Cuisinart 8-Inch Open Skillet
- Skillet
- Stainless Steel
- Stainless Steel
- 1
A dependable small stainless skillet that buyers compare favorably to pricier brands, as long as you accept it needs technique to avoid sticking.
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How it ranks among the 20 skillets we track
4.3★ across 10,900 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
10,900 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
2,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 20 skillets we track - how the scorecard works · full skillets data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Updated 6 days ago. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
This 8-inch open skillet from Cuisinart's Chef's Classic line pairs an aluminum-encapsulated stainless base with a cool grip handle, sized for single servings like eggs or a quick saute.
Reviewers describe using several sizes across this same Cuisinart line, and the recurring theme is that it performs like solid mid-range stainless rather than premium cookware, at a noticeably lower price than brands like All-Clad or Calphalon. It is genuinely stainless, not nonstick, so food release depends on preheating and technique rather than a coating. The base is made in the USA.
- 8-inch stainless steel skillet
- Aluminum-encapsulated base
- Made in the USA
- Cool grip stainless handle
Who it's for
Suits someone replacing a worn nonstick pan with an honest stainless skillet for eggs, a solo meal, or general stovetop cooking. Less suited to anyone who wants nonstick-level release with no learning curve or expects an All-Clad finish.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers consistently compare this favorably to pricier stainless sets from Calphalon and All-Clad, calling it a solid pan at a fraction of the price. The main complaint is that it is not as nonstick as some expected, needing a preheat or a bit of oil to keep eggs and other food from sticking, though a cold water soak lifts most of what does stick. A couple of reviewers also mentioned an audible click or pop as the pan heats, which they attributed to the metal layers expanding rather than a defect.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Aluminum-encapsulated base heats evenly and holds up on induction
- Handle stays comfortable and does not overheat
- Cleans up easily with a short soak
- Priced well below comparable stainless brands
- Sticks somewhat without preheating or oil first
- Clicks or pops as metal layers expand
- One buyer doubted it was full-gauge stainless
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | 722-20 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1 pound |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Temperature | 500 °F |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Chef's Classic Stainless |
| Coating Description | Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Electric Coil, Gas, Smooth Surface Induction, Smooth Surface Non Induction |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Included Components | 8" Skillet |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Metal Type | Stainless Steel |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Additional Features | Dishwasher Safe, Induction Stovetop Compatible |
| Item Type Name | Chef's-Classic-Stainless-Cookware-Collection |
| Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Cooking |
| Shape | Round |
| Specific Uses For Product | cooking |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in skillets.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart 8-Inch Open SkilletThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 10,900 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletLodge | 4.6 / 5 | 132,000 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Tramontina Professional 12-Inch Non Stick Large Frying PanTramontina | 4.6 / 5 | 16,300 | 4.8 / 5 |
| All-Clad HA1® NonstickAll-Clad | 4.6 / 5 | 15,300 | 4.7 / 5 |
| CAROTE Nonstick Frying PanCarote | 4.6 / 5 | 35,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Cuisinart 722-20
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Cuisinart 8 inch skillet nonstick?
No, it is a plain stainless steel cooking surface, and reviewers note food can stick somewhat unless you preheat the pan or use a little oil.
Does the Cuisinart 8 inch stainless skillet work on induction cooktops?
Yes, and reviewers report it conducts heat well enough on induction that they had to lower their usual heat setting.
Why does this Cuisinart skillet make a clicking sound when heating?
A couple of reviewers noticed a click or pop as the pan heats, which they attributed to the aluminum and stainless layers expanding at different rates rather than a defect.