Here’s where things may get a little confusing, so we’ll start with the basics. For one, both frypans and skillets have handles attached to its side. One difference is that frypans usually have shorter handles compared to the longer one on skillets. The skillet’s longer handle allows for an easier time to move the pan around the stovetop or to transfer it into the oven for baking.

Outdoor Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Applications in Home Cooking and Professional Kitchens:

Frypans are lighter because they typically offer you ease of use, especially for cooking tasks that require frequent stirring and flipping. Think cooking eggs, sauteing vegetables, and flipping pancakes. A lightweight frypan is simply easier to maneuver and lift for more convenience. Fry pans are also usually found in aluminium, stainless steel, which are lighter metals in general.

Fragile in nature: Non-stick cookware is not made for heavy-duty cooking and requires constant maintenance to avoid scratching and damage. They are not dish-washer friendly and need to be hand-washed gently as being reckless with them may rip off the Teflon coating.