BEST CERAMIC FRYING PANS & SKILLETS – FRY YOUR FOOD IN A HEALTHY NONSTICK PAN

If you are like most chefs, a top nonstick ceramic frying pan will be your most-used kitchen utensil. Not only is ceramic one of the healthiest coatings but the non stick feature is a real time-saver when it comes to doing the dishes.

Apart from all the benefits though, the ceramic surface in a fry pan is not gonna last long if you pick up the wrong model and/or fail to take care of it the way it is recommended.

Keep reading to find the best pan for your stove and discover our secrets to keep them in good working condition for a long time!

If you are looking for a full set of pots and pans, read our best ceramic cookware review article here.

Vesuvio Natural Nonstick Ceramic Fry Pan

Design:

Vesuvio Ceramic pan has a perfect modern look with a clear glass top lid. The lid handle is shiny and made of stainless steel. It has a straight ergonomic handle that comes with a black silicon grip space. The pan has an 11-inch wide cooking surface that is 4 inches deep. It is also conveniently lightweight at only 2.2 pounds.

Materials:

This pan's non-stick cooking surface is made of forged natural volcanic minerals that are safe for your health. Its clear lid has a silicon lining that allows it to sit perfectly on the pan. This pan's innovative design makes it suitable for use on gas, ceramic, electric, and induction heaters.

Usability:

This pan's performance in the kitchen impressed us. The rapid heating enables you to spend less time in the kitchen and the clean-up process on the non-stick surface is easy.

Some users, however, claimed that the pan did not perform as expected on induction heaters. We hope the future designs will fix that. 

Other users warned against using steel wool to clean the surface, revealing that the wool scratches the cooking surface and damages it. To clean the pan safely, we recommend hand washing it under running water. For the tough to remove stains, you can use non scratch pads or cleaning sponges.

Almond Nonstick Ceramic Copper Frying Pan

Design:

Almond Copper pan has a beautiful grey color on the exterior and a bright orange non-stick cooking surface. The 10-inch pan is also four inches deep. It comes with a clear glass lid that has a durable riveted handle at the top. Its weight is only 5.9 pounds.

Materials:

This pan's manufacturer uses innovative ceramic coating for the non-stick cooking surface. Its lid's tempered glass holds safe for temperatures up-to 500 degrees. As such, the pan is safe for oven use up to 420 degrees. The copper infused base makes this pan ideal for all stoves including induction heaters, gas, electric, and ceramic stoves.

Usability:

We like the fact that this pan can be used over all common cooktops. From the user reviews, however, this pan might take long to heat when used on induction heaters. 

Moreover, the 10-inch cover on the pan fits over other pans of the same size from competing brands. This fascinated many users who gave this pan a thumb up.

The quick and even heating of the pan's cooking surface impressed most users who ranked it as the best for small kitchen use.

GreenPan Lima Ceramic Fry Pan

Design:

GreenPan Lima pan comes in a consistent dark grey color both on the exterior and on the interior. Its contoured stainless steel handle offers users a firm grip when using the pan. Moreover, it comes paired with a clear lid that has a spacious double riveted handle at the top. This pan is available in three sizes of 8 inches, 10 inches, and 12 inches wide.

Materials:

This pan's design incorporates a hard-anodized body that makes it ideal for a busy kitchen. The ceramic non-stick cooking surface is PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium free, which means that it is free of toxic fumes even in case of accidental overheating.

Both handles on this pan are made of stainless steel and are cold to the touch. The pan is oven and broiler safe for up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit with the lid supporting use for up to 420 degrees. The pan supports all cooktops excluding induction heaters.

Usability:

We like the GreenPan impressive non-stick surface because it is easy to hand wash with running water. The pan makes cooking, frying, braising, and searing easy and possible at home on your cooking stove.

We noted from the user feedback that prior to 2018; the pan did not come with the covering lid. The current buyers however, confirmed that as of 2019, the pans are shipped together with the covering lids as advertised.

The lack of support on induction heaters also featured negatively for users who have induction stoves at home.

GreenLife Soft Grip Ceramic Nonstick Pan

Design:

This GreenLife Pan is a 12-inch ceramic frying pan that has a white cooking surface that has a shiny edge. The pan is available in a variety of exterior colors that include red, black, blue, almond, turquoise, pink, and lavender. It comes with a long, slightly curved handle that has a hanging notch towards the tip.

Materials:

The cooking surface is made of Thermolon healthy non-stick ceramic that does not have PFOA. Its body is aluminum, and its bake lite handle remains cool to the touch even after long usage. The aluminum body is oven safe up to 180 degrees or 300 degrees Fahrenheit. This pan only supports gas, ceramic, and electric heaters.

Usability:

The pan's design makes its use easy and efficient. The easy to grip handle and the nonstick surface, for instance, make the cooking experience using this pan smooth. The cleanup is also easy with the pan's cooking surface offering quick release for food. Moreover, the pan is dishwasher safe and supports oven use.

They reveal that the spray forms a coating on the non-stick surface, thus making it less efficient.

User feedback also revealed that the pan was being sold without a covering lid. In fact, many users did not even know where to find a covering lid that could fit the pan.

Koch Systeme Stone Earth Granite Nonstick Frying Pan

Design:

The Koch Systeme is a beautiful and uniquely designed pan that has a beautiful light red and white pattered look on both the interior and exterior. The bake lite handle has a wooden finish look and is slightly curved. This pan is wide measuring 10-inches and offers enough depth to fry all your food with ease.

Materials:

Cooking using this pan is efficient. The cooking surface has stone- earth coating that is PFOA and APEO free. Beneath the nonstick surface is an aluminum alloy layer that facilitates even heat distribution. It also comes with a handle that is long and ergonomic for easy handling.

This pan's manufacturer designed it for use over gas, halogen, electric, ceramic, and induction heaters. The pan, however, is neither oven safe nor dishwasher usable.

Usability:

The cooking surface of this pan is smooth and non-stick to ensure quick removal of the food cooked on it. The interior aluminum alloy material is layered for even heat distribution. Its bottom heating part is made up of triple layered metals, one of which is magnetized to support rapid induction heating.

We, however, found a few complaints regarding a lid not being available with purchase of this pan.

Although the description say it is not dishwasher safe, some users have reported that tossing it in the dishwasher cleans it and does not cause damage. We, however, recommend you follow the manufacturer's guide and avoid using the dishwasher with this. Simply hand washing with running water will get it clean.

TECHEF CeraTerra Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan

Design:

This TECHEF ceramic pan comes in an appealing silver color with a brushed stainless steel handle. The pan is lightweight and deep with a 2-inch cooking area. The bottom has a checkered heavy induction ready base. The pan is 12 inches wide.

Materials:

This pan has a heavy-duty aluminum gauge body that is free of lead, PFOA, and APEO. The heating base comes with heavy gauge stainless steel and is induction ready.

Polished Stainless steel handles that are double riveted complete the pans elegant look. Moreover, the pan supports use over gas, electric, ceramic, and induction cooking stoves as well as oven use up to 450 degrees.

Usability:

This pan's heavy-duty aluminum body withstands high temperatures and allows even heat distribution with no heat spots. The induction capable base is heavy and offers ability for use over all stoves. The pan also offers healthy cooking free from toxins caused by overheated Teflon and lead materials.

We noted contented user feedback regarding the pans ability to cook with minimal oil. Just a squirt is enough to cook tortillas.

The stainless steel stands heating test with users reporting that it remains cold to the touch over cook stoves. The handles, however, will get hot when the pan is used in the oven.

Blue Diamond Ceramic Nonstick Fry Pan

Design:

This Blue Diamond Pan combines an elegant looking pan with a clear covering lid and a long ergonomic polished handle. The pan has a navy blue exterior and a dark grey interior cooking surface. The lid has a curved stainless steel handle that is spacious. It is 12 inches wide and 4 inches deep.

Materials:

The Blue Diamond gets its name from the diamond infused cooking area that is 5 times harder than the ordinary pan is. The ceramic non-stick cooking surface is scratch free and made to last 4 times longer than typical pans do.

The lid cover also comes with tempered glass that withstands high temperature. This pan is oven and broiler safe for up to 850 degrees Fahrenheit. The pan supports, gas, electric, ceramic, and halogen cooktops.

Usability:

We like the diamond infused technology of this pan because it allows it to withstand high temperatures and supports its use in the oven. The non-stick surface is scratch free and safe for use with nylon, silicon based utensils, and metal utensils.

We observed from the feedback that the new users of this pan now get a lid in the shipping.

Positive feedback about the easy cleanup and efficiency on electric stoves also featured in the user feedback.

We also like how the pan performs in extremely high heat without warping or chipping.

Ozeri Stone Earth Frying Pan

Design:

Ozeri Stone Pan is a gorgeously designed pan that comes in color variations of black, grey, brown, and warm alabaster. The pan is lightweight and the cooking area is 2-inches deep. Its ergonomic handle is curved and triple riveted.

Materials:

This pan is made using state of the art German Tech that entails a stone derived non-stick coating free from APEO, GenX, PFBS, PFOS, PFOA, NMP, and NEP.

The interior has high gauge aluminum and a magnetized base that is induction compatible. The pan's handle is silicone coated to provide burn protection. This pan supports use over all stove tops including gas, electric, and induction heaters.

Usability:

The impressive German technology used in the non-stick surface of this pan ensures that the pan delivers cooking that is toxin free. The easy to clean non-stick surface and the magnetic bottom that is induction compatible make cooking easy and efficient.

Users gave this pan thumbs up owing to its ability to withstand hot oven temperatures of up to 446 degrees Fahrenheit.

We, however, came across comments that warn new users against dishwashing this pan. In fact, the manufacturer was also against dishwashing the pan. The durability of this pan is also guaranteed. In fact, the manufacturer provides a lifetime warranty against defects in workmanship and material under normal use.

Bialetti Hard Anodized Ceramic Nonstick Pro Pan

Design:

This ceramic pan is a 10-inch non-stick frying pan from Bialetti in Italy. This pan comes in a dark grey hue on both the interior and the exterior. The handle is black and straight with two shiny rivets holding it into place.

Moreover, the pan is lightweight and deep at 2.25 inches.

Materials:

The pan has an aluminum hard anodized exterior that allows even and quick heating. Its interior is ceramic coated to enable the non-stick cooking surface to release food cooked on the pan quickly.

The pan is safe for oven use up to 400 degrees. The aluminum body restricts usage on induction heaters, but the pan works well on gas, electric, and ceramic stoves.

Usability:

This pan offers cooks a nice cooking experience with the rapid heating surface and easy cleaning of the non-stick ceramic cooking area.

We also liked the pan's ability to hold up well in high oven temperatures.

Users also praised the lightness of this pan when compared with stainless steel pans of same size. Some user, however, left negative comments about the pan not being packed with a covering lid.

T-Fal Endura Granite Ceramic Fry Pan

Design:

The T-Fal Endura is a twin set piece of ceramic pans that measure 8 inches and 10 inches wide. The pans have shiny double riveted handles while the bases have three shiny circular circles. The pans are lightweight and 4.5 inches in depth. The interior and exterior have a beautiful meteor style design that makes the pans stand out from other ordinary looking pans.

Materials:

The body is made of aluminum that features a ceramic coating that gives it a non-stick interior cooking surface. Its stainless steel handle is long and curved. The handle remains cool to the touch even after long use on the cooking stove.

The pan is oven safe up to 500 degrees and dishwasher friendly for easy cleaning.

Usability:

This pan offers fundamental cooking convenience. With a flat base and slightly slopped edges, you will have fun flipping eggs, veggies, or their pan-fried meat.

We also liked this pan's high heat compliance of up to 560 degrees, which makes it perfect for searing on a gas stove.

We also came across users who commended the pan's easy to clean non-stick surface revealing that it is scratch free and durable

The non-stick surface is a favorite among previous buyers with many impressed by its long lasting and scratch free ability. The toxin free nature of the materials used in manufacturing of the pan is also a great benefit to users who want to prepare safe meals to their family.