The Perfect Nonstick Skillet I Wish I’d Bought Sooner (It Saves Me So Much Time Cooking!)

If there’s one thing that can instantly transport me back to my childhood, it’s the smell of my mother’s chicken cutlets. To this day, whenever I go to visit my mother, ahead of my arrival, the same conversation ensues like clockwork: “So, what do you want me to make when you get here?” she eagerly asks. I then retort with a knowing, “Ma, come on,” to which she laughingly replies, “Oh! Chicken cutlets, duh!” 

This most recent time I went to visit with her, I walked into her home as she was mid-cooking to find her a bit overwhelmed. When I asked her what was wrong, she expressed how she was simply tired of how long the process of cooking a batch of chicken in her small 10-inch pan was, a sentiment I could immediately relate to in my own cooking. It had me wondering if there was a pan out there that could solve this dilemma for the both of us. Well, there is: Say hello to the Tramontina PRO Fusion 14-inch Fry Pan. 

If you’re looking for a pan that can help cut down on cooking and cleaning time, the Pro Fusion 14-inch Fry Pan is the one for you. Designed to cook large batches of food with ease, this large pan features a commercial-grade, heavy-gauge aluminum construction for quick, even-heating and fast cooking. Complete with an advanced nonstick coating, it also prevents food from sticking for easy cleaning. (Oh, and it’s dishwasher-safe, too!) Best of all, this pan is compatible with gas, electric, and ceramic glass cooktops, and it can be used in the oven up to 400 degrees, making it the definition of versatile. 

As soon as I got this pan in, I knew it was going to be a game-changer. Now I need to express this as best as I can: This pan is huge. In fact, it’s easily the biggest fry pan both my mother and I had ever seen. So much so that we both let out a giant “WOAH” (in unison no less) when I unboxed in. However, we were both immediately intrigued because we knew it would definitely cut down on cooking time. 

So we put it to the test the best way we knew how: with another batch of chicken cutlets. As we got to frying, we were amazed with how many pieces we could fit in the pan without crowding it. What would have usually taken five or six turns at the pan only took three this go-around. As my mom was frying up the last few pieces I heard her excitedly say, “Oh, I love this thing — so so much.” And cleanup? Let’s just say it lives up to its nonstick claims. In fact, we’ve been able to clean it so quickly afterwards, we’ve yet to even put it in the dishwasher. Since adding this to her kitchen, this pan has become my mom’s favorite pan and her go-to. 

Want to give this pan a try for yourself? The Tramontina Pro Fusion 14-inch Fry Pan comes in at $75. Afraid it might be just a little too big for your space? You’re in luck! This pan also comes in a 12-inch, 10-inch, and 8-inch size allowing you to find the perfect size for you. Now if you excuse me, I’ve got another order I need to place — this time, for myself. 

Buy: Tramontina Pro Fusion 14-inch Fry Pan, $74.95