Fry Pans

A 7.9-inch pan is the size for two fried eggs, a single omelet or a handful of toasted pine nuts, and Demeyere gives its smallest Atlantis Proline fry pan the same construction as the large ones. Seven layers of metal, built around an aluminum core, extend from the center of the base up through the walls, so the sides heat along with the floor and a pan sauce does not scorch at the edges. The base is engineered to stay flat and resist warping even over high heat, and Demeyere says its TriplInduc technology makes the pan up to 30 percent more efficient on induction. A sealed pouring rim prevents drips, and the Silvinox finish helps the stainless steel keep its appearance and resist fingerprints.Customers ask us which fry pan size to buy, and the useful number is the flat base, since that is the area that actually cooks. This pan’s base is about 5.5 inches across, which fits two eggs or one small fillet. For a family breakfast, the 9.4-inch Proline gives you a 7-inch base. Eggs release from stainless steel once the pan is properly preheated, and the method is in the tips below.Proline pans sit at the heavy end of Demeyere’s range, and the extra metal is what holds a steady sear. The Industry 5 8-inch fry pan is the lighter choice at this size, built with five layers. Our Demeyere cookware guide compares the two collections in detail. Learn More

The Made In 8-inch Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan is the small, quick-heating pan for cooking one portion well. It brings the searing ability and heat retention of carbon steel to tasks a larger pan handles poorly: a single egg, a handful of scallops, a pan of toasted nuts or whole spices. At this size, carbon steel comes up to temperature quickly on any burner, and the pan is light enough to swirl, toss, and pour from one hand. It also packs easily for the grill or a camping trip.
Why It PerformsSeasoned at the factory: Made In applies the first two coats of seasoning, a blend of shea nut oil and coconut oil, before the pan ships. Those coats are the most difficult to build at home, so the pan cooks well from its first use and develops a darker, slicker patina over time.Stamped from one disc of steel: The body is a single piece of stamped carbon steel, with no coating to chip or wear away. Made In rates it at roughly half the weight of cast iron, which at this size makes one-handed tossing and pouring easy.Concentrated heat: A small floor over a standard burner heats evenly and quickly, which suits short, hot tasks such as blistering peppers or searing a single portion of fish.Sloped walls: The flared sides make it easy to toss food, baste with butter, and slide an egg onto a plate.Hollow Stay Cool Handle: The hollow handle slows the transfer of heat and remains comfortable to grip during stovetop cooking.
What It Does BestFried eggs and omelets for one, once the seasoning has maturedToasting nuts, seeds, and whole spicesSearing scallops, a small fish fillet, or a single chopBlistering shishito peppers and charring small vegetablesCooking over a camp stove, grill, or campfire
Choosing the Right Made In PanFor two portions, the Made In 10-inch Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan is the everyday size; the Made In 12-inch Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan handles family-size batches. Cooks who want eggs to release from the first day, without building seasoning, should compare the Made In 8-inch ProCoat Non-Stick Fry Pan or the Made In 8-inch CeramiClad Non-Stick Frying Pan. Learn More

Demeyere’s Industry 5 8-inch fry pan is the small pan for one or two people, sized for a couple of eggs, a grilled cheese or a few toasted spices. Five layers of metal with a thick aluminum core run through the base and up the walls, so the sides warm along with the cooking surface.Industry 5 is the lighter of Demeyere’s two stainless collections, and its five-layer construction heats more quickly than Atlantis. When customers ask us to choose between it and Atlantis, we point Atlantis toward cooks who want maximum heat retention for searing, and Industry 5 toward cooks who want a pan that is easier to lift and costs less. In an 8-inch pan, the lighter weight helps, since this is the pan you flip an omelet in.Eggs stick to bare stainless if they go into a cold pan. Preheat over medium heat and add butter, then let the foam settle before the eggs go in; the full method is in the tips below. For more room, the Industry 5 9.5-inch fry pan gives a 7-inch base, and the Atlantis Proline 7.9-inch is the heavier option at this size. Learn More

The smallest pan in Paderno’s black steel line is for jobs measured in spoonfuls. Toasting cumin or sesame seeds, browning a few tablespoons of butter and frying one egg all go better in a pan this size, because the thin layer of food does not spread out and burn at the edges.Black steel has little mass at this diameter, so it heats in seconds and responds as soon as the flame changes. It arrives unseasoned and turns darker and more nonstick the more it is used. The handle is riveted through the side wall. If you plan to bake in carbon steel, we recommend Matfer Bourgeat black steel pans, whose handles are welded; for stovetop cooking, Paderno comes in at a lower price than Matfer or Made In.Choosing a SizeThe 7.875-inch gives room for two eggs. The 9.5-inch is the everyday size for one or two people, the 12.5-inch serves a family, and the 14.125-inch handles large batches. Learn More

The 8-inch Alu Pro 5 is an egg pan. Its ceramic nonstick surface releases an omelet or a fried egg with very little fat, and the pan is light enough to flip food with a turn of the wrist.Ceramic coatings last longest with moderate heat. Demeyere recommends low to medium heat for this pan, and higher settings wear the surface faster without improving an egg. The body is cold-forged aluminum, which heats quickly, and an induction plate in the base lets the pan work on every type of cooktop.Customers who cook for more than two can step up to the 10-inch Alu Pro 5, which fits three or four eggs at once. For searing meat at high heat, a stainless pan such as the Industry 5 8-inch fry pan is the better tool, since it can take the heat that a nonstick surface should not. Our Demeyere cookware guide explains where each collection fits. Learn More