Pancake griddle temp guide

Best griddle temp for pancakes

The best griddle temp for pancakes, what happens when the plate runs too hot, and where they should sit in a bigger breakfast cook.

In short

For pancakes on a griddle, aim for about 350-375F. Around 350F is a good starting point for most batches.

The rough idea

Pancakes want a steadier bit of heat. Too cool and they stay pale. Too hot and the middle lags behind while the outside looks done.

How to split it

Keep pancakes away from the hottest bacon or potato zone. A middle section of the griddle usually works better and gives you more control.

Use the planner

Build a pancake layout

Add pancakes with bacon, eggs or hash browns and get a cleaner split across the griddle.

Open the planner

Pancake temp

Common griddle temps

Pancakes

This gives the middle time to cook before the outside gets too dark.

350-375F

Medium dial

If it is too cool

They can stay pale and a bit flat.

Below 350F

Low-med dial

If it is too hot

They brown too fast and can still be underdone in the middle.

Above 375F

Med-high dial