The 11 Best Nonstick Pans To Buy In 2023

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Who wants to struggle with cleanup after cooking a great meal? That's one of the many reasons consumers like using nonstick pans. They cook evenly and cleanup is easy because the food slides right off the cooking surface.

Transparency Market Research Inc. explains the nonstick cookware market worldwide is currently worth $19.5 billion and is projected to grow to $31.4 billion by 2031.

If you see a label on cookware saying, "Doesn't contain PFOA," that's a good thing. New cooking products don't contain the manmade chemical perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which helps products resist sticking. The chemical, used in packaging and was used in many non-stick products, is linked to health problems, including kidney cancer, thyroid disease, liver damage, and others (via WebMD). And the Environmental Protection Agency required companies to transition away from using the chemical by 2015. The general rule is any non-stick pan made after that time is safe.

Now nonstick pans are typically either ceramic, a metal pan with a nonstick coating, or Teflon, which are metal pans coated with a finish containing polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Both can withstand high heat (up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit for Teflon and more than 800 degrees Fahrenheit for ceramic) and last longer when washed gently by hand, and used with non-metallic utensils. Durability-wise, The Cookware Advisor explains that Teflon pans tend to last six times longer than ceramic pans.

Now that you know what to consider in a nonstick pan, read on for our picks for the 11 best nonstick pans to buy in 2023.

Dream about whipping up eggs or making a great stir fry with this Made In Cookware nonstick frying pan. It's built for a high-volume restaurant but is perfect for consumer use as well. It has a five-ply stainless clad cookware coating with two layers of professional grade nonstick.

This pan is oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, has a stay cool handle, and is available in three colors. It has more than 12,000 reviews and earns five stars. Reviewers say it's versatile, a great non-stick, and has consistent temperatures.

Still not sure if you should try a Made In pan? Consider this review from Nancy Silverton, chef of Mozza and co-owner of Mozza Restaurant Group: "I love the Made Ins pots and pans because they are well made. They are thick, they conduct heat, they're the right sizes. I love the non stick option for omelets, as well."

Purchase the Made In Cookware Non Stick Frying Pan from Made In Cookware starting at $109.

Feel like a professional chef in your home kitchen? Now you can get culinary tools like the pros. Whether you're making French toast, cooking seafood, or sautéing veggies, this Le Creuset Toughened Nonstick PRO Deep Fry Pan is ready to sear, brown, and simmer.

This frying pan features a triple reinforced textured nonstick coating, which makes both cooking and cleanup easy. Plus, it has ergonomic, "stay-cool" handles for optimum comfort. Oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, it's also versatile to handle different stovetops, metal utensils, and the dishwasher too. Note: Silicone and wood utensils are advised, and hand washing is always recommended.

Ever buy cooking tools with your fingers crossed hoping that they work? Well, Le Creuset has a 90-day Pro Promise, which guarantees you'll like the product or they'll give you your money back within 90 days.

Purchase the 11-inch Le Creuset Toughened Nonstick PRO Deep Fry Pan from Le Creuset starting at $175.

If you're cooking for one or two and need a nonstick pan, this Tramontina PRO Series 10 is built for the job. It's big enough for cooking a stir fry or searing a steak, but it's also small enough to scramble a few eggs or make a quesadilla.

The commercial grade nonstick pan, which is made in Brazil of heavy-gauge aluminum alloy, comes with a lifetime warranty. It's meant for everyday use so don't be afraid to use it for dishes that are elaborate or simple. It heats up quickly and cooks evenly. Plus, the pan has a riveted stainless steel handle and a removable, silicone cover for comfort and versatility.

While the pan is dishwasher and oven safe up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, the manufacture recommends using wood, silicone, nylon, or bamboo utensils instead of metal ones which can scratch. This pan is an affordable addition to any kitchen cookware.

Purchase the Tramontina PRO Series 10 from Tramontina starting at $34.95.

With a two-piece nonstick frypan set like this one from All-Clad, you will be set to make a lot of breakfast, lunches, and dinners.

The manufacturer recommends cooking eggs and fish on low, doing a stir-fry on medium and using medium-low for other items. The pans are a great way to reheat food on the stovetop as well on the medium-low setting.

The pans are made of hard anodized aluminum with a stainless steel base. They are finished with three layers of PTFE nonstick coating. The stainless steel handles are riveted to make them easy to hold, and the pan's contoured design makes it easy to sauté and turn food items. The pans are oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and can be washed in the dishwasher, although hand washing is suggested to keep the pans in good shape, long term.

Both pans have a limited lifetime warranty and the set earns a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. Reviewers say the pans are high-quality, heat up quickly, are easy to clean, and are long lasting.

Purchase the HA1 Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan Cookware Set, 10-inch and 12-inch Fry Pan from All-Clad starting at $159.98.

When you buy a new nonstick pan, you want to make sure you're getting your money's worth. While this T-Fal nonstick frying pan isn't a lot of money, it promises a lot of value.

One of its signature differentiators is the Thermo-spot technology that's identified by that red circle in the center of the pan, which indicates when the surface is preheated. This pan features the product line's platinum nonstick, which is said to be 10 times more resistant the traditional basic T-Fal coating.

The manufacturer says the product will last up to 12 years too if you use it five times a week. That's a lot of pancakes, frittatas, chicken, fish, and vegetables prepared in your T-FAL pan.

Reviewers give the pan 4.7 out of 5 stars and praise its nonstick surface, even heating, and easy cleaning.

Purchase the T-FAL Platinum 12-inch Frypan Non-Stick, Endurance Collection from Target starting at $27.99.