Best Woks and Stir-fry Pans to Add Unmatched Versatility to Your Kitchen Arsenal

The Woll Diamond Wok Pan stands out for top quality in everything, from premium materials to first-class workmanship and production technologies. This five-ply pan made of ~0.25” cast aluminum heats up in mere minutes and ensures optimal heat distribution. The extra-strong bottom prevents distortion, cracking or warping while a non-stick coating ensures excellent cooking results and makes cleaning a breeze.

Yet, the biggest advantage that sets the Woll pan apart from other models is a diamond reinforced layer. After careful grinding and micro fine trimming, diamond crystals are applied to each pan's surface, creating highly cut, abrasion and scratch resistant surface. This technology gives exceptional durability, enhances heat distribution and improves heat resistance, allowing you to use the pan even in the oven under the temperatures up to 500°F. Thanks to computerized coating application, the surface is ideally smooth with no blisters, bubbles, or peels. Hence, you will get perfect cooking results every time. Besides, a winning combo of non-stick coating and diamond technology allows using minimum oil to cook meat, veggies, seafood in a more healthy way without sacrificing their taste and flavor.

With a diameter of 12.5”, this wok will match a family of 3-5 persons. Due to a wide flat bottom, you can conveniently use it on any stovetop including electric burners. Easy to use, reliable and versatile, the Woll Diamond Wok will become your loyal and handy kitchen helper for many years to come.

The Calphalon set comes packed with a versatile wok pan and a handy clear glass lid, adding versatility to the cooking techniques you can use this model for.  A three-ply structure with a strong aluminum core between two solid steel layers provides quick and even heating for excellent browning and better control over the cooking process. 

The reflective exterior surface further enhances exceptional heat distribution and will remain beautiful over time. Meanwhile, the interior surface made of brushed stainless steel adds elegance to the pan design, allowing you to serve your appetizing dishes from the oven right to the table. Yet, brushed steel might cause high-protein foods sticking when cooked at high temperatures. To avoid this, heat up the pan, add a drop of oil and thoroughly cover the cooking surface with it by rotating the pan. The oil will fill in the metal micropores and reduce the contact area between the foods and the wok surface, preventing sticking and scorching. 

The dome-shaped lid not only makes the pan design complete but also will greatly diversify your cooking techniques. With the lid on, you can simmer soups, steam veggies and fish, braise delicious stews, and make a variety of scrumptious sauces to your stir-fried chicken, shrimps, squid, beef, or mushrooms. The cover will keep the moisture inside, enabling you to monitor cooking through tempered glass. 

This model can be used on different cooking surfaces, including gas, electric, halogen, and ceramic stoves, and even energy-saving induction cooktops. In addition, it’s oven safe, further expanding your culinary options, and dishwasher safe, taking the strain out of cleaning. 

The T-fal A80789 is traditionally shaped with a narrow 4” bottom and wide top. This gently curved wok boasts extra large capacity for cooking family-size meals (for a family of 3-6 persons). Durable aluminum construction ensures fast and even heating while the non-stick coating is perfect for all types of frying, including stir-fry, deep-frying, pan-frying or searing, as well as for boiling, poaching, steaming, stewing, and making a variety of soups and sauces. Not only is it perfectly suitable for preparing such Asian-inspired meals as Oriental egg fried rice, Chinese noodles with tofu and hazelnuts or stir-fried sweet and sour chicken wings but it also works great for other dishes of your choice, be it poached eggs and steamed veggies for breakfast or some more exquisite recipes like Spanish paella, mouth-melting braised beef, salt and pepper shrimps, steamed fish, or fried seafood with a variety of creamy sauces. Sounds delicious! Actually, this model is an excellent fusion of a traditional Chinese pan and an ordinary frying pan or saute pan we are used to.

For better stability, it’s recommended using a special wok ring with the T-fal wok pan. And don’t forget to use only wooden, plastic or silicone utensils since metal ones can damage the nonstick coating. Another thing to take care of is a cooking temperature. Though the pan is oven safe, the maximum temperature shouldn’t exceed 350°F to prevent the nonstick coating cracking. The biggest advantage of the wok’s PFOA-free nonstick coating is that it requires the use of little to no oil or fat for healthier cooking, effortless food release, and quick, convenient cleanup. 

Being rather large, this model is unexpectedly lightweight that makes it ideal for stir-frying and will be highly appreciated by all cooks who have got a grip on this mixing technique. A long ergonomic stay-cool loop handle will keep your hands at a safe distance while stirring hot foods during cooking. All the above-mentioned benefits are offered at an affordable price, hence, the T-fal wok pan is an exceptional choice for any kitchen.

For maximum fast and thorough frying, braising and searing, it’s recommended cutting ingredients into similar size pieces. This is where a good food chopper will come in handy to facilitate the cooking process and add an aesthetic touch to your dishes. 

The GreenPan with a rather wide 6.5” base is a modern version of a traditional narrow-base wok. Just like other contemporary wok and stir-fry pans, it has high walls, wide top, and a long convenient stay-cool riveted handle ideal for easy maneuvering when cooking, while an extra durable body of hard-anodized aluminum ensures fast heating and optimal heat distribution. Yet, there are some features that set the GreenPan apart from other models.  

A ceramic non-stick coating produced using the Thermolon technology needs even less oil and fats for healthier cooking that other types of non-stick coating. Manufactured without PFOA, it contains no lead or cadmium and releases no toxic fumes, doesn’t peel or chip even when overheated. Besides, during the production of Thermolon coated cookware, the CO2 emission is 60% lower as compared to the production of other non-stick coatings. Being an excellent heat conductor, Thermolon delivers superb searing and crispy frying results even when cooking at low to medium temperatures. The coating is also highly scratch-resistant, very hard, and more resilient to thermal shocks.

Another distinguishing benefit of this model is a dimpled bottom surface, promoting good oil distribution, as the oil flows in the dimples each time you stir the food in the pan. It ensures even frying and helps avoid scorching the foods. Such surface structure is ideal for frying delicate foods like fish or seafood, each time getting an appetizing golden crust, and browning veggies, sealing all the vitamins and flavors inside. 

Though the pan is claimed to be dishwasher safe, a hand wash is preferable. Use warm water and a few drops of non-abrasive detergent to prolong service life of the pan. With the GreenPan, you will feel like a real chef no matter what your culinary skill level is. Give yourself the cookware you deserve!

All health-conscious cooks will highly appreciate a food steamer, another device that lets you cook highly nutritious yet healthy food.

Despite all the benefits and extras of modern stir-fry pans, traditional-style woks still remain very popular. The Traditional Hand Hammered Carbon Steel Pow Wok is a great example of time-proven Chinese cookware. This high-capacity round bottom pan is ideal for cooking on the open fire, allowing you to take it outside and impress all your family members and friends with scrumptious Asian dishes. Yet, it is suitable for a gas stove or a concave induction top as well. You will just need a special wok ring for better pan stability while cooking. 

Made of high-quality carbon steel, this model boasts exceptional durability and sturdiness. Under appropriate care, it will deliver high-end performance and serve you for years to come. However, the maintenance is no hassle. Simply season your Pow Wok with some oil before the first use, hand wash the pan without using any metal scrapers, and thoroughly dry it after wash. 

The hand hammered surface has tiny dimples promoting better oil distribution and more efficient heat transfer from the cooking surface to the foods while stirring the ingredients. A solid wooden handle provides a comfortable non-slip grip and stays cool when you stir-fry over high heat. A 14” diameter is just the right size for treating a family of 3-6 persons with unbelievably delicious Asian-style dinner.

When it comes to cooking techniques, aside from its main purpose of stir-frying, the Pow wok can be used as a container for deep hot oil frying and for the preparation of various soups, as well as a steamer, and even a smoker. Whether you are a meat eater, fish and seafood lover, a vegetarian or even vegan, with a traditional wok at hand, you can cook a variety of scrumptious dishes to match any taste and diet. 

All sushi fans will highly praise an affordable and convenient sushi making kit to make their favorite sushi rolls at home.