The Kitchen Bench
Blackstone E-Series 17 Review (2027)
An evidence-based look at the Blackstone E-Series 17: what it is, what to check before buying, who it suits, and the alternatives worth comparing.
By The Kitchen Bench Research Team · Updated for 2027 · Independent · Reader-supported · No paid placements
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On this page
- 01Bench take
- 02What this product is
- 03Inside the electric griddle
- 04Pros and cons
- 05Key decisions for this category
- 06What to verify before buying
- 07How to buy it right
- 08Common mistakes to avoid
- 09Who it suits — and who should skip it
- 10Also consider
- 11In this category
- 12Frequently asked questions
- 13Ready to buy?
Bench take
The Blackstone E-Series 17 is Blackstone’s entry in the electric griddles category. On the category’s key decisions — cooking surface size, even heating, temperature control, grease management — it deserves a place on any shortlist, provided the checks below confirm it fits your kitchen, your batch size and your care tolerance. This review does not claim hands-on laboratory testing: it assesses the product from its category, its maker’s line and the specifications buyers should verify on the manufacturer sheet for the exact variant they are buying.
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What this product is
An electric griddle is a large flat cooking surface for pancakes, eggs, bacon and grilled sandwiches — breakfast for a crowd, all at once, without juggling pans. Size and even heating across the surface are what separate a good griddle from a disappointing one. Within that category, the Blackstone E-Series 17 sits as Blackstone’s offering. The name itself tells you the most reliable facts — brand, product line and, where stated, size or capacity. Anything beyond that — exact dimensions, materials, warranty terms, care instructions — should be confirmed on the manufacturer sheet for your exact variant, because retailer listings for the same product frequently disagree.
Inside the electric griddle
Illustrative exploded view — parts shown separated so you can see how it fits together. Not a photo of this exact product.
Key decisions for this category
Cooking surface size
A family breakfast needs room for pancakes and bacon at the same time. Measure against your biggest batch, not your smallest.
Even heating
Cold spots make some pancakes pale and others dark. Thicker plates and a good element layout heat more evenly.
Temperature control
A precise, adjustable control lets you hold pancake heat without scorching and sear without smoking. A single dial with vague markings is harder to repeat.
Grease management
A drip tray or grease channel keeps bacon fat off the counter. A flat plate with no channel makes a mess.
What to verify before buying
Before you buy the Blackstone E-Series 17
- ✓ Cooking surface dimensions against your usual batch
- ✓ Temperature control precision
- ✓ Grease tray or channel design
- ✓ Storage dimensions for your kitchen
Where the manufacturer sheet and a retailer listing conflict, this site follows the manufacturer sheet and flags the conflict. Never buy a electric griddle on a single specification from a single listing.
Pros and cons — at a glance
These are the honest trade-offs for this type of electric griddle, not a score. The strengths are what the category does well when the size and care needs fit; the watch-outs are the checks that decide whether this particular electric griddle fits your kitchen.
What it does well
- ✓ Fits the electric griddles use case when cooking surface size and even heating are checked first.
- ✓ From Blackstone, a maker whose line is built around this category — spare parts, care guidance and variant information are easier to verify than for a no-name listing.
- ✓ The name states the key facts (brand, line and, where stated, size) — so you can match it to the manufacturer sheet before ordering.
What to watch
- ✗ Uneven browning — check this before buying, not after unboxing.
- ✗ Food sticks — check this before buying, not after unboxing.
- ✗ Grease everywhere — check this before buying, not after unboxing.
- ✗ Retailer listings for the same product frequently disagree on size, capacity or care — verify the exact variant on the manufacturer sheet.
How to buy it right — in 5 steps
- 1. Measure first. Check your counter, hob, cupboard and storage against the manufacturer dimensions for the exact variant — not the roundup photo.
- 2. Match the batch. Size and capacity should fit your usual cooking, not your largest party. A electric griddle that is too big wastes space; one that is too small forces second batches.
- 3. Check the variant. Colour, size and included accessories change the price and the fit. Confirm the variant name on the retailer page matches the one you checked.
- 4. Run the verify checks below. Cooking surface dimensions against your usual batch; Temperature control precision; Grease tray or channel design; Storage dimensions for your kitchen. If any check fails, pick an alternative from the list below instead of hoping it will work out.
- 5. Check returns before ordering. Confirm the retailer return window for your variant, so a wrong size or a damaged arrival is a swap, not a loss.
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The winner is insideCommon mistakes to avoid
Uneven browning
Preheat fully and rotate food between centre and edges. Thin plates always have hot and cool zones.
Food sticks
Season a cast-iron-style surface as directed, or use a light oil film on nonstick. Cold batter on a cold plate sticks.
Grease everywhere
Use the drip tray, do not overfill it, and keep fatty food away from the edge.
Hard to store
A large griddle is awkward in a cupboard. Measure your storage before buying the biggest model.
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for
Cooks choosing electric griddles who prioritise cooking surface size and even heating, and who have verified the product’s size, capacity and care needs against their kitchen.
Skip if
You need a different size or capacity, you cannot meet its care or cleaning needs, or the verified specifications do not match your hob, counter or storage. In that case, compare the alternatives below before deciding.
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In this category
The full electric griddles cluster — the hub, the ranked best list, the buying guide, the problems-and-fixes article, and the use-case picks for this category.
Frequently asked questions
Is a griddle better than a frying pan for breakfast?
For cooking many items at once, yes. For a single portion, a pan is faster to heat and clean.
Can I cook meat on a griddle?
Yes — burgers, chicken and steaks sear well, though a grill gives better char marks.
How do I clean a griddle?
Wipe while warm, wash removable plates as directed, and never submerge an electric base.
Ready to buy?
If the checks above pass — size, capacity, care and variant all match your kitchen — this is the point to order. If any check fails, go back to the alternatives below instead of buying on hope.