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More often than not, you probably find yourself reaching for a nonstick pan<\/a> simply because things don\u2019t stick to them<\/em>. With a trusty nonstick pan, you can saut\u00e9, sear, steam, and stir-fry everything under the sun and not have to stress too much about the aftermath because cleanup is pretty much guaranteed to be a breeze (in theory). But in an unfortunate sea of some not-so-great nonstick skillets, what makes one great<\/em>? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n We did some digging to find out which nonstick skillets some of our favorite celebrity chefs like the most. Then, we tested them out for ourselves. Here\u2019s what everyone had to say about them \u2014 plus our own two cents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Ayesha Curry doesn\u2019t just put her name and face on some pots and pans before shipping them off to QVC<\/a>. If you follow her on Instagram<\/a>, you see that she genuinely cooks with each and every item in her line, making delicious dinners for her hungry family of five. In fact, you\u2019ve probably seen this very skillet<\/a> on her stove (the Brown Sugar is her favorite colorway in the collection). Not only does Ayesha cook with her own products, but her parents do too<\/a>! So of course, we had to give this skillet a try.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Ayesha\u2019s skillet differentiated itself<\/a> from the others we tried because of its diamond textured surface which, according to the manufacturer, ensures \u201clong-lasting, high-quality nonstick for faster heating, better browning, and easier food release.\u201d While we agree that this feature is great for searing and browning, we noticed that the textured bottom trapped little food bits where the other pans we tested did not. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Our Studio Food Editor, Jesse Szewczyk<\/a>, wondered if the texture would imprint itself on something like a crepe, for example, where visual appearance is important. (At least for a food stylist!) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n We docked a few points because it\u2019s not dishwasher-safe, and we were skeptical of how light it was. (Seriously, you pick it up and almost throw it through the ceiling.) One bright spot, though? This particular skillet is oven safe up to 500 degrees, which is great for getting a one-pot-dinner nice and golden-brown under the broiler \u2014 and not something you can say about all nonstick pans. Also, you can\u2019t really beat this price point for a set of two. <\/p>\n Rating<\/strong>: 7.5\/10<\/p>\n Buy:\u00a0Ayesha Curry Porcelain Enamel Nonstick 2-Piece Skillet Set,<\/a> $34.99 for a set of 9.25-inch and 11.5-inch skillets <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n We came to the conclusion that this nonstick pan<\/a> is Brad\u2019s favorite based on the fact that he penned an article for Bon App\u00e9tit <\/a>where he claimed, \u201cZwilling is the best non-stick pan we\u2019ve ever used.\u201d Yes, the Internet is rife with hyperbole, so let\u2019s see what Brad has to say. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201cThe quality is high, which is why these are also what we use in the BA test kitchen.\u201d he says. \u201cIn terms of the metal itself, Zwilling got it right. The titanium heats quickly, which is a nice change of pace from a\u00a0cast iron. It\u2019s a really\u00a0good conductor, and the fact that the handle is metal too is a considerate detail. It lets you move the pan into the oven if you\u2019re making shakshuka, without the fear of a plastic handle melting. Don\u2019t throw it under the broiler, but it\u2019s definitely cool for oven use, finishing, or warming.\u201d<\/p>\n (Note: Brad later told us that he also loves HexClad skillets<\/a> and the AUS-ION Deep Skillet with Satin Finish, what he calls an \u201cold-fashion style of nonstick, which is no longer available.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n When we gave this forged aluminum and granite pan<\/a> a whirl, it behaved as expected. Jesse described it as \u201cmiddle of the road,\u201d because it gets the job done, but there wasn\u2019t anything particularly unique or exciting about it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Major points for the \u201cDuraslide granite coating\u201d which claims to be 40 times more durable than tradition PTFE nonstick coatings. This is a pan that you won\u2019t have to replace often (provided that you care for it properly and don\u2019t use metal utensils while cooking).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n As Brad mentioned, these are oven-safe, but if you read the fine print, that\u2019s only true in temperatures up to 300 degrees. So don\u2019t even think<\/em> about turning on the broiler to finish off your shakshuka. But you can throw it in the dishwasher and it has a \u201cstay cool\u201d handle that works really well.<\/p>\n Rating<\/strong>: 8\/10<\/p>\n Buy:\u00a0Zwilling Madura Plus Aluminum Fry Pan<\/a>, $64.99 for a 9.5-inch pan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201cMy\u00a0GreenPan\u00a0set is a workhorse in my kitchen! The pieces look as good as they function (so pretty!), sliding out everything from eggs to fish fillets. I like that they\u2019re made from natural ceramic yet still broiler-safe. It\u2019s my favorite nonstick \u2014 especially given the fact that they can go in my dishwasher and I don\u2019t have to worry about not using metal utensils with them.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Kelsey pretty much said it all here: Your food will literally slide off this pan to the point where it\u2019s almost shockingly satisfying. We made pancakes for a crowd on this skillet last weekend and didn\u2019t even have to use a lick of butter. The ceramic nonstick coating feels durable and is apparently safe for use with metal utensils. (We recommend playing it safe with wooden or silicone tools to keep the cookware looking good for longer though). GreenPan is also oven safe up to 600 degrees.<\/p>\n Lastly, we love that this pan isn\u2019t so heavy<\/a> that you\u2019ll feel like your arm is about to break while wielding a full skillet dinner to the table. (But it\u2019s also not too light.) And cleaning-wise, this couldn\u2019t be easier to wipe these down. They also go in the dishwasher if you\u2019ve made a bigger mess than expected. <\/p>\n Rating<\/strong>: 9\/10<\/p>\n Buy:\u00a0 GreenPan Ceramic Nonstick Frypan Set<\/a>, $48.40 for a set of 8-inch and 10-inch pans (normally $69.99)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n In a Gordan Ramsay video on what you need to be a better chef<\/a> (with more than 6.9 million views), the Master Chef dishes on his favorite kind of frying pan: \u201cA high-quality nonstick one with a thick, heavy base, which will distribute the heat evenly.\u201d He then goes on: \u201cLook for an oven-proof frying pan with a metal handle if you want to cook like pros by finishing off your dish in the oven or under the hot grill. Just don\u2019t forget, when you take it out, the handle will be hot.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n He doesn\u2019t flat-out name the brand, but we identified the pan in the video as Mauviel\u2019s M\u2019steel Carbon Steel Skillet<\/a>. This kind of skillet might seem like a departure from what usually comes to mind when you think of a nonstick skillet, but it\u2019s still nonstick, nonetheless. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n When this pan arrived, it was covered in sticky wax that could have totally been mistaken for a packaging error. However, the pans are coated with beeswax (!) on purpose to prevent the pan from rusting. Before the first use, simply wash off any wax residue with hot water and season the skillet with an unflavored oil. Once that was done, we got to cooking with it and were really impressed<\/em>. <\/p>\n Again, while it\u2019s not the kind of nonstick pan that you\u2019d usually think of, Mauviel\u2019s care notes assure that these carbon steel pans are naturally nonstick<\/a>. We were actually a bit surprised when everything we made in it just glided right off. This swanky, commercial-grade pan made us feel like Master Chefs (for lack of a better comparison). You can use this on all types of cooktops, and throw it into the oven up to 680 degrees (what?). Of course, this one is hand-wash only though. <\/p>\n Rating<\/strong>: 9.5\/10<\/p>\nAyesha Curry\u2019s Favorite: Ayesha Curry Porcelain Enamel Nonstick Skillet <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Brad Leone\u2019s Favorite: Zwilling Madura Aluminum Fry Pan<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Kelsey Nixon\u2019s Favorite: GreenPan Ceramic Nonstick Frypan<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Gordon Ramsay\u2019s Favorite: Mauviel M\u2019Steel Carbon Steel Skillet<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n