De Buyer Affinity 5-ply Stainless Steel Frying Pan

With the De Buyer Affinity stainless steel frying pan, you can put on your professional chef's hat. And rightly so: it is one of the highest-end pans on the market, and its qualities will allow you fabulous control when preparing your recipes. Moreover, you can be sure that no non-stick coatings or added chemicals are entering your kitchen.

Unlike other stainless steel pans, the De Buyer Affinity series consists of 5 layers of stainless steel and aluminium both on the base and the walls of the pan. Thanks to this, not only do you get excellent heat distribution across the entire surface (not just the base, also the sides, allowing you to save time and achieve better results), but those 5 layers of steel and their density also give you optimal temperature control: you’ll see how cooking reacts quickly when you raise or lower the hob power (when you lower the heat, the pan quickly reduces the temperature across the surface, and likewise when you raise it).

Thus, the Affinity series absorbs and distributes heat superbly thanks to its multi-layer technology, resulting in even and efficient cooking.

It goes without saying that it’s a visually stunning pan, featuring a cast stainless steel handle with a stylish French-style curve and heat stop, so you can cook safely and comfortably.  

It’s suitable for all types of cooktops, including induction, and is also oven safe. 

Affinity Stainless Steel Frying Pan - Classique Model

This is the original Affinity pan and is characterised by:

• Cast stainless steel handle with elegant French-style curvature.
• Open, straight edge without pouring lip.
• 2.7 mm thickness across all sizes.
• Compatible with the De Buyer universal stainless steel lid.

Affinity Stainless Steel Frying Pan - Évolution Model

With the same multilayer construction and professional quality, the Affinity Évolution pan features several design improvements:

• Cast stainless steel handle further away from the body. The elegant French-style curve is softer, less pronounced. 
• Closed and more flared edge, with more effective pouring lip and drip stop.
• 2.4 mm thickness for the 20 and 24 cm pans, allowing faster heating. The 28 and 32 cm sizes remain at 2.7 mm.
• In addition to being compatible with the De Buyer universal stainless steel lid, you can also use it with the De Buyer Alchimy glass lid.

Note: When cooking with the Affinity pan, always preheat it gradually (always with a little oil), do not exceed 3/4 of your hob’s power and, if used continuously, reduce the temperature, as it retains a lot of heat and doing so will save energy. 

Features

• Stainless steel frying pan
• Multilayer pan highly responsive to temperature changes, for optimal recipe control.
• Very robust surface thanks to the dense base.
• Even and rapid heat distribution, both when heating and cooling, across the entire surface.
• Ergonomic and elegant stainless steel handle.
• Mirror polished stainless steel finish.
• Suitable for all types of cooktops, including induction and oven use.
• Designed and made in France.

CLASSIQUE MODEL MEASUREMENTS

ÉVOLUTION MODEL MEASUREMENTS

Why we love the De Buyer Affinity Stainless Steel Frying Pan

1. Born to last! The Affinity series offers professional quality, so the outer stainless steel layer will withstand all the action you throw at it in your kitchen.
2. Heat conduction and distribution is immediate.
3. Perfect for searing a steak, sautéing spaghetti or vegetables, or cooking an omelette.
4. Made in France, this pan is truly top-tier (and so elegant you'll want to serve at the table with it!).

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