You’ve probably seen the phrase “hard anodized cookware” but had no idea what it meant. Or was that just me? Either way, this technical-sounding term is easy to explain. It simply means that the outer layer of your pots and pans were oxidized to create a tough exterior capable of lasting longer and scratching less. All good things, right?  

Home cooks, Food & Wine editors, and professional chefs alike swear by this process, especially when a trusted brand is behind it. Enter: All-Clad’s Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan Set, which boasts three layers of nonstick coating in addition to its core of oxidized aluminum. With its slick exterior, convenient size options, and affordable price, I’m not at all shocked that thousands of Amazon customers recommend these skillets for easy cooking every night of the week. 

All-Clad Essentials Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan Set 

There’s a lot to love about this All-Clad set. For one, it includes two pans measuring 8.5 and 10.5 inches wide, respectively. These smaller sizes are incredibly useful when it comes to most daily tasks in the kitchen. Unless you’re regularly cooking for six people or more, these dimensions are more than capable of handling scrambled eggs, sautéed vegetables, seared fish, and everything in between. They’re also ridiculously easy to clean, thanks to their nonstick coating. If your food doesn’t slide right out, it can be tossed directly in the dishwasher to take care of the residue. And lastly, they’re oven-safe up to 500°F and compatible with all cooktops except induction.

Amazon shoppers were blown away by how evenly food browned and how easily it released with these All-Clad nonstick pans. One reviewer called the set “exceptional,” adding that they would “buy these again in a heartbeat.” A second shopper and a former professional chef to boot, wrote that while they eschewed nonstick cookware in the past, these “are as good as they say” thanks to their “excellent craftsmanship.” A third noted that they feel balanced and sturdy and do a great job of distributing heat. 

When thousands of people, professional chefs, and Food & Wine editors recommend the same nonstick cookware, I take note — especially if said skillets are made by All-Clad and cost just $30 apiece. The question isn’t if I’m going to buy the set, but when.      

Shop More All-Clad Cookware

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All-Clad Specialty Stainless Steel Oval Bakeware Set 

All-Clad Stainless Steel Saucepan 

All-Clad HA1 12-Inch Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan 

All-Clad Specialty 5-Piece Stainless Steel Tool Set with Caddy

At the time of publishing, the price was $60.