Burger patties
Hot enough to brown properly and build a crust fast.
400-450F
High dial
Burger griddle temp guide
Best griddle temp for burgers
The best griddle temp for burgers, how hot to run it for a proper crust, and where buns should go if you are doing the full lot.
In short
For burgers on a griddle, aim for about 400-450F. That is the usual sweet spot for getting a solid crust without making life harder than it needs to be.
The rough idea
Burgers want more heat than a lot of people give them. Too cool and they go a bit grey and sad. Too hot and you can burn the outside before the middle has caught up.
How to split it
Keep burger patties on the hottest zone. If you are toasting buns as well, keep those on a gentler patch around 325-350F so they do not catch while the burgers finish.
Use the planner
Build a burger layout
Add burgers, buns and sides into the tool and get one clear burner plan instead of winging it.
Open the plannerBurger temps
Common griddle temps
Smash burgers
A bit more heat helps them colour fast before they overcook.
425-450F
High dial
Burger buns
Toast them on a cooler patch while the burgers rest or finish.
325-350F
Med-low dial
If it is too cool
You usually miss the crust and end up steaming more than searing.
Below 400F
Medium dial