A non-stick surface is a surface engineered to reduce the ability of other materials to stick to it. The modern non-stick pans were made using a coating of Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE). PTFE was invented serendipitously by Roy .

The Tramontina 10-Inch Professional Nonstick Fry Pan is the best nonstick pan. It offers a slick nonstick coating, good heat distribution, and . A good set will provide the benefits of traditional pans with the added bonus of easy cleanup, and the ability to cook with . In the test kitchen, we reach for our nonstick skillets when we’re cooking delicate foods that stick, like eggs or fish.

We also like these pans for stir-fries because . Comments: Most modern non-stick pans have coatings that are free of nasty chemicals, but Greenpan really shout about their Thermolon ceramic coating. When used and stored properly nonstick cookware is quite a handy tool in the kitchen. Environmental Working Group recommends that you choose safer cookware to reduce the risk of inhaling toxic particles when you let that non-stick pan get a .