De Buyer Frying Pan Affinity - Stainless Steel - ø 32 cm - without non-stick coating

You know the feeling: a pan that just won't cooperate. One that heats unevenly, responds like a reluctant pupil and leaves you slightly disappointed with the result every time. The De Buyer Frying Pan Affinity of ø 32 cm is the exact opposite of that feeling. This is a pan you can trust, one that listens and lasts for years - without you ever having to think about worn coatings or handling your utensils with care. Just frying. Proper frying.

Why the Affinity is a pan for life

De Buyer has been making cookware in France since 1830 - and it shows. The Affinity range is designed for people who are serious about cooking but don't want any fuss. No fragile non-stick coating that you replace after two years. No careful approach with plastic spatulas only. This is a pan you simply work with, full of confidence.

• Multi-layer construction - Stainless steel on the outside, an aluminium core on the inside. It combines the durability of stainless steel with the heat conductivity of aluminium.
• Heats up fast and evenly - Thanks to the aluminium core, the pan heats up quickly and evenly, so there are no cold spots and your steak or vegetables colour beautifully all over.
• Responds instantly - Turning the heat down? The pan follows immediately. That gives you the control you need for precise cooking.
• Without non-stick coating - You sear at high temperatures, get that perfect crust and simply use your metal utensils. No PFAS, no worries.
• Suitable for 7 to 8 people - With a cooking surface of ø 32 cm, you can effortlessly prepare a big meal for the whole party.
• Made in France - Craftsmanship and precision from the Vosges, where De Buyer has been producing its pots and pans for generations.

The power of stainless steel without coating

Many people are a little startled by a pan without non-stick coating. Understandable - but unjustified. An uncoated stainless steel pan offers something a coated pan never can: a lifetime of frying pleasure. There's no layer to wear out, and no caution needed when using metal spatulas or whisks. You simply sear at high temperatures, get that beautiful, flavourful crust on meat, fish or vegetables, and carry on. All you need is a little oil and a good heat.

What's more, the Affinity is completely free of PFAS - the chemicals found in many non-stick coatings. That means safe, healthy and worry-free serving. You focus on the cooking, the pan does the rest.

Comfort and control: the handle and the helper handle

A ø 32 cm pan is big - and you feel it when it's full of a hearty stew or a festive dish for the whole table. That's exactly why De Buyer has fitted the Affinity with an ergonomically shaped, cast stainless steel handle that is firmly secured with rivets. No wobbling, no loosening - just a solid grip. And thanks to the helper handle on the other side, you can lift the pan easily, even when it's fully loaded. That's not a detail, that's smart design.

The handle isn't just strong, it's comfortable to use too. You can hold it with ease, even when you're stir-frying for a while or moving the pan from the hob to the oven. Because yes - this pan can go in the oven too. From hob to table, from induction to oven: the Affinity is always ready.

Suitable for every heat source

Whether you cook on gas, electric, halogen, ceramic or induction - the De Buyer Affinity works everywhere. The stainless steel base ensures excellent conduction on induction, while the aluminium core distributes heat evenly on every heat source. And after frying? Straight into the dishwasher. The Affinity is fully dishwasher-safe, so tidying up is hassle-free too.

💡 Cookinglife Tip: Always preheat the pan gently and only then add your oil or butter. With uncoated stainless steel, good preheating is the secret to food releasing effortlessly - once the pan is up to temperature, it behaves just as nicely as its coated cousins. Add your ingredient and wait until it releases by itself: then you know it's frying properly.

Specifications

• Collection: Affinity
• Type: Frying Pan
• Country of origin: France
• Diameter: 320 mm
• Base diameter: 230 mm
• Total length: 552 mm
• Height: 50 mm
• Wall thickness: 2.7 mm
• Weight: 1710 grams
• Material: Stainless steel and aluminium
• Non-stick coating: None
• PFAS-free: Yes
• Colour: Silver
• Heat sources: Gas, electric, halogen, ceramic, induction
• Oven safe: Yes
• Dishwasher-safe: Yes
• Shape: Round
• Suitable for: 7 to 8 people

In the package

• De Buyer Affinity Frying Pan ø 32 cm

The De Buyer Affinity is no ordinary pan - it's an investment in yourself as a cook. In the meals you prepare, the moments you share and the pleasure you get, year after year, from truly good cookware. No worn coating, no compromises - just a pan that grows with you. Add the Affinity to your kitchen and taste the difference with every meal.