Hard-anodized nonstick frying pan set with glass lids, 10 and 12 inch skillets

8" + 10" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lids

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Hard-anodized nonstick frying pan set with glass lids, 10 and 12 inch skillets
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8" + 10" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lids

Best Non Stick Cooking Pan Set With Lids

$299.00

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: 8"
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

8" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan:
Total Length: 15.25 in. / 387 mm
Handle Length: 6.75 in. / 171 mm
Diameter: 8.5 in. / 216 mm
Cooking Surface Diameter: 7 in. / 178 mm
Height: 1.34 in. / 34 mm
Weight: 1.70 lb / 0.77 kg
Thickness (Base): 2.5 mm
Thickness (Wall): 2.1 mm

10" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan:
Total Length: 18.8 in. / 479 mm
Handle Length: 8 in. / 203 mm
Diameter: 10.75 in. / 273 mm
Cooking Surface Diameter: 9 in. / 229 mm
Height: 1.75 in. / 44 mm
Weight: 2.5 lb / 1.13 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

10" Glass Lid:
Diameter: 10.9 in. / 277 mm
Height: 2.5 in. / 64 mm
Weight: 1.63 lb / 740 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.

Customer Reviews

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  • Dolores P.
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    10" Glass Lid
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Right for the job

    This lid fits my pan perfectly. I like the silicone trim which really seals everything in nicely. The tempered glass is a little bit heavy for me and washing it takes a little more effort. Not a deal breaker though.

  • Dolores P.
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    10" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Great for folks with arthritis

    This pan is substantial but light enough for my arthritic hands to handle comfortably. It provides nonstick benefits without any of the nonstick hazards.

  • Michael J. T.
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    10" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    Great pan

    First time purchase of Misen. Although not cheap, I chose to give the 10” original frying pan a try. I’m impressed as it appears high quality, good handle and smooth nonstick surface. The heat retention and startup is great and better than I expected. Two small cons, the weight is heavier than expected, but it’s not overwhelming and it is part of the overall build quality. Also, the rivets from the handle to the pan are not flat to the pan and will probably be the wear part or area that will need extra cleaning. This is not unusual, as most pans have this issue. Hopefully one day someone smarter than me can develop flat rivets with the carbon coating, that are just as strong as the traditional types. Overall I’m very happy with the purchase. It’s not cheap, but I believe it hits the value, looks good, cooks great. I’m now willing to try other products as well.

  • Howard W.
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    12" Glass Lid
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    Glass lid

    Performed as advertised

  • Brad T.
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    12" Glass Lid
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    A Must Have!

    This lid compliments the 12" skillet and is a "must have" in my opinion. It's great because it is glass, that allows you to see the food that you are cooking and gauge what's happening under the lid. The rim is a silicone seal, that fits snuggly around the pan to seal in moisture and does not rattle like a metal lid I have on some of my other pans. Love it. Great job Misen!

Best Non Stick Cooking Pan Set With Lids

If you like the easy release of nonstick but want to avoid chemical coatings, this 8" + 10" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lids set is built for that middle ground. The pans use nitrided carbon steel to deliver naturally nonstick performance without toxic chemicals, and they are designed to be easy to use from day one. The included glass lids help you keep an eye on simmering, steaming, or covered sautés without constantly lifting the lid.

Compare Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lids Options

OptionBest forKey differencePrice
8" + 10" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass Lids
Current product
Everyday cooking in two go-to sizesTwo pans (8" and 10") with matching glass lids$299.00
8" + 10" + 12" Carbon Nonstick™ Frying Pan + Glass LidsMore surface area for bigger batchesAdds a 12" pan (plus lid) to the 8" and 10" set$479.00

The main decision is simply how many pan sizes you want on hand. The 8" pan is a practical choice for smaller portions, quick eggs, or side dishes, while the 10" pan gives you more room for everyday sautéing and searing. If you often cook larger batches and want extra surface area, the three-pan set adds a 12" option so you can spread food out instead of crowding the pan.

Both options share the same Carbon Nonstick™ build: nitrided carbon steel for a coating-free cooking surface, plus an aluminum core that keeps the pan lighter than traditional carbon steel or cast iron. They are also made to be far more rust-resistant and forgiving than typical carbon steel, and they are ready to cook with from day one without a lengthy seasoning process. For shoppers comparing alternatives, you can see more pieces in the carbon nonstick lineup.

These pans are designed for real kitchen use, including metal utensils. They are induction compatible, and they are oven safe within the temperature range shown on the product page (up to 450–1100°F), which is helpful if you start on the stovetop and finish in the oven. If you are pairing this set with other everyday essentials, browsing the broader cookware selection can help you match materials and capabilities across your kitchen.

Care is straightforward but important: these are hand wash only. If you are the type who wants to double-check cleaning and maintenance before buying, it can help to keep the Shop All page bookmarked for compatible tools and add-ons, then follow the Carbon Nonstick care guidance provided by Misen for long-term performance. With a 60-day test drive, free returns, and a lifetime warranty against defects, the set is positioned for cooks who want nonstick convenience in a coating-free format.

Frequently Asked Questions About Carbon Nonstick Frying Pans

What does “coating-free nonstick” mean for this pan set?

These pans are described as naturally nonstick without toxic chemicals, rather than relying on a traditional nonstick coating. The cooking surface is nitrided carbon steel, which is designed to deliver easy-release performance while being built to last.

Do I need to season these pans before the first use?

The product page states they are ready to cook on day one, with no lengthy seasoning process required. That makes them a simpler starting point than typical carbon steel, while still aiming for naturally nonstick performance.

Can I use metal utensils with Carbon Nonstick™ pans?

Yes. The listed features specifically note they are safe to use with metal utensils. That is useful for everyday cooking when you want to flip, scrape, or stir without switching to only silicone or wood tools.

Are these pans induction compatible and oven safe?

Yes. The features list confirms the pans are induction compatible, and they are oven safe within the temperature range shown on the page (up to 450–1100°F). Always follow the brand’s use and care instructions for your specific cooking setup.

How should I clean this pan set?

These pans are hand wash only, per the product page. Since the set is designed to be ultra rust-resistant and more forgiving than typical carbon steel, consistent hand washing and proper drying help maintain performance over time.