What is an electric griddle?
The electric griddle is a modern cooking appliance that allows you to grill, sear, and cook a wide variety of foods while preserving their flavours and textures. Unlike barbecues, it operates without a direct flame and offers even cooking thanks to its enamelled cast iron plate. ENO electric griddles are designed for use both inside the home and outdoors, thanks to their resistance to water splashes (IPX4 standard).
How to use an ENO electric griddle?
Using an ENO electric griddle is very simple:
- Installation : Place your griddle on a stable support, whether it's an outdoor kitchen unit, a cart, a serving trolley, or a worktop in your kitchen.
- Connection : Connect the appliance directly to a 10 amp domestic socket.
- Start-up : Turn on the griddle using the control knobs and let it heat for about 10 minutes to reach the ideal temperature.
- Cooking : Place the food on the hot plate and cook according to your preferences.
- Cleaning : After use, clean the still-warm plate for easy maintenance (see below).
What are the advantages of an ENO electric griddle?
There are several advantages of using an ENO electric griddle:
Indoor and outdoor use
ENO electric griddles are designed to resist water splashes (IPX4 standard), allowing them to be used both in the kitchen and on the terrace or under an awning.
Ease of use
Whether you're a seasoned chef or an amateur griddle cook, our griddles models stand out for their ease of use.
- Quick setup: A simple connection to an electrical socket is all it takes. No worries about empty gas bottles.
- Fast heat-up: Slightly slower than an ENO gas griddle, but with optimal heat distribution.
- Easy maintenance: The enameled cast iron plate is very easy to clean.
Healthy and gourmet cooking
- Without direct contact with the flame, food retains its flavours without the risk of charring and without the risk of forming harmful compounds due to grease contact with charcoal, as would be the case on a barbecue, ensuring healthy cooking of all your food.
- The integrated drip tray collects cooking residue, allowing easy cleaning.
- Drip tray with push & pull opening and visible level indicator (Enosign models) for effortless monitoring.
Unmatched power and performance
ENO electric griddles allow you to grill large cuts of meat, whole fish, or large quantities of food without losing tenderness or flavour.
- Enosign models:
- 25% energy savings thanks to its ultra-efficient radiant elements.
- Adjustable temperature control from 40 to 360°C for precise cooking.
- Homogeneous heat distribution.
- Initial models:
- Shielded element and rapid heat-up to 360°C.
Precise cooking control
- Digital screen for precise temperature adjustment.
- Residual heat indicator (Enosign models).
- LED display.
- Cooking time programming with timer (Enosign models).
Durable and robust design
- Marine-grade stainless steel chassis resistant to weathering.
- Lifetime guaranteed enameled cast iron plate with anti-splash edges.
- Adjustable feet to tilt the griddle to your needs.
Which electric griddle to choose?
Choosing the right electric griddle for your needs will depend on a number of criteria. Here are the main features to consider when choosing your griddle:
- The size of your griddle and cooking surface: with 1 or 2 hearths, adapt the dimension to your cooking habits or needs.
- Materials: whether you're on the coast, in the countryside or in the mountains, the materials you choose for your griddle won't be the same.
- The wattage
- The design
- The budget
To help you make the right choice, take a look at our special electric griddle guide!
What to cook on an electric griddle?
The griddle plate enamel does not retain smells, allowing you to cook different foods in succession.
- Meat, fish, vegetables, pancakes, burger patties, cheese, bacon slices, hash browns, mussels: everything is possible, from grilling to marinated dishes!
- 1-zone griddle: Ideal for a single type of food or for small gatherings.
- 2-zone griddle: Allows you to cook meats and vegetables or fish and vegetables simultaneously.
Find more about our griddle recipes right here!
How to clean your electric griddle?
Griddle cleaning is always done while hot!
Maintaining an electric griddle, even an enameled cast iron electric griddle (which has a naturally nonstick surface), is essential to preserve your cooking appliance in the long term.
Moreover, regularly maintaining your griddle ensures an easy-to-clean appliance, by ensuring no residue builds up. For easy and quick cleaning after use, follow these steps:
- On the still-warm plate, scrape off residues with the wide stainless spatula and then with the stainless-steel ball holder equipped with a stainless steel ball.
- When the plate has cooled, use the damp stainless steel ball with Griddle Cleaner to degrease thoroughly, then finish with a damp microfibre cloth.
Don't forget to empty thedrip tray after each use!
If you haven’t cleaned your griddle right after cooking, for easy cleaning, simply turn it on again for a few minutes and proceed as described above.
Find all our tips and tutorials in our dedicated article on the cleaning process of your griddle!
Our bonus tips for using your griddle well
- Choose the right location: In the kitchen, under an awning, or on a mobile cart.
- Preheat the plate before cooking.
- Always clean while hot: either after the meal, or by turning it back on to facilitate cleaning.
