The 8 Best Skillets You Can Buy From Le Creuset
Let’s not even pretend we don’t love Le Creuset — it’s one of The Kitchn readers’ favorite brands, after all! Le Creuset has been around for nearly 100 years, boasts rave reviews, and is handcrafted in France. If you haven’t heard of it, just check out any designer kitchen and notice the Dutch oven (it’s most likely theirs). Simply put: The brand is incredible, and as much as we love its cast-iron pieces, its pans don’t get talked about enough.
The Best Le Creuset Pans
From its roasting pans to its fry pans and skillets, Le Creuset offers a variety of options that can be used regularly in your kitchen. Whether you prefer stainless steel, nonstick, or cast iron, there’s a pan out there for you from this top-tier brand, and we suggest you take a look! Keep reading to check out our top picks for everyday pans from Le Creuset.
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Toughened Nonstick PRO Stir-Fry Pan Toughened Nonstick PRO Stir-Fry Pan
Not only do The Kitchn’s readers love Le Creuset, but our staff does too. Executive Lifestyle Director Lisa Freedman has owned this PRO fry pan for five years now and says it still works as good as new. “I’m always convinced that this is going to be the weekend that my eggs start sticking to the pan. And yet, they never do,” she wrote in her review. It’s dishwasher-safe (Lisa-approved) and nonstick — what more can you ask for?
Classic Skillet Classic Skillet
This super versatile skillet is made of Le Creusete’s signature cast iron, so it heats up quickly and evenly. It also has a black nonstick coating that gives it a streamlined look. The best part, though, is you can toss it in the dishwasher after you're done cooking — talk about easy!
Stainless Steel Deep Fry Pan Stainless Steel Deep Fry Pan
You ever fry foods only for the oil to bounce up and hit your face? Yeah, not fun! Luckily, this stainless steel fry pan is genius, with deep sides that prevent splatter. Go ahead and use it for frying or pan searing without the backlash. Available in two sizes, we recommend the smaller one.
Signature Everyday Pan Signature Everyday Pan
Made from the brand’s signature cast iron, you can expect this everyday pan to impress you as much with its appearance as with its cooking performance. Use it for roasting, frying, and simmering — it combines the benefits of a braiser, fry pan, and sauté pan all in one!
Toughened Nonstick PRO Stir-Fry Pan Toughened Nonstick PRO Stir-Fry Pan
Again, the deep sides of this stir fry pan are a chef’s kiss! No splatter. Its nonstick surface allows you to use every inch of the pan for browning meats and easily wipe away the excess when it’s all set and done. Thanks to its cooling handle, you don’t have to worry about burning yourself either.
Signature Skillet Signature Skillet
“I love my signature skillet for giving me all the benefits of cast iron without any of the annoying baggage," says The Kitchn’s contributing editor Nic Dobija-Nootens. "I can cook whatever I want in it — chicken thighs, hash browns, frittatas — without worrying about my food getting stuck." With four sizes and 25 colors available, this skillet is hard to resist.
Phenolic Handle Fry Pan Phenolic Handle Fry Pan
Take in all the advantages of cast iron while enjoying a handle that remains cool to the touch with this fry pan. That's right — sear your steaks, sauté your veggies, and fry your eggs to perfection with its matte black interior enamel, all while enjoying it’s handle’s comfortable grip.
Signature Square Skillet Grill Signature Square Skillet Grill
With its enameled cast-iron construction and raised bed of grill lines, this signature skillet will be an amazing addition to your kitchen, especially when summer rolls around and you don’t have access to a grill! You might not use it every day, but every week, and that’s good enough.
