Quick Answer

Use the griddle for searing meats and vegetables while the air fryer drawers cook sides like fries or wings simultaneously. This dual cooking method saves time and delivers crispy, juicy results.

Why Use the Griddle and Air Fryer Together?

Cooking on a griddle airfryer combo lets you tackle two different textures at once. The flat top gives you a hot surface for burgers, steak, or eggs, while the air fryer drawers handle breaded items or frozen sides without crowding the griddle. This setup works especially well for outdoor meals where you want a main dish and a side ready at the same time.

What to Cook on Each Side

The griddle is best for foods that benefit from direct contact heat: smash burgers, quesadillas, sliced vegetables, and thin cuts of meat. The air fryer excels with items that need hot circulating air: french fries, chicken wings, onion rings, or reheating leftovers. Avoid putting wet-battered foods in the air fryer—they drip and make a mess. Stick to dry coatings or frozen pre-breaded items.

Step-by-Step: Dual Cooking on a Griddle Airfryer Combo

  1. Preheat Both Zones: Turn on the griddle burners to medium-high and set the air fryer to the required temperature (usually 375–400°F). Let the griddle heat for 10 minutes and the air fryer for 3–5 minutes. Common mistake: starting too soon. If the griddle isn't hot enough, food sticks; if the air fryer is cold, coatings turn soggy.
  2. Start the Longer-Cooking Item in the Air Fryer: Place frozen fries, chicken wings, or breaded vegetables in the air fryer drawers. Set the timer according to package or recipe instructions—typically 15–20 minutes. Shake the baskets halfway through. Checkpoint: don't overcrowd the drawers. Fill each basket no more than two-thirds full for even crisping.
  3. Sear on the Griddle While the Air Fryer Runs: Once the air fryer is underway, cook your main protein or vegetables on the griddle. Use a thin layer of oil and avoid moving the food too early to get a good sear. Flip once when browned. Common mistake: lifting or flipping too soon. Wait until the food releases easily from the surface.
  4. Time the Finish Together: Aim to finish the griddle items just as the air fryer timer goes off. If the air fryer finishes early, use the warming drawer to hold sides while you finish the griddle cook. Checkpoint: if the air fryer needs extra time, lower the griddle heat to keep food warm without overcooking.
  5. Serve Immediately: Plate both items together while hot. The griddle-cooked food stays juicy, and the air-fried items stay crisp if served right away.

Product Facts

  • 36" Griddle Airfryer Combo: Four independently controlled main cooking zones with a total of 60,000 BTU's plus 13,000 BTU's of additional performance on the Air Fryer burner. You can run the griddle and air fryer at the same time without losing heat output, so both sides cook efficiently.

    36" Griddle Airfryer Combo

    36" Griddle Airfryer Combo

  • 36" Griddle Airfryer Combo: Two active Air Fryer drawers (4 qt. each) and one warming drawer (4 qt). Cook two different air-fried sides simultaneously—like fries and wings—while the warming drawer keeps the first batch hot.