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8" + 12" Deeper Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid

$314.00
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  • 8" + 12" Deeper Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • 8" + 12" Deeper Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
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  • 8" + 12" Deeper Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • 8" + 12" Deeper Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
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  • Two dark gray nonstick frying pans with glass lids and stainless steel handles, small and large sizes
  • 8" + 12" Deeper Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • 8" + 12" Deeper Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • Golden brown pan-seared chicken thighs cooking in nonstick skillet with rosemary and garlic on gas stove
  • 8" + 12" Deeper Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • 8" + 12" Deeper Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
  • Hard-anodized nonstick frying pans set with glass lids and stainless steel handles
  • Sautéed asparagus with breadcrumbs cooking in a nonstick skillet on a gas stove
8" + 12" Deeper Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid
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8" + 12" Deeper Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lid

8" + 12" Carbon Nonstick Pan Set

$314.00

The easiest carbon steel pan ever made, now with higher side walls and a glass lid. Coating-free and non-toxic, it’s a forever pan that gets better every time you cook.

Pan Height: Deeper - NEW
Pan Sets: 8" + 12"
Single Pans: 8"
Lid: Glass Lid
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Features
  • Nitrided carbon steel for a coating-free, naturally nonstick cooking surface
  • Higher side walls (updated based on customer feedback) for splatter-free frying, saucy dishes, and more versatile everyday cooking
  • Tempered glass lid that locks in steam, moisture, and flavor.
  • 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.

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

8” Deeper Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan:
Total Length: 15.25 in. / 387 mm
Handle Length: 6.75 in. / 171 mm
Diameter: 8.58 in. / 218 mm
Cooking Surface Diameter: 5.5 in. / 138 mm
Height: 1.80 in. / 46 mm
Weight: 1.79 lb / 0.81 kg
Thickness (Base): 2.5 mm
Thickness (Wall): 2.1 mm

12” Deeper Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan:
Total Length: 21.25 in. / 539 mm
Handle Length: 9 in. / 229 mm
Diameter: 12.36 in. / 314 mm
Cooking Surface Diameter: 8.5 in. / 218 mm
Height: 2.20 in. / 56 mm
Weight: 3.16 lb / 1.43 kg
Thickness (Base): 2.5 mm
Thickness (Wall): 2.1 mm

8" Glass Lid:
Diameter: 8.7 in. / 222 mm
Height: 2.3 in. / 58 mm
Weight: 1.15 lb / 520 g

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, Stainless Steel Rivets
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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    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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    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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8" + 12" Carbon Nonstick Pan Set

This Deeper Carbon Nonstick™ set pairs two everyday frying pan sizes with higher side walls and a tempered glass lid, so you can fry with less splatter, simmer saucy dishes, and keep an eye on food as it cooks. Built from nitrided carbon steel for a coating-free, naturally nonstick surface, it is designed to be non-toxic and to get better every time you cook.

What makes this set distinct in the lineup is the combination of deeper side walls and a tempered glass lid. The higher walls were updated based on customer feedback, and they are meant to help with splatter-free frying while also giving you more flexibility for saucy dishes. The glass lid is designed to lock in steam, moisture, and flavor, and it lets you check on food without constantly uncovering the pan.

Material-wise, these are nitrided carbon steel pans that aim to be a nonstick alternative without a coating. If you have cooked on traditional carbon steel or cast iron before, the idea will feel familiar: the pans are built to become naturally nonstick over time and to keep improving with use. An aluminum core is included to keep weight down compared to more traditional carbon steel or cast iron, while the construction is described as ultra rust-resistant.

Choosing between sets mostly comes down to the sizes you use most and whether you want a lid included. The 8" pan is helpful for smaller tasks, while the 12" pan gives you more room for everyday cooking that benefits from higher sides. If you already have lids that fit your cookware or you prefer open-pan cooking, the deeper set without a lid can make sense. If you like covered cooking and want to monitor browning and simmering as you go, stick with a glass-lid option.

If you are comparing within Misen, you can browse more carbon nonstick pans for other configurations, or zoom out to the broader cookware assortment to match this set with other pieces. For upkeep and best practices, the Carbon Nonstick Care guide is the most direct reference for keeping the naturally nonstick performance on track.

Frequently Asked Questions About Carbon Nonstick Frying Pan Sets

What is the cooking surface made from?

These pans are made from nitrided carbon steel, which is designed to deliver a naturally nonstick cooking surface without a coating. The pan is described as coating-free and non-toxic, and it is intended to get better every time you cook.

Why choose the deeper version instead of a standard frying pan?

The deeper design adds higher side walls that were updated based on customer feedback. Those higher sides are meant to help with splatter-free frying and to make the pan more versatile for saucy dishes and everyday cooking.

What does the tempered glass lid do?

The included tempered glass lid is designed to lock in steam, moisture, and flavor. Because it is glass, you can monitor cooking progress while keeping the lid on, which can be useful for covered simmering and finishing.

Is this set compatible with induction?

Yes. Induction compatibility is explicitly called out for this Carbon Nonstick pan set, making it a practical option if you cook on induction and want a coating-free, naturally nonstick style of pan.