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#6 of 12

All-Clad HA1 Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Inch Fry Pan

Key Specs

Coating Material

PTFE (traditional nonstick)

AB 1200 Disclosure

Yes

Oven-Safe Temp

500°F

Base Construction

Hard-anodized aluminum

All-Clad

All-Clad HA1 Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Inch Fry Pan

#6 of 12 non stick pans tested

6.7R3 Score / 10

There are better options - here's why.

Safety

5.966% weight

Efficacy

8.525% weight

Usability

7.59% weight

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The bottom line

What the product listing won't tell you

Know before you buy

The HA1 is the best PTFE pan R3 tested — Cook's Illustrated's #1 pick for good reason. But PTFE is a PFAS compound, and R3's safety-first rubric penalizes that chemistry regardless of how well the pan is built. If you have decided PTFE is acceptable for your household, this is the pan to buy. If you want to minimize PFAS exposure, a ceramic-coated alternative will score higher.

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You've decided PTFE nonstick is right for your household and want the best-built version available

You need induction compatibility — the encapsulated base is the premium tier that outperforms disc-bonded alternatives

You value manufacturer transparency — All-Clad's AB 1200 page explicitly names PTFE, PFA, and FEP, which is more disclosure than most PTFE brands provide

You want a lifetime warranty backing a premium-construction nonstick pan

You cook with CI's recommendations in mind — this is their #1 pick for real-world cooking performance

Skip if

Minimizing PFAS exposure is a priority — ceramic-coated pans achieve materially higher safety scores at comparable prices
You want to use the dishwasher — despite the brand claim, hand-washing is required to protect the coating
You cook at extreme high heat or broil regularly — PTFE degrades above 500°F and this pan's ceiling leaves no safety buffer

What's inside

Specs the product listing doesn't explain

Safety & Materials

What your food and family come into contact with every use

Coating MaterialPTFE (traditional nonstick)

Base ConstructionHard-anodized aluminum

Coating Layers3

Handle MaterialStainless steel

Dishwasher SafeYes (hand-wash recommended)

Efficacy

What determines how well this performs its core job

Oven-Safe Temp500°F

Usability

Ease of use, maintenance, and longevity

AB 1200 DisclosureYes

Cooktop CompatibilityInduction (encapsulated tri-ply base)

Weight2.38 lbs

WarrantyLifetime

Price$64.99 USD

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How we scored it

3 criteria - open any layer to see exactly what we found

5.9

Safety

Below Average

8.5

Efficacy

Excellent

7.5

Usability

Good

SafetyCritical

66%

5.9▾

Criteria

Coating Material

3/10

PTFE nonstick coatings use PFAS chemistry. All-Clad is PFOA-free (as required by law since 2015), but PTFE itself remains in the PFAS compound class. If minimizing PFAS exposure is your priority, this is the core trade-off — it applies equally to every PTFE pan on the market.

AB 1200 Disclosure Page

10/10

All-Clad's AB 1200 disclosure page tells you exactly what's in the coating — PTFE, PFA, and FEP listed by name. That level of transparency is rare among PTFE brands and earns a perfect score on this criterion.

Oven-Safe Temperature

8/10

500°F is the maximum you should ever use a PTFE pan — at higher temperatures the coating begins to break down. This pan is rated exactly at that ceiling, which is fine for standard oven use. Avoid broiling, which can spike surface temperatures above 500°F.

EfficacyImportant

25%

8.4▾

Criteria

Pan Base Material

10/10

Hard-anodized aluminum is All-Clad's premium base construction — harder than standard aluminum, distributes heat evenly, and resists scratches. Even heat distribution means your eggs don't stick in one spot while overcooking in another.

Coating Layer Count

6/10

Three PTFE layers is the standard for commercial-grade nonstick pans — Cook's Illustrated found this provides solid durability for everyday use. Proper care (hand-washing, no metal utensils) extends this to 3–5 years.

Cooktop Compatibility

UsabilityNice to have

9%

7.5▾

Criteria

Pan Weight

10/10

At 2.38 lbs this pan is easy to lift one-handed, including when full of food. Heavy enough to hold heat between additions, light enough to flip and toss without wrist fatigue.

Handle Material

8/10

The stainless handle can go in the oven with the pan — no silicone sleeve to remove. Note that it conducts heat during stovetop use, so grab a mitt after 5–10 minutes over high heat.

Dishwasher Safe

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Starting price

$64.99

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#6 of 12 non stick pans reviewed

10/10

The HA1's encapsulated base means it works on all cooktops including induction — and outperforms disc-bonded pans on induction heat distribution. If you have or plan to get an induction cooktop, this is the construction you want.

4/10

All-Clad says this pan is dishwasher-safe, but Cook's Illustrated recommends hand-washing every nonstick pan without exception — detergent breaks down the PTFE coating faster than you'd expect. Hand-wash only to get the full lifespan.

Warranty Length

10/10

All-Clad backs the HA1 with a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects. If the coating bubbles or flakes from normal use, they cover it — a strong signal of confidence in their own construction.