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Our Top Choice
Rachael Ray Cucina Twin Pack of Skillets
These colorful skillets from Rachael Ray offer even cooking and an easy-to-clean nonstick surface. The set of two is great if you’re just starting out, or need extra pans.
Hard enamel porcelain facilitates even cooking. Available in 5 different colors. Affordable. Coordinates with the rest of the Cucina collection.
Not dishwasher safe. Aluminum exterior may dent if dropped.
Aluminum, Hard-Enamel Porcelain
PFOA-Free Nonstick
Hand Wash Only
Rubberized Stainless Steel
Set of Two Skillets - 9.25” and 11”
Best Value
Calphalon Select Nonstick Fry Pan Set
The skillets in this sturdy, durable 2-piece set from Calphalon come with 2 different nonstick coatings for different types of cooking.
Handles stay cool even when exposed to high heat. Flat wide bottoms for a large cooking surface and even cooking.
May stain (stains can be removed with an abrasive cleaner). Sear surface not as easy to clean as slide surface. No covers.
Hard Anodized Aluminum
Slide Coating, Sear Coating
Dishwasher Safe
Quadruple-Riveted Stainless Steel
Set of Two Skillets - 8” and 10”
All-Clad Stainless Covered Fry Pan
This made-in-the-U.S.A. stainless steel lidded fry pan from All-Clad offers tri-ply construction for durability and perfectly distributed heat.
Rapid and even heat distribution. Safe for all cooking surfaces, including induction. Oven- and broiler-safe up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit. Variety of sizes for different uses.
Fairly pricey – ideal for serious amateur cooks.
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Starburst Finishing
Dishwasher Safe
Contoured Stainless Steel
12” Skillet, More Sizes Available
Cuisinart Stainless Skillet with Helper Handle
Cuisinart’s stainless steel skillet is an all-around winner for cooking just about anything. The helper handle makes it easy to pick up and move, even when it's full of hot food.
Strong, rust-resistant construction. Relatively easy to clean (at least as easy, if not more so, than many other stainless options). Oven safe.
May warp (but unlikely with normal use). Avoid putting hot pan directly in cold water to help prevent warping.
18/10 Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Stainless
Dishwasher Safe
Stainless Steel + Helper Handle
12” Skillet, More Sizes Available
T-fal Nonstick Thermo-Spot Fry Pan
This nonstick skillet from T-fal is a safe bet for those who like an easy cooking and clean-up experience. The heat indicator dot shows when it’s pre-heated.
Amazon Best Seller. Thermo-spot heat indicator dot shows when the pan is preheated to the right temperature. Nonstick coated and dishwasher safe for easiest cleanup.
Bottom is not totally flat – slightly convex design can let oil and other liquid flow to the edge.
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Prometal Nonstick
Dishwasher Safe
Riveted Silicone
12.5” Skillet, More Sizes Available