The best non-stick frying pans for your kitchen
When it comes to cookware, a non-stick frying pan is a must-have, thanks to their hard-wearing and extremely versatile design.
We've rounded up our favourite affordable and luxury frying pans that are well worth a spot in your kitchen, allowing you to cook fish, meat, pancakes and veggies with ease.
Many are easy to clean and dishwasher-safe, and some are oven-safe too.
Our top tip when shopping for a new one is to ensure it has a reasonably large cooking surface and rounded edges.
From big-name brands such as Tefal, Ninja and Le Creuset, they suit everyone from keen foodies to the laziest of cooks.
The best non-stick frying pans for all your kitchen needs
Robert Welch Campden Cookware Non-Stick Saute Pan | £105 from Amazon
This high-end pan is suitable for induction hobs and is made from durable stainless steel. It evenly distributes heat across the base, reduces the need to cook with oil, and has a curved rime for pouring liquids or stacking pancakes onto your plate. It's also dishwasher safe and comes with a 25-year guarantee.
John Lewis ANYDAY Aluminium Non-Stick Frying Pan, 26cm | £10 from John Lewis
John Lewis' low-cost homewares range Anyday is a great place to shop for new kitchenware. This 26cm frying pan is made from lightweight aluminium and has soft-grip handles for comfortable cooking.
Tefal Aluminium Non-Stick 20cm & 28cm Frying Pan Twin Pack | was £36 now £22.49 from Amazon
This two-pack, and Amazon bestseller, is perfect for students or anyone furnishing a new kitchen on a budget. They're suitable for use on ceramic hobs and stove tops, are easy to clean and are dishwasher safe.
Ninja Foodi ZEROSTICK Hard Anodised Aluminium Non-Stick Frying Pan | from £34.99 from John Lewis
This is a bestseller at John Lewis and it's not hard to see why. It's made from forged aluminium with a hard-anodised exterior, is dishwasher safe, scratch-resistant, and designed to withstand high-heat cooking.
Non Stick Frying Pan | £15.99 from Amazon
This affordable pan, which also comes with a lid, is top-rated by Amazon shoppers. One said: "Having just bought an induction hob I wanted to find a way to fry without splashing fat over the glass top. This pan is perfect as I can fry with the lid on and make little mess. It’s easy to clean and the non stick works well."
Scoville Ultra Lift Non Stick 24cm Frying Pan | £12 from Dunelm
"I really love these pans, they are lightweight and have comfortable easy grip handles. I would thoroughly recommend these frying pans," said one reviewer. For less than £15, this Scoville pan is a bargain.
Le Creuset Signature 3-Ply Stainless Steel Non-Stick Frying Pan, 20cm | £135 from John Lewis
This stainless steel pan is an investment piece of cookware, but like the rest of Le Creuset's range, is durable and will last years if properly looked after. It even distributes heat, retains heat well and is made with a riveted handle for easy lifting. One John Lewis shopper said, "I know this is expensive, but it's worth every penny to me to have easy clean, even cooking. It works really well with the see-through lid."
Samuel Groves Non-stick three-layer stainless steel frying pan 39.5cm | £135 from Selfridges
This extra-large pan has a depth of 6.8cm – making it ideal for mixing sauces and pasta, meats and veg without fear of spillage on your countertops. It's perfect for cooking without oil and has an ergonomic handle.
Earthpan 28cm Eco Frying Pan | £52.99 from Lakeland
This frying pan comes highly rated by Lakeland customers. On five-star review reads: "This pan is perfect for everyday usage because it's lightweight, easy to clean, a good size for a whole variety of uses and a good depth for sauce based meals such as the curries I made. It worked perfectly on my induction hob and food cooked evenly. The fact that this pan is made from recycled materials and arrives packed in recyclable materials is an excellent idea and should be taken up more widely when you can get this performance."
JML Regis Copper Stone 28cm Frying Pan | £30 from Dunelm
This frying pan has a non-stick, ceramic surface that's both durable and scratch resistant. Its dishwasher and oven safe and best of all is suitable for all hob types.
Circulon Total Hard Anodised Non-stick Induction 2 Piece Frying Pan Set | £50 from Dunelm
This durable twin pack includes a 22cm and a 25cm pan, which are oven-safe up to 180°C and suitable for all hob types. They also have heat-resistant handles and come with a lifetime guarantee.
Smeg Frying Pan 26cm | £115 from Smeg UK
This cream-coloured pan is aesthetically pleasing and functional. It has an aluminium body with a non-stick coating, which is oven and dishwasher-safe and compatible with all types of hobs.