Rank #6 in Best Frying Pan 2026: The Base You Never See
Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Frying Pan with Non-Stick Coating, 20cm
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Amazon Basics pan costs £25.99 and is rated 4.4 stars from 4,546 ratings, with a 20cm stainless steel body, a non-stick interior and a soft-grip handle.\n\nIt takes sixth because it is the only listing here that mentions the flat base at all and it is oven safe, while the base measurement itself is described rather than stated.
How those 4,546 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Base as described | Wide and flat, with no figure |
|---|---|
| Diameter as listed | 20 cm, across the rim |
| Body | Stainless steel, non-stick interior |
| Oven safe | Yes |
| Care | Dishwasher safe |
| Ratings | 4.4 from 4,546 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Very good item at a very good price. Works extremely well on induction hob.”
Verified purchase“Great quality pan but took a bit of getting use to the heat as it gets hot fast on low setting.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Frying Pan 2026: The Base You Never See.
Rank #1
Blackmoor 24cm Frying Pan, Ceramic Non-Stick, PFAS-Free
£11.99
Rank #2
Tefal Taste Non-Stick Frying Pan Set, 20cm and 28cm, Thermo-Spot
£40.00
Rank #3
Tefal Comfort Max Stainless Steel Frying Pan, 30cm, Thermo-Spot
£24.99
Rank #4
ZUOFENG Non Stick Frying Pan, 20cm, Granite Coating, PFOA Free
£12.29
Questions people ask
How wide is the flat base?
The listing says wide and flat without a figure.
Does it work on induction?
Yes, according to buyers.
Is it oven safe?
Yes, and that is unusual among the coated pans here.
What is the difference from the other Amazon Basics pan?
This one has a plastic handle and a non-stick interior; the tri-ply at number seven is bare steel.
Why is it sixth?
Because it is the most precisely described pan here and it is oven safe, at twice the price of the pan ranked first.
How many ratings does it have?
4546 at the time of collection, averaging 4.4 stars, with 70 per cent five-star and 3 per cent one-star.
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