Best electric griddles under $30

Top pick: Mainstays 20-inch Electric Griddle — a full 20-inch surface cooks a family breakfast at once, and it has by far the most owner feedback here (4.5 stars from over 5,000 ratings), so the thermostat and nonstick coating are proven.

Who the others suit:

• OVENTE 16 x 10-inch — slightly smaller, solid nonstick plate; good for couples.
• Express Griddle (Dash) — 8-inch round, best-rated of the small ones; one or two pancakes.
• MyMini smash burger and pancake griddles — cheap single-serving picks for small kitchens.
• Elite Gourmet EGR2722A — adjustable thermostat, wide plate.
• PRTYY 16-inch — bigger surface, fewer reviews.

Look for a dial thermostat; fixed-heat griddles scorch pancakes.