Cuisinart Chef's Classic 8-Inch Ceramic Open Skillet Nonstick-Hard-Anodized
- Skillet
- Ceramic
- Aluminum
- 1
This 8-inch skillet handles daily frying and sauteing well, with an oven-safe range and lifetime warranty backing the ceramic coating.
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How it ranks among the 20 skillets we track
4.6★ across 4,700 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
4,700 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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Overview
This 8-inch open skillet is part of Cuisinart's Chef's Classic line, built with a hard-anodized aluminum body and a PFAS-free ceramic nonstick interior. It suits anyone who wants a small pan for eggs, fish, or sauteing without pulling out a full-size skillet.
Cuisinart pairs the ceramic nonstick coating with a hard-anodized body rather than the usual nonstick-coated aluminum, which is why it can go to 500 degrees F in the oven instead of the 350-400 range typical of most nonstick pans. The sloped sides are meant for tossing and flipping rather than deep braising, so this reads as a fry-and-saute pan, not an all-purpose one. Cuisinart backs it with a lifetime warranty, worth noting on a nonstick pan since the coating is usually the first thing to wear out.
- 8-inch open skillet, hard-anodized aluminum body
- PurelyCeramic nonstick interior with no PFAS
- Solid stainless steel handle, riveted on
- Rated oven safe up to 500 degrees F
Who it's for
Good for someone who cooks eggs, fish, or a few servings of sauteed vegetables and wants a pan light enough to lift one-handed. Less suited to a cook who needs one skillet to do everything, since the 8-inch size and sloped shape hold less than a larger pan.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Oven safe to 500 degrees F
- Riveted stainless steel handle stays cool
- Ceramic interior is PFAS-free
- Lifetime warranty on the pan
- 8-inch size limits it to small batches
- Nonstick coatings still need low to medium heat
- Sloped sides hold less than straight walls
Performance notes
The hard-anodized aluminum body conducts heat evenly across the cooking surface, which matters on a small pan where hot spots show up fast around eggs or fish skin. The stainless steel handle is riveted rather than screwed on, so it stays put over years of use, and it's designed to stay cool on the stovetop even though it's solid metal. The sloped sides make it easier to slide food onto a plate but also mean it holds less volume than a straight-sided pan of the same diameter.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | 622C-20 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Temperature | 500 °F |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Ceramic |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Open Skillet |
| Coating Description | Ceramic |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Gas |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Included Components | 8" Skillet |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Metal Type | Aluminum |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Additional Features | Manual |
| Item Type Name | Nonstick Ceramic |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| 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 Chef's Classic 8-Inch Ceramic Open Skillet Nonstick-Hard-AnodizedThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 4,700 | 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 622C-20
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Cuisinart 622C-20 safe in the oven?
Yes, Cuisinart rates this skillet oven safe up to 500 degrees F, well above what most nonstick pans allow.
Does the Cuisinart Chef's Classic 622C-20 handle get hot on the stove?
The solid stainless steel handle is designed to stay cool on the stovetop, though it will still heat up in the oven like any metal handle.
What size is the Cuisinart 622C-20 skillet?
It's an 8-inch skillet, sized for one or two servings rather than a full family meal.