard to beat. The panini press's nonstick surfaces and floating lid perform well, and it's easy to use. The panini press is easy to clean, and the nonstick surfaces are easy to wipe down. The floating lid locks in place, so you won't risk burning yourself when lifting the lid, and the press's open-center design makes it easy to watch your sandwiches cook. The panini press also handles larger sandwiches well, and though it takes 6 minutes to preheat, it heats up quickly. The panino press's 1400 watts of power give it enough heat to cook a large sandwich in about 4 minutes. The only downside is the panini press's cord, which tends to get in the way. The cord is long enough to sit behind your counter, but it's certainly not long enough to reach an outlet (the Hamilton Beach's power cord measures 33 inches long). The panini press's locking lid and floating lid also make it difficult to store, and the lid has an annoying little hook that gets stuck on the countertop.