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7 Best Ceramic Pans and Cookware Sets to Buy in 2021

These nonstick pans are durable and gorgeous.

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There are tons of different types of nonstick cookware to choose from, but we love ceramic pans. Ceramic cookware is technically constructed of metal and then coated with a nontoxic, nonstick ceramic layer. Lighter in weight and a much more affordable alternative to stainless steel cookware with the added benefits of even heating, a high-heat threshold, and nontoxic, nonstick coating, there is a ceramic pan or cookware set out there for every home cook.

The Best Ceramic Pans

  1. Best Cookware Set Overall: Caraway Cookware Set
  2. Best Budget Cookware Set: Bialetti 10-Piece Ceramic Pro Cookware Set
  3. Best Cookware Set for Small Kitchens: Neoflam Midas 9-Piece Cookware Set
  4. Best Everyday Pan: Our Place The Always Pan
  5. Best Large Fry Pan: Great Jones Large Fry Pan
  6. Best Small Fry Pan: GreenPan Chatham Ceramic Fry Pan
  7. Best Sauté Pan: Farberware Glide Ceramic Nonstick Sauté Pan

    What to Consider Before Buying

    The main factors to keep in mind before purchasing a ceramic pan are your budget, kitchen or storage space, and basic cooking needs to determine what size and style pan works best. For larger families or an individual who loves to cook regularly, getting an affordable ceramic cookware set from a direct-to-consumer brand like Caraway Cookware or from Saveur favorite pick Bialetti might be a natural choice. If you're looking for one pan that does it all, we recommend a versatile everyday pan like The Always Pan.

    One thing we love about ceramic cookware is its nontoxic properties. This means that the pan's nonstick ceramic coating is free of chemicals that could be potentially hazardous to your health once the pan reaches high temperatures. The ceramic finish on these pans is free of PTFE and PFO (more commonly called Teflon).

    Each of the below ceramic pans and cookware sets are nontoxic, durable, versatile, and organized by cooking function.

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    Best Cookware Set Overall
    Caraway Cookware Set
    Caraway

    One of our new favorite cookware brands here at Best Products, Caraway seamlessly blends style and function into their ceramic cookware. This ceramic-coated nonstick cookware set includes a 10.5-inch fry pan, a 3-quart sauce pan, a 4.5-quar sauté pan, and a 6.5-quart Dutch oven, plus the included pot and lid organizers. 

    This ceramic cookware set is oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, can be used on induction, gas, or electric stoves, and features a nontoxic coating that is free of PTFEs.

    More: Read Our Full Review of Caraway Cookware Here

    2
    Best Budget Cookware Set
    Bialetti 10-Piece Ceramic Pro Cookware Set
    Bialetti

    A top choice for both Saveur and The Spruce Eats, this 10-piece ceramic cookware set from Bialetti gets our vote for the best budget cookware set. Hard anodized aluminum enables superior heat distribution, while a nontoxic ceramic finish provides a nonstick, smooth cooking surface that won't trap food particles.

    Included in this set are an 8- and 10-inch sauté pan, a 1.5- and 3-quart sauce pan with lid, a 3-quart sauce pan with lid, a 3-quart deep sauté pan with lid, and a 6-quart Dutch oven with lid. This cookware is safe for both gas and glass stovetops, but it does require hand-washing. 

    3
    Best Cookware Set for Small Kitchens
    Neoflam Midas 9-Piece Cookware Set
    Neoflam

    If you're strapped for cabinet storage space or working in a smaller-scale kitchen, this nine-piece Midas cookware set from Neoflam is a great choice. The smart detachable handle fits each of the included pans in the set, and the entire set can be stacked neatly into virtually any cabinet for seamless storage when not in use. 

    Included in this ceramic cookware set are a 1.6-quart stock pot, a 2.8-quart stock pot, 8-inch fry pan, 10-inch fry pan, a detachable handle, a pan protector, a silicone glass stock pot lid, and a stock pot plastic lid. Reviewers especially love how easily these pans can be nested when in storage and also swear by the Ecolon nonstick ceramic coating.

    4
    Best Everyday Pan
    Our Place The Always Pan
    Our Place

    Another favorite among the editors here at Best Products, The Always Pan gets our vote for best everyday ceramic pan. Designed to replace your fry pan, sauté pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, nonstick pan, spatula, and spoon rest, the Always Pan can braise, sear, steam, strain, sauté, fry, boil, serve, and store. 

    With its lightweight construction, handy pour spouts and built-in spoon rest, and compatibility with all cooking stovetop styles, this very Insta-friendly ceramic pan is versatile and gorgeous. 

    Plus, its nontoxic, nonstick ceramic coating is made without potentially toxic materials like PFOAs, PTFEs, other PFAs, lead, cadmium, toxic metals, or nanoparticles. Now that's a win-win!

    5
    Best Large Fry Pan
    Great Jones Large Fry Pan
    Great Jones

    Another direct-to-consumer cookware brand we absolutely love (read our full review of the Dutch oven right here), Great Jones' Large Fry Pan gets our seal of approval for both form and function. 

    This 10.25-inch skillet is made with a safe, nontoxic German ceramic coating for a scratch-resistant, nonstick cooking surface that reviewers rave about.

    This pan also features an ergonomic, easy-to-grip handle, a rivetless interior for easy food release, and it's oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

    6
    Best Small Fry Pan
    GreenPan Chatham Ceramic Fry Pan
    GreenPan

    If you're cooking for one or looking for a single, smaller fry pan to make omelettes, grilled cheese sandwiches, or simple stir-fry dishes, then we recommend this 8-inch ceramic fry pan from GreenPan. 

    Reviewers love the scratch-resistant, nonstick ceramic interior for easy cleanup, as well as the fact that this pan is both oven- and broiler-safe up to an impressive 600 degrees Fahrenheit. 

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    Best Sauté Pan
    Farberware Glide Ceramic Nonstick Sauté Pan
    Farberware
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    Farberware's Glide cookware series gets rave reviews across the board, but we especially love this versatile, nonstick, 4-quart sauté pan for everyday cooking. 

    Constructed with an aluminum core and nontoxic ceramic finish, this pan provides superior heat retention and distribution. It's also conveniently dishwasher-safe, which saves serious time when it comes to post-meal cleanup. 

    This pan is oven-safe up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and comes with a shatter-resistant glass lid that locks in heat and moisture. 

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