A frying pan with a non-stick coating, or made of practically eternal cast iron, is an indispensable thing in the household. And so that you do not get confused in the huge variety of frying pans, we suggest you familiarize yourself with the rating of the most popular models in 2023, which will be relevant throughout 2025, since new models have not yet had time to prove themselves.
Which is better: a cast iron skillet or a non-stick one?
A new cast iron skillet requires prep – baking in the oven or on the stove with salt, so be prepared for an unpleasant smell. Plus, cast iron is not dishwasher safe and is heavy. But if you want the most durable and safe skillet that you can pass down to your children and grandchildren, then cast iron is the perfect candidate for purchase.
And if you like variety and want to change your frying pan at least every year, then the choice is obvious - non-stick!
The Best Nonstick Frying Pans of 2023
10. Esperto frying pan with non-stick coating ECLIPSE HB
- Material: aluminum
- Non-stick coating: yes
- Features: use in the oven, wash in the dishwasher
- Top diameter: 24/26/28 cm
I've been using this pan for about two months now, so I'll tell you about its advantages and disadvantages "first hand".
The advantages of Esperto include the height of the walls (5.5 cm), so that when cooking, fat and oil do not splash onto the stove. The frying pan itself is made in Russia, but its three-layer coating was developed by Whitford.
- It is water-based, has a thickness of up to 60 microns and, according to the manufacturer, is reinforced from the inside to increase the coating's resistance to abrasion and abrasive effects.
- In laboratory tests, Eclipse HB withstands up to 60,000 cycles in the abrasion resistance test.
- The coating does not contain perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which releases corrosive substances when heated.
- The pan can be washed in the dishwasher, the non-stick properties of the coating will not be affected.
But what I didn't like about Esperto is its hot and non-removable handle. I don't recommend holding the handle without a potholder during a long cooking process, you can get burned.
9. Kukmara Tradition Frying Pan
- Material: aluminum
- Non-stick coating: ceramic
- Features dishwasher safe, removable handle, oven safe, stay-cool handle
- Top diameter: 24/26 cm
The products of the Kukmor Metalware Plant have long enjoyed respect and love among Russian users. They make them conscientiously, which is confirmed by numerous reviews in online stores. And the price is reasonable.
The Kukmara Tradition model is made of cast aluminum. It costs less than 1,500 rubles, while it is equipped with a removable and non-heating handle, has high walls (6 cm) and a thick bottom (6 cm), which evenly distributes and retains heat for a long time.
Ceramic coating is environmentally friendly, i.e. does not contain PFOA. It can withstand high temperatures - up to 450 degrees, is resistant to mechanical impacts (even steel spatulas) and does not require the use of specific cleaning agents.
According to customer reviews, with the most active use, this frying pan “lives” for a year and a half.
8. Kukmara Granit Ultra frying pan
- Material: aluminum
- Non-stick coating: granite
- Features: dishwasher safe, cool handle
- Top diameter: 22/24/26/28 cm
Another quality frying pan with a non-stick coating from Kukmara. But this time the coating is not ceramic, but granite. Such coatings are created in a similar way to ceramic - granite particles are added to the polymer composition. But the carcinogenic PFOA is absent in the granite coating.
Thanks to the durability of the granite coating, you can even use stainless steel spatulas, as well as stainless steel spoons and forks, when cooking.
Users praise Kukmara Granit Ultra for its comfortable wood-look bakelite handle, ease of maintenance, and decent bottom and wall thickness (6 mm and 4.5 mm, respectively). In such a frying pan, food stays warm for a long time.
7. Frying pan Rondell Mocco RDA-550
- Material: aluminum
- Non-stick coating: titanium
- Suitable for induction cookers: yes
- Top diameter: 20/26 cm
Need a non-stick frying pan for an induction cooker? Check out the Mocco RDA-550. It's made of stamped aluminum with a three-layer TriTitan Spectrum titanium coating. The handle is made of stainless steel with silicone non-heating inserts.
The titanium coating allows you to use metal accessories when cooking. The height of the walls of this frying pan is 4.2 cm, the thickness is 3.5 mm, and the thickness of the bottom is the same.
In reviews on Yandex.Market, users note that similar frying pans serve them for 3 and even 7 years.
6. Tefal Resist frying pan
- Material: aluminum
- Non-stick coating: titanium
- Features: dishwasher safe, oven safe, stay-cool handle
- Top diameter: 20/24/28 cm
Tefal was the first company in the world to introduce a frying pan with a non-stick Teflon coating. But it did not stop there, and now offers a wide range of all kinds of frying pans, from pancake to universal and wok.
The Tefal Resist frying pan is a universal model. It has a titanium non-stick coating Titanium Pro, which is dishwasher safe. This frying pan can also be placed in the oven.
In the middle of the frying pan there is a Thermo-Spot heating indicator, it turns red when the optimum temperature for frying meat, fish and vegetables is reached.
Tefal Resist is not cheap, but it lasts a long time. Its warranty period is 2 years, and some buyers note that the frying pan lasts 3 years or more.
5. Polaris Kontur frying pan
- Material: aluminum
- Non-stick coating: granite
- Suitable for induction cookers: yes
- Features: cool-touch handle
- Top diameter: 20/24/26/28 cm
This is a very light (690 grams) frying pan, with a wall height of 4.5 cm and a bottom thickness of 3.5 mm. The Polaris Kontur handle has a Soft Touch coating, is not removable, but does not heat up when left on the stove for a long time. The frying pan cannot be used in the oven, but it is suitable for all types of stoves, including induction.
The manufacturer does not recommend washing this model in a dishwasher. The non-stick coating here is a two-layer Pfluon, based on granite. It does not emit PFOA and is safe for humans and the environment.
4. Frying pan Dream Granite 18
- Material: aluminum
- Non-stick coating: granite
- Features: oven safe, dishwasher safe, cool handle
- Top diameter: 18/20/26 cm
A small frying pan with a non-stick coating is ideal for cooking for 1-2 people. It has a thick bottom (6 mm), but not too high 4 cm walls, so if you like to cook food with a lot of sunflower oil, it is better to choose another model. But for cooking scrambled eggs and pancakes, stewing vegetables and meat, reheating yesterday's food, the Dream Granite 18 is perfect.
This frying pan has a high-quality non-stick coating without PFOA, up to 55 microns thick. Of course, it is not recommended to scratch this frying pan with a fork, but you can use a steel spatula if you are careful.
3. AMT Gastroguss Diamond Crystal frying pan
- Material: aluminum
- Non-stick coating: diamond
- Features: cool-touch handle
- Top diameter: 20/24/26/28 cm
The proud name "diamond coating" hides a Teflon coating with the addition of diamond dust. This "hybrid" is stronger than regular Teflon and has a characteristic shine. And the presence of diamond dust gives the coating strength, so you can safely eat from the frying pan with a fork or use a steel spatula.
The diamond coating also allows you to cook without any oil at all or with a minimal addition of it. And the service life of the Gastroguss Diamond Crystal is solid - about three years.
Thanks to its thick walls (5 mm) and bottom (10 mm), this frying pan distributes heat evenly and retains heat for a long time.
2. Frying pan Woll Diamond titan best 1532TB
- Material: aluminum
- Non-stick coating: diamond
- Features: oven safe, dishwasher safe, stay-cool handle, removable handle
- Top diameter: 32 cm
If you choose a large frying pan with a reliable non-stick coating, then we can recommend the product of the German company Woll. Thanks to the very thick bottom (8 mm), the frying pan retains heat for a long time and distributes it evenly throughout the contents.
The handle of the Woll Diamond titan best is removable, so the pan can be easily placed in the oven or dishwasher. The manufacturer does not prohibit this.
The absence of carcinogenic perfluorooctanoic acid in the non-stick coating of this model has been confirmed by the audit company TÜV and tests by the German Federal Ministry of Health.
1. NEVA N/NG frying pan
- Material: aluminum
- Non-stick coating: marble
- Features: dishwasher safe, cool handle
- Top diameter: 26/28 cm
The best non-stick frying pan in terms of price and quality. It is made by the St. Petersburg company Neva Metall Posuda (NMP), and support for a domestic manufacturer is oh so important these days.
The NEVA N/NG coating is three-layer, water-based, and PFOA-free. According to experts, this coating belongs to the safest fourth class according to GOST.
I would also like to point out the height of the walls – 6.5 mm. So this frying pan is also suitable for those who like to fry with a lot of oil, hot drops will not fall on you or the stove.
The Best Cast Iron Skillets of 2023
10. Frying pan on a wooden stand "Cow"
- Material: cast iron
- Top diameter: 24 cm.
- Oven safe: yes
You want the dishes to be not only practical, but also pleasing to the eye, so that you wouldn’t be ashamed to put them on the table or give them as a gift. “The Cow” fully meets these requirements. It is made – you can guess – in the form of a cow, with a flat bottom, and comes with a wooden stand. The manufacturer added clamps to the smooth wooden surface so that the frying pan holds firmly on it and does not slip.
The "Cow" has a removable cast iron handle, which means the frying pan can be used in the oven. Buyers are very pleased with the product's qualities, and add that there is no better gift for steak lovers. However, the frying pan is not processed at the factory, so you will have to carry out a number of procedures before the first use - calcine with salt, wipe with oil, and so on.
9. Staub Cast Iron ChisTera Frying Pan
- Material: enameled cast iron
- Top diameter: 24 cm.
- Oven safe: yes
The most expensive frying pan in the "cast iron" rating. This impressive product is made of enameled cast iron (meaning you don't have to bother with surface treatment) of a pleasant cherry color (you won't be ashamed to put it on the table). The manufacturer also emphasizes manual labor and the uniqueness of the products - they say that each one is cast in its own sand mold, which is destroyed after use. Which is understandable for the European market, where cast iron cookware is rather an expensive exotic for gourmets.
The frying pan is suitable for both the oven (the handle is brass or nickel, it will not suffer from heating) and induction cookers. There are two layers of enamel - both external and internal. However, despite the treated surface, some operations will still have to be carried out: slowly warm up the dishes and wipe the inside with vegetable oil. And cast iron, even treated, is a capricious material and is afraid of sudden temperature changes.
8. Lodge Moose L9OGWLMO Frying Pan
- Material: cast iron
- Top diameter: 26 cm.
- Oven safe: yes
The main decoration of the Lodge frying pan is the artistically executed bottom with the image of a moose. However, when viewed from above, it is an ordinary pancake pan with low sides and a cast handle, dense, high-quality, without cavities, with a smooth matte surface.
Its small size allows you to place it on the stove, but for optimal performance it is better to use a large induction burner or gas stove. Cast iron is heavy, so it is best suited for baking thick yeast pancakes and fritters - for ordinary thin ones you need to lift and tilt the pan, and this is not so easy for a woman's hand.
And the cast handle cuts into the palm even with a towel, so I recommend buying a silicone one. The surface is already treated, but you still have to warm it up after washing - so that rust does not form.
7. Cast iron saj BARAKA
- Material: cast iron
- Top diameter: 40 cm.
- Oven safe: yes
The saj pan is an invention of Central Asian cuisine, from where it spread to the Balkans and to Russia. It is a slightly concave or almost flat cast iron product that can be used on both sides.
- With a concave one – to cook meat and vegetable dishes;
- with a convex shape - bake flatbreads (plain or with filling), lavash or pitas.
The best place to use the frying pan is at the dacha (grill) or on a gas stove - most modern induction stoves simply do not have burners of the appropriate diameter that would evenly heat the entire surface. The handles of the frying pan are also cast iron, which means you can safely put it on the fire. Buyers really like to use it at the dacha - especially when cooking on coals. They say the taste is divine.
An additional plus of the saj from "Baraka" is that it can also work as a lid for a cauldron (12 l capacity), which is produced by the same company. So, if you are planning a grand get-together at the dacha with a full cauldron of pilaf, you know what kind of cookware to take.
6. Pancake pan Maysternya T301
- Material: cast iron
- Top diameter: 24 cm.
- Oven safe: no
A dense, heavy, high-quality frying pan of good casting and with a thick wooden handle that does not heat up and fits well in the palm. The surface holds the temperature perfectly, and the pancakes turn out just right - lacy, evenly colored and very tasty.
The comfortable wooden handle makes cooking much easier – this will be especially appreciated by those who have dealt with cast handles and constantly falling potholders.
And although the manufacturer claims that the frying pan has already been treated with oil at the factory, it is better to carry out all the usual operations for cast iron - calcine, grease with oil several times, and dry by heating on the stove after washing.
The Maysternya T301 is very inexpensive by cast iron standards, I advise you to carefully inspect each item before buying - judging by some reviews, the handle is sometimes drilled crookedly, making it uncomfortable to hold.
5. Frying pan Siton Ch2440d
- Material: cast iron
- Top diameter: 24 cm.
- Oven safe: yes
The distinctive feature of this frying pan is the removable wooden handle. Now not only do you not have to fiddle with potholders, but the frying pan can be used both on the stove and in the oven.
Due to its small size, the product weighs a little for cast iron cookware - 1.7 kg. It has a thick bottom (4.5 mm), which distributes heat evenly. But the walls are not high - 4 mm, so it is better not to cook food with a lot of oil. Siton Ch2440d is suitable for all types of stoves.
4. Grill pan Kamskaya Posuda gs8063
- Material: cast iron
- Top diameter: 28 cm.
- Oven safe: yes
It would seem that a frying pan is such a simple thing, but just a couple of additional tools - and it will shine with new colors. The grill pan from the Kama plant is one such example. This is a round frying pan with a ribbed bottom, which is great for cooking steaks from meat and fish and frying vegetables.
But it differs from other grill pans by two significant additions: a removable handle and a press lid. Judging by the reviews, the steaks come out simply magnificent. The pan can also be used for baking in the oven. The model from Kamskaya Usku is good in all respects, although it has one tiny drawback - the shape is round, and for the maximum number of steaks per unit of surface, a square is still better suited.
The pan does not have a factory non-stick coating, so you will have to process it manually. But after a couple of hours of torment, you have practically indestructible, eternal cookware in which nothing sticks.
3. Grill pan Lodge L8SGP3
- Material: cast iron
- Non-stick coating: yes
- Top diameter: 26 cm.
- Oven safe: yes
An impressive square side with a ribbed bottom, which, as marketers claim, allows you to cook healthier food - excess fat accumulates between the metal "ribs". In addition to frying on the stove, the frying pan can be used in the oven, on the grill and even in a regular traditional grill, fortunately, the cast one-piece handle allows it.
The steaks, as customers say, turn out great, with beautiful dark stripes on the surface. And, most importantly, the frying pan already has a non-stick coating, so no dancing with calcining and greasing with oil is required.
2. Brizoll HoReCa frying pan Н181825
- Material: cast iron
- Top diameter: 18 cm.
- Oven safe: yes
A very tiny frying pan with low sides is perfect for breakfast – a single portion, scrambled eggs, a couple of toasts (since the frying pan is square, not round, three pieces of bread fit without problems), one sausage.
The size of the frying pan will allow you to comfortably use it as a plate. The handles of Brizoll HoReCa are made with "ears", so you should either buy a separate removable handle or use silicone potholders.
For those who want beauty, there is a variation of the same frying pan, but with a separate wooden stand. It can be used both for cooling and for serving - serving on the table. The model with a stand is called Brizoll H181825-D and it will cost, of course, more.
1. PROFFI Kitchen cast iron frying pan
- Material: cast iron
- Coating: Teflon
- Top diameter: 26 cm.
- Oven safe: yes
It is not so common to find frying pans in Russian kitchens that take the best of both worlds: traditional cast iron cookware and modern non-stick coating. This means that you do not need to heat the frying pan with salt, wipe it with oil, or dry it carefully so that it does not rust. You just take it and use it as is.
Moreover, the bottom of the frying pan is treated in a special way from the inside – it resembles a honeycomb. This is done so that the surface is not scratched by sharp objects, and the oil is evenly distributed over the entire diameter.
And, as Proffi Kitchen marketers claim, the latest technologies allow to reduce the thickness of the walls of the cast iron product without sacrificing its advantages – long-term heat retention and durability. The frying pan has a metal handle that gets very hot when used – so you will have to get potholders or silicone gloves.
Оставить Комментарий