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It’s nonstick and sears deeply.

Published April 23, 2026 11:13AM EDT

Serious Eats / Grace Kelly

The Facts, in a Nutshell

The OXO Hybrid Nonstick Stainless Steel Frying Pan combines the best of the two materials, making it easy to scramble eggs or sear steak. It’s half the price of a similar HexClad skillet.

Serious Eats editors actually like HexClad pans —even editorial director Daniel Gritzer is a fan, and he’s what I’d call a skeptical person. This unique cookware combines the nonstick property of ceramic with a layer of stainless steel webbing. It gives a great sear without any sticking.

Other brands have started to ( cough copy cough ) make similar pans, marketing them as more affordable alternatives to HexClad. But are they any good?…