6.25-Inch Open Skillet

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Cook with confidence using the small but mighty nonstick frying pan from the Circulon A1 Series. This mini skillet is versatile for single-serving dishes and dishwasher-safe for each cleaning. Circulon’s triple-layer ScratchDefense nonstick cooking surface lasts 130X longer than the competition with no scratching, peeling, or flaking.

SKU

81825
  • Body Material: Aluminum
  • Exterior Finish: Nonstick
  • Interior Finish: Nonstick
  • Handle Material: Cast Stainless Steel with Silicone
  • Lid Material: Tempered Glass

To see CA AB1200 disclosures for this product, visit our Product Disclosures page.

  • Dishwasher Safe: Yes
  • Oven Safe Temperature: 400°F
  • Induction Suitable: Yes
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
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A1 Series

- Thick aluminum construction
- Nonstick inside and out
- No-slip silicone handles that stay cool on the stovetop
- Convenient nonstick exterior

Scratch Free,
Worry Free. Forever.

Circulon ScratchDefense™ is a safer, tougher nonstick that's laboratory‑tested to withstand up to 200 years of everyday use.*

Us After
350,000 Scrapes

vs.

Them After
5 Scrapes

130x longer lasting than the competition

Than leading competitor nonstick in a metal utensil scratch test performed at 200°C/392°F

Experience Next-Generation Nonstick
with ScratchDefense™

Overall rating: 4.652848 / 5 from 2774 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Cook with confidence using the Circulon A1 Series 6.25-Inch Open Skillet. Customers praise its versatile size, excellent nonstick performance, and even heat distribution. The pan is well-built and dishwasher-safe, with a sturdy and handsome appearance.

Summary topics

  • Pan Build Quality (38%): A substantial number of customers pointed out that these pans are great and well-built, making them highly recommended.
  • Skillet Performance (4%): It was noted by customers that this 12” skillet is the best they have ever owned.
  • Appearance (6%): It was observed by customers that the pan looks great and has a sturdy and handsome appearance. (Common opinion)
  • Product Quality (8%): Customers expressed appreciation for the great quality of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
  • Nonstick Performance (4%): It was observed by customers that the nonstick pot is great, fantastic, outstanding, and spot on.

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Review highlights

  • "Perfect pan, great size cooks evenly and dishwasher safe for fast cleanup."Michael M.
  • "The quality is way better than I expected, the color is attractive and the even temperatured cooking has been great!"Alice M.
  • "No more food sticking, easy to clean, have been able to almost eliminate any oil in cooking"Claire R.

Reviews

My A1 Scratch Defense Blows My Old Circulon Away!

"I love everything about my 12 piece set. I’ve never liked plastic utensils and I’m loving the freedom to use metal utensils without worrying about ruining the pans. The redesigned silicon handles are comfortable to grip and don’t have any hot spots. These pots and pans cook food beautifully and nothing seems to stick to them. Cleaning them is a breeze, too! I’m very happy with my purchase!"

Linda L. (5/5)

ScratchDefense

"Excellent cookware. Extremely easy to cook in and clean. Beautiful to look at. I love the 6. 25-inch skillet, perfect for one egg and extremely cute!! I’ve owned and used Circulon products most of my adult life, since it first came out. Only disappointment, no 1-qt saucepan."

Linda P. (5/5)

Cookware works great, even damaged

"I ordered a 10-piece Sratch Defense set that I've used a half-dozen times. Everything has performed very well. *One of the large lids was dented along the rim edge in the undamaged box, so that would mean it was dented at the production center and shipped anyway! I guess CIRCULON doesn't care enough to send out their best products as new."

JONATHAN Z. (4/5)

Still the best in 50 years!

"I bought Circulon cookware in the 70s when I moved out on my own. I tried every new “best” cookware that came along only to return to my Circulon. Today in 2026 Circulon stands alone in my kitchen as the best cookware available."

Linda W. (5/5)

Best nonstick pots and pans

"Love this line of pots and pans. These replaced ceramic ones I had that were not as nonstick as promised. So far I haven’t had to use any oil or cooking spray on these pans, and my food doesn’t stick."

Stacey W. (5/5)

Favorite Pan by Far

"I bought my first Circulon in 2018 and this was my second. Couldn't be happier with the quality, longevity, and amount of things you can use it for! Easy to clean and take care of, easy to cook with, and overall best quality for the affordable price. Highly recommend and will continue to build my collection."

Katie C. (5/5)

3 pans

"Bought th 12 before, buy wanted a smaller one to make eggs. Price 200, but was sale price 170, nice. These have better non stick and the heavy bottoms which I like. Great set, bought the 3 at sauce pan awhile ago, great pan. Great product."

Paul R. (5/5)

Great pans. Great customer service.

"These pans are awesome. I ordered these to supplement the larger set I bought. Unfortunately the packaging for these box free pans was not sufficient and the pans arrived bent. I reached out to customer service, sent a few pictures and not only did a new set arrive in a couple of days, but I could see they had fixed their packaging issue which had been evident in the pictures. Great company. Zero hassle dealing with them."

Jennifer H. (5/5)

Stir-fry Bonanza

"I wasn’t sure a traditional one-handled Wok was the right choice. It was. Two handles works. The size is right. The non-stick is right."

KENNETH J. (5/5)

Great pans. Great customer service.

"Love these pans. Nothing sticks. They are solid but not too heavy and perfectly balanced and comfortable. Lids fit perfectly. They heat quickly and evenly on my induction cook top. NO hotspots whatsoever. Well packaged for shipping."

Jennifer H. (5/5)

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