These are the 5 Best Griddle Accessories for Your Flat Top Grill

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Need help figuring out the best griddle accessories that are available to new flat top grill owners?  We’ll tell you the 5 flat top grill accessories that are absolutely essential for the best griddle cooking experience, and the tools that you can skip to save some money!

If you just got a new griddle, first off, Congratulations!  I’m sure that you’ll love cooking on your new flat top griddle!  In fact, many of our YouTube channel subscribers joke that their regular outdoor grills get neglected after they introduce a griddle to their outdoor kitchen.

And second, get ready to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume and variety of flat top grill accessories available to you. From the griddle scraper to the cleaning kit and the squirt bottles, it can be too much (and too expensive) to figure out what griddle accessories you actually need for flat top grilling.

But as a long time griddle owner, I’ve narrowed it down for you so that you can see past the taco holders, pancake batter dispensers, and other specialty tools, and you can focus on the best accessories that are essential to the griddle cooking experience.  These are the absolute bare-bones, minimum, must-have outdoor griddle accessories, so you’re not wasting money on things you don’t need.

With the right accessories and a little practice, you’ll be cooking up your favorite meals and griddle recipes in your own backyard in no time!

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The 5 MUST-HAVE Griddle Accessories for Flat Top Grill Owners

Whether you have a Blackstone griddle, a Camp Chef flat top grill, a Traeger Flatrock griddle, or any other brand, these griddle accessories are what I consider to be must-haves for the best outdoor cooking experience on your new griddle:

Griddle Spatulas

​I’m listing spatulas first because, along with the griddle scraper, a good spatula is absolutely essential to your griddle cooking experience.

You will probably use at least one spatula for about 95% or more of the foods you cook on your new flat top grill, so it’s important to find a spatula (or two) that you love.

I have a full guide for selecting the best griddle spatulas here, along with tips for how to choose a spatula, what to look for, and my absolute favorite spatulas that I have used for over 3 years.  And trust me when I say that I have tried them all!

My personal preference is this longer, more flexible spatula with rounded corners and a heat-resistant handle.  These types of spatulas are the perfect size for most of the cooking that you will do on the griddle including:

• flipping and turning foods without worrying about damaging the surface of your outdoor griddle
• stirring and tossing large amounts of food on your flat top, like when you’re making stir fry, fried rice, or sautéed vegetables
• serving large portions of food more quickly, like plating fried rice or adding a bunch of cheesesteak to a hoagie roll
• stirring scrambled eggs as they cook on the flat top – The curved edge of the spatula allows it to be used as a spoon or stirrer as well.
• removing large amounts of grease and food debris that you don’t want to put down your grease trough when you’re cleaning your griddle

I personally NEVER use a shorter, stiffer spatula with beveled sharp edges.  Though some people may enjoy this type of spatula for:

• getting underneath the “crust” of meat like burgers or steaks
• pressing down or applying pressure to the top of your food, like when you’re making smash burgers or want to get a crispy crust on a sandwich

Griddle Scraper

A bench scraper, sometimes referred to just as a “scraper” or a “griddle scraper”, is another one of the best Blackstone griddle accessories to buy. And it will only set you back about $15 or so, depending on which one you purchase.

The bench scraper is a versatile tool that can be used in a variety of ways on the flat top grill, including to scrape the griddle surface to clean it and remove food residue, to chop foods as you’re cooking them on the griddle (like chopping ribeye for Blackstone Philly Cheesesteaks), and to use alongside a spatula to flip or turn foods.

To sum it up, here are some ways that you can use a stainless steel scraper on your flat top grill:

• Use it to scrape the surface of your griddle, funneling grease and food debris into the grease trough.
• Apply pressure while scraping your griddle surface to remove stuck on food.
• Use the bottom sharper edge of the scraper to quickly chop meats and other foods directly on your flat top.
• Use the scraper and a spatula to help gently flip foods. This is helpful when you’re shallow frying and don’t want to just “flop” your food down in the oil on your griddle, causing splatters.
• Use the scraper to get up in the corners and edges of your flat top grill to clean and scrape it. The 90 degree sides make it perfect for cleaning those hard to reach places.
• Use the scraper to “clean as you go”. Just move whatever you are cooking over to the side, scrape the griddle clean, and move your food back. Taking a few minutes to clean while you’re still cooking is a great way to eliminate stuck on food, and it makes it so much easier to clean your flat top grill when you’re done cooking.

Most griddle scrapers are very similar, so it doesn’t really matter which brand you go with.  Just look for one that’s stainless steel construction with a heat-resistant handle so that it can withstand high temperatures. This is the griddle scraper that I use and recommend.

Squirt Bottles

Squirt bottles are probably the cheapest griddle accessories that you’ll need to buy.  At about $2.00 per bottle, you can afford to get about 3 or 4 and label them for water and different types of griddle cooking oils.

Why are squirt bottles some of the best griddle accessories?

Because of their versatility. You can use squirt bottles to apply water to your griddle surface when cleaning it, to add oil to your flat top with more control than pouring it straight from the oil container, and to drizzle on sauces. 

But overall, I consider these plastic bottles to be an essential accessory because you can use them to add liquids to your flat top grill or food with precision. This is especially useful when you’re shallow frying food on your flat top, like Country Fried Steak or Fried Pickle Spears, and you want to add additional oil to get the perfect fry, but you don’t want the oil to get on top of what you’re frying, making it soggy.

Just think about how long it takes to pour a small amount of oil out of the container it comes in… You have to get the angle of the bottle just right and not tilt it too much, or too much oil will flow out. You don’t really have to worry about that with squeeze bottles.

Melting Dome

A melting dome does just what it says… it helps to melt cheese on smash burgers, Philly Cheesesteaks, or scrambled eggs.

But it can also help to create an oven effect on the hot griddle surface. The heat from your outdoor griddle surface comes up and it circles back around the inside of the dome, helping to heat the top of your foods rather than just the bottom.  

This is especially helpful when steaming vegetables or cooking foods like over easy eggs.  Just add a squirt of water to the griddle top near your food and immediately cover with a dome.  The water will produce steam, and you can trap the steam inside the dome to help cook the top of your food.

​I’ve used many different griddle domes, but one of my favorites is this melting dome and wire rack combo. I’ve even used it to reverse sear steaks on the griddle:

The wire rack can be used alone and is useful for keeping foods warm while other items are still cooking. You can just set the wire rack on the cooler area of your flat top grill, and place food that is done cooking on top. The residual heat from the griddle will keep those items warm.

Or use the wire rack to elevate food off the hot griddle surface, and then place the melting dome on top to melt cheese like I did for this loaded griddle chicken:

Instant Read Thermometer

A good instant read thermometer is another must have, but not just for flat top grill cooking. You should be using an instant read thermometer to check the internal temperatures of meat, no matter if you’re grilling on a charcoal grill, baking in the oven, or cooking on the flat top.

I like to use instant read thermometers with a digital read-out because I don’t have to wait for the temp reading. Instead, you just insert the probe into the center of the thickest part of your meat, and the thermometer will instantly tell you the temp. So if you’re cooking chicken or pork, you can be sure to cook it to a safe temp, and if you’re grilling steak, you can cook it precisely to your desired doneness.

This is one of my favorite instant read thermometers. I have used this brand for many years with no problems.

Other Flat Top Grill Accessories that I Recommend

Other than the basic griddle accessories mentioned above that I strongly believe EVERY griddle owner should have, there are a few more griddle accessories that can make your cooking experience easier and more enjoyable:

Flat Top Grill Cover

While not an essential accessory, I do recommend that you purchase a cover because it helps to protect your griddle cooking surface.  Can you make some awesome meals on your flat top griddle without a cover?  Sure.  But a cover protects your griddle from moisture, which causes rust. And it also helps to keep it clean so that you don’t have to clean it each time before cooking.

Some griddle models come with a hinged hood that can be lowered to protect the griddle top.  But if you have a standard Blackstone griddle or other flat top grill that doesn’t include a hood or hard cover, then I highly recommend that you purchase one separately.

I have personally used and really like this Blackstone griddle hard cover.

Infrared Thermometers

I don’t personally use infrared thermometers to check the surface temperature of my griddle.  I’ve been cooking on griddles for so long that I can accurately judge the griddle temp by adding a pad of butter to the cooking surface and watching how it reacts.

However, many griddle owners find it helpful to check the surface temperature of their griddle with an infrared thermometer, so I added it to my list of the best griddle accessories. This is the infrared thermometer that I have used in the past and recommend.

*Worried about griddle temperatures? You can grab a free printable griddle temperature chart here! Print it out to reference what temperature to set your griddle to when cooking different foods:

Carrying Tray or Caddy

A carrying tray, or something that you can use to transport all of your ingredients, tools, oils, and spices out to your back deck from your kitchen is also one of my favorite griddle accessories, though it’s not necessarily a “must have”.

I personally use and love the WeberWorks Griddle Caddy.  It has tons of storage space for large bottles of seasonings, and it perfectly fits two squirt bottles on the sides.  Also, the carrying handle collapses so that you can cover the caddy with the included lid – which also doubles as a tray, great for using as a “spatula rest” to keep your side shelves from getting oily or dirty.

The WeberWorks caddy is specially designed to fit into the side table of the Weber Slate griddle, but I like it so much that I use it with my other griddles as well.

Burger or Bacon Press

You can make fantastic smash burgers without a burger press.  In fact, I didn’t buy a press until about 2 years into my griddle cooking experience, then I purchased this stainless steel press.

But, a heavy duty press does make the cooking process easier.  You can also use a burger or bacon press to apply even pressure when making pressed sandwiches or to help cook foods like hash browns more quickly.  

Some people suggest that using a bacon press helps to keep your bacon slices from curling up while cooking, but I’ve never used a press for cooking bacon on the griddle.

Grill Brick

​You probably won’t need a grill brick when you get your brand new outdoor griddle, but it could come in handy down the road.  One of the most common problems with flat top grills is rust.  If you don’t use your griddle for long periods of time, like through the winter, then you may open it up to find the surface has rusted or the seasoning has chipped away.

A grill brick is a handy tool that can help you clean your griddle and get the cooking surface back to new.

I have a full guide for how to use a grill brick on the griddle here.

Rags for Use Outdoors

You may want to have a few rags and kitchen towels that you reserve for outdoor use. Our prep table and grill cover get dirty quickly from pollen and dust, and I don’t like to use my good kitchen linens to wipe them down.

For just a few bucks, you can purchase a few extra rags that you only use when cooking outdoors.

Final Thoughts on Griddle Accessories

As you probably know from doing your own research on what accessories to buy for a griddle, there are a TON of options available! But with just the essential accessories like a griddle spatula, a scraper, and an instant read thermometer, you’ll be on your way to mastering the griddle in no time!

And don’t be afraid to look outside of your griddle manufacturer’s accessory line… Most of my favorite griddle accessories are not even made by the big griddle companies like Blackstone, Weber, or Camp Chef. Also, I don’t recommend griddle accessory kits because many of the items in those kits will rarely get used, or you can find better quality griddle tools by ordering them individually.

Hope this post has helped you narrow down the best griddle accessories for you!

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