In fact, non stick cookware is utilized in some of the world's best restaurants, day in and day out. Our Stainless Clad base paired with multiple layers of professional-grade Non Stick coating results in a pan loved by home cooks and restaurant customers alike.

Recipes that you plan to grill up fast under high heat, meats that need to be seared, or foods that require constant flipping and stirring with a spatula are most conveniently prepared in a frying pan. The nicely sloped sides of a frying pan also make it possible to toss up a small portion of stir-fry. However, to achieve a perfect finish on this type of shallowly fried dish, a bowl-shaped Wok works best. 

If skillets and frying pans are the same vessels, why is there confusion between the terminology? Much of the confusion between these terms lies with the generic phrase pots and pans. Along with skillets, there are saute pans, sheet pans, roasting pans, saucepans, and bundt pans. In most kitchens, the word pan is a general term that refers to not just a frying pan but a saute pan.

Frying pans and skillets have numerous functions that make them kitchen essential. On the other hand, cooking using a cast-iron skillet has its own distinct flavor. Using a skillet to cook feels like a special occasion.

INDUCTION FRYING PANS

With their straight sides, sauté pans have similar bottom and top measurements, so a 12-inch pan will offer a cooking area of the same size. Sauté pans are often described according to capacity, and a good choice for home cooking is anywhere from 1 quart to 7 quarts.

When making eggs or pancakes, you’re more likely to use a frying pan than a stockpot. You can fry various foods at high temperatures using a frying pan, as its name suggests.

Considerations:

Choosing a pan definitely doesn’t need to be stressful—and it shouldn’t be. But choosing a great pan definitely takes a bit of research and forethought. First off: what recipes do you actually plan to use it for? If you’re a single cook whose typical weeknight meals consist of single-serving dishes or reheated takeout, a non stick pan is a great affordable, low-fuss option. If seared duck confit, skillet cornbread, and Spanish tortillas sound more like your speed, it may be worth investing in a stainless steel, enameled cast iron, or carbon steel pan in any size.

The heft and price tag of enameled cast iron pans can be a potential deal breaker for some.