Ceramic frying pans are made from a non-toxic, non-reactive material that is known for its non-stick properties and fast heating capabilities. They are ideal for cooking delicate dishes and reducing the amount of oil needed for cooking. However, they are prone to scratching and may not be suitable for high-heat cooking.

You can’t go wrong with a frying pan in the kitchen because it can be used for various purposes. Because frying pans are smaller and thinner than skillets, they heat up faster. As a result, your food and pan will be evenly and rapidly heated.

Copper’s ability to heat up and cool down rapidly makes for a great addition to your cookware collection.

WHEN TO USE A SKILLET?

This is why you’ll often find brunch spots serving their big breakfasts in a cast iron skillet. Yes, it isn’t simply for the aesthetics, even though that does play a part.

Applications in Restaurants and Home Cooking:

    For smaller cooking tasks or individual portions, a mini cast iron skillet is the perfect choice.  These cast iron skillets are perfect for cooking eggs, single servings of vegetables, and even single servings of desserts.  Mini Cast Iron Skillet's small size also makes them ideal for taking dishes straight from oven to table, adding a rustic yet charming feel to any meal.

Enameled Cast Iron Construction: Enameled cast iron cookware sets are crafted from durable cast iron coated with a layer of enamel, providing the benefits of cast iron while offering a non-reactive and easy-to-clean cooking surface. The enamel coating comes in a variety of vibrant colors, adding a touch of elegance to the kitchen.

Whereas skillets are commonly made from cast iron or stainless steel, giving it its rugged and robust nature. You’ll also be hard-pressed to find a “cast iron frypan”, but you’ll often find “cast iron skillets”. Even though stainless steel is one of the common materials used to make skillets, cast iron is the more popular option. 

Advantages:

No, most professional chefs do not use non-stick cookware, especially non-stick fry pans. Before knowing why, let’s understand what non-stick cookware is. Non-stick cookware refers to utensils with surfaces from which the food simply slides off.

Typically, a layer of Teflon makes up the non-stick surface of a non-stick fry pan.

Restaurants don’t have non-stick pans as they do not match the basic demands of a busy kitchen. For a chef who has to send a dish out every two minutes, non-stick cookware is not a viable option as it wouldn’t last longer than a week.