Frypans are the essential pieces of cookware that are as important as an oven or sink in your kitchen. Whether you are making your favourite omelette for breakfast or searing some steak or fish for dinner, a frypan used almost every day. In today's fast paced world it only makes sense to have a quality non-stick pan that provides both health and practical benefits, being easy to clean and requiring less oil when cooking.
So when it comes to purchasing the right nonstick frypan, one that you will use to cook with daily, there should be no compromise when it comes to quality. After all, it will be used often and should be enjoyable to use and made to last.
To save you the time and effort browsing and researching, we've narrowed down what we believe are the best fry pans on the market today. Please note that these are not ranked in any particular order because the best frypan really depends on a number of factors the three we find the most important being:
- Size
- Material
- Price and Value for Money
The Top 10 Nonstick Frypans of 2018:
1. Swiss Diamond XD
Made in Switzerland, Swiss Diamond's nonstick cookware earned its reputation and fame from being the first manufacturer to use diamonds in their nonstick surfaces. Yes, you read correctly - they actually have diamonds making up their non-stick cookware!
It sounds crazy but there is some strong reasoning for the company doing this, beyond it being a great marketing ploy. The reasons why their pans have hundreds of thousands of tiny diamond crystals is as follows:
- Diamonds provide a natural nonstick for better cooking performance
- Their hardness reinforces the nonstick properties of the pan for greater durability (able to withstand cooking temperatures up to 260°C!)
- Provides even heat distribution
Swiss Diamond boasts that this new XD range has even greater durability and non-stick performance than their previous range as they've been able to add 20% more diamonds in their non-stick layers.
So what's our pick from Swiss Diamond? The Swiss Diamond XD Two Piece 24 and 28cm Frypan Set
2. De Buyer
Here's something that should go straight into your cookware wishlist. We have never been so impressed with this frying pan and we must say that we have seen quite a few over the years.
The De Buyer company have been producing pans in France since 1830 and is one of the most commercial cookware brands used by professional chefs around the world. Particularly, the Choc Extreme range is made of heavy-duty pressure cast aluminium. The surface of the pan is highly suitable for a long, slow and delicate type of cooking such as fish. It also means the process of developing and retaining the nonstick seasoning element is relatively fast and easy. In fact, some people consider them superior to cast iron.
Take a look at our choice by De Buyer: De Buyer Choc Extreme Frypan Cast Stainless Steel Handle 24cm
So there is our Top 10 list of frypans for 2018. Should you be shopping around and would like further assistance you can always contact us and we'll provide you with our recommendations based on your needs and will always be happy to share our experiences of the brands we use at home too!
3. Woll Diamond Lite
When it comes to manufacturing with quality and precision, the Germans have proudly earned a reputation for producing some of the best products the world has to offer. Their cookware and knives are no different.
Woll has been developing superior quality nonstick cookware for decades, with a penchant for combing quality materials with innovative manufacturing practices. Their cookware is known to be one of the best in terms of durability, both in terms of how long their non-stick coatings last and ability to be used at higher cooking temperatures than standard non-stick pans.
Following the global success (sold in over 45 countries worldwide) of their Saphir Lite range using sapphire crystals as part of their nonstick coatings, it only made sense for them to introduce the Diamond Lite range. Similar to Swiss Diamond, this range of cookware has diamonds embedded within their nonstick coating, providing similar durability and cooking performance but with an added feature - removable handles!
The removable handles are so convenient for oven baking and storage!
Our pick of the Woll Diamond Lite range? The Woll Diamond Lite 32cm Fry Pan
With the removable handle and huge 32cm diameter, this fry pan is perfect for cooking for families and is perfect for searing and then oven baking foods with length like a whole fish!
4. Scanpan Pro IQ
Scanpan is one Australia's most popular brand of kitchenware, perhaps it is that the Danish design satisfies Australian taste or quite simply that they offer great value for money with superb cooking performance.
The Pro IQ range provides the benefit and prestige of combining stainless steel handles for durability and oven use with their fantastic titanium ceramic non-stick.
What's also notable about this range is the fact that the aluminium core of the pan which is used to provide exceptional heat dispersion and conductivity is also 100% recycled.
Our choice: Scanpan Pro IQ 26cm
5. Fiskars Hard Face
Continuing along with nonstick cookware manufactured in a Nordic country is Fiskars, out of Finland. While still relatively unknown in Australia, Fiskars is one of Europe's best selling cookware brands with over 1 billion Euros in sales per year. It is also one of Europe's oldest companies, founded in 1649!
What is impressive about Fiskars Hard Face? Well apart from their minimalistic matte black, very Scandinavian design that will suit any modern kitchen, this range of cookware has their patented nonstick Hardtec that surrounds the surface of the pan. This range is deserving of its name as each pan is built to be tough while also being suitable for all hob type including induction.
See how the Fiskars Hardface range is made:What is our pick from Fiskars? The 28cm Hard Face OH Frypan Pan
What does the OH stand for? Optimal Heat. This pan is specifically designed to be used on a range of hob types, while having the added bonus of Fiskar's Optiheat technology preventing it from being overheated on induction stoves.
6. Fiskars All Steel Plus
We couldn't rave about Fiskars' design without adding another one to the list from their All Steel Plus range. Quite simply it's for those who like the look and feel of a polished steel pan and handle, with the ease of use and cleaning of a non-stick pan.
7. Le Creuset
This wouldn't be a genuine post if we didn't include the French favourite on the list, Le Creuset. Le Creuset has earned itself a reputation for creating the most stylish and functional cookware in the world. While they are predominantly known for their French Ovens, their Toughened Non-stick range is also a winner.
Le Creuset prides itself on this range by its hard anodised body with a durable non-stick. How durable? Enough for Le Creuset to offer 10 years guarantee on the life of the pan.
Our pick of the Toughened Non-Stick range? The Le Creuset Toughened Non-Stick 24cm Deep Frypan
8. Scanpan Evolution
Scanpan Evolution is the latest range out of Denmark that is an update from the Classic range featuring updated and more ergonomic handles. WIth their squeeze cast aluminium core and patented ceramic titanium nonstick coatings that are durable to withstand cooking temperatures up to 260°C while also proving to be more environmentally conscious.
So what is our favourite of Scanpan's Evolution non-stick range? The Scanpan Evolution 26cm set.
We love our frypan duos but why this set makes our list is because it offers fantastic value and an ideal size combination, particularly for single living or couples. The 20cm frypan is great for making the perfect sized omelette or when cooking for one, whereas the 28cm offers size and versatility. The specific shape of the handles also make it easy for stacking and space saving for easier storage, particularly as our homes and kitchens have become smaller over the years!
9. Castey
Headquartered and designed in Barcelona, Spain, is Casey, a cookware and kitchenware brand that has been around since 1565.
While this list features the best cookware ranges available on the market, we believe that Castey should also earn a spot on this list as while being a lot more affordable than the other brands on here, we believe this cookware is able to keep up with the best of them. The quality of their non-stick is superb and find the evenness when cooking to
A popular seller has been the Fundix range which features handles that are removable to allow for oven use and storage, however, our choice from Castey is the Titanium range. The nonstick is reinforced with titanium making it extra durable without being too bulky and heavy to use - making it great for flipping pancakes and omelettes, tossing vegetables or for easier handling when hand washing.
Our pick of the best non-stick frypan from Castey: the Castey Titanium Frypan 28cm
Similar to Fiskars OH range, we love the sleek elegance of an all black pan. The geometric handles also look fantastic.
10. Pyrolux
If you are looking for great quality cookware on a minimal budget, you cannot look passed Pyrolux which has earned a reputation for being fantastic value for money.
The Pyrolux Ignite range we find to be a strong contender and possessing almost identical qualities to the Le Creuset Toughened Non-Stick range. For a start, the handles look almost identical and if you are questioning the nonstick quality of these pans at this price point, you'll be pleased to know that they come with a triple layer Whitford Quantanium Non-Stick Coating. Developed by Whitford in the USA, this nonstick coating is applied three times during manufacture and has special titanium particles to provide a stronger and more durable nonstick.
Our choice by Pyrolux: The 2 piece Ignite Frypan Set 22 and 26cm.
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