A good fry pan is the piece most of us use every day, and Scanpan makes them in non-stick and stainless steel across many ranges and sizes. This guide helps you choose the right Scanpan fry pan by material, size and cooktop, using Scanpan's own product information. Browse every option in our Scanpan collection.
Step 1: Non-stick or stainless steel?
Choose non-stick if you want...
- Easy food release for eggs, pancakes, fish and delicate foods.
- Cooking with little or no oil. Scanpan says its non-stick pans are designed for fat-free frying.
- Quick clean-up.
Scanpan's non-stick is made in Denmark and, according to Scanpan, is safe to use with metal utensils.
Choose stainless steel if you want...
- A pan for browning and building pan sauces.
- Cookware that can go in the dishwasher routinely. Scanpan notes that frequent dishwashing can dry out non-stick, while its stainless ranges can be machine washed.
Read more in our non-stick guide and stainless steel guide.
Step 2: Choose your size
- 18–20cm: one or two eggs, a single serve or small sides.
- 24–26cm: everyday cooking for one to two people.
- 28cm: a family-size all-rounder.
- 30–36cm: big batches, entertaining and larger families.
If you cook for different numbers, a two-pan set covering a small and a large size is a practical choice.
Step 3: Check your cooktop
Scanpan says almost all of its ranges work on induction, but the original Classic range does not. If you cook on induction, choose Classic Induction, TechnIQ or a stainless range instead. See our Scanpan induction guide.
Non-stick fry pans we stock
- Classic (gas and ceramic, not induction): 24cm, 26cm, 28cm, 32cm, 36cm and the 20cm and 28cm set.
- Classic Induction (Stratanium, made in Denmark): 20cm, 26cm, 28cm, 32cm and the 24cm and 28cm set.
- HaptIQ (Stratanium+): 20cm, 24cm, 26cm, 28cm and 32cm.
- CS+ (Stratanium+): 20cm, 24cm and 28cm.
Stainless steel fry pans we stock
- Impact: 18cm, 20cm, 24cm, 26cm, 28cm, 30cm and 32cm.
- STS: 20cm, 24cm, 26cm, 28cm and 32cm.
- Clad 5: 20cm and 26cm.
- Coppernox: 20cm, 26cm, 28cm and 32cm.
- Axis: 26cm and 28cm.
Specialty pans
- Classic Induction square grill pan (27cm) and Classic square grill pan (27cm) for char-lines on steak and vegetables.
- Classic crepe pan (25cm) for crepes and pancakes.
- Classic Induction paella pan (36cm) for paella and shared dishes.
- Chef pans and deep sauté pans, which Scanpan highlights as especially versatile, such as the Classic Induction 32cm chef pan.
How to cook in a Scanpan non-stick fry pan
Scanpan recommends preheating the empty pan for a few minutes on low to medium heat. For searing, brush the food with oil and dry-fry it. Otherwise, add your fat just before the food, then turn to medium heat. Don't move food until it has released from the pan. Never use aerosol cooking sprays, as Scanpan says they leave residue that can be hard or impossible to remove.
More tips are in our Scanpan care FAQ. Back to the Scanpan cookware guide.