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	A '''skillet''', '''frying pan''' or '''frypan''' is a ] used for frying, searing, and browning foods. It is typically an 8 to 12 inch diameter flat pan with flared sides and no lid. In contrast, a pan of similar size with straight sides and a lid is called a ]. The word "skillet" is almost unknown outside of ].		A '''skillet''', '''frying pan''' or '''frypan''' is a ] used for frying, searing, and browning foods. It is typically an 8 to 12 inch diameter flat pan with flared sides and no lid. In contrast, a pan of similar size with straight sides and a lid is called a ]. The word "skillet" is almost unknown outside of ].
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	== Construction ==		== Construction ==

	Traditionally, ~~skillets~~ were made of cast iron. Although cast iron is still popular today, especially for outdoor cooking, most ~~skillets~~ are now made from metals such as ] and ]. The materials and construction method used in modern ~~skillets~~ vary greatly and some typical materials include:		Traditionally, frying pans were made of cast iron. Although cast iron is still popular today, especially for outdoor cooking, most frying pans are now made from metals such as ] and ]. The materials and construction method used in modern frying pans vary greatly and some typical materials include:

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	With the exception of cast iron ~~skillets~~, a ] coating can be applied to the surface of the pan to make it non-stick. This is popular for ~~skillets~~ sold to the home user but less so for ~~skillets~~ used by professional cooks and restaurants. Cast iron naturally becomes non-stick through use and so does not benefit from a teflon coating.		With the exception of cast iron frying pans, a ] coating can be applied to the surface of the pan to make it non-stick. This is popular for frying pans sold to the home user but less so for those used by professional cooks and restaurants. Cast iron naturally becomes non-stick through use and so does not benefit from a teflon coating.

	== Use and Care ==		== Use and Care ==

	Cast iron ~~skillets~~ must be ] before use and periodically afterwards.		Cast iron frying pans must be ] before use and periodically afterwards.
	Many traditionalists maintain that a cast iron ~~skillet~~ should never be washed but rather wiped clean after each use. Washing destroys the anti-stick finish that forms through use and can promote rust and other problems.		Many traditionalists maintain that a cast iron frying pan should never be washed but rather wiped clean after each use. Washing destroys the anti-stick finish that forms through use and can promote rust and other problems.

	~~Skillets~~ made from copper will require polishing to remove ].		Frying pans made from copper will require polishing to remove ].

	Aluminum and stainless steel ~~skillets~~ generally do not require much maintenance.		Aluminum and stainless steel frying pans generally do not require much maintenance.

	~~Skillets~~ with teflon coatings should not be overheated or else the teflon will melt.		Frying pans with teflon coatings should not be overheated or else the teflon will melt.

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This page is about the kitchen item. For the band, see Skillet (band).

Introduction

A skillet, frying pan or frypan is a pan used for frying, searing, and browning foods. It is typically an 8 to 12 inch diameter flat pan with flared sides and no lid. In contrast, a pan of similar size with straight sides and a lid is called a sauté pan. The word "skillet" is almost unknown outside of North America.

Construction

Traditionally, frying pans were made of cast iron. Although cast iron is still popular today, especially for outdoor cooking, most frying pans are now made from metals such as aluminum and stainless steel. The materials and construction method used in modern frying pans vary greatly and some typical materials include:

With the exception of cast iron frying pans, a teflon coating can be applied to the surface of the pan to make it non-stick. This is popular for frying pans sold to the home user but less so for those used by professional cooks and restaurants. Cast iron naturally becomes non-stick through use and so does not benefit from a teflon coating.

Use and Care

Cast iron frying pans must be seasoned before use and periodically afterwards. Many traditionalists maintain that a cast iron frying pan should never be washed but rather wiped clean after each use. Washing destroys the anti-stick finish that forms through use and can promote rust and other problems.

Frying pans made from copper will require polishing to remove tarnish.

Aluminum and stainless steel frying pans generally do not require much maintenance.

Frying pans with teflon coatings should not be overheated or else the teflon will melt.

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