Can anyone recommend the best non stick frying pan that is safe and long lasting? I was thinking maybe the tefal 32cm unlimited range but if anyone can recommend me something better that would be great!
I don’t mind what price as long as the quality is there.
Thanks
I just got the Tefal gourmet hard anodised after reading a few threads on here. No complaints so far (only a few uses).
My favorites are Ballarini, Moneta and Alluflon (now owned by Moneta).
As per ozbargain's philosophy, I'd suggest buying this kind of stuff locally only when there are sales like Kitchen Warehouse 80-90% off to avoid the usual silly prices.
Random example:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Alluflon-Tradition-Italy-Frying-Al…
https://shop.moneta.it/products/padella-alluflon-tradizione-…
Like most of us, we've had lots of pans over the years.
Tefal (even the expensive ones) - good for 6 months, then crap.
About 2 years ago, bought a $200 28" Le Creuset Toughened pan. Love it. Properly love it.
Thanks for sharing. Some people say cast iron pan is also good. Any reviews?
Cast iron is fantastic, but IMO it's a pain to keep clean between uses (despite correct seasoning and cleaning)
What is your definition of safe? Safe as in chemicals or safe for low temp or safe for high temp or safe for dishwasher or safe for the oven.
Long lasting, is that 1 2 5 or 10 years of heavy use.
ALL non stick frypans will not last as long as a cast iron or stainless steel frypan. All non stick frypans cannot cook a steak as the temp is too high for them if you adhere to the usage docs that come with the frypan.
If you want to cook say snags, bacon and stir frys then they are better than a cast iron frypan as they stick less (assuming the cast iron is only a few months old or has not been seasoned correctly).
I would advise that you get a cast iron frypan for high temps and a non stick for lower temps. I have an Aldi non stick ceramic frypan for the low temps and have two sizes so when one goes to god I have another one until Aldi have them on sale again. Aldi prices for non stick are $15 to $20 depending on size and what the exchange rate is (Aldi have to buy them from China/Italy)
Whatever you do, don't get those stone surface pans, they are expensive and all 6 pots and pans that I bought have all failed I.e. surface is no longer non stick. Didn't last long and considering what I paid there is no other word but "rip off"
What many people don't know about non-stick / Teflon is that there are grades. The stuff you get in homewares stores with the designer homewares stuff is not the top grade. You are paying more for the name and aesthetics. If you want pure performance you look for commercial kitchen supply stuff that use the top grade Teflon that is designed for metal utensils as well. It's much stronger and uses the top grade (Platinum Plus) https://www.teflon.com/en/consumers/teflon-coatings-cookware…
https://www.nisbets.com.au/vogue-non-stick-aluminium-frying-…
Stop buying designer stuff and start buying pans designed for people who cook for a living.
Thanks for recommendation. This Platinum plus is not that expensive either. I think I will go with this for egg preparation and hope it never stick and use stainless steel for vegetable cooking.
This is exactly what i was after. thanks
Hi everyone
Does anyone know of a good and reliable non stick pan options?
The missus read up on Teflon and thinks that it's no good for our health and now wants to change them.
Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated… I'm not sure about price but I'm thinking $200 to $300 for a set would be in the ball park?
Thank you
Does anyone know of a good and reliable non stick pan options?
Never heard of them. For when I really need no oil I now just use cheap non-sticks and replace as needed. For everything else carbon steel.
Frypans I use cast iron. Saucepans I use some ancient stainless steel things and just don't burn anything.
carbon steel look it up ages well nonstick after 3-4 cooks on it. I can cook an egg without it sticking on it
White ceramic! Only other option is cast or stainless.
Lodge cast iron 12" skillet and an Aldi ceramic non-stick for more delicate items.
Lodge Cast Iron and some aluminium pans
I've switched from Cast Iron to Carbon steel for most cooking now.
The only time I use non-stick now is for scrambled egg on a low heat.
I believe cast iron requires seasoning?
We use these for Non stick cooking
https://www.petersofkensington.com.au/Public/Circulon-Style-…
Is Circulon cookware healthy?
The Circulon total non-stick system is completely safe and non- toxic. Regulatory agencies worldwide have concluded that PTFE non-stick manufactured without the use of the component called PFOA is not a risk to consumers. Circulon TOTAL™ non-stick system is non-toxic and inert.
Pretty decent pans for the money, thick enough base with a " hassle-free lifetime guarantee" and dishwasher approved.
I've never put ours in the dishwasher and mainly use carbon steel for cooking so these last us for ages,
Are you saying that the circulon total non-stick coating will last forever? Do the they give the lifetime guarantee for the non-stickiness?
I have no idea.
Ours are about three years old and still going strong, BUT, as I said I mainly use carbon steel and use these on low temps (eggs etc.)
I think high temps destroy non stick pans.
Here is the details for the warranty, but I have never claimed on it.
https://www.circulon.com.au/discover/our-guarantee.html
@madreece: These are similar to the ones I have now! But after 3 years of use they've started to warp so time to replace them! They were my workhorses, used them everyday
Ceramic pans are very good, but if you scratch them they will lose their non stick property. I believe you can take it in for polishing, but I haven't tried this yet.
Solidteknics is iron but like other iron pans need to be maintained with oil but you can scrub the hell out of them and recoat as necessary.
Haven’t had Teflon or nonstick in the house for a couple of years now. These are lifetime warranty (as long as company is around) multi generational
Stainless, and be smart how you use it.
We bought a Lodge cast iron frypan last year off Amazon. It’s fantastic, bit heavy and the silicone handle cover takes some getting used to, but overall we are very happy. Won’t be going back to non stick again.