Do you do this while frying? Your pan will have to be thrown away

A Teflon frying pan is quite a delicate vessel, so when using it in our kitchen, we must handle it carefully because it is easy to damage it. Therefore, it is worth knowing how to use it properly and safely, as well as what behaviors to avoid in order not to tear off the Teflon coating.

Improper use of the pan may significantly shorten its life and make it no longer suitable for frying. We often unconsciously repeat certain mistakes that further damage our frying pan. Here are the most common mistakes:

• Using cutlery – a very popular and one of the most harmful mistakes is frying in a pan and simultaneously using metal or aluminum utensils for turning or stirring. We should instead use a wooden spatula that does not scratch the Teflon.
• Putting the pan in the dishwasher – washing the pan in the dishwasher may damage its delicate coating. As a result, weakened Teflon loses its properties. This causes fried food to stick to the surface of the pan.
• Pouring cold water over the pan – it is also a bad idea to pour cold water over the pan immediately after frying. The resulting temperature difference causes the Teflon surface to deform, making the pan no longer suitable for use. For this reason, it is always worth waiting for the pan to cool down and only then wash it with warm water.

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Many people make the above mistakes, and what’s worse, they still use a scratched Teflon pan. It is dangerous to your health, that’s why once the Teflon coating becomes damaged, it should no longer be used.

This is due to the fact that when it is scraped off, when food is heated on it, various chemical reactions between the products and the material under the Teflon layer may occur. As a result, toxic substances may be produced. Therefore, if our pan is damaged, it is better to throw it away immediately.

Now that you know what mistakes to avoid when using a Teflon pan, it is also worth knowinghow to clean it safely so as not to damage its coating. First of all, it is strongly discouraged to use sharp sponges, wires or brushes that could strip the Teflon.

It is best to use soft sponges. Use a soft kitchen towel to dry the pan. A paper towel will also work, but remember to wipe the pan only with the softer side. Also avoid rubbing the pan vigorously. Best let it dry naturally and remove any excess water with the above-mentioned towels.