KitchenAid Frying Pan Advanced Stainless Steel ø 20 cm - without non-stick coating

A perfect crust on your steak. Fond that sizzles and colours in the pan. And then - with a splash of wine and some stock - a gravy that makes you lick your fingers. That's what a good stainless steel pan does for you. The KitchenAid Frying Pan Advanced Stainless Steel ø 20 cm is made for exactly those moments: high heat, direct response, and results you dare to put on a plate.

Why Stainless Steel? Because coating gets in the way

Non-stick coatings are handy for fried eggs, but they hold you back when you really want to sear. With a stainless steel pan, you cook at temperatures that a coating would never survive. You sear meat, caramelise onions, and sauté vegetables until they have just the right bite. And that layer of browned flavours at the bottom of the pan? That's no problem - that's your sauce in the making.

• No coating, no worries - Feel free to use metal spatulas, whisks, or spoons. The pan has no layer that you can damage.
• Beautiful crust, real fond - The high heat and stainless steel surface create that tasty browning you expect from a restaurant.
• Make gravy directly in the same pan - Deglaze the fond with stock or wine and stir it loose. Your sauce is ready - and nothing goes to waste.
• PFAS-free - No fluorinated substances, no synthetic coating. Pure metal, pure cooking.
• Suitable for all heat sources - Gas, electric, halogen, ceramic, and induction: this pan works everywhere.

Stainless Steel with Aluminium Core: Heat that knows what it's doing

A stainless steel pan that poorly distributes heat is a recipe for disappointment: hot spots in the middle, cold edges, and meat that cooks unevenly. The KitchenAid Advanced Frying Pan solves that with a stainless steel base with aluminium core. Aluminium is one of the best heat conductors you can use in the kitchen. It distributes heat quickly and evenly across the entire base, so you don't have to keep shifting and turning to cook everything evenly.

You notice this immediately when you place a piece of meat in the pan: the temperature remains stable, the pan recovers quickly, and you hear that delightful, powerful sizzle that indicates you're doing well. This is a pan that doesn't hinder your cooking behaviour - it works with you.

From stove to oven to table: versatility without compromise

Sometimes you start on the hob and finish in the oven. Think of a thick piece of chicken thigh that you first sear and then let cook, or a frittata that you finish off under the grill. The KitchenAid Advanced Frying Pan is oven-safe up to 220 °C, so you make that transition seamlessly without changing pans. Less washing up, more flavour - that's how it works.

And the curved pouring rim? It may sound like a detail, but in practice, it's worth its weight in gold. Pour gravy, sauce, or cooking fat without spilling, without ruining your dish, and without grabbing a wet tea towel. Small adjustment, big difference when serving.

After cooking, just pop it in the dishwasher. The pan is dishwasher safe, so after an elaborate dinner, you won't be scrubbing but can enjoy that glass of wine you really deserve.

The right pan for the right technique

A 20 cm pan isn't the largest in your kitchen, but that's intentional. This size is ideal for one or two-person preparations: a nice steak, two chicken breasts, a handful of vegetables for a quick stir-fry. A smaller size also means that the heat rises faster and you have more control. Perfect for the kind of preparations where timing is everything.

And don't forget: a stainless steel pan requires something from you. Let it heat up properly before adding anything (do the water droplet test: if the water forms beads that dance across the bottom, the pan is at temperature). Use enough fat. And let your meat go - it releases itself when the crust is ready. Then cooking with stainless steel becomes second nature.

💡 Cookinglife Tip: Want the perfect fond for a pan sauce? Sear your meat hot, remove it from the pan, and set it aside for a moment. Then deglaze with a splash of cognac, wine, or stock and scrape the fond loose with a wooden spoon. Add a knob of cold butter, stir well, and pour over your dish. In five minutes, in the same pan, you have a sauce that tastes like you spent an hour on it.

Specifications

• Collection: Advanced Stainless Steel
• Diameter: 20 cm (200 mm)
• Material: Stainless Steel with aluminium core
• Non-stick coating: None
• PFAS-free: Yes
• Colour: Silver
• Suitable for: Gas, electric, halogen, ceramic, induction
• Oven safe: Yes, up to 220 °C
• Dishwasher safe: Yes
• Pouring rim: Yes
• Includes lid: No
• Shape: Round

In the package

• KitchenAid Frying Pan Advanced Stainless Steel ø 20 cm - without non-stick coating

If you love cooking with character - dishes that really say something, the sizzle when the meat hits the pan, and the aroma that follows - then this is the pan for you. No compromises, no coating that gets in the way. Just honest, strong, and flavourful cooking. Add the KitchenAid Advanced Stainless Steel Frying Pan to your kitchen and taste the difference yourself.