Frying pans for induction

Can your frying pans be used on induction cooking hobs? When cooking on induction it is key that the pans you use can be used on this specific hob. Frying pans need to be enhanced with a magnetic base in order for them to work on an induction hob. All because an induction hob transfers heat through electromagnetic radiation.

How can you tell if you have an induction or electric cooking hob?

There are some differences between an electric hob and one for induction. While an electric hob is enhanced with cast iron heating elements, an induction hob is enhanced with an electromagnetic field. An electric hob heats up by itself. You can tell when the heating elements turn red. But an induction hob won't turn on unless a pan is on top. The frying pan will heat up faster when used on an induction hob and chances are you won't easily burn yourself.

Want to learn if your frying pans can be used on induction hobs? Simple: hold a magnet to the surface of the pan! If it sticks it can be used on an induction cooking hob. If not, the induction hob will not be able to transfer the heat to the pan. All frying pans on this page can be used on induction hobs.