Name: 8" + 10" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
Brand: Misen
Price: 234.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (1756 reviews)

8" + 10" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan

$234.00

Best Carbon Steel/Nonstick Alternative

Best Carbon Steel/Nonstick Alternative

A Forever Pan,
Without Forever Chemicals

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Chart comparing nonstick performance over time for ceramic, traditional nonstick, carbon nonstick, and traditional carbon steel pans

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?

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.

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.

No, Carbon Nonstick™ is free of PFAS, PTFE, and PFOA.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Customer Reviews

4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

Based on 1,756 reviews

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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Best non-stick by a mile
The non-stick performance of this pan is hard to believe! Also love the quick heating with relatively low flame, but I’ve never owned a pan with this non-stick performance. Kinda magic!!!
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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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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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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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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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If you want everyday nonstick performance without a coating, the 8" + 10" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan set is designed to be straightforward from day one. Misen pairs a nitrided carbon steel cooking surface with an aluminum core, aiming for a pan that releases well, resists rust better than typical carbon steel, and still holds up to metal utensils, high heat, and long-term use.

Compare 8" + 10" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan Options

Option	Best for	Key difference	Price
8" + 10" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan Current product	Most home cooks who want two versatile sizes for daily meals	Includes 8" and 10" pans (2-pan set)	$234.00
8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan	Cooks who want a larger option for bigger batches alongside the smaller pans	Adds a 12" pan to the set (3-pan set)	$374.00

Choosing between these sets mostly comes down to coverage and how often you cook larger portions. The 8" pan is a practical pick for smaller tasks, while the 10" handles everyday sautéing and weeknight mains. If you regularly cook for more people, or you like having extra surface area available, the 3-pan set adds a 12" option without changing the underlying construction or care requirements.

This set is built around a coating-free approach to “nonstick.” The cooking surface is nitrided carbon steel, and Misen specifically positions it as nonstick performance without PFAS, PTFE, or PFOA. Under the hood, the aluminum core is there to keep the pan lighter than traditional carbon steel or cast iron, so it feels more manageable for daily use while still being durable.

Day-to-day cooking is simplest when you follow the recommended heat habits: preheat for 1 to 2 minutes, then cook with a small amount of oil (about ½ to 1 tablespoon). The pans are induction compatible and oven safe up to 1100°F, which is helpful when you want to start on the stovetop and finish in the oven. You can also use metal utensils, so you do not need to baby the surface like you would with many coated nonstick pans.

Care is equally straightforward, but it is important: these pans are hand wash only. Misen also recommends conditioning to keep the surface performing as nonstick as possible over time. For the exact routine and troubleshooting, the Carbon Nonstick Care page is the best reference. If you are comparing other lines across the brand, you can browse Shop All or see the broader carbon nonstick lineup for additional sizes and sets.

Frequently Asked Questions About Carbon Nonstick frying pan sets

Are these pans truly coating-free, and do they avoid PFAS?

Yes. This Carbon Nonstick™ frying pan set is described as coating-free and designed to deliver naturally nonstick performance without toxic chemicals. The product meta description also specifies it is made without PFAS, PTFE, or PFOA.

Do I need to season the pans before cooking?

The set is described as ready to cook on day one, with no lengthy seasoning process required. For ongoing performance, Misen recommends conditioning as the best way to keep the pan in great shape and as nonstick as possible.

Can I use metal utensils with this pan set?

Yes. One of the listed features is that it is safe to use with metal utensils. That makes it easier to cook and serve directly from the pan without worrying about the utensil restrictions common with many coated nonstick options.

Is it oven safe and compatible with induction?

Yes. The set is oven safe up to 1100°F and it is induction compatible. Those two features let you use it across a wide range of cooktops and high-heat cooking methods, including stovetop-to-oven recipes.

How should I clean and maintain Carbon Nonstick pans?

These pans are hand wash only. For best results, preheat the pan for 1 to 2 minutes and cook with a small amount of oil. Conditioning is recommended to keep the surface performing well over time, and Misen provides more detail in its care guidance.