Cooking on a Blackstone griddle is different from cooking in a skillet or on a traditional grill. Instead of cooking over grates, you’re working on a large flat cooking surface where food is constantly moved, flipped, chopped, and organized into different heat zones.
The right Blackstone accessories make those jobs much easier. From long spatulas and squeeze bottles to melting domes and scrapers, each tool is designed for a specific purpose. Once you understand what they do and when to use them, cooking on a flat top griddle becomes faster, easier, and more enjoyable.
With so many griddle tools on the market, it’s easy to wonder which ones are actually worth buying. The good news is that you don’t need everything. This guide explains what the most useful Blackstone accessories do, when they work best, and which ones deserve a place in your collection.
New to Blackstone cooking? Browse our Blackstone Recipes Hub for recipes, cooking guides, and tips to help you get the most from your flat top griddle.
Why Blackstone Accessories Matter
Unlike a traditional backyard grill, a flat top griddle turns the entire cooking surface into your workspace.
You’ll be:
- flipping burgers
- tossing fried rice
- chopping vegetables
- scraping the cooking surface
- moving food between hotter and cooler areas
The right griddle tools make those jobs easier while helping you cook more efficiently and keep your seasoned cooking surface in great condition.
Many experienced Blackstone cooks build their Blackstone accessories collection gradually. Start with a few quality accessories, learn how they work, and add specialty tools as your cooking style evolves.
Which Blackstone Accessories Do You Really Need?
If you’re just getting started, don’t feel pressured to buy a complete Blackstone accessories kit. It’s tempting to purchase an entire and complete accessories kit so you know all your needs are covered. But after you get the hang of cooking on a Blackstone, you’re going to find some of them just take up room in your house.
Most Blackstone recipes can be cooked with just a handful of well-chosen tools, with a bit of experience.
We recommend starting with:
- Two long stainless steel spatulas
- A griddle scraper
- Oil and water squeeze bottles
- Long tongs
- A melting dome
With those five accessories, you’ll be able to prepare nearly every meal on your Blackstone.
Essential Blackstone Accessories
There are five Blackstone Accessories I consider essential for safe, easy cooking. flat top griddles have large surface areas. These tools will help you manage that area and the various cooking zones most easily, once you learn them.
Long Stainless Steel Spatulas
What it does:
A long griddle spatula slides easily beneath food and gives you the leverage needed to lift, flip, scrape, and move ingredients across the cooking surface.
Unlike a kitchen spatula, these are designed for the larger size of a flat top griddle.
Best for:
- Smash burgers
- Fried rice
- Pancakes
- Hash
- Hibachi
- Fajitas
- Cheesesteaks
Essential?
★★★★★
Can you substitute?
A kitchen spatula works for small jobs but usually feels short and flexible on a full-size griddle.
Because the cooking surface of Blackstone griddles are large, you can learn how to cook food over the entire surface with the two large spatulas. And it makes the whole griddle more useful, since you can cook on all the zones at once, more easily.
They’re especially helpful for:
- Smash burgers
- Fried rice
- Hibachi recipes
- Breakfast Burritos
- Fajitas
- Stir fry
Griddle Scraper
What it does:
The scraper keeps your cooking surface clean while you cook and makes cleanup much easier afterward.
It removes stuck-on food, excess grease, and browned bits before they burn.
Many cooks use it almost as often as their spatulas.
Best for:
- Cleaning between batches
- Removing excess grease
- End-of-cook cleanup
- Maintaining your seasoning
Essential?
★★★★★
Can you substitute?
A bench scraper can work, but a dedicated griddle scraper is usually heavier and easier to control. If you don’t have a bench scraper, but do have the water bottle and long tongs, try squeezing water on the dirty, hot grill and using the tongs for scraping while the surface is hot. Kinda like deglazing. Not ideal but it works.
Oil and Water Squeeze Bottles
What they do:
These inexpensive bottles become some of the most useful accessories you’ll own.
Keep one filled with cooking oil and another with water. As you can see, they are marked for easy measuring.
Oil lets you lightly coat specific areas of the griddle without using too much.
Water creates steam beneath a melting dome, loosens cooked-on food, and helps clean the griddle while it’s still warm.
Best for:
- Oiling the cooking surface
- Steaming vegetables
- Melting cheese
- Cleaning
Essential?
★★★★★
Can you substitute?
You can, If you have a pair of squeeze bottles at home that fill the bill, by all means try them and see if they work out for you. But Blackstone griddle squeeze bottles are inexpensive, built for the job, much easier to use than pouring directly from a bottle, and certainly safer than a jar.
Melting Dome
What it does:
A melting dome traps heat and steam over food.
Add a splash of water beneath the dome and it quickly creates steam that helps melt cheese, finish thicker foods, or cook vegetables more evenly.
Need to keep food warm while putting together a recipe or waiting to serve? This dome will do the trick.
Best for
- Cheeseburgers
- steaming food
- Sandwiches
- Chicken
- Vegetables
- Eggs
Essential?
★★★★☆
Can you substitute?
A large stainless steel mixing bowl works surprisingly well in a pinch. However, it will not have a handle, so expect to use two hands. A melting dome works quickly, one handed, so it makes more sense for repeated use. If you have a lid of a turkey roaster, try that.
Long Tongs
What they do:
While spatulas handle most jobs, long tongs give you better control when turning round or slippery foods that don’t need full support underneath.
Best for:
- Chicken
- Sausage
- Shrimp
- Bacon
- Vegetables
Essential?
★★★★☆
Can you Substitute? Long tongs will work better for you than the short ones you have for stove top cooking, since they keep you away from the heat. If you have a pair of long tongs in your grill set, it will probably work pretty well.
Helpful Blackstone Accessories
Burger Press
Despite its name, a burger press isn’t only for burgers.
Its job is to maximize contact between the food and the hot griddle surface, creating better browning and crisp edges.
It’s especially useful for smash burgers but also works well for sandwiches, panini, bacon, and other foods that benefit from even contact with the cooking surface.
Best for:
- Smash burgers
- Patty melts
- Bacon
- Pressed sandwiches
Essential?
★★★☆☆
If smash burgers or grilled sandwiches or all kinds are your favorite Blackstone meals, this accessory quickly becomes worthwhile.
Infrared Thermometer
Unlike a meat thermometer, an infrared thermometer measures the temperature of the cooking surface itself.
This makes it easy to identify hot spots and cooler zones before adding food.
Knowing the surface temperature helps prevent overcooked pancakes, burnt vegetables, or under-seared burgers.
Many experienced Blackstone cooks rely on one every time they cook. If your a devoted Blackstone cook this one makes sense.
Instant-Read Meat Thermometer
No matter how experienced you become, guessing the internal temperature of meat isn’t worth the risk. Consider an instant-read thermometer one of the essential Blackstone accessories since it helps ensure chicken, burgers, and pork reach safe internal temperatures.
An instant-read thermometer removes the guesswork and helps you cook chicken, pork, burgers, and steaks safely without overcooking them.
Cleaning Tools
Proper cleaning helps your seasoning last longer and keeps your Blackstone ready for the next meal. You really need to keep your griddle clean for the best tasting, most delicious meals on the Blackstone. Yes, you need to season the grill as well for great cooking surface conditions, but keep it clean too.
Helpful cleaning tools include:
- Griddle scraper
- Paper towels or lint-free cloths
- Heat-resistant gloves
- A dedicated oil bottle for seasoning
- Food-safe cleaning cloths
Many owners also keep a small bucket nearby for used paper towels and food scraps while cooking.
Protective Care And Maintenance Blackstone Accessories
Blackstone griddles are sold in all sorts of bundles and some very basic configurations.
Most Blackstone models include either a hard cover or a hinged hood. However some Blackstone griddles require one to be purchased separately.
Before buying a cover, check what comes in the box with your specific model. A cover helps protect the seasoned cooking surface from rain, debris, and moisture when the griddle isn’t in use.
Hard Cover or Hood:
- What it does: Protects the cooking surface between uses.
- Best for: Keeping moisture, leaves, and debris off the griddle.
Essential? ★★★★☆
Can you substitute? Many models already include one. If yours doesn’t, it’s a worthwhile investment.
Soft Weather Cover:
- What it does: Covers the entire griddle, including shelves and frame, for outdoor storage.
- Best for: Griddles that stay outdoors year-round.
- Essential? Depends on where you store your Blackstone.
Do You Need a Complete Blackstone Accessories Tool Kit?
Not necessarily.
Many starter kits include useful tools, but you don’t have to purchase everything at once.
A beginner can cook nearly every Blackstone recipe with:
- Two long spatulas
- One scraper
- Two squeeze bottles
- A melting dome
- Tongs
As you cook more often, you’ll naturally discover which specialty tools fit the foods you enjoy making most.
How to Build Your Blackstone Tool Collection
Rather than buying every accessory at once, build your collection over time.
Buy first:
- Two spatulas
- Griddle scraper
- Oil and water bottles
Add next:
- Melting dome
- Long tongs
- Burger press
Buy if your cooking style calls for it:
- Infrared thermometer
- Food chopper
- Egg rings
- pancake bottles
- Other Specialty accessories
You’ll naturally discover which tools fit the foods you cook most often.
Accessories You Can Wait to Buy
As your collection grows, you may enjoy adding specialty Blackstone accessories such as:
- Egg rings
- Taco holders
- Wind guards
- Grill caddies
- Rotating spatula racks
- Specialty burger kits
- Pancake bottle
These can be fun additions and many of them will make your cooking on the Blackstone easier if you use them. It all depends on what you enjoy cooking on this outdoor griddle.
Tips for Choosing Quality Blackstone Accessories and Tools
Look for stainless steel whenever possible. It resists rust, cleans easily, and stands up well to the high heat of a flat top griddle.
Comfortable handles also make a noticeable difference during longer cooks, especially when preparing meals for larger groups.
Avoid very thin metal tools that flex excessively under heavier foods. A rigid spatula gives you better control when lifting burgers, pancakes, or larger portions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular kitchen spatulas on a Blackstone?
You can, but they’re usually too short and too flexible for the larger cooking surface. Blackstone-style spatulas make cooking much easier.
Are expensive Blackstone tools worth it?
Not always. Many high-quality stainless steel griddle tools from other manufacturers work just as well. Focus on durability and comfortable handles rather than brand names.
What’s the first accessory I should buy?
A pair of long stainless steel spatulas is the best first purchase. They make nearly every Blackstone recipe easier to cook.
Do I need a burger press?
Only if you regularly make smash burgers. It’s a specialized tool that produces excellent results but isn’t necessary for everyday cooking.
Do Blackstone griddles come with tools?
Usually not. Most Blackstone griddles are sold without cooking tools, so you’ll need to purchase a few basic accessories separately. Some retailers do offer bundled packages that include a starter tool kit or cover, so it’s worth checking what’s included before you buy
Final Thoughts
The best Blackstone accessories and tools don’t make meals more complicated—they make cooking smoother, faster, and more enjoyable.
Start with a few basic tools, learn how each one works, and add specialty accessories as your cooking style develops. Before long, you’ll have a collection that fits the recipes you cook most often without filling your cabinet with gadgets you rarely use.
Whether you’re cooking breakfast, burgers, stir fry, or family dinners, the right tools help you get the most from your Blackstone griddle.
Ready to put these accessories to work? See all of our favorite Blackstone recipes on our Hub Page. Here’s a few to get you started:
- Smash Burgers
- Chicken Hibachi
- Fried Rice
- Breakfast Hash (learn more about converting recipe to the blackstone in this guide)
