Accidentally used high heat on Teflon pan!
I accidentally left a Teflon pan on high heat to the point where oil was smoking a lot. Is the Teflon pan still good to use? I'm afraid I destroyed the protective coating. I visually inspected the coating and it seems to be intact and in good shape.
Best Answer
Smoking oil generally isn't hot enough to damage teflon. Generally, Teflon gets damaged at 260C/500F, which is above the smoke point of most cooking oils (though not all of them). So as long as you didn't let it go to the point where you burned most of the oil off, it should be OK.
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What happens if you overheat a Teflon pan?
Dangers of overheating Generally speaking, Teflon is a safe and stable compound. However, at temperatures above 500\xb0F (260\xb0C), Teflon coatings on nonstick cookware start to break down, releasing toxic chemicals into the air ( 13 ). Inhaling these fumes may lead to polymer fume fever, also known as the Teflon flu.Does high heat damage non-stick pans?
First and foremost, nonstick cookware is not designed for high heat. Higher temperatures will damage the coating over time and high heat can also cause the release of harmful toxins, depending on the type of coating on your pan. When you need to really sear a steak, reach for a stainless steel or cast iron pan instead.Are burnt Teflon pans toxic?
Teflon: Some nonstick pans are sealed with a Teflon coating that can contain PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) or PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), which can create toxic fumes when heated. These toxic fumes may cause what is known as \u201cpolymer fume fever.\u201d Symptoms include breathing difficulty, fever and sore throat.Can you ruin a Teflon pan?
Don't leave non-stick pans to soak. Throwing your non-stick pans in the dishwasher is bad, but something equally as damaging is not washing them at all. All that greasy residue, leftover food and even dishwater will do damage to the non-stick coating, wearing it down over time.Nonstick Pan Safety ANSWERS
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