When’s The Last Time You Updated Your Nonstick Cookware?

When it comes to cooking the delicate food items, like eggs, fish and pancakes, the difference between a successful outcome and an unpleasant, poorly cooked and somewhat crumbly product is ensuring they don’t stick to the pan. One way to do this is to add something like oil or butter to create a slippery pan. Another option is to use a pan with a nonstick interior, which has been specially designed to prevent food sticking.

There are many advantages to using nonstick cookware. For example, rather than having to add a fat-filled ingredient to the pan to reduce friction, nonstick pans do most of the work for you, which creates healthier dishes. In addition, the nonstick coatings inside the pans also aid in the after-cooking cleanup. It’s simple to wipe away dirt or burned on food and cleaning takes a matter of seconds.

However, it’s likely that you’re already familiar with the concept of nonstick cookware. After all, it’s been around for decades. But how long exactly have you had that nonstick pan in your kitchen cupboard? Older nonstick pans were made using perfluorooctanoic acid, which is suspected to be carcinogen. If the pans aren’t carefully taken care of, tiny flakes of the nonstick coating, which is often called Teflon, can come off in your food, potentially causing you and your family a big problem. Luckily, most producers of nonstick cookware have now phased out the use of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), giving you one less thing to worry about as soon as you update your nonstick cookware collection.

So, if you’re fed up with your scrambled eggs sticking to your pan or the delicious skin separating from your fish fillet, get a nonstick pan. Alternatively, if you have an old pan that is likely “leaking” Teflon, try one of these updated, nonstick pans to perfect your kitchen routine.

1. All-Clad Hard Anodized Nonstick Pan Cookware Set

BEST OVERALL

The All-Clad Hard Anodized Nonstick Pan Cookware Set includes two flat pans, which make a great addition to any kitchen arsenal. The eight-inch pan is ideal for smaller items, like frying an egg, while the 10-inch pan is great for larger foods, like crepes or pancakes. The hard anodized aluminium delivers fast and even heating, and the scratch resistant nonstick coating means you don’t need to add as much butter and oil to your dishes. Both pans are also dishwasher safe and oven safe to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Vremi Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan

BEST FOR PANCAKES

If you love pancakes, then you need the Vremi Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan in your kitchen. The 1.7 quart pan is big enough for cooking up all your favorite meals, including paella and steak. However, where the pan really stands out is the angled, rimmed sides, which make this pan ideal for pancakes, crepes and omelette flipping. The ceramic marble coating prevents food from sticking and looks great at the same time. This piece of kitchenware also sports a beautiful, wooden handle to further add to the pan’s attractive look.

3. Circulon Classic Nonstick Toss & Turn Pan

BEST FOR FAMILY-SIZED PORTIONS 

With its large, bowl-like structure, the Circulon Classic Hard-Anodized Nonstick Toss & Turn Pan has plenty of space for creating food for everyone in the family. It’s safe for use with metal utensils and boasts a nonstick surface, which will stay around for years to come. It’s also oven safe to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and sports a dual-riveted handle to provide confidence and comfort when you toss.

4. MasterPan Nonstick Cast Aluminum Grill Pan

BEST FOR GRILL LOVERS

The MasterPan Nonstick Cast Aluminum Grill Pan is available in eight or 11-inch sizes and made from 100% die cast aluminum. It sports a series of ridges inside the pan to emulate the effect of a barbecue grill and aid in the fat runoff process. You’ll also find the coating is nonstick, stain resistant and free from PFOA. In addition, the pan is oven and dishwasher safe and features a folding handle, which makes storing it a whole lot easier.

5. Utopia Kitchen Nonstick Frying Pan Set

BEST MULTI-PAN SET

If you often find yourself cooking up a storm in the kitchen with eggs frying on one burner and fish cooking on another, you’re going to need more than one pan. The Utopia Kitchen Nonstick Frying Pan Set includes three different pans, meaning you’ll have one for every kind of dish. The pans range from eight to 11 inches in diameter and all sport an induction bottom. They’re also constructed from professional grade aluminum, meaning they’re sturdy, durable and lightweight.

6. Ozeri Stone Earth Frying Pan

MOST DECORATIVE

The Ozeri Stone Earth Frying Pan is a beautiful tool to add to your kitchen. It’s available in a range of styles, including coconut brown, granite grey and lava black, and utilizes a stone-derived coating from Germany to achieve its impressive nonstick results. This pan is available in a range of sizes from eight to 12 inches and includes a heat-resistant silicone handle for comfort when things get hot. The pan is also eco-friendly and free from any perfluorinated chemicals.

7. T-fal ProGrade Titanium Nonstick Pan

BEST STOVE OPTION

By using a hard titanium reinforced nonstick interior, the T-fal ProGrade Titanium Nonstick Pan will deliver years of reliable cooking with fast and easy cleanup to follow. The advanced design features T-fal’s Thermo-Spot indicator, which lets you see when the pan is properly preheated and ready for use. It also has a riveted stainless steel handle, which is designed to maximize your comfort and safety during use. Furthermore, the all-metal design makes the pan great for oven use up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

8. Rachael Ray Covered Deep Aluminum Skillet

MOST VERSATILE

The Rachael Ray Covered Deep Aluminum Skillet features deep walls and a lid. It can handle temperatures in the oven up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a versatile addition to any kitchen. The durable construction heats quickly, while the deep-walled design makes it easy to prepare one-pan meals for the family. The handles are also double riveted for extra strength, and the pan itself is available in three different colors, letting you choose the right one to match your kitchen interior.

9. Cooks Standard Flat Bottom Wok Stir Fry Pan

BEST FOR STIR FRY

The Cooks Standard Flat Bottom Wok Stir Fry Pan is another high-walled option, which is great for preparing all kinds of kitchen meals. The large capacity ensures you can produce enough food for the whole family, while the handy tempered glass lid lets you watch your food cook and opens up more possibilities for creation. This pan is ideal for a stir fry and can withstand temperatures up to 450 degrees in the oven. There’s also a long, riveted handle for control and comfort.

10. American Kitchen Cookware Frying Pan

BEST FOR PROFESSIONALS

If you want to cook like the professionals, the American Kitchen Cookware Frying Pan is for you. This dishwasher safe pan is available in three different sizes and sports a tri-ply stainless construction made up of two stainless steel layers and a layer of aluminum, which assists in heat conduction and retention. The nonstick coating means you require less butter or oil when you cook, while the stay-cool handles let you move your pan when it’s hot.

11. Calphalon Premier Hard-Anodized Cookware Set

BEST FOR FOODIES

If you want to be sure you’ll always have a pan for every occasion and every dish, you’re going to want the Calphalon Premier Hard-Anodized Cookware Set in your kitchen. It contains 11 different cooking pieces, ranging from a 10-inch frying pan to an eight-quart stockpot. Each nonstick interior can be used with metal utensils, is dishwasher safe and can withstand temperatures up to 450 degrees in the oven. This wide ranging set is a great gift idea for newlyweds or friends moving into a new home.

12. HexClad 8″ Pan

BEST TECHNOLOGY

Featuring a stainless steel construction with nonstick properties, this pan from HexClad is the most advanced option on our list. Aside from sporting a lifetime warranty (we couldn’t believe it either), the HexClad will work on any type of stove, be it gas, electric or even induction. This makes it a great gift for your favorite college student or aspiring chef. What’s more, the HexClad is PFOA-free, dishwasher safe, oven safe, induction-ready, scratch-resistant and features stay-cool handles. There is nothing you can think of that this pan can’t handle. And to prove it, we found a video of the company’s founder doing everything he can to abuse the pan (including, but not limited to running an electric beater on its surface) and coming up short. If you’re looking for the future of cookware, you can end your search with the HexClad.

We’re Not Saying Your Food Will Taste Better But At Least It’ll Look More Presentable With This Cookware