OXO Enhanced 10-Inch Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan

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More and more people are looking for nonstick pans without PFAS, the family of chemicals used in traditional PTFE coatings. Ceramic nonstick is the most common alternative. OXO's Enhanced line brings ceramic to its familiar hard-anodized design, and the 10-inch pan is the size most people use every day.

Cooking Performance

The hard-anodized aluminum body heats quickly and spreads heat evenly, so pancakes brown at the same rate across the pan. The ceramic surface releases eggs cleanly when you use a small pat of butter or a teaspoon of oil.

The 10" size handles a three-egg omelet, two chicken cutlets, or a pan of sautéed mushrooms with room to spare. It's light enough to flip food with one hand.

Getting the Most from Ceramic Nonstick

Ceramic coatings behave a little differently from traditional nonstick. Follow a few simple rules, and the surface will last much longer:

• Cook on low to medium heat. High heat is the fastest way to wear down ceramic.
• Use a little butter or oil, but skip aerosol cooking sprays, which leave a sticky film
• Use wood, silicone, or nylon utensils
• Let the pan cool before washing it

If you notice food starting to stick after months of use, a gentle scrub with a paste of baking soda and water often brings back much of the slickness.

Cleaning & Maintenance

The pan is dishwasher safe, but most of the time a quick wipe with warm, soapy water and a soft sponge is all it needs. Hand washing also helps the ceramic surface last longer.

Build Quality & Handle

Hard-anodized aluminum is tougher and more scratch-resistant than regular aluminum, and it resists warping. The stainless steel handle is riveted on securely and well balanced, so the pan doesn't tip forward when it's full. Because the handle is metal, the pan can go in the oven up to 430°F. Use an oven mitt when you take it out.

Nonstick pans aren't made for very high heat, so for fast, hot stir-fries many cooks keep a carbon steel wok alongside them. Our Souped Up Recipes carbon steel wok review is a good place to start.

Who Should Buy It (and Who Shouldn't)

Buy it if you:

• Want a PFAS-free nonstick pan at a fair price
• Cook on gas, electric, or a ceramic glass cooktop
• Want a comfortable, everyday 10" skillet
• Like the option to finish dishes in the oven

Skip it if you:

• Cook on induction
• Like cooking on high heat (try carbon steel or stainless)
• Want a pan that will stay perfectly slick for many years

Final Verdict

The OXO Enhanced 10-inch frying pan is a solid, affordable entry into PFAS-free cooking. It heats evenly, releases food well with a little fat, and has the comfortable handle OXO is known for. Keep the heat moderate, and it will be a reliable everyday pan; just make sure that your stove isn't induction.