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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alicia Miller

10 best non-stick pans in 2025, tried and tested by a food writer

I looked for stylish sets that performed well and were easy to clean - (Alicia Miller/The Independent)

Cooking with a good non-stick pan feels effortless. Whether it’s preparing the perfect pancake, fried fish fillet, or bean burger, your cooking can either be helped or hindered by your arsenal of pans. The best non-stick pan set is a home cook’s best friend; they make it easy to sizzle sticky batters to perfection, crisp beef mince, and flip fluffy omelettes. They’re also a dream when handling thick sauces, porridges and risottos, all of which tend to weld themselves to standard pan surfaces.

Non-stick cookware is also ideal to clean; dirty and food bits seem to just wash away. No more endless scrubbing hunched over the sink. If you follow the manufacturer’s care instructions, non-stick pans are typically very durable, so you can expect them to last for many years. These pans can even help you cut down on oil or butter when cooking, making for healthier meals.

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