Can I cook an egg in it, without oil, and not have it stick?
412442
No, however, as Spawnie7 mentioned, coating with a very small Pam spray will help very much. I've used Circulon over a year and would not use anything else (I"ve used many brands in the past 40+ years of cooking/baking but none come close to Circulon. Try it, you won't regret it! Happy Cooking!
412443
DO NOT use pam or any other type of cooking spray, not ever on this pan. These are bad for non-stick pans. If you don't believe me, call Circulon directly. They will tell you this. This is what they told me, but I had already known this. If you have to, use a little oil...but not Pam.
412444
Initially, yes, you can. However over time (beyond 6 mo maybe?) you will need just a little oil, such as putting a little on a paper towel and wiping bottom of pan with it. I love these pans though!
412445
I usually use oil or butter but I did notice that once the egg has absorbed the oil and the pan appears dry it doesn't stick at all. I am going to buy more of these pans because they are the best I have seen as far as not sticking.
412446
I do not use any kind of spray or butter and have not had an egg stick yet.
412447
No it will stick. Due to the ridged surface area. Howver a coating of pam/cooking spray prevents that and has an easy clean up
412448
One more thing, with Circulon, you don't use high heat. For best results on all your cooking, cook on medium or medium high. I use medium on everything. Circulon heats up quickly and holds the heat wonderfully.
412449
I haven't had a egg or pancake 'stick' in the sense that most people think of when they use the word, but I have had the edges adhere to the pans and have had to give them an assist with a spatula to get them to move. Once 'freed' both items slid easily enough to be flipped without a spatula.
1742879
Same way you would use any other cooking oil. For example, I just put a teaspoon full into a pan, heated it, and fried eggs in it. That was easy! You could also add it to other foods. Anything that requires oil can use this.
1660723
Technically the answer is yes but you certainly will need to use some kind of lubricant (butter, oil) or it will stick badly. This is not a non-stick pan so you will always have to use a lubricant to avoid sticking.
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Yes you can fry eggs in this, or any of the WareEver ceramic cookware.That said, this is not the pan for frying eggs, because of the high sides..Harder to get your spatula underneath the eggs.You should use the ceramic WearEver open pan with the lower sides that flare out.Use a little coconut oil with this, and your eggs will slide out when there finish.Someone here said to use Pam spray..NO, do NOT use anytype of oil spray on any pans , unless for baking.Spray pam will get Pans sticky with a film over it in a short time. You never need to scrub these pans..Just use a little soap on a soft sponge. Yes you can fry eggs in this, or any of the WareEver ceramic cookware.That said, this is not the pan for frying eggs, because of the high sides..Harder to get your spatula underneath the eggs.You should use the ceramic WearEver open pan with the lower sides that flare out.Use a little coconut oil with this, and your eggs will slide out when there finish.Someone here said to use Pam spray..NO, do NOT use anytype of oil spray on any pans , unless for baking.Spray pam will get Pans sticky with a film over it in a short time. You never need to scrub these... » Read More Yes you can fry eggs in this, or any of the WareEver ceramic cookware.That said, this is not the pan for frying eggs, because of the high sides..Harder to get your spatula underneath the eggs.You should use the ceramic WearEver open pan with the lower sides that flare out.Use a little coconut oil with this, and your eggs will slide out when there finish.Someone here said to use Pam spray..NO, do NOT use anytype of oil spray on any pans , unless for baking.Spray pam will get Pans sticky with a film over it in a short time. You never need to scrub these pans..Just use a little soap on a soft sponge. « Show Less
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Yes, it's a nonstick surface. Like any grille, it's recommended that you oil it lightly before cooking, and also apply a bit of oil to whatever you are cooking. With that prep, as long as you aren't turning your food too soon, you shouldn't have any issues with sticking.
1545169
Yes, I do think it is more non-stick than your average non-stick pan. Food slides right out and you do not even need to spray or use oil.
335977
technically, no. However I found food to stick regardless. And if you use oil on the food - watch out! Instant fire.
1459739
No, it is not non stick. But since you heat oil in wok before cooking, things don't stick. I had a non stick wok before this one, and I like this one a whole lot more.
1634685
I have had no problem with the nonstick, but I also use a little bit of butter or spray in it. I don't cook food in it alone.
1459703
I agree with Great Cook, don't use spray oil! It's fine to use while cooking, but then you need to wash it off! If it drys on it makes it sticky. Just use a paper towel and smear some vegetable oil on it.
2077262
No, not if you season the heck out of it and use some kind of oil or butter when you cook the eggs.
2035458
I hardly ever use cooking oil with this pan. I would say this is a truly nonstick pan. Don't cook things on very high.
668198
It is not. If, you know how to cook in stainless steel, you will find that most things don't stick. I couldn't cook eggs without them cooking, so I ordered nonstick skillets to go with this set. I love my set. The skillets I ordered work great as well.
1443576
No, I just spray it with a little cooking spray and have had no problems at all! I live these pans!
1553606
Yes, you can. You have to keep a bit more of an eye (and ear and nose) out for scorching, but I've popped without butter or oil and it works just fine.
1965597
You don't need oil. This is a great non-stick pan. Enjoy your oil free cooking! what you described as jel, is the non-stick coating.
1835261
Have tried it both ways and it doesn't matter. The coating in that egg cooker looks like is designed to make the eggs stick regardless what oil, butter or spray is used. Last time I used it I spend over 5 min. to clean it.