Small but mighty, the Presto Liddle Griddle is a portable powerhouse perfect for individuals, couples, and campers.
The Presto Liddle Griddle heats up quickly and evenly, no doubt due to its small (8.5 by 10.5 inches) cooking surface. In fact, it performs well and maintains a constant temperature for a long time, which is important if you're cooking multiple batches of food.
Its consistent temperature across the cooking surface is impressive: Some cooks noticed variations in temperature, but the differences weren't drastic (390 degrees Fahrenheit in one corner, 400 in another). Other users noted that it runs a bit "too hot." When the griddle reaches the desired temperature, a red light turns off but no other light comes on to indicate it's hot, so be careful and warn anyone walking by it.
The Presto Liddle Griddle's small size makes it well-suited for individuals, couples, and small families, but probably not for families of four or more. Taking up little counter- and storage space, this griddle is lightweight (under 3 pounds) and conveniently portable for traveling and camping. The cooking surface can accommodate a couple of servings simultaneously (e.g., two eggs and two slices of French toast); four silver dollar — not regular — pancakes can fit on it at once. Owners said they have cooked sausages, hash browns, grilled cheese sandwiches, quesadillas, burgers, chicken breasts, pork chops, and steaks.
A built-in drip channel runs along one side of the cooking surface to catch grease drippings and crumbs. Although people love this convenient feature, as Electric Griddles Review noted, "Since the grease channel is a part of the machine and can't be separated, you have to tip the whole thing up to empty it. You don't want to do [it] when the griddle is still hot but if you wait [for it] to cool down, some of the fats will set."
Nonetheless, overall clean-up is quick and easy because the Presto Liddle Griddle is fully immersible and dishwasher safe when the heat controller/plug is removed. Since this model is small and nonstick, many owners prefer hand-washing or wiping it.
This griddle is durable, reliable, and resists peeling or chipping. There are reports of it being used (sometimes daily) for up to nine years. In fact, numerous owners bought a second one as a backup griddle or as a gift. Griddle Chef, Kitchen Gear Zone, and Kitchen Byte included it as their top picks. Among more than 1,200 Amazon reviewers it earned an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Pros: Petite yet powerful, heats up quickly and evenly, light, durable
Cons: Too small for groups above three, no heat indicator light (besides preheating light), short cord