12-Inch Frying Pan: ScratchDefense™ Nonstick Fry Pans

$69.99

2679 reviews

From the inventors of hard-anodized nonstick cookware comes Circulon ScratchDefense™. Open up a new dimension in scratch resistance and unbeatable nonstick performance and longevity with ground-breaking ScratchDefense™ nonstick technology that applies aerospace-grade durability to eliminate scratching, sticking, and flaking for our most advanced nonstick yet. Cook with complete confidence using this dishwasher-safe 12-inch frying pan with a triple-layer nonstick cooking surface that lasts 130X longer than the competition and stands up to laboratory tests simulating 200+ years of daily wear and tear. An aluminum core delivers fast, all-over heat delivery and a thick, induction-suitable stainless steel base boosts durability and heat retention. Circulon ScratchDefense™ - EXTREME NONSTICK THAT WON’T SCRATCH. EVER.

SKU

81837
  • Body Material: Aluminum
  • Exterior Finish: Nonstick
  • Interior Finish: Nonstick
  • Handle Material: Cast Stainless Steel with Silicone

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
350,000 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: 4.653092 / 5 from 2652 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This 12-inch frying pan offers unbeatable nonstick performance, scratch resistance, and durability. Customers praise its even cooking, quick heating, and excellent quality. The nonstick surface is highly rated, and the pan's design ensures long-lasting use.

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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

New cookware

"After researching various cookware brands, I selected Circulon 10 piece set, and so far I am totally satisfied! I couldn’t justify $600+ for pots and pans, but this set met all the criteria and reviews convinced me to make the purchase. They cook evenly and clean up as easily as advertised. Happy with my choice!"

Lynette C. (5/5)

"I love everything about this pan especially the anodized hi-lo pan bought 1, I can use a metal spoon, and stove to oven. Washes up easily, handle is perfect doesn't get hot no need to grab with a pot holder while cooking. I also bought 2/ A-1 scratchDefense pans ,the beginning of a great collection."

VIRGINIA (5/5)

Great Cookware

"I have had my cookware set for about 2 months and I'm loving them so far. I like the weight of them it makes them feel like they are not cheap. I love the fact that they hold head after turning the burner off. I would recommend this set to anyone looking for a nice set of pans that don't break the bank."

Shannon S. (4/5)

The Perfect Pan

"I was looking for a 14-inch flat frying pan that was dishwasher safe. I wasn't sure that I would like the "wok" shape, but it has met my needs perfectly! And it comes out of the dishwasher in beautiful shape. I love this pan!"

Christine B. (5/5)

"I Love all my new pans! The oven proof one that I can do one pan meals in is great. I’ve used it several times and cleanup is super easy. The Wok is amazing. It has a flat bottom so I have used it to shallow fry as well as stir fry. It makes great omelets. The mini 6. 25 skillet is perfect for 2 eggs cooked to perfect and no sticking. It’s huge so you can stir fry a lot of food. I have the 8. 5” and the 10” skillets too and I use them amost daily. They look classy so I keep them out on a shelf so they are easy to use, clean and put away quickly! We are calling these our Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts!"

Susan (5/5)

Quality pots, and pans

"They’re a little heavy, but I love the way they cook. Nothing seems to burn. The only complaint I would have is the two pots both have Pour spouts. This eliminates using it to steam like rice. So I bought one without the pour spout ."

linda s. (5/5)

Great nonstick, but comes with dents. . .

"These are great nonstick pans but when I unpacked them I had I bent pan, and 3 dented lids. Even though the box they came in had no damage. Straightened them out and they work great though!"

Kenneth K. (4/5)

Excellent Frying Pan

"I do a lot of frying and I've bought many frying pans over the years including some of the expensive ones. I've been using this pan for about a month and I can already tell that it is going to last a long time. The scratch defense nonstick works great and you can tell it's a hard coating that isn't coming off. The pan heats up slowly and evenly. I put the burner on 6 to heat it up and then turn it down to 4 or 5 to cook. I'm very glan to have discovered this pan as I usually wear out most pans within 6 months."

brian w. (5/5)

Really nice cookware

"This is my third set of circulon as we have two houses and an rv. This is the only set I have that has the scratch defense and love it. In our second home, we would have guests that would use our cookware and use metal utensils to cook with, I’m so glad to try these out with those guests who visit and instead of using the silicone utensils use the metal. I do like the way they cook!"

Ainslie V. (5/5)

Great Quality

"Great quality and durability. I had Circulon pots that lasted me almost 30 years so I was sure I would not be disappointed."

Denise H. (5/5)

Q&A

Does this cookware have to be seasoned before use, or after dishwasher cleaning?
No, the A1 Series collection does not need to be seasoned.
Does the glass lid on the 6 qt. stock pot also fit the 3 qt. saute pan? The 10 piece set has lids for both pieces. I fell that having 2 of same size lids is redundant. And can the steamer basket for the stock pot be purchased separately?
Thank you for your question. Yes, the 10 inch lid fits both the stockpot and sauté pan.
Is Circulon compatible with a gas stove?
Thank you for reaching out to us. In addition to being suitable for glass top and electric stovetops, Circulon® cookware is also suitable for gas stovetops!
My existing Circulon Fry Pan has is "warped" and does not lay flay on my glass top electric range, and. as you can guess cooks only on one side. Will these pans shown in this advertisement tend to "warp" ?
We are so sorry to hear about your experience with the warping of your cookware in the past. The revolutionary ScratchDefense™ Nonstick Technology is crafted from extremely durable aerospace-grade material, creating a thicker and harder surface and construction than has ever been seen in ordinary nonstick cookware. The ground-breaking durability is introduced utilizing speciality materials commonly used in aerospace design, due to their strength and heat-resistant properties, particularly under high-stress conditions. This is combined with a thick, edge-to-edge stainless steel base designed to eliminate warping. The edge-to-edge steel base not only provides superior heat performance but ensures that it will be dishwasher-safe and induction suitable. I hope this provides some helpful information.
What material is the nonstick, and is it safe? Thanks!
We take the safety of our customers very seriously and are committed to providing the safest possible nonstick cookware. The nonstick finish of our cookware is safe for food contact meets all U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Union (EU) regulations, and is certified by independent 3rd party laboratory testing. We welcome you to learn more from the Food & Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/food/process-contaminants-food/authorized-uses-pfas-food-contact-applications
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12-Inch Frying Pan: ScratchDefense™ Nonstick Fry Pans

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