Should I season a Teflon-coated stainless steel frying pan
I am not sure if I am allowed to say the brand & model, but here is the spec
- Can also be used in the oven since it is made entirely of metal.
- Thick base with one layer of aluminium between two layers of stainless steel. Gives an even and energy-efficient heat, which reduces the risk of food burning and sticking.
- Made of stainless steel, which makes the pan durable and easy to clean.
- Treated with Teflon® Platinum plus, a very hardwearing non-stick coating that makes the pan suitable for everyday use.
- The exterior is made of brushed steel which means that stains do not show as much as on a high-gloss surface.
Should I season it?
Related question: What's the best way to season a cast iron skillet?
Best Answer
No. Neither plain stainless steel nor non-stick pans (which yours is as it's coated with Teflon) need to be seasoned. Not only is seasoning unnecessary, but it will only cause your pan to look dirty. It would do no good at all.
Seasoning is all about preventing rust and sealing "pores", making the surface more resistant to sticking. Neither of those things are an issue with stainless steel or Teflon, and it's unlikely that the seasoning would even stick to your pan. On your pan you can even use soap!
Some people (a distinct minority) do season stainless steel (Do I need to season a stainless steel saute pan?), but absolutely don't try to season Teflon.
EDIT: It is often recommended use a paper towel to wipe a small amount of oil on Teflon before use. Apparently some people do call that "seasoning", but it bears no resemblance to the seasoning of cast-iron. NY Times
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Can you season a Teflon coated pan?
How to Season a Non Stick Frying Pan. Using the soft side of a sponge, wash the surface of your Non Stick Pan with warm water and dish soap. Once your pan is dry, lightly rub vegetable or canola oil onto the surface of the pan.Should stainless-steel pan be seasoned?
So, should you season a stainless steel frying pan? There's no need to season a stainless steel pan. Contrary to popular belief, it won't make it less sticky. Instead, preheat your pan for at least 5 minutes and use plenty of cooking oil to keep food from sticking to it.How do you care for Teflon coated pans?
Use a plastic scrub, sponge, or dishcloth to wash the pans. Never use scrubbers that have built-in harsh cleansers or detergents. Nonstick pans generally wash quickly and easily, requiring little scrubbing. Make certain to remove all food residue, which could bake in the pan later and damage the coating.How do you keep food from sticking in a stainless steel fry pan?
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Answer 2
Absolutely not
A non-stick pans surface will be ruined when any oil becomes polymerised onto it. The whole idea of a non-stick pan is that it's surface is non-stick to food. Permanently layering it with anything else will make it less non-stick
Only use non-stick pans for low to medium heat cooking, and use no, or very little oil in them. Be very gentle with the surface so as not to scratch it, as the scratches eventually make it sticky again
Most manufacturers of non-stick pans recommend gentle hand washing with soap from new, and then removal of excess oil from the pan with a plain paper towel while still warm. Never hard washing or scrubbing
If oil does become polymerised onto the surface, sometimes you can recover them by using 3M style green polyester scourers with liquid soap to gently remove the hardened oil, if done carefully it will not overly scratch the non-stick coating
Seasoning is for plain metal pans, not for coated, glass, or ceramic
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