De Buyer Affinity 5-ply Stainless Steel Frying Pan

With the De Buyer Affinity stainless steel frying pan you'll be able to put on the hat of professional chef. And rightly so: it's one of the highest-end pans on the market, and its features will give you fabulous control over the preparation of your recipes. Additionally, you can be sure that no nonstick coatings or added chemicals enter your kitchen.

Unlike other stainless steel pans, De Buyer's Affinity series consists of 5 layers of steel istainless and aluminum both in the base and on the walls of the pan. Thanks to this, you not only have a dMagnificent heat distribution over the entire surface (not only on the base, also on the sides, which lets you save time and get a much better result), but rather that tobesides, those 5 layers of steel and their density also provide you with a the most optimal temperature control: you will see how the cooking respond quickly the moment you raise or lower the burner power (when you lower the heat, the pan responds quickly by reducing the temperature across its entire surface, and likewise when you increase the temperature.

Thus, the Affinity series absorbs and distributes heat magnificently thanks to its multilayer technology, resulting in even and efficient cooking of food.

It goes without saying that it is an aesthetically beautiful frying pan, where the design of its cast stainless steel handle with the elegant French-style curve and a heat stop, so you can cook with it safely and comfortably.

It is suitable for all heat sources, including induction, and it's also oven-safe.

Affinity stainless steel frying pan, Classique model

It's the "classic" Affinity frying pan and is characterized by:

• Cast steel handle with elegant "French-style" curvature.
• Open, straight rim, no spout.
• 2,7 mm thick in all sizes.
• Compatible with the Universal stainless steel lid by de Buyer.

Affinity stainless steel frying pan, Évolution model

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

• Cast stainless steel handle set farther from the pan body. The elegant "French-style" curve is softer, less pronounced.
• Closed, more flared rim, with pouring spout and a more effective drip-stop.
• 2,4 mm on the 20 and 24 cm pans, which helps them heat up faster. For the 28 and 32 cm sizes, the thickness remains at 2,7 mm.
• In addition to being compatible with the de Buyer universal stainless steel lid, also You can use it with the Alchimy de Buyer glass lid.

Note: To cook with the Affinity frying pan, you should heat it gradually (always with a little oil), it must not exceed 3/4 of your hob's power and, if you use it for a long time in a row, you should lower the temperature, since it conducts a lot of heat and, in this way, you'll save energy.

Features

• Stainless steel frying pan
• Multilayer frying pan, highly responsive to temperature changes, for optimal control over your recipes.
• Very robust surface thanks to its backing density.
• Uniform and rapid heat distribution, both when the temperature increases and when it decreases, across its entire surface.
• Stainless steel handle, ergonomic and elegant.
• Bright mirror stainless steel finish.
• Suitable for all types of cooktops, including induction, and for use in the oven.
• Designed and manufactured in France.

CLASSIQUE MODEL MEASUREMENTS

ÉVOLUTION MODEL DIMENSIONS

Why we like De Buyer's Affinity stainless steel frying pan

1. Born to last! The Affinity series has professional quality, so the outer stainless steel layer will withstand all the abuse you throw at it in your kitchen.
2. The transmission and diffusion of heat is immediate.
3. It's just as useful for searing a steak as it is for sautéing some spaghetti or some vegetables, or making an omelet.
4. It's made in France, and it's a top-of-the-line skillet (so elegant you'll want to bring it right to the table!).

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