Small skillet induction friendly

[mrotmd]

I am looking for a small skillet. Has to be induction friendly and preferably non-stick. Size... 1 - 2 eggs to top a muffin. B, B & B sells one but is not induction friendly. It is about 3" or so.
Thank you. Also used for blinis

[c oliver]

When I first switched to induction a year ago, I carried a magnet with me all the time :) I'm finding these days that more labeling is indicating induction compatible. Just a general comment.

[KansasKate]

ScanPan CTX 8" fry pan. It's one of our favorite pieces of cookware. (CTX is their induction-friendly line)
http://tinyurl.com/scanpan8inch

[subal]

I use a small non-stick coated "All Clad" skillet about 7".
Expensive, but works fine on my DIVA induction top.

[tanuki soup]

Hi, mrotmd,

Although Politeness has kindly mentioned my Iwachu cast iron omelet pan, I actually prefer using a nonstick induction-capable aluminum pan for eggs and omelets. IME, aluminum pans conduct heat out to the edges much faster.

The pan I usually use is made by Archetun. It is a rivetless design that is great for omelets, and it even looks like a cast iron pan. Unfortunately, Archetun pans seem to be hard to find in the US.

My second choice would be a Debuyer CHOC Induction frying pan. I have one in a larger size and really like it. It is a very simple design with a long and comfortable tubular stainless steel handle.

Another pan to consider might be Swiss Diamond. They now offer many of their pans in induction-capable versions. The model numbers are the same, but with a little "i" stuck on the end.

Hope you find this info helpful.

Pics of an Archetun frying pan and Debuyer CHOC Induction frying pans attached.

[paulj]

I found a nice 8" nonstick cast aluminum induction ready skillet at TJMaxx. It's a Red Rose England brand. I also got a 10" Berndes of similar construction.

What's the smallest diameter that your induction burner can use? Probably 4 or 5". For a skillet, I think 8" (rim diameter) is the smallest practical size.

[E_M]

I vote for a carbon steel blini pan: http://www.amazon.com/World-Cuisine-C...

Tanuki Soup has the absolute coolest kitchen gear. I have severe kitchen envy.

[mrotmd]

I saw the blini pan. Is carbon steel induction friendly?

[tanuki soup]

Since E_M doesn't seem to be around at the moment -- Yup, carbon steel pans work great on induction.

[Politeness]

Ask Chowhound tanuki soup, who owns one of these: http://ginkgraph.net/articles/product...