A
frying pan,
frypan, or
skillet is a flat-bottomed
pan used for
frying,
searing, and
browning foods. It is typically in diameter with relatively low sides that flare outwards, a long handle, and no lid. Larger pans may have a small grab handle opposite the main handle. A pan of similar dimensions, but with less flared vertical sides and often with a lid, is called a
sauté pan or sauté. While a sauté pan can be used like a frying pan, it is designed for lower heat cooking methods, namely
sautéing.
