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Below are some handy tips to ensure the longevity and safety of your non-stick pan that you should keep in mind.
1. Pour this into your newly bought non-stick pan, ensuring carefree usage without concerns.
Below are some small tips to help you use your non-stick pan for a long-lasting and safe experience.
Steps to Clean the Pan When Newly Bought
After purchasing, just follow these additional steps to ensure your non-stick pan lasts much longer compared to those used right away.
Step 1: When you bring the pan home, the first step is to pour a little water into it, about 2/3 full, no need to fill it up completely.
Step 2: Next, turn the heat up to boil the water in the pan. Boil it until you see steam rising, not letting it boil vigorously.
Step 3: Turn off the heat and pour out the water.
Step 4: Use a paper towel to wipe off any remaining water in the pan.
Step 5: Place the pan back on the stove, turn the heat to the lowest setting possible.
Step 6: Pour a little cooking oil onto the paper towel.
Step 7: Use the oil-soaked paper towel to wipe the pan. Wipe evenly around the pan for about 30 seconds, then turn off the stove and let the pan cool.
Repeat steps 5, 6, 7 two more times.
Additionally, to extend the lifespan of your non-stick pan, you can also consider the following steps:
Pour Oil into the Pan before Heating It
For regular aluminum and cast iron pans, when using a non-stick pan for the first time, you should pour oil into the pan before placing it on the stove. If the temperature inside the pan is too hot when you pour the oil, it will damage the non-stick layer, posing health risks to users and reducing the lifespan and quality of the pan.
Use Minimal Amounts of Oil, Fat, or Butter when Frying or Sautéing
A non-stick pan prevents food from sticking to the pan during cooking. To add flavor to your food, it's necessary to use only a small amount of these substances, saving both money and ensuring health and safety for the pan as the amount of oil and fat will increase the temperature when using a non-stick pan.
With a non-stick pan, you may even be able to forgo using cooking oil or butter altogether.
The habit of frying and seasoning directly in the pan to save time and control the flavor of dishes by homemakers should not be applied to non-stick pans. This practice can lead to the pan's surface becoming prone to scratches, damaging the non-stick coating and reducing the pan's lifespan.
Use wooden cooking utensils for non-stick pans.
Cooking utensils such as wooden spoons and spatulas will not scratch the surface of the pan like aluminum or stainless steel utensils. Plastic utensils are also not safe to use under high heat. Therefore, choose wooden utensils for cooking with non-stick pans.
