Learn how to season a flat top griddle step by step. Prevent rust, build a natural nonstick surface, and protect your griddle for long-term performance.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Active Time45 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Yield: 1Fully seasoned griddle
Equipment
Blackstone or flat top griddle
Paper towels
Tongs or heat-resistant gloves
Bucket of water
Scraper
Materials
Cooking oil (canola, avocado, flax, vegetable, or Blackstone seasoning)
Optional: coarse salt
Instructions
Clean the surface If the griddle is new, wash once with mild dish soap and water. Rinse and dry completely.Do not use soap again after this step.
Preheat the griddle Turn burners to high and heat for 10–15 minutes until the surface is hot.
Apply a thin layer of oil Add a small amount of oil and spread evenly with paper towels.The layer should be very light — almost invisible.
Heat until smoking Let the oil reach its smoke point.Allow it to smoke until it mostly stops (about 10–15 minutes).
Repeat the process Apply 2–3 more thin layers, repeating the same steps each time.
Final coat Turn off heat and let the griddle cool slightly.Apply one last thin layer of oil for protection.
Use thin layers only. Thick oil causes sticky spots and flaking.The darker the surface gets, the better the protection.After every cook, scrape clean, wipe down, and apply a very light coat of oil before storing.Never use soap after the initial cleaning.If rust appears, don’t panic. Scrape it down, reheat, and reseason.