Yes, you need to be able to flip them. Cooking with this type of batter works exactly the same way as cooking pancakes. Once the batter is on the hot plate, stand back and carefully watch for bubbles rising up from the base. When you see those tiny little bubbles, that’s your cue to get to flipping to ensure an even crisp on both sides. If you don’t like them to be very brown, a few bubbles will be your flipping cue, and if you like it crispy, hold off on flipping until you noticed lots of bubbles. Ensuring that you select a model that comes with a small wooden spatula is important because it will help you flip them without scratching the surface. Like we have said before, metal spatulas simply will not do when it comes to the non-stick surface.