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See why.The Best 10-Inch Nonstick Skillets
We love our favorite 8- and 12-inch nonstick skillets. Are the 10-inch versions also worth buying?
Last Updated Jan. 6, 2023. Appears in America's Test Kitchen TV Season 21: Breakfast Basics
We tested additional models from manufacturers of two of our top-rated 12-inch nonstick skillets. The OXO Good Grips Non-Stick Pro 10-inch Open Frypan remains our overall winner but we now recommend two induction-compatible skillets as well.
We also love the 12-inch and 8-inch versions of these skillets, and tested (but don't recommend) a nearly identical product made by AmazonBasics. Our full review of nonstick skillets with detailed brand comparisons is available here.
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What You Need To Know
A medium-size nonstick skillet (about 10 inches in diameter from rim to rim) is a useful pan; we often use one to cook a couple of eggs, steaks, or fish fillets, as well as smaller portions of stir-fries, sautéed vegetables, and more. In the hopes of finding several good options, we tested the 10- or 10.5-inch models from the manufacturers of our top-rated 12-inch and 8-inch nonstick skillets.
We used each skillet to fry eggs, make a frittata, stir-fry beef and peppers, brown butter, and sauté fish. We also put each pan through a series of durability tests, scrubbing them after each test, banging them against a concrete ledge three times, and heating them to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and plunging it into ice water.
The pans impressed us in almost every respect, with a notably durable and slick nonstick coating; broad cooking surface; and low, gently flared sides that made it easy to maneuver the food inside. As with the smaller and larger versions of these pans, their surfaces scratched when we cut the frittata in them, and the base of one model dented lightly when whacked against a concrete ledge. But these are minor complaints; you really shouldn’t use a knife in a nonstick skillet, and the concrete ledge is an extreme durability test designed to mimic years of use. Nonstick coatings are fallible even when well cared for, so the life expectancy of a nonstick pan is shorter than other pans—typically only two to three years.
Everything We Tested
Highly Recommended
- Capacity: 3 stars out of 3.
- Durability: 2 stars out of 3.
- Ease of Use: 3 stars out of 3.
- Nonstick Ability: 3 stars out of 3.
This pan has an excellent, durable nonstick surface that released everything we cooked in it with ease. The shape is ideal, with a broad cooking surface and gently flared sides that allowed us to move food around without spilling and easily flip eggs, steaks, and fish fillets. The simple brushed-metal handle stayed cool and was comfortable to hold, whether we were tossing cauliflower florets or tilting the pan to turn out a frittata. The pan scratched and dented lightly in our abuse tests, but we deemed it acceptable.
- Capacity: 3 stars out of 3.
- Durability: 2 stars out of 3.
- Ease of Use: 3 stars out of 3.
- Nonstick Ability: 3 stars out of 3.
A steady performer throughout our recipe tests, this induction-compatible pan has a slick and impressively nonstick cooking surface. We especially like that the nonstick coating wraps around the rim of the pan so that cleanup is quick and easy. The handle felt secure in our hands, making it easy to carry the pan to the oven or slide cooked food onto a plate. We suggest only using it up to 450 degrees so that there’s less risk of the nonstick coating emitting fumes.
- Capacity: 3 stars out of 3.
- Durability: 2 stars out of 3.
- Ease of Use: 2.5 stars out of 3.
- Nonstick Ability: 3 stars out of 3.
Another good option for induction cooktops, this lightweight model heats up quickly. Its cooking surface is spacious and there’s plenty of room to stir and toss ingredients around in the pan. The squishy handle is very comfortable to hold. The pan is only ovensafe to 400 degrees, which limits its ability to make baked pasta or casseroles that cook at higher temperatures. Overall, however, it’s a good option at a relatively low price.
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