This griddle temperature chart is a handy guide to reference when using the Blackstone griddle or other flat top grills. Download and print this free griddle cooking temp chart now!
One of the most popular questions that I get over on my griddle cooking YouTube channel is “What temperature is your griddle at?”.
And while I personally don’t rely on an infrared temperature gun to check the griddle temps before adding food to the grill, I do know that having a temperature range for cooking certain foods is helpful for beginner flat top grillers. After many years in restaurant kitchens, I can tell if my griddle is too cool or too hot by seeing how my butter and oils react.
But since my main goal is to help you be a better griddle cook, I decided to create a free griddle temp chart that you can print out, laminate, and keep next to your Blackstone griddle for when you’re wondering what temperature is best for smash burgers, pancakes, etc.
This flat top grill temperature chart is free to print at home, and it includes a suggested temp range for the flat top cooking surface for some of the most popular griddle foods. I hope this handy chart helps you feel more confident when you’re whipping up amazing griddle recipes on your back deck!
Griddle Temperature Chart
These are my recommended griddle cooking temps for a wide variety of burgers, meats, vegetables, breakfast foods, and other common griddle recipes:
Meat
- Smash burgers – 425-475°F
- Thicker burgers – 375-425°F
- Chicken (breast/thighs) – 375-400°F
- Pork chops – 375-425°F
- Hot dogs – 375-400°F
- Ground beef (taco) – 375-425°F
- Thin steaks – 450-500°F
- Thicker steaks – 400-450°F
- Salmon and fish filets – 350-400°F
- Shrimp – 375-425°F
Vegetables
- Bell peppers – 375-425°F
- Onions – 375-425°F
- Mushrooms – 350-400°F
- Green beans and peas – 350-400°F
- Diced potatoes – 375-425°F
- Broccoli – 375-425°F
- Squash (yellow and zucchini) – 350-400°F
- Asparagus – 350-400°F
- Corn (kernels and on the cob) – 350-400°F
- Brussel sprouts – 375-425°F
Breakfast Foods
- Eggs (Scrambled/Fried) – 300-350°F
- Omelettes – 300-350°F
- Pancakes – 350-375°F
- French Toast – 350-375°F
- Bacon and Sausage – 375-400°F
- Hashbrowns and Potatoes – 375-425°F
Other Griddle Foods
- Fried Rice – 425-475°F
- Asian Stir Fry Recipes – 425-475°F
- Grilled Cheese – 325-375°F
- Quesadillas/Tortillas – 350-375°F
- Frozen French Fries – 375-400°F
- Pasta Dishes – 350-375°F
Things to Remember About Griddle Temperature
If you’re familiar with outdoor cooking and pellet grill temperatures, then you know that just because your grill temperature reads a certain temp, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the entire area inside of the grill chamber is that temperature… The same is true for griddle cooking!
Here are some other important things to keep in mind when you’re using this griddle cooking temperature chart:
- The griddle temp will constantly fluctuate. It’s very difficult to keep your flat top grill at a constant, steady temperature, especially if you’re cooking a lot of food or your griddle will be on for a long period of time. (That’s why the chart gives pretty large ranges.)
- Even on a low setting, your griddle can get HOT! Probably the biggest myth that flat top grill beginners believe is that if the knob is set to low, the griddle temperature will stay low… For many griddles, that is NOT the case.
- For lower temperatures (like for eggs), you’ll need to cook while the griddle is either heating up or cooling down. I suggest cooking eggs last – you can turn off the burners and add the eggs to the griddle to cook as the surface temperature is coming down. It’s hard for most griddles to maintain the 300-325°F temperatures, so this is an easy solution.
- The temps listed on this griddle temperature chart are just suggestions, and may vary based on what type of griddle you have or your personal preferences.
FREE Griddle Temp Chart
This free printable griddle temperature chart is available to my email subscribers as a “Welcome” gift! Just use the form below to sign up for my email newsletter, and I’ll send it right over to you.
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I hope this flat top grilling temperature chart helps you get more comfortable with using your griddle! And be sure to check out some of my other griddle how-to posts, perfect for beginners:
Just bought a Blackstone Camping Griddle. I can’t wait to try some of your great recipes. 😋
Wondering if you recommend a silicone griddle cover? I have seen them and as my griddle lives outside in my BBQ island, what’s your input? Thanks for your service from one Vet to Another
I’m a veteran also and thanks to you and your wife for making great cooking videos, and being like a neighbor and helping me and others with griddle food. I also had a 22” blackstone adventure which I sold and now I’m waiting for my Weber 30” slate to arrive
Thanks have a great year
love you YouTube shows. would like to have the griddle temperature guide please
Thanks so much for all the amazing content. New griddle owner and learned so much from your site and youtube channel
I am new to the flat top thing and you have provided me with amazing tips. And recipes.
Thanks a bunch
please send me the recommended griddle temperature chart.
Thanks
Ron Rainey
I love everything about what you are doing keep up the great work food is yummy you are funny I love how smart you are very experienced I love learning keep it coming I appreciate you can’t wait to try the seasoning I want to buy the grey hat with the black back I love your logo I do not own a flat top but I sure do love experimenting in the kitchen thank you so much for sharing your love of food I can tell you know what you are talking about trial and error I love how you show common mistakes then the version you prefer I love learning tips and tricks and hacks and about very helpful kitchen tools you are a life saver your wife does great work work video recording
Thanks so much! We love teaching people how to use their griddles – and we’re actually planning to do more regular kitchen videos this winter. A lot of the foods that we make on the griddle can be cooked inside in a skillet too. Thanks for watching!
Love your channel and all your information about grilling . I want to get a tough grilling apron for my husband. I was wondering about a leather one. Whats your thoughts?
Have you tried microwaving you potatoes, chill them and then grate them before grilling them.
Hiya Mate,
Twenty Two in the Nav, retired in 88. Just bought a camper and it has a griddle as part of the outside kitchen. Also had a 28″ blackstone at the inlaws but it was to small for the gatherings she has so got her a 36″ and brought the 28″ home to WV for the house. Now that I’ve found your site and channel I will be learning a bunch to calm the inlaws.
Thanks for the great info, BZ.
Bill
Hello, we are new to this and planning on getting a Blackstone in a couple weeks. My son has been singing the praises of a Blackstone. We have used an old school Coleman grill inside our tent at black powder rendezvous . I am excited to have an easier cooking system since everything outside the tent is reenactment 1820-1840’s. Granted I can make excellent sourdough bread in a cast-iron dutch oven over a fire. This will be so much easier for me. Bending over a hot smoking fire to cook is not my cup of tea in the heat with a long cotton dress on. thank you for all your videos making it so much easier.
Hi Neal, just assembled my halo 4 burner yesterday and of course the first thing I cooked were smash burgers. They turned out great. Now going to try out breakfast tomorrow. I’m sure this will turnout as great.
I’m in the market to purchase a flat top griddle and your descriptions of the various units you graded help shape my selection…p.s. I’m retired military as well 23 years USAF
Just found your channel – hash browns 🙂 and I would like to print the temperature chart, not sure how to do it.
Our Dad just purchased his first Blackstone. Looking for tips and recipes
Hi Margie! Well you’re definitely in the right place for griddle recipes! And be sure to check out our YouTube channel too – we post 2 videos per week with recipes and tips.
Looking forward to your valuable information. New to the flat top world.
Welcome! You’ll be addicted to your griddle in no time. haha!
I like your recipes. Easy to follow.
Thanks so much Matt… we really try to make sure that all of our recipes are easy to duplicate for our readers and YouTube viewers – appreciate the comment!
I started with the you tube videos, became intrigued. Got a small griddle and started some of your recipes. I now have 4 griddles and your videos and recipes keep me inspired. Thank you for all the help and inspiration.
That’s awesome Rina! Griddle cooking is so much better than dirtying up the kitchen, right? 🙂
I love the Flat Top King videos! New to flat top cooking and its great to have an expert along the way. Thank you for your service also!
Thanks so much Robert – glad you like the videos!
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Great show and gives me great ideas for cooking a meal
Sigo con mucho entusiasmo los videos, los consejos que ahí se describen han sido de mucha ayuda, estoy estrenando mi blackstone de 36 pulgadas
I noticed there are no cooking times with the different foods. Do you have anything like this cooking temperature guide but with the cooking times next to each one? I also was in the NAVY, on an Amphib Ship . I salute you and all the good foods you cook, I’m a beginner griddler and hope to one day be able to cook as good and as fast as you do. Sorry for the long story Neil, take care and keep griddling…
Love your You Tube channel! I have a Blackstone E series indoor griddle and use it all the time. I’ve made many of your recipes and everything has turned out perfect. My husband’s favorite has been the Taco Bell crunch wrap dupe. I’m excited to get this chart as I am always googling everything I make for a temp on the grill.
Great chart, I agree with almost every temp. The only two differences to me would be hotter for smash burgers and cooler for eggs, unless I’m just scrambling them for fried rice or other high temp dish.
very much enjoy your content always look forward to it I also wanted to know lf you can do a 6 month sub. pay one payment I don’t like monthly fee’s