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Best non-stick frying pans 2023
How much do you need to spend to get the best non-stick frying pan? We've put non-stick pans through a barrage of tough tests to see which had the best and most durable non-stick surface and which cooked evenly.
The frying pans we tested range in price from £10 to £199, but we found that paying more doesn't automatically mean you'll get the best. Our top-scoring pan turned out to be one of cheaper models we tested.
We assessed popular non-stick frying pans from brands including Le Creuset, Ninja and Tefal, plus retailers such as Amazon, John Lewis and Lakeland. The results revealed which ones cooked evenly, had the best and most durable non-stick surface and were easiest to clean.
The best non-stick frying pans
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| Frying pan | Typical price | Non-stick | Heat distribution | Scratch resistance | Where to buy |
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| Excellent | Excellent | Good | |||
| Excellent | Excellent | Good | |||
| Excellent | Good | Good | |||
| Excellent | Excellent | Poor | |||
| Excellent | Excellent | Average | |||
| Excellent | Good | Poor | |||
| Good | Average | Good |
Date tested: February 2023. Pricing and availability last checked: April 2023. All pans are compatible with induction hobs. We are not able to show every retailer and cheaper prices may be available.
The non-stick frying pans we tested
All the non-stick frying pans we tested are listed in alphabetical order below.
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Amazon Basics stainless steel non-stick induction frying pan
Typical price: £23.74
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Size (diameter x depth): 28 x 4.6cm
Measured weight: 1.2kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free, oven safe up to 150°C, dishwasher safe, also available in 20cm and 24cm sizes
Anyday John Lewis non-stick aluminium frying pan
Typical price: £10
Where to buy: John Lewis
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Size (diameter x depth): 26 x 5.2cm
Measured weight: 0.6kg
Need to know: Not dishwasher safe, not oven safe, also available in 20cm size
Dunelm Essentials stainless steel frying pan
Typical price: £16
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Size (diameter x depth): 28 x 5.1cm
Measured weight: 1.2kg
Need to know: Dishwasher safe, oven safe up to 180°C, also available in 20cm size
Eaziglide Neverstick2 non-stick frying pan
Typical price: £52
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Size (diameter x depth): 30 x 6.3cm
Measured weight: 1.4kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free and ceramic-free; dishwasher safe; oven safe up to 260°C; also available in 20cm, 24cm and 28cm sizes; lifetime guarantee
Eaziglide Neverstick3 professional frying pan
Typical price: £55
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Size (diameter x depth): 28 x 5.9cm
Measured weight: 1.1kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free and ceramic-free; dishwasher safe; oven safe up to 260°C; also available in 20cm, 24cm and 30cm sizes; lifetime guarantee
GreenPan Venice Pro ceramic non-stick frying pan
Typical price: £70
Where to buy: GreenPan, Amazon (out of stock)
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Size (diameter x depth): 28 x 4.8cm
Measured weight: 1.1kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free and PFAS-free; dishwasher safe; oven safe - no temperature stated; also available in 20cm, 24cm, 26cm and 30cm sizes; lifetime warranty
Habitat aluminium frying pan
Typical price: £17
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Size (diameter x depth): 28 x 4.8cm
Measured weight: 1.1kg
Need to know: Not dishwasher safe, oven safe up to 130°C, also available in 24cm size
Hexclad Hybrid pan
Typical price: £134.99
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Size (diameter x depth): 30 x 4.4cm
Measured weight: 1.5kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free, dishwasher safe, oven safe up to 500°C, also available in 20cm and 25cm sizes, lifetime warranty
Ikea 365+ frying pan
Typical price: £15
Where to buy: Ikea
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Size (diameter x depth): 28 x 4.6cm
Measured weight: 1kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free; not dishwasher safe; oven safe - no temperature stated; also available in 20cm, 24cm and 32cm sizes
JML non-stick copper stone frying pan
Typical price: £29.97
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Size (diameter x depth): 28 x 5cm
Measured weight: 1kg
Need to know: Not dishwasher safe, oven safe up to 150°C, also available in 20cm and 24cm sizes
Lakeland stainless steel non-stick frying pan
Typical price: £44.99
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Size (diameter x depth): 28 x 5.9cm
Measured weight: 1.6kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free, not dishwasher safe, oven safe up to 200°C, also available in 24cm size, three-year guarantee
Le Creuset 3-Ply stainless steel non-stick frying pan
Typical price: £199
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Size (diameter x depth): 30 x 4.7cm
Measured weight: 1.3kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free, dishwasher safe, oven safe up to 260°C, also available in 20cm and 26cm sizes, lifetime warranty
Read our reviews of the best saucepans, salt and pepper grinders and cast iron skillets for more Le Creuset reviews.
Ninja Zerostick aluminium frying pan
Typical price: £53.99
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Size (diameter x depth): 30 x 4.8cm
Measured weight: 1.4kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free, lead-free and calcium-free; dishwasher safe; oven safe up to 260°C; also available in 20cm, 24cm, 26cm, 28cm and 30cm sizes; 10-year replacement guarantee upon registration with Ninja
What more from Ninja? – read our reviews for the Ninja OL750IK multi-cooker air fryer , Ninja Foodi Max AG551UK air fryer and Ninja blenders.
Our Place Always pan
Typical price: £125
Where to buy: Our Place, Selfridges, Harrods
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Size (diameter x depth): 25.5 x 6.7cm
Measured weight: 1.3kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free, PTFEs-free, lead-free and cadmium-free; not dishwasher safe; not oven safe; other colours available
Prestige Earthpan Eco frying pan
Typical price: £43
Where to buy: Prestige, Lakeland
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Size (diameter x depth): 28 x 5.2cm
Measured weight: 1kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free and toxin-free ceramic, dishwasher safe, not oven safe, also available in 20cm and 24cm sizes, handle made with recycled plastic, 100% recycled aluminium body, available with a lid, five-year guarantee
ProCook Professional Anodised frying pan
Typical price: £44.99
Where to buy: ProCook
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Size (diameter x depth): 28 x 5.2cm
Measured weight: 1.2kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free, dishwasher safe, oven safe up to 260°C, also available in 20cm and 24cm sizes, comes with a lid, 25-year guarantee
ProCook Professional Granite frying pan
Typical price: £57
Where to buy: ProCook
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Size (diameter x depth): 28 x 5.2cm
Measured weight: 1.1kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free, dishwasher safe, oven safe up to 260°C, also available in 20cm and 24cm sizes, comes with a lid, 25-year guarantee
Russell Hobbs metallic marble frying pan
Typical price: £23.99
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Size (diameter x depth): 28 x 4.7cm
Measured weight: 0.9kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free; dishwasher safe; not oven safe; also available in 20cm, 24cm and 30cm sizes; 10-year guarantee
Smeg aluminium frying pan
Typical price: £119.95
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Size (diameter x depth): 28 x 4.7cm
Measured weight: 1.5kg
Need to know: Dishwasher safe; oven safe up to 250°C; also available in 24cm, 26cm and 30cm sizes; other colours available; 15-year guarantee
Tefal Emotion stainless steel non-stick frying pan
Typical price: £52
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Size (diameter x depth): 30 x 4.9cm
Measured weight: 1.4kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free, lead-free and calcium-free; dishwasher safe; oven safe up to 175°C; also available in 20cm, 24cm and 28cm sizes; 10-year guarantee
Tefal Titanium Excellence induction frying pan
Typical price: £24
Where to buy: Asda, Argos, Sainsburys
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Size (diameter x depth): 28 x 4.9cm
Measured weight: 1.1kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free, lead-free and calcium-free; dishwasher safe; oven safe up to 175°C; also available in 21cm, 24cm and 32cm sizes; 10-year guarantee
Tefal Total aluminium frying pan
Typical price: £17
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Size (diameter x depth): 28 x 3.9cm
Measured weight: 1kg
Need to know: States PFOA-free, lead-free and calcium-free; dishwasher safe; oven safe up to 175°C; also available in 24cm and 32cm sizes; 10-year guarantee
How we tested non-stick frying pans
We bough the most popular frying non-stick pans and tested each of them on an induction hob.
Induction hobs are the most energy-efficient types of hob. More of the energy they release goes into heating up the pan, rather than the surroundings. This means the pans' coatings were getting the toughest heating test, so we could discover which were really the best non-stick frying pans.
Non-stick coating
- We repeatedly dry-fried eggs in each non-stick frying pan, after giving each pan one minute to preheat.
- We ranked each frying pan for how easy it was to remove the eggs, the amount of residue left on the pan and how easy that was to remove with a gentle spatula scrape.
The eggs from the best non-stick frying pans slid off easily on to the plate. The worst ended up as semi-scrambled eggs as we struggled to remove them.
Heat distribution
Even heating is crucial for the perfect finish. We used a thermal imaging camera and analysed the results with special software to measure the heat distribution of each frying pan.
The best frying pans keep a uniform temperature across the surface of the pan. The best we tested had very little variation, while the worst pans varied in temperature by as much as 180°C across their surfaces.
Scratch resistance
Using a lab-approved hardness-test pencil to apply the same force to each non-stick frying pan, we:
- tested how well each pan stood up to many light scratches – these represented taking the pan in and out of the cupboard repeatedly, or months of handwashing
- subjected each non-stick surface to heavy scratches. These represented big bangs and scrapes.
The best pans didn't show signs of scratches at all. Others had the non-stick coating crumble and come away.
Strength
We lifted very heavy weights in each non-stick frying pan to see how strong and well-built each pan was.
The best were solid as rocks. The worst saw the handles start to bend and the pan deform.
Handle heat
We used temperature probes and thermal imaging to see how hot each handle got, to ensure they would remain safe to pick up.
Most pans' handles were OK, but some got hot at the base, with one reaching 100°C. A hot handle base could be an issue if you grabbed the handle a little bit too low.
Washing
We handwashed each frying pan one hour after cooking on it, to see how easily it could be scrubbed clean.
The best cleaned up in a matter of seconds with a soft sponge. The worst had residual marks on them, even after a full minute of scrubbing.
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What does PFOA-free mean?
PFOA-free means the chemical perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) wasn't used to make the non-stick coating of a frying pan.
This chemical is part of the larger PFASs (perfluorooctanoic acid and polyfluoroalkyl substances) family, a group of thousands of industrial chemicals used in all sorts of everyday items such as food packaging, clothing and cosmetics.
PFOA was used worldwide as an industrial surfactant in chemical processes. It's now considered a health concern and was added to the POP Regulation Annex I in 2020, which prohibits its use in manufacturing, and in products placed on the market.
This means any frying pan sold in Europe should be PFOA-free. That's why some manufacturers don't state 'PFOA-free' as they consider it self-evident advertising.
It's worth noting that even if a product is claimed to be PFOA-free, it might still contain chemicals from the same family of substances.
In the UK, these regulations are currently under review. The government was due to have a consultation on a new draft of the UK Chemical Strategy in 2022.
For more information, check out ClientEarth, PFAS Free and Chem Trust.
How to care for your non-stick frying pan
Most premium and high-end non-stick frying pans come with a care guide. We recommend reading this before use and following the instructions.
Some recommend not using the pans on high heat to extend the life of the non-stick coating. After our testing we found that one pan's coating peeled off after just two uses on high heat, so sometimes there isn't much wiggle room.
Here are a few simple tips to get the best use and longest life out of your non-stick frying pan:
- Handwash it before using it for the first time Use hot soapy water to remove any residue or dirt.
- Don't use metal utensils They can scratch off the non-stick surface. It's much safer to stick to wooden or silicone utensils.
- Stick to medium or low heat settings as much as possible Avoid constant high heat, as the non-stick coating could start to deteriorate.
- Allow the pan to cool naturally before you wash it This will help to avoid the pan warping.
- Always handwash It's worth doing this even if the pan is dishwasher safe.
- Try to store your non-stick pans without anything on top of them If that isn't possible, use a tea towel or fabric pan protectors to cover the non-stick surface.
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Why don't all pans work on induction hobs?
To work on an induction hob, a frying pan needs enough iron (a magnetic material) in its base.
If your existing pans don't heat up at all it's likely that they don't have enough magnetic material to perform optimally. All pans we test are induction-hob compatible, so read our reviews if you're in the market for new induction-hob pans.
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