Hard-anodized nonstick frying pan with glass lid and stainless steel handle

12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid

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Hard-anodized nonstick frying pan with glass lid and stainless steel handle
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  • 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • Golden brown pan-seared chicken thighs cooking in nonstick skillet with rosemary and garlic on gas stove
  • 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • Sautéed asparagus with breadcrumbs cooking in a nonstick skillet on a gas stove
  • Hard-anodized nonstick frying pan with glass lid and stainless steel handle
  • 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • Golden brown pan-seared chicken thighs cooking in nonstick skillet with rosemary and garlic on gas stove
  • 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • Sautéed asparagus with breadcrumbs cooking in a nonstick skillet on a gas stove
12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
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12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid

12" Carbon Nonstick Frying Pan + Glass Lid

$174.00

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"
Single Pans: 12"
Lid: Glass 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 450–1100°F

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Induction Compatible

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Hand Wash Only
Use & Care

Carbon Nonstick™ Pan:

  • 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.

Glass Lid:

  • Fits all Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pans, Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pans, Carbon Steel Wok (12”), and Traditional Nonstick Frying Pans
  • Oven safe up to 450°F / 230°C
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Visit our Help Hub for more on how to use and care for these lids.
Specifications

12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan:
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

12" Glass Lid:
Diameter: 12.4 in. / 315 mm
Height: 2.5 in. / 65 mm
Weight: 2.00 lb / 910 g

Pans — Construction: 3-ply Nitrided Carbon Steel + Aluminum Core
Lids — Materials: Glass, Silicone Rim, Stainless Steel Handle
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.

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  • Larry B.
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    12" Glass Lid
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 minutes ago
    Works well with my new non-stick pan

    I recently purchased a carbon non-stick pan. I love the pan and this glass lid allows me to cover the contents as needed. The lid is a helpful addition in the kitchen. Thanks!

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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
    7 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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  • Julieta G.
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    10" Glass Lid
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Great purchase

    I like the silicone seal… nice work!!!

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  • Alli S.
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    10" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    It has been a year - and I still love this pan!

    I bought this pan a year ago to transition away from classic nonstick, and have used it almost every day since. I love that you can use metal tools, and it requires slightly less maintenance than carbon steel or cast iron. It is lightweight, and it worked beautifully for the first few months with little to no maintenance. As the patina layer built up, I found that I have had to condition the pan more frequently (described on the Misen site) but it still works very well! I think the main keys to success with this pan are to never cook above medium heat, condition if the pan looks dull, and use either butter or a high smoke point oil. For the eggs cooked in this video, I used about 1/4 tbsp butter and had no issues. I still reach for my stainless steel and cast iron for searing meats and high temp things, but this pan works for just about everything else! I would recommend the “deeper” newer version though, which I think is a great improvement.

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  • Kevin L.
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    12" Glass Lid
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Fits skillet well

    Easily cleaned and fits well

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12" Carbon Nonstick Frying Pan + Glass Lid

The 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid is made for bigger weeknight jobs, such as multiple portions at once, while still keeping the everyday ease people want from a nonstick pan. It’s coating-free and designed to be easy to use from day one, so you get naturally nonstick performance without relying on toxic chemicals.

Instead of a traditional applied nonstick coating, this pan uses nitrided carbon steel to create its cooking surface. Misen pairs that with an aluminum core, which helps keep the pan lighter than traditional carbon steel or cast iron. The construction is also described as ultra rust-resistant and more forgiving than typical carbon steel, which is especially helpful if you want a long-lasting pan that fits into regular home routines.

The included glass lid adds practical control for larger meals: you can cover the pan to help retain heat while still checking progress without lifting the lid. If you are comparing sizes or building a matched lineup, browse the carbon nonstick pans collection, Misen offers multiple pan sizes and configurations within the same Carbon Nonstick™ family.

For flexibility across cooktops, the pan is induction compatible, and it is oven safe (Misen lists a heat range up to 450–1100°F). It is also safe to use with metal utensils, a useful detail if you prefer turning and stirring with your everyday tools instead of switching to silicone.

Care is straightforward and specific: this pan is hand wash only. For the best day-to-day upkeep, refer to Misen’s Carbon Nonstick Care guidance. If you are comparing this to other formats, you can also see how it fits within Misen’s broader frying pans and sautés assortment.

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Frequently Asked Questions About carbon nonstick frying pans with lids

Does this pan have a traditional nonstick coating?

No. Misen describes it as coating-free, with naturally nonstick performance designed to avoid toxic chemicals. The cooking surface is made from nitrided carbon steel rather than an applied nonstick coating.

Can I use this pan on induction?

Yes. The product page lists the Carbon Nonstick™ pan as induction compatible, so it can be used on induction cooktops as well as other common stovetop types.

Is it safe to use metal utensils?

Yes. The listed features state it is safe to use with metal utensils, which can be convenient if you do not want to switch tools when cooking or serving.

How should I clean and care for it?

Misen specifies hand wash only for this pan. For brand-specific guidance on ongoing maintenance, follow the steps on the Carbon Nonstick Care page, which is tailored to this Carbon Nonstick™ cooking surface.