The best nonstick grill pan will help you create an outdoor grilled effect from the indoor comfort of your kitchen stovetop. While there's a lot to be said for more traditional cast iron griddles, for practical reasons, a nonstick solution is the best modern alternative. There are other things to consider, too. Do you want a lid to help lock in the smokey goodness? Or do you want to opt for a square version for more cooking real estate? We have a selection of nonstick grill pans catering to every taste.
Blue Diamond Grill Genie nonstick grill pan
With a high domed lid
The popular Grill Genie has ultra-high grill lines to sear in flavor and let fat drain off your proteins. It measures 11 inches in diameter and comes with a very useful high domed lid. It's suitable for gas, electric, halogen, and ceramic stovetops and is oven and dishwasher safe. Blue Diamond's diamond-infused ceramic nonstick coating claims to be many times harder and more durable than traditional coatings.
OXO Good Grips nonstick square grill pan
Boasts deep grill ridges
OXO Good Grips' grill pan is a traditional square shape, measuring 11 inches with deep ridges for classic grill marks. It is a durable, hard-anodized option offering excellent heat conduction and scratch resistance. The nonstick part comes in with a three-layer, PFOA-free, German-engineered coating that requires less oil. The handle has a safe, non-slip silicone finish. This is suitable for use on all stovetops except induction.
Gotham Steel grill pan
Compact, colorful choice
This attractive grill pan from Gotham Steel measures in at 10.5 inches. It's made of solid aluminum, which makes it lightweight and good at evenly distributing heat. The pan's ridges help create those desirable sear marks and keeps fat away from your food. This option boasts a stay-cool stainless steel handle and is oven-safe to 500-degrees Fahrenheit. The pan gets a Ti-Cerama nonstick coating combining titanium with super slick ceramic.
GreenPan Prime Midnight nonstick grill pan
Rotund option that's oven safe
GreenPan's rotund grill pan gets the company's diamond-reinforced Thermolon ceramic nonstick coating, which is free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium. This and the pan's tough hard anodized body makes this option highly scratch resistant. The pan is suitable for use on all stovetops except for induction and can go in the oven up to 600-degrees Fahrenheit. The matte stainless steel handle is double-riveted and has a hook for hanging.
Rachael Ray Cucina nonstick grill pan
With a choice of attractive colored handles
This attractive pan from TV chef Rachael Ray has sectioned raised ridges, ideal for grilling burgers or chops and getting those perfect sear marks. The double-riveted handle is available with a red, blue, or orange silicone grip. This pan is oven-safe to 400-degrees Fahrenheit and can go in the dishwasher. It's a hard-anodized pan, so it's more durable than stainless steel and has a Whitford nonstick coating for hassle-free grilling.
Gourmex Toughpan grill pan
With grease remover cutouts
Unlike most options in this collection, Gourmex's grill pan is suitable for use on induction stovetops as well as more traditional heat sources. It's a square version measuring in at 11 inches. This grill pan is constructed of heavy-duty cast aluminum and has a titanium-based nonstick coating. This pan's handle has an easy-grip ridge making it safe to hold. It also has cutouts on two sides for easy removal of excess fat and cooking juices.
MasterPan nonstick grill pan
With a clever heat-in, steam-out lid
We're fans of this pan because of its versatility. It can be used on all types of stovetops, including induction, and can go in the oven, too. It's also a great option to go from the kitchen to the dining table thanks to its good looks, and the bundled silicone grips allow for safe transport. This pan has a lid with laser-etched holes that lets the steam out but keeps heat and splatters in. It is made of aluminum and boasts ILAG's GRANITEC triple-layer nonstick coating.
Cooks Standard nonstick square grill pan
Good for even heat distribution
This grill pan from Cooks Standard has a classic, clean look and contemporary, no-fuss design. It measures 11-by-11 inches. This pan has a heavy-gauge aluminum core that distributes heat evenly and prevents hot spots and a hard-anodized surface that is durable. There is also a nonstick coating to make cleanup easier. This pan is oven-safe to 500-degrees Fahrenheit and works on all stovetops apart from induction.
It'll all pan out
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These grill pans are all strong contenders to chargrill your next chop. Our overall staff pick, the Blue Diamond Grill Genie nonstick grill pan, could even cook your next chicken thanks to its high-domed lid that helps keep heat and flavor in.
We like that the MasterPan nonstick grill pan is good-looking enough to go from the hob or oven straight to the table. Its innovative lid design is impressive, letting the steam out but keeping the heat in.
Families might want to consider the attractive Rachael Ray Cucina nonstick grill pan. This pan's ridges are sectioned into separate areas, so it's great for cooking four burgers, chops, or breasts in one go. It also has a safe, high-sided design that stops splatters.