Cooks Standard Nonstick Frying Pan 8-Inch, Heavy Duty Skillet Pan, Profession...

I bought this frying pan when shopping for a replacement for my old trusty Wearever. My old one has ceramic non-stick that has lost its ability to keep food from sticking after many years of use. This one was priced right and had good reviews, so I bought it and have been using it for several days now. First impressions: it's well made, thick and heavy for a Chinese made aluminum pan. Weighs in at 3+ pounds, which is much heavier than my old same sized Wearever. It heats up slower and cooks very evenly, and the non-stick coating works flawlessly. The outside bottom is plain unfinished aluminum with only a small brand logo stamped into the center. The interior bottom is a flat 9" across, with gently curved angled walls rising to 12" diameter at the top of the walls, then another 1/4" or so of horizontal drip edge all around. This pan is all business, with a long and stout handle with a nice soft and beefy silicone grip at the end. It's marketed as commercial duty and definitely has that feel to it, heavy but a pleasure to cook with because everything just works. I can't speak to longevity of the non-stick coating yet, but the rest of the pan is very solid and I doubt that it will warp or have handle issues over time. I'll update this review in the future with some longer-term impressions once it's been in use for a while. I use it every day so it will get plenty of wear, although I only use plastic and silicone utensils in my non-stick pans. Edit: An observation after a few weeks: this pan has a fairly loud ticking sound when cooking on medium or above heat, obviously due to interaction between the dissimilar metals of the pan and handle. It's the first time I've had a pan that does this. Otherwise it's doing a great job. Update 8/11/22: I've been using this pan daily for about 6 months and it's a perfect fit. The ticking I mentioned earlier in the review has stopped. I live in an area with very hard water, so I towel dry the bare aluminum bottom after washing to prevent water spots. Otherwise cleanup is fast and easy. Non-stick coating still works like new. I'll likely buy another like this when I wear this one out; I really like this skillet. Update 7/23/23: A year and a half of daily use with no issues or complaints. This has proven to be excellent quality cookware. Update 9/2/24: Holding up very well after 2.5+ years of daily use. Still looks new after cleanup, with an occasional need to use a magic eraser to spot clean the bottom where it contacts my glass cooktop stove. Non-stick still works like new. Absolutely zero complaints.

I haven't used a nonstick skillet in years, because I had birds in the house (nonstick emits fumes that will kill your bird if hot enough) and also the coating would start to degrade quickly plus were too thin to distribute heat properly. Those were a waste of money. This skillet cooks quite well and is heavy enough to distribute and hold heat properly. You have to remember that even with a nonstick, use a little oil. Get it hot before adding the food. And don't get in a big hurry and crank up the burner to it's highest setting to heat the pan. Take that extra minute and reflect on your life, scratch your elbow, anything. So I don't overheat the pan, never using any setting past 7 on my induction stove. I spend that extra minute unwrapping the meat or tending to veggies or getting seasonings out or even looking out the window. It won't work on an induction stove, unless you use a metal plate (sold on Amazon) that enables you to. I have that and a silicone pad that keeps pots from scratching the glass top (for induction only! Not glass top electric burners). Those two things allow me to use anything from a cast iron skillet to the cheapest dollar store pot anyone might want to use, but the silicone mats need replacing a couple times a year if you use them a lot. I've had it a couple of months now, using it usually around 3 times a week, and it's still as good as the day I got it. I'm very careful about scratching and don't scrub it. Often it doesn't even need a good wash, just a wipe with a paper towel if I've only made a burger. I did make some sausage gravy this week and the gravy stuck to the rivets that hold the handle on but not anywhere else. A bit of careful washing in soap and hot water took care of it. Never use a metal utensil at all, don't go with really high heat, use a bit of oil, and wash the inside carefully. 10/16/24: I've been using this skillet 14 months for 3-6 times a week and still just as non-stick as the day I got it. Cooks perfectly. Anything from a good seared burger to - you name it. I've never had a nonstick last more than maybe 5 months before, and never one that really cooked well. Yet it's still only $22. Some complain about the weight but I went from cast iron to this and it's a lot lighter than the cast iron for sure. Getting old and can't handle heavy cast iron any more. I couldn't be happier with a skillet. 03/21/26 Still using it. Every day for the last few months. Guess what? Still perfect. Mostly for Grilled Cheese sandwiches and use setting of 8 on the induction stove. Remember, it wont work on induction w/out a metal plate they sell here. But anyway yes, higher setting and 3 years later, still perfect condition.

Good size and non-stick surface still working every day.

This pan is very well made with great materials. Which makes this pan a little heavier than some people may like. I however do appreciate the weight because I feel the lighter pans are not as safe. I am in my 70’s and have no trouble with it and will shortly purchase the larger size. Definitely worth the price. The coating is done well also and washes out easily.

Did quite a bit research on frying pans and finally settled on this one because of previous reviews. Happy I did. The size is a little deeper than other pans I've owned but it works very well. Needs much less heat to cook than other pans I have had. Very easy to clean. Good weight, not flimsy at all. It seems like this will last me many years.

I liked this fry pan. Good quality. Unfortunately, it was too heavy for me to handle.

Love this frying pan! Perfect weight and Teflon is thick enough to not scratch easily. Easy to clean.

Great nonstick frying pan. It’s small size is perfect for a grilled cheese or a single fried egg, e.g. I love the aluminum exterior of the pan. You can’t put it in the dishwasher, so I always hand wash it, but it stays so shiny! The nonstick surface does not have an odor has not flaked with the use of plastic or wooden utensils. It’s a great purchase!

cooking eggs

I am using the pan for about a month. Everything is great so far. Solidly built pan. Truly non-stick surface, easy to clean

The side of the pan isnt shaped right which causes food to spill. It needs to be a steeper angle or a deepen frying pan.

I purchased this nonstick fry pan over a year ago in early 2020 and it’s still in great shape. I like the weight of it and it’s really solid. It certainly won’t warp like other pans do. I also find that it cooks evenly. It’s a bit more expensive than others but it’s definitely worth it

Incredible size and great quality! Absolutely non stick, does not burn my food, heats easy, easy to clean