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Non stick for induction?

7 years ago

We've redone two kitchens in the past 10 years and installed induction and generally been very happy with that decision. Gas was not an option in either home. We moved out of both homes because of job changes, and are now in a house with a crappy electric cooktop. We're looking to renovate next year, and find ourselves debating induction versus gas.

We have pros and cons of each (induction will require an electric panel heavy up; gas requires bringing a line from the street; gas would let us run a line to the grill and get a gas instant water heater for free from the city... and a bunch of other big picture pros and cons). Historically, we have really liked cooking on both gas and induction.

Our only con based on our previous induction experience were the nonstick options. At the advice of others, we doubled down on cast iron. But it's not the same as a nonstick pan. We found some other griddles that worked well, but 5 years ago the nonstick options just weren't as good as with regular electric/gas. I should note that all of our other pots and pans worked on induction without problem.

Are there better nonstick induction options in 2019?

Comments (27)

  • 7 years ago

    I like Scanpan, which is pricey. Lots of great cooks here say the IKEA nonstick is excellent for induction.

  • 7 years ago

    I just bought the all clad B1 non stick set at Bed, Bath and Beyond. I have not used them yet but they looked like a nice set and had good reviews. Most sets were stainless steel and I really didn't like the idea of having to scrub any pots and pans.

  • 7 years ago

    I very much like my Scanpan single burner griddle. I bought my daughter a scanpan 8” skillet (non induction model) to see how well it lasts since they are really hard on their cookware. So far flawless and cleans up so easy. When I have to replace my Zwielling Henkel ceramic nonstick skillets - Scanpan is the direction I plan to go. I rarely use non stick so my ZH will likely last serveral more years unless I ”gift” them for an excuse to buy new scanpan. If you dont want to spend the $$ then I would try a piece of the IKEA and see how it goes.

  • 7 years ago

    I use this IKEA 365+ Frying pan, 11" ($30) on my induction burner. There is also a 13" version. One is instructed to not put it in the dishwasher but I do it anyway and haven't noted any problems.

  • 7 years ago

    All-Clad has stainless steel non stick pans.

  • 7 years ago

    We have a Greenpan skillet we use with our induction range. Picked it up at Target, I think, when we bought the range about 3 1/2 years ago and it's been great.

    Greenpan recommends hand washing, which doesn't bother us and it's been easy to get clean.

  • 7 years ago
  • 7 years ago

    +1 on the Circulon Premier Pro set from Costco. Bought mine over ten years ago. Occasionally have run them through the dishwasher, too.

    But, are you looking for an entire set of NS pans?

    Or, instead, are you mainly looking for a griddle (or griddles) which is what is discussed in your opening post?

    If just looking for griddles, are you looking for a large, rectangular burner-spanning model or a single burner model?

  • 7 years ago

    Although I mostly use cast iron, I've been happy with the costco circulon on gas when using non stick. It is induction capable.

  • 7 years ago

    I wish I had a Costco near me. Anyone know of a larger fry pan with a cover to make big meals in like stew or sauce with meatballs?

    H202 hope you do not mind my asking this on your thread!

  • 7 years ago

    Non-stick? I think AllClad goes up to 14".

  • 7 years ago

    All-Clad, for you too New.

  • 7 years ago
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    You can buy that set at Costco.com as a non member at a 5% surcharge. Costco will also refund your membership fee if you are not satisfied, a policy that can lend itself to "creative" applications if you are so inclined.

  • 7 years ago
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    I have this IKEA "frying pan" aka skillet:

    IKEA oumbaerlig

    ETA: I've had it for around 10 years and the finish is just now beginning to wear. I used it pretty much every day.

  • 7 years ago

    I agree with Zalco - Scanpan. Worth the money, and it’s still not as expensive as All-Clad. I actually do not like All-Clad - handles are uncomfortable, the pans are too heavy, and their non-stick coating does t last as long as their less-expensive competitors. You will be happy with Scanpan, especially that they stay flat forever.

  • 7 years ago

    I use Anolon nonstick on my induction and they work great. They are a bit heavier, and are FLAT. I hate pans that the middle is higher than the edges, especially when making omelettes. The nonstick finish has held up very well also.

  • 7 years ago

    Le creuset has good non stick pans

  • 7 years ago

    Gee I guess my All Clad wont be lasting too long. I got them on sale and then 20% off plus it came with a free big cassoulet and pot holders.

    I had no idea you could become a member and shop online. Didnt even think of that so thank you DrB477, I will have to look into it. MY daughter has one a half hour way from her in NH.

    Jennifer I like Le creuset. Had no idea they were non stick. Love their colors.

  • 7 years ago

    NEG, look for a local Le Creuset outlet store. I called them last week...on Black Friday they will have certain hours up to 35% off. When they stop selling a color, it will have a deep discount...she told me that "Caribbean" will be on clearance soon. My 7.25 quart and my soup bowls were all last of that color and were -50%...with a lifetime warranty.

  • 7 years ago
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    @NewEnglandgal - just to be clear, I said that the All-Clad *non-stick coating* doesn’t last as long as their competitors. The pans themselves last forever, though I still don’t like their handles and their weight. JMHO.

  • 7 years ago

    Thanks Shannon. If the non stick doesn't last then to me the pan will not be any good once that goes.
    I wasn't thrilled about buying stainless because I do not want to have scub pots and pans. Oh well. They had good reviews and was why I pur hased the. Guess I will find out soon enough.

  • 7 years ago

    @newenglandgal

    The non stick is different from the cast iron. The cast iron is what comes in all the pretty colors, the non stick is standard looking- but awesome! It doesnt have a coating, the non stick is integrated in the material somehow.

  • 7 years ago

    Ikea 365 for induction! All-clad too overpriced for non-stick pans. No non-stick pan lasts forever.

  • 7 years ago

    I really like cooking with rolled carbon steel skillets instead. You can use any type of utensil in it, if you treat it properly, it is perfectly non-stick, and it is super easy to clean if you rinse it out with water while it is still hot.


    But it does require a little bit of a learning curve. It gets non-stick when it is really hot. So, you have to make sure you preheat the skillet before you add ingredients. A small amount of oil really helps get better results. And you should minimize acidic foods or washing with soap. It's not horrible if you do so on occasion, but it takes off some of the seasoning.


    Usually, I just rinse with water when I am done, wipe with a paper towel to remove water droplets, spray with a little oil, bring up to high heat, and wipe off excess oil with the same paper towel. That's it. Takes less than a minute total and it's ready to go back into my drawer as soon as it has cooled down.

  • 7 years ago

    I love carbon steel also, my wok and griddle are the easiest to heat up and clean! Just have to remember that they rust easily! Always put a coat of oil on them when storing.

  • 7 years ago

    I use thisikea, 11" ($30) on my induction burner. There is also a 13" version.