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The quick list
1. Best overall
2. Toughened finish
3. Best value
4. Best quality
5. Multi-functional
6. Best set
7. For searing
8. Coating quality
9. Best budget
10. Cooking meat
11. Induction cooking
12. For pancakes
How we test
The very best non-stick frying pan can last a lifetime. While early non-stick was full of nasties and could be scratched up with the washing up, it's now a lot more durable and frequently comes without PFOA. Our best non-stick frying pan picks include toughened pans that will allow you to use metal utensils while you cook, without worrying about damaging your pan. It will feel a little weird at first but we promise it's a game-changer!
Other things we looked out for when reviewing the best non-stick frying pans were the weight and feel of the pans. If you're going to be using your non-stick pan each and every day, you'll want to make sure it looks and feels lovely to use. If you're flipping pancakes, you will want a lightweight pan that's got brilliant non-stick which will work with minimal oil, but for those who plan on cooking steak or making an omelette, a heavier pan that fills well balanced on the hob will be more of a priority.
Many of the non-stick frying pans we tried come in a variety of sizes, usually from 20cm to 30cm, so we made sure to include these details in our reviews below. Our top pick is the Ninja Foodi Zerostick frying pan, but we also really enjoyed the Le Creuset Toughened Non-Stick for a more premium buy, and were wowed by the quality of the Zyliss Cook Ultimate Induction Frying Pan. If you want to upgrade your whole cookware game, our guide to the best saucepan sets might be a good read.
The best non-stick frying pan – The quick list
Short on time? This quick list is an overview of our choice of the best non-stick frying pans around. You'll find more information on each pan and a full review detailing why our testers recommend it if you keep on scrolling.
Best non-stick frying pan overall
Ninja has done it again with this durable pan that's oven-safe up to 260 degrees. It can also go in the dishwasher, and for an entirely aluminium design, it’s not too heavy.
Best for toughened finish
It's made of textured toughened non-stick that can be used with metal utensils, plus it can go in the oven due to the plastic-free finish.
Best quality
With hand-crafted stainless steel construction this non-stick is particularly impressive, and has a professional feeling ergonomic handle.
Multi-functional
This isn't a conventional frying pan as it’s designed to replace a sauté pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, and saucepan. Plus it comes in a gorgeous range of colours.
Best set
This Prestige set has a genuinely excellent and very durable layer of non-stick, and cleaning in the dishwasher is a breeze. It's also got serious eco-creds to shout about.
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Best for searing
This pan heats very evenly, and once heated, it will sear your steaks or char your vegetables like cast iron thanks to its textured non-stick coating.
Best coating quality
This has noticeably high quality as soon as you hold it, with a lightweight design that doesn't feel cheap and we also found the non-stick very durable.
Best budget
Costing as little as £20 for a pan, it’s remarkably well made, the handle is grippy and ergonomic and it's very lightweight - the lightest in this guide by far.
Best for cooking meat
Most non-stick frying pans have a flat non-stick coating, but we really like this lattice alternative for frying meat and fish which adds depth of flavour and different cooking textures.
Best for induction cooking
The base is 8mm thick, and is clearly designed to work perfectly on induction cooktops. The non-stick is extremely durable, and like the Zwilling pan, it’s slightly textured.
Best for pancakes
The red circle in the middle is a Thermo-Signal and gives you the 'Ideal Start Indicator' when it reaches optimal pancake flipping temperature.
Best non-stick frying pan overall
Ninja has done it again: the brand behind some of the best air fryers and best blenders turned its hand to cookware not too long ago, and this debut wowed us. For a start, the non-stick is very durable, so much so that you can use metal utensils in the pan. It’s also oven-safe up to 260 degrees. We can’t remember the last time we ramped the oven up that high, but it’s nice to know you can!
The non-stick is quite unique, and in the months we put this one to the test it’s not had so much as a scratch of damage. The non-stick texture feels more like a skillet, but your stir-fries or steaks will lift away with no sticking. It can also go in the dishwasher, and for an entirely aluminium design, it’s not too heavy.
Best for toughened finish
