Ceramic Skillet 9.5 Inch Review

Ceramic Skillet 9.5 Inch Review | R3

How we scored it

5 criteria — open any layer to see exactly what we found

6.8

Safety

Fair

5.4

Efficacy

Fair

7.1

Usability

Good

Material SafetyCritical

50%

6.8▾

Criteria

Cooking Surface Material

Ceramic nonstick (third-party PFAS-free verified)7/10

Ceramic coating independently verified as free of PFAS by a named testing lab or organization. Third-party testing is the only way to confirm what a manufacturer's 'non-toxic' claim actually means.

Trade-off

Ceramic coatings, even verified PFAS-free ones, are less durable than bare metal
With proper care (no metal utensils, gentle hand washing, low-to-medium heat), verified ceramic can last 2–4 years
Expect to replace it eventually

Third-Party Safety Certifications

Mamavation approved,NSF food contact certified9/10

Matched tiers: T1, T2 → 9 pts

Seasoning Oil Type

1/10

Heat VersatilityImportant

15%

6.4▾

Criteria

Oven-Safe Temperature

250010/10

500°F or above opens the full range of modern recipes — you can start a steak on the stovetop and finish it in the oven without switching pans, and most bread and pizza recipes that require a screaming-hot vessel are accessible.

Trade-off

Pans in this range are typically heavier (cast iron, carbon steel) or bare metal (stainless) — they may not have nonstick surfaces.

Induction Compatibility

false1/10

Cooking CapacityImportant

10%

4▾

Criteria

Cooking Surface Diameter

9.54/10

8–9 inches is a single-serve pan. Adequate for cooking for one but requires multiple batches for family meals.

Trade-off

Limited utility for family cooking
Best positioned as a secondary pan for egg cooking or single-portion applications

Maintenance BurdenNice to have

13%

10▾

Criteria

Seasoning Maintenance Required

Ceramic nonstick (third-party PFAS-free verified)10/10

No seasoning maintenance — wash it, dry it, put it away. Stainless steel and nonstick surfaces do not require periodic re-seasoning or special oil treatments.

Trade-off

Stainless steel requires more careful cooking technique to prevent sticking
Nonstick coatings that require no maintenance are also the coatings most likely to degrade and need replacement within a few years

Dishwasher Safe

Long-Term ReliabilityNice to have

13%

4.2▾

Criteria

Warranty Coverage

10-year3/10

band_match:10-year→3

Handle Heat Safety

Silicone-wrapped handle6/10

Stay-cool silicone wrap keeps the handle safe on the stovetop but limits oven-safe temperature — most silicone handles cap at 350–400°F.

Trade-off

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Xtrema Ceramic Skillet 9.5 Inch

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