Frying pan nightmare

Francl27

Oh man. I'm getting so frustrated. I had some old pans that hadn't cost a ton two years ago, the non stick layer was pretty much gone and couldn't even cook eggs without them sticking, so I decided to buy a new pan. First one was a nice titanium pan from Denmark, wasn't cheap, second time on the stove it took fire. Yesterday I bought some calphalon pans, great reviews... Eggs not only totally stuck, but it took me 5 minutes to clean it off, and the pan was still hot!

I'm getting frustrated. Is it impossible anymore to fry some eggs without butter or oil?

kowajenn

Are you sure it's not your technique? If you're having trouble with your nonstick pans, spray a little cooking spray on there and you'll be good to go.

LishieFruit89

You definitely need to spray the pan.

I also use a ceramic pan for eggs sometimes.
Sometimes www.home.woot.com has pots & pans...

neanderthin

Use some oil, that is an integral part of frying, plus it adds flavor. If you insist on frying dry, expect mixed results. You could add a spray, not that I think their good or normally suggest someone use them, but for the relief they may give for someone that believes oil isn't a necessary part of frying/sauteing....... don't beat yourself up over small amounts of tasty fat.

TavistockToad

i use a non stick pan with a heavy copper bottom... and oil... nothing sticks!

BigCupOTea

Turn the heat down, you don't want screaming hot. Warm the pan and cook the eggs slow.

googlebear123

if you're doing scrambled eggs just microwave them

Francl27

Turn the heat down, you don't want screaming hot. Warm the pan and cook the eggs slow.

It was low

tigersword

Ceramic or cast iron. Cast iron needs to be seasoned really well. Need a bit of oil or butter, I recommend butter.

Turn the heat down, you don't want screaming hot. Warm the pan and cook the eggs slow.

Not necessarily. Heat level is personal preference, you just have to keep a closer eye on them with higher heat.

tedrickp

I have had the best luck in buying a cheap teflon non stick pan (i try and find one with a decently thick bottom at least- but the cheapest one). Use it and abuse it - then get a new one when the coating starts to not work. Usually lasts around 6-12 months I find (daily use). Thus far have found it to be just as cheap as buying more expensive non stick pans in the long run (since the coating on those is just as easily damaged).

FP4HSharon

I cook my eggs in the microwave. If I want it to be like "fried," but thoroughly cooked, I just crack one into a cereal bowl, put a paper towel over the top (very important if you don't want to be cleaning up a mess) and cook it for a minute (my microwave is an 1100 watt, so you might have to raise time if yours is lower wattage). If I want it scrambled, then put 1-2 eggs in a cereal bowl, stir in a little water, whip a little w/a fork. Again, cover w/a paper towel...cook for 30 seconds, stir, cook for another 30 seconds, & stir, repeat again if it's still runny. Makes really fluffy scrambled eggs. both of these methods with no oil/butter, & less mess. Unless you have a good dishwasher, then it's also a good idea to soak the bowls in water when you're done eating the eggs.

lilred806

I have some ceramic pots and I never use oil. My husband has gotten frustrated with them though because the larger pan began sticking a little. The pan I cook eggs in doesnt stick and I have never used oil. I have had these for about a year. They are ceramic pots I got from bed bath and beyond and the are red. They don't have the metal screw heads inside the pan so there is not a problem with anything sticking to that part either.

CarolElaine25

I use Wearever pans (http://www.wearever.com/WearEver/Cookware/cookandstrainnonstick/Pages/CookStrainNonstick.aspx) that were given to me for Christmas a few years ago. What seems to work for me is to heat the pan on medium for about five minutes before putting the eggs in. I use Trader Joe's Cage-Free Egg Whites and they rarely stick badly. I never use oil.

Good luck!

erickirb

Use left over bacon grease instead of butter or oil.

healthygreek

Just spray Spectrum grapeseed or olive in pan. Works perfect every time and doesn't add cals.

neanderthin

Just spray Spectrum grapeseed or olive in pan. Works perfect every time and doesn't add cals.

Where did the 700+ calories most sprays contain go if they don't add calories.

ekz13

sounds like the heat is too high or you're rushing it... I've always been taught,

non stick - Med heat or lower for most things

stainless steel - Med heat or higher for most things

randomtai

Use left over bacon grease instead of butter or oil.

This!!

jodi41086

I bought a 15$ one from walmart and food just slides off.. maybe go cheaper lol

MyJourney1960

Oh man. I'm getting so frustrated. I had some old pans that hadn't cost a ton two years ago, the non stick layer was pretty much gone and couldn't even cook eggs without them sticking, so I decided to buy a new pan. First one was a nice titanium pan from Denmark, wasn't cheap, second time on the stove it took fire. Yesterday I bought some calphalon pans, great reviews... Eggs not only totally stuck, but it took me 5 minutes to clean it off, and the pan was still hot!

I'm getting frustrated. Is it impossible anymore to fry some eggs without butter or oil?

i also find that the cheaper ones work better (this is only in the past few years). I sometimes use a drop of oil and sometimes use no oil. Medium heat - too high doesn't work, too low doesn't get them cooked.

Francl27

I bought a 15$ one from walmart and food just slides off.. maybe go cheaper lol

Seriously!

Kanuenue

I stick with my well seasoned cast irons, low-med heat, and a thin spatcula. A drop of avocado oil goes a long way in these babys.

stealthq

I stick with my well seasoned cast irons, low-med heat, and a thin spatcula. A drop of avocado oil goes a long way in these babys.

Ditto, though I've not tried avocado oil. Mine are seasoned enough that I can cook eggs without oil IF they're sunny-side up or similar. You have to let them sit and cook for a bit or they will stick. Anything you need to move around the pan right away, like scrambled eggs, needs maybe a tsp of oil - just dip a paper towel in some oil and wipe a thin layer in the pan. It'll be enough in seasoned cast iron.

tedrickp

I bought a 15$ one from walmart and food just slides off.. maybe go cheaper lol

This ^ A friend who is a chef is the one who told me about the method I mentioned earlier. He is team - go cheap on non stick (specifically teflon) pans.

His theory is that teflon non stick is only good for so long (heat effects it, gets scratched easily etc...) and even on expensive pans the teflon is the fist thing to go. So go cheap and throw out when it loses maximum effectiveness.

This is wasteful in terms of throwing stuff out, but monetarily I have found it is actually cheaper for me in the long run.

roxylola

I get nice solid stainless pans, if you burn them you can scrub or soak them without damaging. Use a moderate amount of oil. after frying while the pan is still hot (ideally on the heat) throw in a little water not so much as to drown it enough that it boils and there is still a little in. That should lift most of anything stuck. If you have burnt it on though then soak and scrub

castlerobber

If you're having trouble with your nonstick pans, spray a little cooking spray on there and you'll be good to go.

NO, don't use cooking spray on nonstick pans. It builds up a sticky coating that can't easily be removed without damaging the nonstick surface.

Condition the new pan as its instructions specify. Use just a bit of oil or butter when you cook.

perfect_storm

I use ceramic pans and have no problem with eggs or anything else.

Mr_Knight

Cast iron.

I've gone through everything - still have all the high end All-Clad and Calphalon - but what makes me happiest are my cast iron pans. They do anything, are indestructible, and properly seasoned, are the easiest things in the world to take care of.

SMarie10

I use a stainless steel Magnalite pan I've had since College - it is the best pan I've ever used and I've tried many. I use cooking spray or olive oil depending on what I'm cooking, but never have any issues unless I seriously burn something. If that happens I soak it with some dish soap and it always comes clean. I will use these pans till I'm old and grey.

Sugarfiend29

Turn the heat down, you don't want screaming hot. Warm the pan and cook the eggs slow.

Oh how interesting we feel so qualified to be giving out cooking lessons now. I demand to see your local fire dept's annual call log.

QuietBloom

Not to be a smart butt, but doesn't frying sort of imply using some kind of fat? Maybe you can switch to poaching or something, if you don't want added oils. I have nice non-stick frying pans, but I always use a little PAM at the very least when I cook eggs in them.