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:
Great job Brother. I love to watch your channel.
Keep up the Great Work !!!
Luv your stuff.
Free Griddle Temp Chart please.
Great Site for a newbie griddle master to be! Thank You for all the time and effort you and your Family has put into helping others!
I am a loyal follower and fan!!
I CAN NOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO DOWN LOAD THE TEMPURATURE CHART AFTER JOINING YOUR EMAIL.
He said he would email it to you once you joined the mailing list? Maybe check your spam folder?
You’re the best. After spending literally hours watching griddle reviews on manufacturers websites and watching your videos I finally pulled the trigger and actually purchased a griddle that I don’t believe you ever reviewed. The Napoleon Stainless Steel flat top griddle. Thanks again for your unbiased and common sense reviews. PS I sincerely appreciate your service during your time in the Navy.