Chefman All-Purpose Nonstick Extra-Large Electric Griddle Review

Our full verdict sits in the review box just below, with the rating and the trade-offs in one place.

Who Should Buy It

Buy it if you cook breakfast for three or more people and want one surface instead of two pans. It also suits renters who want something cheap, light, and easy to put away.

Who Should Skip It

Skip it if you want a heavy plate that holds searing heat, or if your counter is tight and outlets are far away. The unit is bulky for a very small kitchen.

Chefman XL Electric Griddle 10x20 specs

Cooking surface	10 x 20 inch nonstick
Temperature range	Adjustable 200-420°F
Power	1500 watts, 120 volts
Temperature control	Removable
Body	Immersible and dishwasher-safe with the control removed
Drip tray	Slide-out
Warranty	1-year assurance from Chefman
Colors	Black confirmed; other colors vary by retailer

We judged the griddle the way a family would use it: pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, and hashbrowns, laid out side by side on the plate. Our rating reflects heat behavior, surface size, nonstick release, grease collection, and cleanup time.

Pancakes and eggs show the surface's strengths, while bacon and hashbrowns show where the edge heat runs high. We have no measured preheat time, so we leave that number out rather than guess.

Heat-Up Time and Temperature Range (200-420°F)

The dial adjusts from 200-420°F, which covers warming, pancakes, and bacon. We did not time the preheat, and we would rather say so than guess. What we can say is that the plate gets hot enough for crispy hashbrowns and runs a little hot. Turning the dial up gradually works better than jumping straight to a high setting.

Heat Evenness and Edge Zones

Heat is decent but not perfect. Front to back, the temperature stays fairly even, but the outer edges run hotter and can burn food while the center browns less. Hot spots even out with time. Bacon needs to be moved around, so shuffle strips from the edges toward the middle as they cook. Start delicate foods toward the middle, where the heat is gentlest, and keep bacon and other sturdy items near the edges, shuffling strips inward as they brown.

Pancakes, Eggs, and Bacon

This is where the griddle earns its keep. Eight pancakes is about the capacity, and eggs, bacon, and sausage fit together without crowding. Eggs release without sticking, so you can cook with very little oil. Pancakes come out evenly colored once the plate has settled, with the edge pieces browning first. That edge-first browning is the cue to rotate batter toward the middle on the next round.

Burgers, Sandwiches, and Dinner Foods

The wide surface suits grilled cheese, quesadillas, and smash-style burgers in batches. This is not a searing machine, so think of it as a breakfast-and-casual-dinner tool.

The cooking surface performs well, but the build reveals the low price. The griddle is light and easy to move by the handle, and it stores without taking much room, but the plastic parts feel thin. The legs and oil tray are the weak points, and they can arrive cracked, so check for packaging damage the day it shows up.

Cooking Surface and Nonstick Coating

The 10 x 20 inch surface gives you about the footprint of two large skillets. The nonstick coating releases eggs and pancakes cleanly, and it is also the part we would treat gently. Some units show flaking or burn marks that do not scrub off after a few uses, especially when run at high heat. Keep temperatures moderate and use silicone tools to protect it. We do not promise long-term durability here.

Removable Temperature Control and Immersible Body

The temperature control pulls out, which is what lets you wash the body in the sink or the dishwasher. The curved control design makes the dials harder to see and reach, and the cord is short, which matters on a small counter. The heating element underneath is unshielded, so the underside gets hot. The manual warns about damage to some countertops, so set a heat-proof pad under it.

Slide-Out Drip Tray

The slide-out drip tray collects grease so you are not tipping the whole griddle. In practice, the tray does not snap in securely and can fall out, and grease can gather on a lip and leave a mess underneath. Slide it in carefully, keep a paper towel handy, and empty it before it fills.

Apart from the loose drip tray, easy cleaning is one of this griddle’s strengths. After eggs or pancakes, a paper-towel wipe is often enough. For greasier meals like bacon, pull the control and wash the body in the sink. It is also dishwasher-safe with the control removed.

Storage is easy too. The griddle is compact and light, so it slides into a cabinet without a fight. Let it cool fully first.

The Chefman wins on price and size-for-the-money. Pricier models feel sturdier and heat more evenly. Our All-Clad electric griddle review covers a premium build, and the Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler review covers a very even-heating plate. For a larger plate, see the Presto 22-inch electric griddle and the Blackstone E-Series 22-inch electric griddle.

For a ceramic-style surface, try the Dash Everyday ceramic electric griddle. Once you have one, our electric griddle recipes give you plenty to cook.

We confirmed black on every listing. We could not confirm a grey version, so color availability varies by retailer. Pricing differs across retailers, so check the current price before you buy. The 1-year assurance from Chefman is the only warranty we found.

A few simple habits help manage the hot edges and loose drip tray. Give the plate a few extra minutes at a moderate setting before the first batch so the hot spots settle. Start delicate food like eggs toward the middle, and shuffle bacon from the hot edges toward the center as it cooks. Cook eggs with very little oil, since they release without it. Let the plate cool fully before it goes into the cabinet.

If the edge heat and thin plastic bother you, step up rather than work around them. The Presto 22-inch electric griddle and the Blackstone E-Series 22-inch electric griddle give you a larger plate, and the All-Clad electric griddle is the pick if build quality matters more than price.