Bacon
This is the usual sweet spot for crisp bacon without burning it too fast.
350-375F
Medium dial
Bacon griddle temp guide
Best griddle temp for bacon
The best griddle temp for bacon, how hot to run the plate, and how to stop it going from pale to burnt too fast.
In short
For bacon on a griddle, start around 350-375F. That is usually the sweet spot for getting it crisp without rushing it.
The rough idea
Bacon needs enough heat to crisp, but not so much that it burns before the fat has had time to render out properly.
How to split it
Keep bacon on a medium zone rather than the hottest part of the griddle. If you are cooking eggs as well, keep those off to one side on a cooler patch.
Use the planner
Build a bacon layout
Add bacon alongside eggs, hash browns or other breakfast stuff and get a simple heat-zone plan.
Open the plannerBacon temp
Common griddle temps
If it is too cool
It can turn rubbery and take ages to colour.
Below 350F
Low-med dial
If it is too hot
It can catch fast, especially before the fat has rendered properly.
Above 375F
Med-high dial