Why we love it in one sentence: Whether you’re looking to steam a mountain of veggies or sear a steak, this affordable option can do it all with ease.
This skillet is a bargain. At just under MX $1,158.02 (with lid included), you can cook much more than with the average skillet, and with the ability to boil and cook. Its extended side height helps contain bulky veggies, like kale, that would otherwise overflow before they wilt from the heat.
T-fal E76597 Ultimate Hard Anodized Fry Pan
When it comes to non-stick, the T-fal absolutely delivers. Nothing clings to the surface of the pan, which is made from anodized aluminum, a term known to the kitchenware world but may not be familiar with. Anodizing and aluminum go together like peanut butter and jelly; an electrochemical process turns the metal into a more durable and corrosion-resistant material. Rather than strengthening the skillet’s surface layer like a coating would, the aluminum is built-in, so it can’t come off or chip.
The T-fal model can withstand up to 400 degrees in the oven and comes with a lifetime warranty. In fact, the skillet came out of a 400-degree oven exactly as it came in. The center of the pan is marked with a red “heat spot indicator” that turns solid red when the pan is properly preheated, which works, but feels a little gimmicky unless you’re particularly passionate about preheating.
The handle is made of silicone and is comfortable, light to grip, and most importantly, stays relatively cool when heated. It also has a sizeable hole, allowing you to hang it vertically, a good idea for small kitchens.
The pan is marketed as ‘2x more scratch-resistant, and while that’s a pretty vague statement, it stood up well to our scratch tests. We took a real beating with metal utensils, but the pan showed absolutely no evidence. (Still, manufacturers recommend using metal utensils with care.) The material is non-toxic, so even if you did have to overheat or scratch the pan, you won’t have to worry about it poisoning your food.
When it comes to cleaning, the T-fal does not give any problems at all. Soap, water, and a sponge are enough.
For less than the cost of a quality restaurant meal, this is the nonstick skillet that does it all. A perfect skillet is hard to come by, and yet the T-fal effortlessly takes the title. In fact, in our tests, it tied in terms of the overall score with the pro-level HexClad that sells for more than double the price.
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