The Presto griddle is usually the first electric griddle that comes to mind when thinking of the top brands in the market. This shouldn’t come as a big surprise, especially when examining the company’s reputation and popularity. The average Presto electric griddle is quite cheap when compared to other griddles and the results can usually rival if not outmatch more expensive griddles.
The Presto Company currently has a number of models competing for spots in the top ten most popular electric griddles. Boasting with fairly attractive prices, the Presto griddles include a couple of big designs and a small one that is intended for the use of 1-2 people.
The following list includes short reviews of the various Presto griddle models (Note that currently not all the Presto models are included in this list, but rather the more popular ones).
Presto 07046 Tilt n Drain Big Griddle Cool Touch Electric Griddle
This Presto Cool Touch griddle has a nonstick feature and with its surface measures at 15 by 18.5 inches, it offers a spacious cooking space. This Presto griddle has a Tilt ‘n Drain built-in feature that help draining the grease more easily compared to other electric griddles.
On the other hand, the center of the Presto big griddle seems to get less hot than the rest of the surface, thus require the user to pay more attention to temperatures and monitoring of the food.
Presto 07039 Professional 22 Inch Jumbo Electric Griddle
Made of heavy cast aluminum, the Presto Jumbo electric griddle offers easy cleaning since it is designed to allow effective grease draining and the griddle also has the ability to be submersible in soapy water.
However, the cooking surface of this Presto griddle tends to reach higher temperatures in some spots compared to other areas, particularly the center. The design and look of this unit resemble those of other Presto griddles, and especially the Presto Tilt n Drain griddle.
Presto 07030 Cool Touch 20 Inch Electric Griddle Black
This griddle is large enough to allow cooking for the entire family in one batch, yet not as big as other designs such as the Presto Tilt n Drain big griddle, thus less bulky and easier to maneuver.
Being quite cheap like other Presto griddles, this one also heats up rather quickly and is designed to allow easy cleaning. Despite all the positive features, this Presto electric griddle tends to slide around a little, probably because the lack of rubber feet. Anyway, it can be solved with little efforts by the user.
Presto 07211 Liddle Griddle
Designed in order to fit for a smaller group of individuals, usually one to two people, this Presto griddle has some very interesting features. Being dishwasher safe, the Presto Liddle griddle offers the attractive opportunity of placing it in the dishwasher.
Unlike other Presto griddles (and also electric griddles of other brands), this one will actually leave a lot of room for other dishes. Its heat distribution is also more accurate, probably because of its small size.
In general, the Presto kitchen appliances are well known and reputed products that other than Presto electric griddles include grills, pressure cookers, electric skillets and more. The Presto electric skillet, in particular, should be considered when searching for an electric griddle. This is, of course, depended on the individual’s needs as one might prefer the skillet over the Presto griddle (or any other griddle). Most of the electric griddles and skillets can be used to cook similar foods such as bacons, pancakes, fries and more.