Frying Pan/Skillet

Frying pan is a long handled, round pan with short sloping sides. Sloping sides makes it easier to toss and turn food with a spatula. It is also called Skillet. It is used specifically for frying foods but can also be used for sauteing. They are available in a range of sizes and depth. The majority of frying pans are made with non stick material to reduce the amount of oil needed for stir frying.

The most common materials used for making frying pans are:

• Lined copper
• Stainless steel with copper or aluminum core
• Anodized aluminum
• Cast iron

Features of Frying Pan

• Flat bottom
• Flared or sloped sides
• Made of heavy material that is responsive to heat
• Generally with a lid for steaming
• Usually all frying pans are microwave safe
• Usually non stick for effortless cleaning and easy release of food