Sizes available: 8 inches, 10 inches, 11 inches
10-inch pan weight: 2.09 pounds
Induction compatible: Yes
Dishwasher safe: Yes
Metal utensil safe: Yes, according to manufacturer
Oven safe: Up to 300ºF
Warranty: Zwilling’s products all have a limited lifetime warranty but that excludes regular wear and tear. That means that if you use this pan for several years to the point that the nonstick coating wears out it is very unlikely to be covered.
Zwilling Madura Plus Nonstick Frying Pan, 11-Inch
The pro’s pick: Made In Cookware’s Nonstick Frying Pan
The good: Hefty stainless steel pan base, durable nonstick coating, multiple color options
The bad: No disclosure about nonstick materials
If you’re looking for a nonstick pan with more heft, consider Made In’s. The base is a 5-ply stainless steel skillet with a “professional grade” PTFE nonstick cooking surface that has a higher heat tolerance than other nonstick coatings. It’s the go-to for Danny Espinoza, chef and owner of Chicago’s Santo Chorizo, who prefers Made In’s nonstick cookware over other brands for its weight, balance, heat distribution, and hollow-but-sturdy stay-cool handle. At work, he uses a Made In nonstick pan to sear his chorizo verde products over high heat, and at home he reaches for one to cook eggs, pancakes, and crepes. “It’s built to go through a brunch and dinner service in restaurant operations, and it’s a great piece of equipment to have at home without the sticky business,” he says.
Because they’re stainless steel pans, Made In’s nonstick skillets are compatible with all cooktops, including induction. They’re also oven safe up to 500ºF, available in three sizes, and the nonstick coating currently comes in four colors (though the brand often releases limited edition color options). Made In doesn’t publicly disclose what materials are used in the durable nonstick coating so if you’re avoiding traditional nonstick cooking surfaces, you may want to consider the GreenPan recommended above.
Sizes available: 8-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch
10-inch pan weight: 2.5 pounds
Induction compatible: Yes
Dishwasher safe: No, hand-wash only
Metal utensil safe: No, wood or silicone only
Oven safe: Up to 500ºF
Warranty: 1 Year
Made In Cookware Nonstick Frying Pan, 10-Inch
Made In Cookware 3-Piece Nonstick Frying Pan Set
How long do nonstick pans last?
No matter what the nonstick coating is made of, a nonstick pan won’t stay slick forever—not even if you always wash it by hand and never use metal utensils. If you have a high-quality nonstick pan like the ones recommended above, and you treat it with TLC, you can expect up to five years of regular use. Some home cooks have reported longer lifespans while others have had to replace their nonstick pans after just a year. The life of your pan will depend on a number of factors, including what the coating is made of, how often you use it, how often you use it with higher heat, and how you clean it. The good news is that it’s easy to know when it’s time to buy a new nonstick pan: Food will start to stick to the cooking surface.