Best Stainless Steel Frying Pans For High Temperature Cooking

Grilled cheese is a classic comfort food, but not all stainless steel pans would cope with copious layers of Gouda and Emmental. That's when Scandinavian excellence in cookware comes into play. Stratanium is Scanpan's unique non-stick coating, used on its CTX range. Made in Denmark and composed of five layers, this premium frying pan has stainless steel for long term durability and aluminium for excellent heat distribution. In addition, the stainless steel handle stays cooler for longer and brushed stainless steel exterior is easy to clean.

Customer review: "Went for this, because it seemed surprisingly light and the quality means its razor flat, which is good for my induction hob. Seven months in, and the surface is just about as good as new – couple of scratches from my carelessness, but still works like new. Also still razor flat. Very happy and am confident this will last for a good few years. I use it a lot too – daily high heating."

Rustle up bacon, eggs and sausages with an affordable, yet quality option. This Lakeland Stainless Steel Non-Stick Frying Pan is deeper than your standard frying pan, which makes it perfect for stir-fried noodles and tortillas, but maybe not so practical for pancake flipping. It has a deep aluminium base and three layers of DuPont™ Teflon® Platinum non-stick coating makes it a lot more hard-wearing than other budget options.

Customer review: "Had this pan about a month now and I cannot fault it. Used five times a week for breakfast, lunches and evening meals, it handles everything I cook in it. Particularly good for omelettes even without greasing and great for vegetable stir fries with just a spot of oil. So easy to clean with hot water it truly is non stick. It is a solid pan though not too heavy to lift. Would recommend to those wanting a medium sized frying pan."

Creamy scrambled eggs are no fuss with the Professional Stainless Steel Frying Pan as long as you add a good knob of butter and bring the pan to a high temperature. Uncoated stainless steel pans are preferred by professional chefs, for getting that caramelised charring on meat, fish and vegetables. High temperature cooking, such as flambéing is possible in this type of pan, albeit in expert hands only. This ProCook pan is made from professional quality, heavy-duty 18/10 stainless steel, with a 7mm bonded base.

Customer review: "Looks amazing. Heavy based but not too heavy like cast iron. Easy to clean and to cook."

Sautéed mushrooms on sourdough are an easy weekend breakfast, made a pleasure by frying up in the John Lewis Classic Stainless Steel Frying Pan. The benefit of an uncoated stainless steel pan is that you don't have the worry of chips and flaking that can happen with non-stick. In addition, the appearance of the pan is sleek and modern. Chefs swear by uncoated stainless steel's ability to achieve a perfect caramelised crust on meat and fish.

Customer review: "Will never go back to non-stick. This is high quality and has a lifetime guarantee. And no worries about scratching it. You can put it in the oven and use metal utensils without worry. Just need to put a bit of effort into learning how to use it – e.g. get it really hot to avoid sticking."

Sear salmon fillets for crispy skin and tender flakes with the Kuhn Rikon Allround Frying Pan Uncoated. Go for strong and durable 18/10 stainless steel for frying and searing at a high temperature. This hard-wearing frying pan has a riveted stainless steel handle that stays cooler for longer. In addition, it features a rolled pouring lip for slipping food out of the pan with ease. Kuhn Rikon is a premium cookware brand with high-quality pots and pans crafted with Swiss expertise.

Fried tomatoes on toast makes for a simple and satisfying breakfast, made even easier with the Scratch Guard Non Stick Stainless Steel Frying Pan. Looking newer for longer, this triple-layer non-stick frying pan has a coating on the interior and exterior so it's super easy to clean. In addition, it features a thick base that's suitable for all hobs, including induction. Also, it has a solid stainless steel handle for comfort and durability. Prestige is a quality cookware brand, so expect great non-stick results as well as fast and even heat distribution.

Customer review: "Prestige was recommended by a friend, so thought ok give them ago, and yep well worth it, worth every penny."

How about Quesadillas followed by Apple Tarte Tatin? With two pans you can, thanks to the Tefal 2 Piece Comfort Max Frying Pans set. From the founding brand that brought the world non-stick cookware, these frying pans are everything you'd expect from a top brand. With over 16,600 reviews rating Tefal 4.6 out of 5 these are an affordable and popular pick. Features include Thermo-spot technology, Power Resist non-stick coating and ergonomic handles.

Customer review: "The weight of the pans was very well balanced. This series was particularly built for induction hobs and I found the heating performance was noticeable compared to other brands. It's a nice buy for the package price."

Crepes with Nutella and berries is a yummy treat, and it's even better when it's homemade. With the Judge Vista J227A Stainless Steel Non-Stick Large Frying Pan you have the diameter to make large, lacey crepes. Thanks to the "Excalibur" non-stick coating, food will glide out of the pan. This 18/0 food grade stainless steel cookware features deep sides and a thick, hot-forged base that's suitable for all hob types – it's even safe to use on an Aga. Additionally, the phenolic handle that stays cool and is oven safe up to 180°C. Judge is a longstanding British brand for high quality kitchenware.

Customer review: "I absolutely love these, they have been through the dishwasher several times already and come out sparkling. The non-stick is genuinely non stick, so far I haven't had anything stick to it. Would thoroughly recommend."

From a delicious chicken stir fry to a spicy veggie omelette – budget doesn't have to mean boring – especially when it comes to the versatility of the Amazon Basics Frying Pan. It's made from heavy-gauge, 304-grade stainless steel and the three-ply base heats up quickly and evenly. Ideal for flipping and tossing, it has a long cast stainless steel handle that's riveted onto the pan and has a stay-cool silicone wrap for a comfortable grip. This popular Amazon Basics pan is dishwasher safe, though washing by hand is recommended.

Customer review: "Good size for a decent weekend fry-up. Heats up quickly and evenly on an induction hob (provided you use the correct diameter induction position) and is very easy to clean (I hand wash all my non-stick kitchenware rather than use the dishwasher). A smart addition to the pan collection at a decent price – it's my pan of choice at the moment."