The 10 Best Nonstick Pans to Buy Now

Composite of non stick frying pans — Photo:
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If you've ever experienced the frustration of mangling a stuck egg in a frying pan or had a pancake that simply refuses to flip, you're ready for a nonstick pan. The best nonstick pans make cooking easier. That’s because they allow you to cook delicate foods without them sticking or breaking and without the need for excess oil or butter.

Nonstick pans have gotten a bad reputation in recent years for their use of so-called "forever chemicals," also known as PFAS, and their high maintenance—most require hand-washing and can't be used with metal utensils. Still, we believe that the right nonstick pan can make cooking delicate foods like fish, pancakes, and eggs effortless. Our top picks for nonstick pans don’t include any using PFAS, and we have included some that are dishwasher and metal utensil-safe.

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Best Multipurpose: Our Place Always Pan

Our Place Non Stick Pan — Courtesy of Our Place

The aptly named Always Pan is a cult favorite for a reason. It's a masterful multitasker that's ideal for small kitchens and can be used as a fry pan, sauté pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, and saucepan, as well as a nonstick pan. Did we mention it also comes with a wooden spatula and built-in spoon rest? The nontoxic, nonstick coating is made without PFOAs, PTFEs, other PFAs, lead, cadmium, toxic metals, and nanoparticles.

$150 at Amazon

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Best Martha-Approved: Martha Stewart Nonstick Cookware Set

Martha Stewart Cookset — Courtesy of Wayfair

If you're moving into a new place or looking to completely overhaul your kitchen cookware, this nonstick set is Martha-approved and comes in three lovely colors: blue, gray, and linen. It includes a Dutch oven, sauté pan, saucepan, four lids, and two frying pans (10-inch and 8-inch). They're oven-safe and made for both everyday cooking tasks and preparing special occasion recipes.

$170 at Wayfair

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Best Budget: Tramontina Professional Fry Pans

Tramontia Nonstick Pan — Courtesy of Amazon

If you're new to nonstick cookware, setting up a kitchen for the first time, or simply don’t use nonstick pans much, the Tramontina Professional Fry Pan is an ideal option. At less than $30 dollars, the pan comes with a lot of bells and whistles. It's dishwasher-safe, oven-safe up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, PFOA-free, and while it doesn’t work on induction cooktops, it is gas, electric, and ceramic glass compatible. Plus, it’s lightweight, making flipping pancakes oh so easy.

$24 at Amazon

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Best for Induction Cooktops: Kuhn Rikon New Life Frying Pan

kuhn rikon new life recycled aluminum pan

Made in Switzerland from recycled aluminum cans, this eco-friendly option is ideal for low-fat frying, sautéing, stir-fries, and more. It's a durable induction-compatible pan that is available in three sizes: 8-, 9.5-, and 11 inches.

$76 at Amazon

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Best Splurge: NanoBond Titanium Skillet

Handcrafted in Italy, this beautiful nonstick pan is made of thousands of titanium-based nanolayers that are bonded to stainless steel for nonstick cooking. It's a lightweight pan that is easy to maneuver and heats up evenly. While pricey, the pan works with all stovetops, is dishwasher-safe, metal utensil-safe, and oven-safe up to 1050 degrees Fahrenheit. It also comes with a lifetime guarantee.

$320 at Hestanculinary.com

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Best Ceramic: GreenPan Valencia Pro Nonstick Skillet

GreenPan Valencia Pro Hard Anodized Healthy Ceramic Nonstick 12" Frying Pan Skillet — Courtesy of Amazon

This diamond-infused ceramic pan boasts a ceramic nonstick coating that's free of PFAs, PFOA, lead, and cadmium. It's also dishwasher-safe, induction-safe, and oven-safe up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit. Plus, you can use metal utensils on it.

$90 at Amazon

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Best Nonstick Griddle: HexClad 12" Hybrid Griddle Pan

When you’re whipping up a batch of pancakes for a large group, a griddle is a must. HexClad’s griddle is made of both nonstick and stainless steel using a laser etching process, making it super durable. It's PFOA-free, metal utensil-safe, dishwasher-safe, oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and even works on induction cooktops (in addition to gas, ceramic, and electric). Not to mention, the hexagon design looks super cool—plus, all of Hexclad's nonstick cookware is backed by a lifetime guarantee.

$139 at Hexclad.com

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Best Sheet Pan: Made In Non-Stick Sheet Pan

Sheet pan dinners are one of our favorite ways to get weeknight dinners on the table, but clean-up can be a pain unless you have a good nonstick pan. That's where this sheet pan comes in. Available in half and quarter sizes, the pans come with a thick enclosed roll rim, ensuring nothing spills and making it easier to take the pans in and out of the oven. While they are not dishwasher-safe, they are oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

$25 at Madeincookware.com

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Best for Families: Great Jones Large Fry

You’ll want to leave this fry pan out on your stove at all times. It’s just that pretty. But don't let its looks fool you; this is a kitchen workhorse. The woman-owned brand knows we need a large nonstick fry pan for making everything from one-pan pasta dinners to scrambling eggs on a Sunday morning, and they delivered with this easy-to-maneuver pan. And yes, it's PTFE- and PFOA-free and dishwasher-safe.

$105 at Bloomingdales

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Best for Individuals: Caraway Mini Fry Pan

Whether you often cook for one or two or simply want a high-quality small nonstick pan, you can't go wrong with this model. It has a ceramic coating, is oven-safe up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit, compatible with all cooktops, and is available in a variety of colors. You’ll find yourself reaching for it to cook your breakfast eggs most mornings.

$90 at Carawayhome.com

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