The best frying pans

One pick for each way people fry: high heat, a pan with nothing to wear off, eggs that slide, the dishwasher or seasoned cast iron. Each comes from what the maker states about the pan.

5 picks from 81 frying pans

The picks at a glance

Picked on the makers’ published specifications, not on cooking tests. How we pick

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  1. For searing and finishing in the ovenMade In Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan, 10 inView at Made In
  2. Nothing to wear offMade In Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan, 12 inView at Made In
  3. For eggs and fishHexClad 10-inch Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, TerraBondCheck price on Amazon
  4. For the dishwasherHexClad 12-inch Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, TerraBondView at HexClad
  5. Seasoned cast ironLodge 10-inch Chef Collection SkilletView at Lodge

For searing and finishing in the oven

Made In rates the pan to 1200°F in the oven.

How it was picked: The highest oven limit the maker gives for the pan; then the size closest to 10 inches, the larger of two as close.

Nothing to wear off

No coating to wear out, and Made In rates it to 1200°F.

How it was picked: Uncoated stainless steel, carbon steel or cast iron with a stated oven limit; then the highest limit and the size closest to 10 inches, the larger of two as close. The Made In Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan, 10 in would come first under this rule too, but it is already this page’s “For searing and finishing in the oven” pick.

For eggs and fish

A hybrid nonstick surface that lets eggs and fish slide, rated to 900°F.

How it was picked: A coated surface (ceramic, nonstick or hybrid) for food that sticks; then the highest oven limit, then the size closest to 10 inches, the larger of two as close.

What wears a coating down, and each maker’s limits →

For the dishwasher

HexClad allows the dishwasher and does not ask you to hand wash, and the pan goes in the oven to 900°F.

How it was picked: The maker allows the dishwasher without advising hand washing; then the highest oven limit, then the size closest to 10 inches, the larger of two as close. The HexClad 10-inch Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, TerraBond would come first for the dishwasher too, but it is already this page’s “For eggs and fish” pick.

Seasoned cast iron

10-inch seasoned cast iron at 4.61 lb; Lodge says metal utensils are fine on it.

How it was picked: Seasoned cast iron; then the size closest to 10 inches (the larger of two as close), then the lighter pan.

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All 81 frying pans side by side

Column headings sort the table. Every frying pan compared by size, surface and care.

Contents, cooking jobs and model-specific limits
Made In 8-inch Stainless Clad Frying PanStainless clad1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction800 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Made In 10-inch Stainless Clad Frying PanStainless clad1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction800 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Made In 12-inch Stainless Clad Frying PanStainless clad1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction800 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Caraway 10.5-inch Ceramic Fry Pan, CreamCeramic coated1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction550 °F / No lidHand wash only
HexClad 10-inch Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, TerraBondHybrid1 / 1Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction900 °F / 400 °FDishwasher safe
HexClad 8-inch Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, TerraBondHybrid1 / 1Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction900 °F / 400 °FDishwasher safe
HexClad 12-inch Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, TerraBondHybrid1 / 1Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction900 °F / 400 °FDishwasher safe
HexClad 14-inch Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, TerraBondHybrid1 / 1Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction900 °F / 400 °FDishwasher safe
Lodge 8-inch Chef Collection SkilletCast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Lodge 10-inch Chef Collection SkilletCast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Lodge 12-inch Chef Collection SkilletCast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Lodge 8-inch Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletCast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Lodge 12-inch / 5-quart Deep SkilletCast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
All-Clad NS Pro Ceramic 10-inch Fry Pan with LidCeramic coated1 / 1Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction450 °F / 350 °FHand wash only
All-Clad D3 Stainless Fry Pan, 8 inStainless clad1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction600 °F / No lidHand wash only
All-Clad D3 Stainless Fry Pan, 10 inStainless clad1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction600 °F / No lidHand wash only
All-Clad D3 Stainless Fry Pan, 12 inStainless clad1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction600 °F / No lidHand wash only
Tramontina Professional Nonstick 10-inch Fry PanNonstick1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panMaker doesn't say if it works on induction400 °F / No lidDishwasher safe
Le Creuset Signature Skillet, 9 inEnameled cast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction500 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Le Creuset Signature Skillet, 10.25 inEnameled cast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction500 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Le Creuset Signature Skillet, 11.75 inEnameled cast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction500 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Staub Traditional Deep Skillet, 8.5 in, Matte BlackEnameled cast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction500 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Staub Traditional Deep Skillet, 11 in, Matte BlackEnameled cast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction500 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Made In Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan, 8 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction1200 °F / No lidHand wash only
Made In Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan, 10 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction1200 °F / No lidHand wash only
Made In Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan, 12 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction1200 °F / No lidHand wash only
Made In CeramiClad 2.0 Non Stick Frying Pan, 10 inCeramic coated1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction550 °F / No lidHand wash only
Made In ProCoat Non Stick Frying Pan, 10 inNonstick1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction500 °F / No lidHand wash only
Smithey No. 10 Cast Iron SkilletCast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionOven safe; no top temperature given / No lidMaker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe; handwashing recommended
Lodge 10.25-inch Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletCast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Lodge 12-inch Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletCast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Lodge 13.25-inch Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletCast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Lodge 15-inch Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletCast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Lodge 8-inch Seasoned Carbon Steel SkilletCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Lodge 10-inch Seasoned Carbon Steel SkilletCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Lodge 12-inch Seasoned Carbon Steel SkilletCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Field Company No. 4 Cast Iron SkilletCast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Field Company No. 6 Cast Iron SkilletCast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Field Company No. 8 Cast Iron SkilletCast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Field Company No. 10 Cast Iron SkilletCast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Field Company No. 12 Cast Iron SkilletCast iron1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionNot stated / No lidHand wash only
Misen 10-inch Stainless Steel Frying PanStainless clad1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction800 °F / No lidDishwasher safe
Misen 8-inch Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying PanCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction500 °F / No lidHand wash only
Misen 10-inch Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying PanCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction500 °F / No lidHand wash only
Misen 12-inch Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying PanCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction500 °F / No lidHand wash only
Heritage Steel Titanium Series 10.5-inch Fry PanStainless clad1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction800 °F / No lidMaker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe; handwashing recommended
T-fal Professional VX3 Platinum 12-inch FrypanNonstick1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panDoesn't work on induction400 °F / No lidMaker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe; handwashing recommended
T-fal Pro Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 12-inch FrypanStainless clad1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction500 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Le Creuset Toughened Non-stick PRO Fry Pan, 10 inNonstick1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction500 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Le Creuset Toughened Non-stick PRO Fry Pan, 11 inNonstick1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction500 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Le Creuset Toughened Non-stick PRO Fry Pan, 12 inNonstick1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction500 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
GreenLife Soft Grip 8-inch FrypanCeramic coated1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panDoesn't work on induction350 °F / No lidDishwasher safe
Anolon X Hybrid Nonstick Frying Pan, 8.25 inHybrid1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction500 °F / No lidDishwasher safe
Anolon X Hybrid Nonstick Frying Pan, 10 inHybrid1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction500 °F / No lidDishwasher safe
Anolon X Hybrid Nonstick Frying Pan, 12 inHybrid1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction500 °F / No lidDishwasher safe
Circulon A1 ScratchDefense Nonstick Frying Pan, 10 inNonstick1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction400 °F / No lidDishwasher safe
Gotham Steel Natural Collection Family Pan, 14 inCeramic coated1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction500 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Blue Diamond Classic Frypan, 8 inCeramic coated1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panDoesn't work on induction600 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Blue Diamond Classic Frypan, 10 inCeramic coated1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panDoesn't work on induction600 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Blue Diamond Classic Frypan, 12 inCeramic coated1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panDoesn't work on induction600 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Blue Diamond Hard Anodized Pro Frypan, 10 inCeramic coated1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panDoesn't work on induction600 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Blue Diamond Hard Anodized Pro Frypan with lid, 11 inCeramic coated1 / 1Skillet, Nonstick egg panDoesn't work on induction600 °F / 425 °FDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Blue Diamond Diamond Bond Frypan, 8 inCeramic coated1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction850 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Blue Diamond Diamond Bond Frypan, 10 inCeramic coated1 / 0Skillet, Nonstick egg panWorks on induction850 °F / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
de Buyer Mineral B Classic carbon steel fry pan, 8 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionFlash use only: under 10 minutes at 400°F / No lidHand wash only
de Buyer Mineral B Classic carbon steel fry pan, 9.5 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionFlash use only: under 10 minutes at 400°F / No lidHand wash only
de Buyer Mineral B Classic carbon steel fry pan, 10.25 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionFlash use only: under 10 minutes at 400°F / No lidHand wash only
de Buyer Mineral B Classic carbon steel fry pan, 11 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionFlash use only: under 10 minutes at 400°F / No lidHand wash only
de Buyer Mineral B Classic carbon steel fry pan, 12.5 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionFlash use only: under 10 minutes at 400°F / No lidHand wash only
de Buyer Mineral B Classic carbon steel fry pan, 14 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionFlash use only: under 10 minutes at 400°F / No lidHand wash only
de Buyer Mineral B PRO carbon steel fry pan, 8 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionOven safe; no top temperature given / No lidHand wash only
de Buyer Mineral B PRO carbon steel fry pan, 11 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionOven safe; no top temperature given / No lidHand wash only
de Buyer Affinity 5-ply stainless steel fry pan, 8 inStainless clad1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionOven safe; no top temperature given / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
de Buyer Affinity 5-ply stainless steel fry pan, 11 inStainless clad1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionOven safe; no top temperature given / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
de Buyer Affinity 5-ply stainless steel fry pan, 12.5 inStainless clad1 / 0SkilletWorks on inductionOven safe; no top temperature given / No lidDishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Mauviel M’STEEL carbon steel frying pan, 7.9 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction680 °F / No lidHand wash only
Mauviel M’STEEL carbon steel frying pan, 9.4 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction680 °F / No lidHand wash only
Mauviel M’STEEL carbon steel frying pan, 11 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction680 °F / No lidHand wash only
Mauviel M’STEEL carbon steel frying pan, 12.6 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction680 °F / No lidHand wash only
Mauviel M’STEEL carbon steel frying pan, 14.2 inCarbon steel1 / 0SkilletWorks on induction680 °F / No lidHand wash only
Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Triple Ply 12-inch skillet with helper handle and lidStainless clad1 / 1SkilletWorks on induction500 °F / Not statedDishwasher safe

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