OXO Non-Stick Every Day 8" Frying Pan Review

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An 8-inch nonstick pan is one of the most-used pans in many kitchens, because it's the one you grab every morning. OXO's Every Day 8" keeps things simple: a PFAS-free ceramic surface, a comfortable handle, and easy cleanup. If you want a close alternative, our Viking Hard Anodized Nonstick 8" Fry Pan review is worth a look.

Cooking Performance

The ceramic surface lets eggs slide out with a little butter or oil. The 8" size is ideal for two fried eggs, a two-egg omelet, or a small pancake. It also comes in handy for small jobs like toasting sesame seeds, warming tortillas, or melting butter.

Ceramic nonstick works best at low to medium heat, which is exactly how eggs should be cooked anyway.

Silicone Comfort-Grip Handle

The soft silicone handle is the highlight. It's easy to hold and feels secure, even with damp hands. The trade-off is that silicone can't take as much oven heat as a stainless steel handle. The pan is oven safe, but check the Amazon listing for the exact temperature limit before using it in the oven.

Cleaning & Maintenance

The pan is dishwasher safe, but a quick rinse with warm, soapy water is usually all it needs. Hand washing also helps the ceramic coating last longer.

Keep it slick with these simple habits:

• Cook on low to medium heat
• Use a little butter or oil, but skip aerosol sprays
• Use silicone, wood, or nylon utensils
• Let the pan cool before washing

Who It's Built For

This isn't a pan for searing steaks or roasting in a hot oven. It's built for the everyday basics, and for those jobs, a light, comfortable pan with a PFAS-free surface is exactly what most people need.

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 Babish carbon steel wok review is a good place to start.

Who Should Buy It (and Who Shouldn't)

Buy it if you:

• Want an affordable, dedicated egg pan
• Prefer PFAS-free cookware
• Like soft, comfortable handles
• Cook for one or two people

Skip it if you:

• Cook on induction
• Need a pan for family-size meals
• Want to use the pan in a very hot oven

Final Verdict

The OXO Non-Stick Every Day 8-inch pan is a simple, comfortable, PFAS-free egg pan at an easy price. It does the everyday basics well and cleans up in seconds. Just keep it on the stovetop at moderate heat, and it'll be the pan you reach for every morning.