6 Best Egg Pans Breakfast Fanatics Will Use Every Morning

Out of all the nonstick skillets we tested, this is the one we'd go out of our way for to buy specifically for eggs. It's lightweight with a thick handle that makes it very easy to maneuver. It heats quickly and evenly and cooked both fried and scrambled eggs, with no oil or butter, that didn't stick. Both slid off the smooth, ceramic-coated surface without leaving residue behind. While it's not as heavy-duty as some other pans we tested and can only handle oven temps up to 320ºF, it proved to be perfect for eggs on rushed mornings. It comes in a variety of sizes based on your needs. Note that if you plan to put it in the oven, it will last longer if you use lower temps. The nonstick will, however, wear over time, which is a downside of ceramic cookware in general.

In our testing, eggs slid right off this pan, even when we cooked them with no grease. It's lightweight and heated quickly, turning out eggs that practically released themselves from the skillet's diamond-patterned cooking surface. The Ayesha Curry Home Collection pan features a stainless steel handle that's designed to withstand high heat. The impressively versatile pan can be used in the oven in temperatures up to 500ºF, making it a great option for dishes like shakshuka that are cooked at 400ºF. In our test, it also browned a steak very well, making it a very versatile skillet to add to your kitchen.

This pan's surface makes it well-equipped to make over-easy eggs easily as well as frizzled eggs, too. Its cooking surface is amongst the most balanced in the bunch, as fried eggs rarely spread or sloped on our stovetops. This pan also earned top marks for even heat distribution, something that's key when hard frying eggs (No one likes inedible edges, after all!). It can be hand-washed or tossed into the dishwasher thanks to its durable exterior coating, which is also oven-safe up to 500ºF.

We try to avoid using the words splurge-worthy, but this pan is worth making an exception for. While many other less expensive nonstick pans can make good eggs, this one excels in terms of durability and cleanability. It has a strong handle and some heft to it and can withstand temperatures up to 500ºF. In our tests, it turned out fried and scrambled eggs and barely required any cleanup afterward. Plus, it seared a beautifully golden brown steak, making it very versatile.

This pan is lightweight with a long, silicone-wrapped handle and high-sloped edges that make it great for flipping. Plus, the surface is very smooth and nonstick so you don't need to worry about your omelet or frittata breaking apart, especially if you use oil or butter. In our tests, eggs slid off the pan and they left behind barely any residue. The pan also has good heat distribution, which is helpful when cooking multiple eggs at once. The pan has a rivetless design for easier cleaning and is oven-safe up to 400ºF. It offers a good value at a competitive price point.

Cast iron pans heat evenly and retain temperatures well, and they can become quite nonstick if you take care of them properly. These attributes make them great for eggs, especially for recipes you want to transfer to the oven and finish cooking gently like a frittata. This cast iron pan from Lodge is one of our favorites. It offers a good amount of cooking area and has a short handle and helper handle, which make it easier to grasp. We've made many oven-to-table frittatas in it and didn't mind the cleanup afterward. It comes in an assortment of sizes — both larger and smaller — for different needs.