How do you get these from having fried food stick to the cooking surface.We use EVOO,butter,etc.,and food still sticks.Never used spray.These are 4 y.o.
1189868
Well, we never have this problem. We do not deep fry. We only stir fry food with enough oil.
1189869
Never had a problem with the new pans, but I also used PAM olive oil spray.
1189870
You should season ALL of your non stick pans. This will make them last a LOT longer. You may want to do this several times at first, just to get the oil built up on the non-stick coating. (In between cooking different things.) Then you won't have to worry about it for 6 months to a year or so. Hand washing with dish soap will also help keep the oil engrained in the pan. If you use those tablets in the dishwasher, they seem to take the oil coating right off.
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Take the EVOO and generously cover the bottom of the pan. Then set it on the stove on Medium/medium high heat. Keep it on there until it starts to smoke. I also swirl mine around to get the sides. Let it cool, then dump out excess oil. Wipe the pan out with a dry paper towel or dry washcloth. Let it set over night, then wash by hand with hot water and dish soap.
1575163
PurpleDragon, eggs won't stick when frying if you spray first with a cooking spray that contains lethicin. I do that, put the eggs in, then add butter for flavor. Doesn't work when scrambling, though. America's Test Kitchen loves stainless but also has some nonsticks on hand for such occasions.
805542
First of all, how are you preparing the eggs? Are they fried, scrambled, or what? Secondly, did you use any sort of cooking spray or oil to coat the pan first? Tell me a little more specifically about what's happening in the cooking process, and I may be able to help you figure out the problem. It may be that the pan is too hot or not hot enough. I'm a chef and have seen a lot of sticky eggs in my day. The more details you can describe about what's going on, the easier it'll be to troubleshoot & determine the source of the problem. :)
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I forgot to mention this -- use oil or cooking spray with these pans for less sticking and easier cleanup! I've had good luck with these sets for my grandkids. They are nearly identical to the kit I used a zillion years ago as a Girl Scout. They are not meant for heavy duty use, but hold up well for simple things.
1672672
I use a little oil and they work great, have done for several years. They aren't totally non-stick like new Teflon but that's a trade-off I'm fine making.
19852
After "losing" several pans to stick residue, I decided to use a mist sprayer filled with olive oil. So far no problems, but I don't know if there will be long term problems. Somehow, I've never bought into the "no spray cooking" theory.
1480219
I had the same problem with mine, and then a chef friend of mine told me to put butter in the batter. For each waffle I put a 1/4 stick of melted butter -- and no more sticking at all -- they come out cleanly and smooth. And you don't have to put any butter on them at the table. I have used as little as 1 TBS of butter and they still come out great - no stick -- but I like the taste better with a 1/4 stick of butter. I know it has been 1 1/2 years since you posted, but maybe this answer will help someone else.
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Hi- Just spray a quick shot of non-stick cooking spray inside the Rollie. Then.. it comes out smoooth! Ours just pushes out totally on its own and we hurray to get our plate so we can just lift up the Rollie and slide it onto the plate. NON STICK COOKING SPRAY! I love mine so much..I sent a Rollie to my dad and to my friend. Rollies for everyone! Rollie - Rollie - Rollie, keep those Rollies Rollin'
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Never use cooking sprays on things like this. The area in which the item is being cooked will be fine but if the spray sits on a hot area with nothing cooking there, coking will occur. This is the build-up of which people speak. I leaner this using pizza baking sheets. I would spray the sheet and cook the pizza. The pan surface under the pizza would be fine while the area around the pizza wold be all sticky and nearly impossible to clean. I have since gotten over the stupidity of cooking a frozen pizza on a pan and now cook it directly on the rack as it should be. We live and learn. Never use cooking sprays on things like this. The area in which the item is being cooked will be fine but if the spray sits on a hot area with nothing cooking there, coking will occur. This is the build-up of which people speak. I leaner this using pizza baking sheets. I would spray the sheet and cook the pizza. The pan surface under the pizza would be fine while the area around the pizza wold be all sticky and nearly impossible to clean. I have since gotten over the stupidity of cooking a frozen pizza on a pan and now cook it directly on the rack as it should be. We live and learn.
2144832
I use a little organic coconut oil , or real butter when I use this...do NOT use pam or any type of cooking sprays. Those will ruin ceramic, & all nonstick cookware,...
795912
I have not had that problem. I guess I might try spraying it with Pam or other cooking spray. Good Luck!
1630120
Try brushing on canola oil or other vegetable oils, sprays don't lay it on thick enough often times. Olive oil and some others have a lower burning temperature which may be causing the oil to evaporate or scorch, causing the waffles to stick to the pan.
151648
Try to start out cooking on very low heat. When I make dippy eggs I turn my skillet on the lowest setting of my stove, when I see that the oil runs free I put in the eggs and keep cooking on low till I flip the egg. After I flip the egg I immediately shut off the heat and the pan is hot enough to finish cooking it. These pans get extremely hot. Even other foods don't stick if you cook on low to med. heat. I think we are always in a hurry so we try to cook on high. Its hard but I love mine since I've learned to cook with lower heat.
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Lisa...I've never had to season any of my 3 skillets before use. I really like these skillets. Don't get them too hot. No need to do that. They distribute heat very evenly. After cooking something such as scrambled eggs, you may need to soak the pan briefly in hot, soapy water and use a teflon pad to get any residual food off. Some people report difficulty with this, but I follow the manufacturer's instructions and have never had any trouble getting any of my skillets back to a "brand new" condition as far as cleanliness. Best, Susan
2099851
I cannot answer from experience, but I will say that I would give it a try as I have not had any problems with anything I have cooked in them. To be on the safe side, I would give them a quick spray of Pam or other nonstick spray and give it a shot!
1133348
I use spray PAM over the entire bottom of the pan, and cook on medium heat. If you get the pan too hot, the food will char and stick to the pan.
1796104
I have used some Pam but I spray it very lightly and yes to butter and oil you can use these as any recipe calls for. I do love this cookware and am so glad I bought them. I don't put them in the dishwasher though, very easy clean up.