Cuisinart 626C-32H Chef's Classic Stir Fry Pan 12.5 Inch
- 12.5 inch round stir fry pan with sloped sides
- Ceramic nonstick coating, PFAS free
- 500 °F maximum temperature
- Gas and electric coil listed compatibility
- Hard anodized body, stainless steel handle
- Hand wash only care
- 8.2 pounds listed weight
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A good fit for a cook who stir-fries on gas or coil burners and wants food to release with little oil, though it is hand wash only and no lid comes in the box.
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ASIN: B0DRWK16HQCategory: Woks & Stir-Fry Pans
Overview
Home cooks who stir-fry often get a hard anodized pan with a PURELYCERAMIC nonstick surface that needs less oil. Sloped sides let cooked pieces rest up the wall while slower vegetables finish in the center, and a stainless steel handle runs off the side.
Nonstick release with less oil, plus sloped sides for staging ingredients, makes quick high heat cooking easier to manage. Care is the limitation: the pan is hand wash only, and the listing names gas and electric coil burners with induction left off.
Who it's for
Suited to a kitchen with a gas or electric coil range where quick stir-fries are routine. Induction owners and people who load every pan into the dishwasher should look at a different pan.
Pros and cons
- Ceramic nonstick needs less oil
- PFAS free coating
- Sloped sides hold cooked food aside
- High heat rating for searing
- Hand wash only
- Induction absent from compatibility list
- No lid included
- Capacity not listed
Performance notes
Heat comes from the burner up through the hard anodized body, and the sloped walls create cooler zones above the center for holding cooked pieces. The ceramic coating lets food release with a light film of oil, so coating condition governs results over time, which is why hand washing matters.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 8.2 pounds |
| Diameter | 12.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Temperature | 500 °F |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Hard Anodized, Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Coating Description | Ceramic Non-Stick |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Electric Coil, Gas |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Stir Fry Pan |
| Other details | |
| Shape | Round |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Additional Features | Non Stick, PFAS Free |
| Item Type Name | Stir Fry Pan |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Cuisinart Chef's Classic stir fry pan on an induction cooktop?
The compatible cooktops are listed as gas and electric coil only. Induction is not named, so do not plan on it for an induction range.
Does the Cuisinart 12.5 inch stir fry pan come with a lid?
No. The included components list only the stir fry pan.
Is the Cuisinart stir fry pan a carbon steel wok?
No. It is hard anodized with a ceramic nonstick coating and a round shape, not bare carbon steel.
Does the Cuisinart stir fry pan need a lot of oil?
Cuisinart says the PURELYCERAMIC nonstick surface requires less oil, which suits quick, high heat cooking of poultry, fish and meats.