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OXO Enhanced 12-inch ceramic nonstick frying pan review

OXO's 12-inch hard-anodized skillet with a PFAS-free, diamond-reinforced ceramic coating, oven safe to 430°F and dishwasher safe, at about $70. The listing never says whether it works on induction.

Illustration photo for the OXO Enhanced 12-inch ceramic nonstick frying pan review, by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash
Photo : Pawel Czerwinski, Unsplash

What OXO publishes

  • 12 in skillet, PFAS-free ceramic nonstick, diamond-reinforced
  • Hard-anodized aluminum body
  • Oven safe to 430°F / 220°C; dishwasher safe
  • Stainless steel handle; reference CW000960-003

Against the other 12-inch nonstick pans here

PanCoatingInductionOvenPrice
OXO Enhanced 12ceramic, PFAS-freenot stated430°F≈ $70
Circulon A1 12ScratchDefenseyes—≈ $70
T-fal Experience 12Prometal Proyes400°F≈ $45
Tramontina 12—no400°F≈ $38
Farberware 12.25DiamondMax—350°F≈ $15

The OXO is the only ceramic pan in the table and has the highest oven limit of the five. It is also the only one at $70 that does not state induction.

The award, read closely

The title cites Cook’s Illustrated’s highest-rated nonstick skillet. The description names the pan that won as the OXO Good Grips Non-Stick Pro with a three-layer German-engineered coating, a PTFE pan, while this listing is the ceramic version. Two different coatings sit under one award line.

Availability

Read on November 12, 2026 on Keepa: $69.99 on Amazon.com, in stock.

Prices and availability are what Keepa reported on the date this page was updated; both move.

Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.

What we rate, and what we do not

Strengths

  • PFAS-free ceramic coating, reinforced with diamonds
  • Oven safe to 430°F, the second-highest limit among the nonstick pans here
  • Hard-anodized body and stainless steel handle
  • Dishwasher safe

Compromises

  • Induction compatibility not stated, where the Circulon A1 and the T-fal Experience state it
  • The Cook's Illustrated award in the title is described as going to OXO's Non-Stick Pro, a different coating
  • Ceramic coatings usually lose their release sooner than PTFE ones

Specifications

Size12 in
CoatingPFAS-free ceramic nonstick, diamond-reinforced
BodyHard-anodized aluminum
OvenUp to 430°F (220°C)
CleaningDishwasher safe
HandleStainless steel
InductionNot stated
Amazon referenceB00PCI71OS
EAN0885837007220

The questions that come in

Does the OXO Enhanced ceramic pan work on induction?

The listing does not say. Hard-anodized aluminum is not magnetic unless a steel plate is bonded to the base; if you cook on induction, choose a pan that states it, such as the Circulon A1 or the T-fal Experience.

Is the coating PFAS-free?

Yes, OXO describes it as a PFAS-free ceramic nonstick, reinforced with diamonds for durability.

How hot can it go in the oven?

430°F (220°C), handle included. Among the nonstick pans reviewed here, only the All-Clad goes higher, to 500°F.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

Yes, OXO lists it as dishwasher safe. Hand washing still extends the life of any nonstick coating.

Which pan won the Cook's Illustrated award?

The description names the OXO Good Grips Non-Stick Pro, with a three-layer German-engineered coating, as the highest-rated 12-inch nonstick skillet. This listing is the ceramic Enhanced pan, so the award does not describe this coating.

Ceramic or PTFE nonstick?

Ceramic avoids PTFE and PFAS and tolerates higher oven heat; PTFE usually keeps its release longer.

Our score

8.6/ 10

A sound PFAS-free 12-inch pan for gas or electric with a 430°F oven limit, for about $70. On induction, or if you want the coating that won the award, look at the Circulon A1 or the T-fal Experience instead.

This one against the other cookware and knives

Close prices, same category: comparable cookware and knives. We keep only the specifications all of them publish, because a column with gaps compares nothing.

Model Price CoatingOvenHandle
OXO Enhanced 12-inch ceramic nonstick frying pan $70 PFAS-free ceramic nonstick, diamond-reinforcedUp to 430°F (220°C)Stainless steel
All-Clad HA1 8 and 10 in Set $70 PTFE nonstick500°F; glass lids to 350°FDouble-riveted stainless steel
Circulon A1 Series ScratchDefense 12-inch nonstick frying pan $70 ScratchDefense nonstick, inside and outOven use mentioned; temperature not statedCast stainless steel and silicone
T-Fal Ultimate 12 in with Lid $55 Titanium nonstick, stated 3x longer lasting than basic T-fal coatingPan to 400°F, lid to 350°F, broiler stated in the titleRiveted silicone

What sets the models apart, in cookware and knives

  • If price decides: T-Fal Ultimate 12 in with Lid, at $55.

What use this one answers, among cookware and knives

A gas or electric kitchen that wants a 12-inch coated pan without PTFE and finishes dishes in the oven

Sources

Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for cookware and kitchen knives and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.

What we judge these cookware and knives on

Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.