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Are you hesitating between an electric griddle and a gas griddle? There are many electric and gas models, with one or more cooking zones. What power is required? Which coating is best: stainless steel, enameled steel, ceramic, etc.? Discover the differences to choose the right cooking appliance.
Power Differences Between Electric and Gas Griddles
It is often stated that a gas griddle heats up faster. However, this depends on the power and size of the electric griddles. Depending on the model, an electric griddle can reach up to 3600 watts. This makes the heat rise very quickly and energy-efficient.
Heat distribution and temperature adjustment are easier with a stainless steel electric griddle than with a gas model. Indeed, the heating element under the stainless steel plate of an electric griddle conducts heat across the entire surface. The temperature is better distributed than with gas burners. Cooking times can, however, be slightly longer with an electric griddle than with a gas griddle.
Value for money between electric and gas griddles
Purchasing a gas griddle range from around a hundred euros to nearly 3,000 euros for a professional stainless steel gas griddle without a cart. The low-end prices for an electric griddle are around 30 euros. At Planchaelec, choose from our models of family and semi-professional electric planchas, priced between €299 and €1,199.
An electric griddle is more economical than a gas griddle. Indeed, even with a power of 3600 watts, using an electric griddle consumes only about 0.50 euro cents per hour. A 6 kg gas bottle costing around 30 euros allows for an average of 15 to 20 hours of cooking. The cost of using an electric griddle is therefore much lower.
Differences in Use and Cooking Types of Electric and Gas Griddles
Whether your griddle is gas or electric, its cooking surface will also influence how your food cooks. With an enameled steel gas griddle, you can cook and grill meat and fish. With a stainless steel electric griddle, cook at low temperatures, sear, and grill your food. And also, let your imagination run wild. Invent your own sweet and savory recipes: woks, filled pancakes, etc.
Discover the electric griddle guide by Planchaelec:
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