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:
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!