Stainless steel cooking surface · Individual piece

de Buyer Affinity 5-ply stainless steel fry pan, 8 in

An 8-inch skillet for frying.

Works on induction.

8 in
skillet

What is included

De Buyer’s Affinity 8-inch frying pan in 5-ply stainless steel (three aluminum layers between two of steel), with no lid; de Buyer sells lids separately. De Buyer lists it at 8 inches across with a 5.5-inch flat cooking surface and 1.5 lb. It works on every stove, induction included, and goes in the oven, though de Buyer gives no top temperature. It is dishwasher safe, but de Buyer recommends washing it by hand. Made in France; the warranty is 2 years.

1 pot or pan · no lids

The pots, pans and lids in the box
PieceQuantitySize as soldStated capacityLid included
Frying pan18 inchesNot statedNot included

The size a pan is sold as is not the width of its flat base. Why the difference matters.

Stoves, oven and care

Pan: Oven safe; no top temperature givenLid: No lid in the boxScale: 0–1200°F
  • Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
  • Pan: Oven safe; no top temperature given
  • Maker doesn't say if it can go under the broiler
  • Maker doesn't say if metal utensils are OK

Construction

Material
Stainless clad
Cooking surface
stainless steel
Layers
5
Coating
None (bare stainless)
Made in
France

Cooktop & oven

Induction
Works on induction
Gas
Works on gas
Electric coil
Works on electric coils
Glass top (radiant)
Works on glass tops
Oven-safe to
Oven safe; no top temperature given
Lid oven-safe to
Not stated
Under the broiler
Maker doesn't say if it can go under the broiler

Care & ownership

Dishwasher
Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing
Metal utensils
Maker doesn't say if metal utensils are OK
Needs seasoning
Maker doesn't say if it needs seasoning
Weight
1.5 lb
Stacks or nests
Maker doesn't say if these pans stack
Warranty
2 years for the original buyer, bought from de Buyer or an authorized US seller

Dimensions of each pan

de Buyer Affinity 5-ply stainless steel fry pan, 8 inSold as 8 in · rim: 8 inFlat cooking diameter: 5.5 in24 in² flat cooking area
The maker's measurements.
de Buyer Affinity 5-ply stainless steel fry pan, 8 in8 in8 in5.5 in1.5 lbNot included

The same pan in 3 sizes

The 11-inch, one size up, has 2.4 inches more flat cooking surface and weighs 1.45 lb more.

de Buyer’s own figures, size by size
de Buyer Affinity 5-ply stainless steel fry pan, 8 in (this one)8 in8 in5.5 in1.5 lbNot included
de Buyer Affinity 5-ply stainless steel fry pan, 11 in11 in11 in7.9 in2.95 lbNot included
de Buyer Affinity 5-ply stainless steel fry pan, 12.5 in12.5 in12.5 in9 in3.77 lbNot included

Before you buy

Our cookware terms guide explains each measurement. Specifications, sizes and care instructions are the maker's own.

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