Whether stir-fries are your go-to and you reach for your trusty frying pan every night, or it only leaves the cupboard on the rare occasion you fancy a Sunday morning fry-up, no kitchen is complete without a good, durable non-stick frying pan. And with Pancake Day coming up on 16th February (finally – something to look forward to!), there has never been a better time to invest.
You might think we’re being boring, but these days, thoughts of new glassware, dinnerware sets and cookware sets bring as just as much joy as purchasing a new tracksuit does. If not more. And in lieu of IRL fun, we’re going full steam ahead with every celebration (Valentine’s Day is set to be a romantic bonanza), going bigger than ever before. Shrove Tuesday included. Who wants a pile of torn-up, mushy pancakes on their plate? Exactly.
To make the crispiest, most golden brown crêpes of your life this Pancake Day, you’ll need a good quality stainless steel or aluminium frying pan with great heat distribution so that everything cooks evenly. You’ll also need to look out for a frying pan with a supreme non-stick coating (all of these frying pans tick that box) to reduce the amount of extra fat you need to cook with. (Keep it protected by using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, so as not to damage the non-stick ability). Another check box? Look for something with a heat-proof handle, so that you can safely lift your frying pan into the oven to finish your dish off – should you fancy.
Outside of excelling in the crêpe-making games, the best frying pans will stand by your side as you cook up the perfect stir-fry, curry or bolognese. Particularly if you choose one with higher sides – case in point: Le Creuset’s Non-Stick Deep Frying Pan. Complete with a handle and unbeatable non-stick surface, it’s well worth the investment.