8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan

8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan

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8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
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  • 8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
  • 8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
  • 8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
  • 8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
  • Three-piece nonstick frying pan set with stainless steel handles on kitchen counter
  • 8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
  • 8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
  • 8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
  • 8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
  • 8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
  • Three-piece nonstick frying pan set with stainless steel handles on kitchen counter
8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
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8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan

8-10-12-Inch Carbon Nonstick Pan Set

$374.00

A coating-free nonstick pan that’s easy to use from day one. Naturally nonstick performance without toxic chemicals, built to last forever.

Pan Height: Original
Pan Sets: 8" + 10" + 12"
Single Pans: 8"
Lid: No Lid
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Features
  • Nitrided carbon steel for a coating-free, naturally nonstick cooking surface
  • Aluminum core for lighter weight than traditional carbon steel or cast iron
  • Ultra rust-resistant construction that’s far more forgiving than typical carbon steel
  • Ready to cook on day one with no lengthy seasoning process
  • Safe to use with metal utensils
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Oven Safe up to 1100°F

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Induction Compatible

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Use & Care
  • Hand wash only
  • Heat safe up to 1100ºF
  • Induction compatible
  • For best results, always pre-heat your pan  for 1-2 minutes and cook with a small amount of oil (½ to 1 Tbsp)
  • Conditioning is the best way to keep your pan in tip-top shape and as nonstick as possible. 
  • Visit our Help Hub for more on how to use, clean, and condition this pan.
Specifications

8":
Total Length: 15.25 in. / 387 mm
Handle Length: 6.75 in. / 171 mm
Diameter: 8.5 in. / 216 mm
Cooking Surface Diameter: 7 in. / 178 mm
Height: 1.34 in. / 34 mm
Weight: 1.70 lb / 0.77 kg
Thickness (Base): 2.5 mm
Thickness (Wall): 2.1 mm

10":
Total Length: 18.8 in. / 479 mm
Handle Length: 8 in. / 203 mm
Diameter: 10.75 in. / 273 mm
Cooking Surface Diameter: 9 in. / 229 mm
Height: 1.75 in. / 44 mm
Weight: 2.5 lb / 1.13 kg
Thickness (Base): 2.5 mm
Thickness (Wall): 2.1 mm

12":
Total Length: 21.25 in. / 539 mm
Handle Length: 9 in. / 229 mm
Diameter: 12.4 in. / 315 mm
Cooking Surface Diameter: 10 in. / 254 mm
Height: 1.75 in. / 44 mm
Weight: 3.1 lb / 1.39 kg
Thickness (Base): 2.5 mm
Thickness (Wall): 2.1 mm

Construction: 3-ply Nitrided Carbon Steel + Aluminum Core
Country of Production: PRC
Warranty

All Misen products come with a lifetime warranty against defects. Misen will replace any defective products. Learn more about our warranty policy here and what's covered.

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A New Way
to Nonstick

With its smooth nitrided surface, Carbon Nonstick™ is a
clean-cooking alternative to chemical nonstick and ceramic.

Completely Uncoated,
Naturally Nonstick

Nitrided carbon steel has no chemicals, coatings,
or anything that can flake off or degrade.

Carbon Steel, Without the Fuss

A lightweight aluminum core makes this pan easy to handle and ultra-responsive to heat.

Not Your Grandma’s

Cast Iron

Carbon Nonstick™ is perfect for carbon steel fans looking
for a lighter, rust-proof pan you can soak in the sink.

How Carbon Nonstick™ Stacks Up

Carbon nonstick pan comparison chart vs regular nonstick, ceramic, carbon steel, stainless steel, and cast iron across 8 benefits

Questions?

What is Carbon Nonstick™ made of?

Carbon Nonstick™ is a carbon steel pan with an aluminum core. It’s 3-ply, meaning it has three layers. The inner layer is the aluminum core, which helps the pan heat and cool more quickly than other carbon steel pans. The top and bottom layers are nitrided carbon steel.

Nitrided carbon steel is essentially carbon steel that has been super-heated in a nitrogen-rich oven, which creates an extremely durable, corrosion-resistant, and virtually nonstick surface without the need for coatings.

Nitriding is extremely safe and widely used in industries beyond cookware, including aerospace, automotive, surgical, and industrial machinery.
How is Carbon Nonstick™ nonstick without any coatings?

Carbon steel (Carbon Nonstick's™ primary material) relies on something called “seasoning” to achieve its non-stickiness. Unlike ceramic (aka Silicon dioxide) and nonstick (Teflon) which both require a special coating, seasoning is completely natural and builds up more and more over time.

This process of seasoning is called polymerization: when any type of fat is heated in the pan, it chemically bonds with the metal to create a durable surface that prevents rust and improves nonstick properties. The more you cook, the more the seasoning builds up. Over time the pan will become even more nonstick.

Our pan takes things a step further: through a process called "nitriding," Carbon Nonstick™ is fully nonstick right out of the box, and even moreso over time. Nitriding is a process by which a metal surface is super-heated in a nitrogen-rich environment, which creates an extremely durable, corrosion-resistant, and virtually nonstick surface without the need for coatings.

Nitriding is extremely safe and widely used in industries beyond cookware, including aerospace, automotive, surgical, and industrial machinery.
Does Carbon Nonstick™ contain PFAS, PTFE, or PFOA?

No, Carbon Nonstick™ is free of PFAS, PTFE, and PFOA.
How can Carbon Nonstick™ be nonstick and also last forever?

Traditional nonstick pans (Teflon) and ceramic are both made with coatings that wear off over time, making the pan useless. Carbon Nonstick™ does not contain any chemical coating; instead, it self-seasons over time as you cook with it, creating a lasting, nonstick surface.

This process of self-seasoning is called polymerization: when any type of fat is heated in the pan, it chemically bonds with the metal to create a durable coating that prevents rust and improves nonstick properties.

This process happens naturally as you cook. The more you use the pan, the more layers of seasoning build up, and the more nonstick the pan becomes.

Carbon Nonstick™ takes it a step further: through a process called nitriding, this pan is made even more nonstick out of the box and over time. Nitriding is a process by which a metal surface is super-heated in a nitrogen-rich environment, which creates an extremely durable, corrosion-resistant, and virtually nonstick surface without the need for coatings.

Nitriding is extremely safe and widely used in industries beyond cookware, including aerospace, automotive, surgical, and industrial machinery.
Is Carbon Nonstick™ as nonstick as traditional nonstick or ceramic nonstick?

TL;DR: At first, no. But soon, yes.

The longer answer: Traditional nonstick (Teflon) and ceramic are both made with chemical coatings that create a nonstick effect on your pans. Carbon Nonstick™ does not contain any chemical coating, therefore it may not be quite as nonstick right out of the box. However, while ceramic and other nonstick pans lose their nonstick coating as you use them, Carbon Nonstick™ will actually become more nonstick with use as cooking oils build up on the pan’s surface (this is called seasoning, and Carbon Nonstick™ seasons itself naturally as you use it). So while your other nonstick pans will be useless in a matter of years, your Carbon Nonstick™ has the potential to last forever.
Can I cook acidic foods in Carbon Nonstick™?

Absolutely, bring on the lemons! Whereas most carbon steel pans will lose their seasoning and rust if they're exposed to acid, Carbon Nonstick™️ can stand up to acid without a problem. (We find it especially useful for finishing our pasta in tomato sauce.)

That said, our factory recommends waiting about 30 days before you go heavy on the acid, so that the pan has a little time to build up its seasoning.
Do I have to season Carbon Nonstick™?

No. Unlike traditional carbon steel cookware, you don’t need to season your Carbon Nonstick™️ pan. By simply cooking with it, you'll be seasoning it; the more you use it, the more seasoned it becomes.

That said, we like to apply a thin layer of cooking oil to the pan’s surface after cooking, and rub it in with a towel. This step speeds up the seasoning process, but it is completely optional.
Is Carbon Nonstick™ pre-seasoned?

Carbon Nonstick™️ is not pre-seasoned. This sets it apart from our Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel, which is pre-baked with neutral oil to jumpstart the seasoning process. Carbon Nonstick™️, on the other hand, does not need to be pre-seasoned because it's been nitrided, which does the same job. Instead, the pan is simply wiped down with a thin layer of neutral corn oil after nitriding. This moisturizes the pan and makes it nice and slippery right out of the box.
How does Carbon Nonstick™ compare to Misen’s previous Carbon Steel pans?

We still love and use our Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel pans. But there are some key differences between that pan and Carbon Nonstick™️.

First, Carbon Nonstick™️ is lighter: only 2.48 pounds, compared to 3.2 pounds. It's an easier pan to hold and use on a daily basis.

Second, Carbon Nonstick™️ doesn’t require seasoning. Our original Carbon Steel needs to be regularly seasoned as you use it, that seasoning can come off depending on what you cook, and sometimes the pan needs to be re-seasoned from scratch. That won’t happen with Carbon Nonstick™️ because it’s nitrided, aka heated in a super-hot, nitrogen-rich oven to make it extra-hard, extra-smooth, and extra-durable.

Third, Carbon Nonstick™️ has an aluminum core, while our Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel pan does not. The aluminum core makes the pan lighter and helps it heat and cool faster. This responsiveness to temperature changes makes your cooking more efficient and precise, whereas our Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel has slightly better heat retention for tasks like heavy-duty searing.

Fourth, Carbon Nonstick™️ is resistant to rust. Our other carbon steel pan isn’t nitrided, so it will rust if you don’t wash and dry it immediately after cooking. Carbon Nonstick™️ can soak in the sink overnight without issues.
What is nitriding?

Nitriding is a process by which a metal surface is super-heated in a nitrogen-rich environment, which creates an extremely durable, corrosion-resistant, and virtually nonstick surface without the need for coatings like ceramic or Teflon.

Nitriding is completely safe and nontoxic, and is widely used in industries beyond cookware, including aerospace, automotive, surgical, and industrial machinery.
What types of stovetops is Carbon Nonstick™ compatible with?

Carbon Nonstick™ works on all stovetop types - gas, electric, and induction.

Customer Reviews

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Reviews Summary
Customers say this carbon steel frying pan delivers impressive nonstick performance right out of the box, with food sliding easily across the surface with minimal oil. Many reviews highlight how eggs cook without sticking and cleanup is remarkably simple. The lightweight design, quick heat response, and durable construction appeal to users seeking a long-lasting alternative to traditional coated nonstick pans. Several mention the deeper sidewalls make cooking more versatile, while a few note the pan requires proper preheating and seasoning maintenance. Overall, customers appreciate the balance of performance, durability, and ease of care.
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  • Larry B.
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    12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 minutes ago
    Love this pan!

    This is the easiest pan to use. I've always struggled with having to properly season pans. I'm not a restaurant chef and I don't cook on the stove every day. When I do, I want the quickest, easiest way to fry without everything sticking. Especially eggs, which tend to stick badly even with oil or any other type of grease. I like to wash my pan and put it away after each use since I am not using it more than one or two days per week. Having the carbon nonstick frying pan has made this process effortless.

    Thank you!

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  • Kathleen J.
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    12" Deeper Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 days ago
    Great Pan

    Easy to clean and it really is non stick! I like that it is light weight and deep. I am very happy with this purchase.

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  • Fred M.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    5 days ago
    I need more practice with this

    Great idea with much potential. Happy that there are no dangerous chemicals. I just have to work with the pan to maximize the non-stick characteristic. Love the deeper option.

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  • Mary B. B.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    Amazing pan

    Wanted a "nonstick" without the nonstick for eggs, etc. This pan fills all the needs of a nonstick pan and being free off all the bad stuff. Bought a few pans for my children with their promise to throw away their nonstick, they love them!

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  • Denise D.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    nice sized pan

    So far this pan has lived up to my expectations. I have been having problems with eggs sticking to the bottom. It has cleaned very well. I am hoping that the more I use it, the sticking problem will get resolved.

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8-10-12-Inch Carbon Nonstick Pan Set

The 8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan set is built for cooks who want nonstick performance without a traditional coating. Misen uses a nitrided carbon-steel surface for a naturally nonstick cooking experience that’s designed to be easy from day one, plus an aluminum core for lighter weight than traditional carbon steel or cast iron.

With three pan sizes, you can match the pan to the job: the 8" is handy for smaller portions, the 10" is a versatile everyday middle ground, and the 12" gives you more room when you need it. If you’re comparing materials across the lineup, the broader carbon nonstick family is a helpful place to see related options built around the same coating-free approach.

Because the surface is nitrided carbon steel, the pans are designed to be ultra rust-resistant and more forgiving than typical carbon steel. They’re also safe to use with metal utensils, so you can cook and serve without babying your pan. For shoppers building out a full kitchen setup, you can explore more essentials in Misen’s cookware collection.

Use and care matters for getting the best “naturally nonstick” results. Misen recommends pre-heating the pan for 1 to 2 minutes and cooking with a small amount of oil (½ to 1 Tbsp). Ongoing conditioning helps keep the surface performing at its best, and the brand’s guidance is laid out in the Carbon Nonstick Care page.

These pans are induction compatible and oven safe up to 1100°F, which makes them flexible for a range of techniques. Cleaning is simple but specific: they are hand wash only. If you want a coating-free nonstick pan set meant to last, this three-piece bundle is an easy way to cover the most-used frying pan sizes in one go.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carbon Nonstick Frying Pan Sets

What does “coating-free nonstick” mean on this pan set?

These pans are designed for naturally nonstick cooking without a traditional nonstick coating. The cooking surface is nitrided carbon steel, which helps deliver easy-release performance while avoiding toxic chemicals associated with some coated nonstick pans.

Do I need to season these pans before the first use?

No lengthy seasoning process is required to start cooking. For best results over time, Misen recommends conditioning as part of regular upkeep to keep the surface in great shape and as nonstick as possible.

Are these Carbon Nonstick frying pans induction compatible?

Yes. This set is induction compatible, so it can be used on induction cooktops as well as other common stovetops.

How should I clean and maintain the pans?

These pans are hand wash only. For everyday cooking performance, pre-heat for 1 to 2 minutes and use a small amount of oil (½ to 1 Tbsp). Regular conditioning helps maintain the naturally nonstick surface.