@@norwegianzound I can’t believe I’m here responding to a guy commenting on another guys comment about another guys 20 minute review..... But here we are
Something about James is just so comforting and peaceful! I watch almost every night as I fall asleep. Makes me feel calm and takes my mind off the day's stressors.
Me too, it was because of James that I got a Granitestone pan. I still haven't tested the new generation of those, but they made a vast improvement by adding a heat distributor to the bottom.
What I really like about you James, is that you don't flood your vids with ads. I see 2 ads in a 20 minute video, a 20 minute video with a lot lot of effort put in. In contrast, I've seen 10 minute videos with like 6 ads and it was just copy paste content. Thanks for the awesome content as always. Cheers.
Thank you for taking the time to review these pans! I’ve been researching pan/pot sets that hopefully won’t break the bank and this review has really pushed me in the direction of getting the Ninja Foodi set.
be aware that the ones at Walmart are not all the "premium" ones. Walmart/Target sell the C100 which is a bit lower quality. They are however still great and well worth the money. I have also seen the Premium (C300) at Walmart sold as individual pans. Walmart/Target does not sell the set of C300 premium.
@@Nanna316 just saw your message. It depends how much you want to invest in cookware. If you have the budget and cook often get the more expensive stuff. As this comment is 2 months late I'm curious, did you end up getting the Ninja Cookware.
I have the complete set and absolutely love them. These pans have to be preheated before and food is added. I’ve had mine for 1 1/2 years and they are still in great shape.
I used to just watch your reviews of products I thought I was likely to use,now I find myself watching everything you produce!You must be doing something right! Keep em coming!
When cooking eggs, always let the pan heat up first. Sprinkle water on it, when it evaporates, it's ready to cook with. That's a recommendation for all cooking with a skillet.
Mercury ball test. Put drops of water in pan. If evaporates, heat too low. If many ball beads, too high. If beads like a ball and moves, just right. Something like that. Just saw "A trick everyone should know" (Make any stainless steel pan nonstick) on Blissfully Random channel. (See description to start at test and skip intro stuff.)
As a Chef, you did a great job searing your filet. For someone who doesn't come across as a trained chef. You know how to cook a steak, a good cut deserves respect. Good review, good cooking. Props, my dude!
Unrelated to this review but I used your coupon code for the Granite stone set and saved $50, so thanks for that! I have used them multiple times a day for a few months now and am loving them.
I watch all the reviews, finally decide on the Granitestone Pro as my replacement for my old beat up pans. I have such great results, I tell my mom (who was looking into the Ninja pan but was concerned with the price and lack of reviews), she finally takes my advice and gets some Granitestone Pro pans.... AND THEN YOU COMPARE THEM SIDE BY SIDE ONE WEEK LATER. But from the looks of it, there's no discernable difference in performance for the considerably more expensive Ninja pans, so that's a real breath of fresh air.
I usually buy cheap-ish pans but I invested in a sauté pan (the most used pan in my household) from the Foodi Neverstick line... I am SO HAPPY I did. I absolutely love it and try to use it over other pans when I cook.
I grew up really poor and now that I have a decent income I'm still having a hard time fathoming $400+ on a pan set, but cooking is such a big love language for me and my cheap pans are getting in the way of that. You convinced me to pull the trigger, and practice some self love. Thank you ❤️
The cheap pans are a false economy as you replace them more, and I wouldn't mind spending the money if I knew for sure they would be good! BUT I've been conned so many times 😡
Both other comments here are great. Kohls had these on sale big time for Black Friday, and Amazon usually has good prices on the individual pans. Also, these are at the best price vs. performance point for getting great use for a long time. Buy once cry once. You will save more vs. having to replace cheaper crappy sets every couple years.
You don't need to buy a full set, just buy a 12" and 10" pan. That's really all you should need to cook just about anything that you'd want nonstick for.
I got my Granitestone pans almost a year ago. I have baked, broil, and fried in them and they still work great! I will put them against Ninja pans any day.
Thank you for this review. I have seen other people do side by side comparison reviews and haven't taken into consideration that it takes longer to heat and other reviewers won't let it preheat which would yield them bad results in return. Love your review on it.
Thanks for continuing to give me reasons to “one-up” my current pans or gadgets. Especially over the last year... I use you as my excessive pandemic online shopping addiction excuse. 😝
Love my Ninja Foodi Neverstick pans. I've had them for 4 months now. Never noticed the 5 year "Life Time Guarantee". I like that it is compatible with Induction stoves.
I've used a lot of pans, OXO non-stick, Le Creuset non-stick (these are really good), ScanPan, Tfal, etc. I have to say for daily use the Ninja Neverstick is my favorite. It has good, even heat distribution that helps with a full pan of anything (usually bacon). It doesn't get nicked and scraped like some pans so you don't have to baby it. Clean up is a breeze. The only thing I've found as good is the Le Creuset non-stick stuff but that stuff costs like three times more and you have to baby them a lot more. The Ninja non-stick is where it's at. Perfect price point, lasts and cooks well. I'll buy more of their stuff when it's time to replace my other pots and pans.
I just purchased the whole set a couple days ago! I tried the no oil egg test and was scared at first. Tried it again with a bit of oil and it worked great. Thanks for giving your take on it!
@@MrTtaakk I still use it all the time and it still works like day one. It's definitely a little different than typical non stick. Cleans up perfectly. I don't use metal on it at all although I believe it's supposed to be safe.
I just bought the ninja premium set. I tried the egg with no oil test. It did not work! I heated the pan up for around 6-7 minutes on medium heat (electric). I tried another time on low to medium heat, and another time on medium to high heat. They all stuck.
Thank you so much for your reviews. They are thorough and well done. I just bought Ninja Forever pans, your video convinced me. I love them! My husband loves them too. He loved cooking his eggs in the never stick pan. Plus they are easy to clean too. Again, thank you so much for your reviews, they are very useful. Happy holidays to you and your family!
@@TheDirtyHotSnakes OMG Get a life. Just because he posted something that was meant to be funny doesn’t mean his looking for attention. Where’s your humour
If he would of fried bologna and did a cleaning test, it most likely wouldn't of cleaned nicely without heavy scrubbing and ruining finish (been there n done that)! Bought so many non-stick over my years, n just ditched em. Last week I went and got a 3.6 enameled cast iron Lodge casserole (TJ Maxx sold it for $43 including tax, but Walmart has em for $30 extra though) Works perfect like a skillet (n comes with a lid) and oven safe. Bonus: fits totally in my toaster oven. Never ever going non-stick again....but glad he did this review. Always wondered what it was all about. So folks, buy that lodge above mentioned. With their true life time warranty (n no, no shady small printed 5 years) it will last and save ya $money$ not constantly buying shady non-stick items. Hope this helps ya all n blessings
I cook without any oil or butter so I appreciate that you did it both ways. I bought a Neverstick. So far, so good. But it is only a few months. I use a dishwasher so having one that doesn't get destroyed by the dishwasher was the most important part.
I bought this pan last year and it's the best I've ever used. What's interesting is that I tend to cook with a lot of butter and after I clean it, it still feels slippery. I use it almost daily and it's holding up great.
I have a Calphalon pan with anodized aluminum surface and get a similar response as you did. This is a superior cooking surface in my experience. I have tried all the other ones.
There is no such thing as a true lifetime warranty unless you're talking about a Zippo Lighter. Zippo is the only company that gives a true lifetime warranty on their products with absolutely no questions asked.
Good review. I got the 11 piece set for 149 at Walmart. Wife and I absolutely love it. We cook our eggs in coconut oil for the good fats and it works great. Had for about a month, and I can already tell they most likely will last the five years they guarantee.
I own this pan and noticed that it absolutely takes a longer time to heat up compared to my older nonstick pans, which would explain the differences you saw in the cheese test. It has a lot of thermal mass, but that also means that it's a nonstick pan that can give you a good sear on a steak!
You should never use Non-stick to sear meats. High temperatures lead the plastic Non-stick coating to off gas dangerous fumes. Only use these pans on medium heat or lower. Get yourself a proper cast iron or stainless steel pan and your sear will come out better too.
This company claims it made for searing and has none of the issues of cimpeting non-stick pans… “ Free of PFOA, cadmium, and lead. All range capable: gas, electric, glass ceramic, and induction. Sear like you can in stainless steel”
I have had this pan for 2 years now. I purchased it after your review. It has done very well up until now. The pan started sticking a bit recently. I have abused this pan though over the last 2 years. We use it almost every day for breakfasts and dinners.
You should do 1 year updates every year for each pan, have it organized on playlists or something with detail on frequency of use and everything. I think that would help your channel grow.
Bought the 8 and 10inch pan from BB&B yesterday....will probably continue to piece together the rest of the set to replace our older ones....Thanks for confirming my decision.
This is the video that made me go get my own GraniteStone. I’ve watched a lot of the pan reviews and I’ve wanted a GraniteStone for a while but after this I watched the original review for it and I went and bought one the next time I was at the store
I bought and tested the 8" model of the Ninja pan . It works . Read the directions FCS . Because it is thick and its non-stick surface trades away some slickness for durability, you must pre-heat it properly before putting the food in ( about 3-4 min. on a gas stove and 5 minutes on an electric stove ) . Use medium heat or a touch hotter . The thickness makes it heat evenly and should protect against warpage . Let all pans cool completely before washing . Tests that involve abuse of the pan or unrealistic conditions prove little ; Do not burn food in your pans ! Do not use cooking sprays as they can leave sticky stuff . The Granitestone pans are thinner, less comfortable to hold and no match for the Ninja .
I just bought three of the Ninja's the 8, 10 - 1/4 and 12 inch fry pans and they are hands down the best non stick pans I've ever owned. I fried steaks in the pan with no oil or butter and there was no stick what so ever.
For the never stick, in an informational video about it they say that to use it properly you have to preheat it. And eventually it reaches a temp zone where food can't stick to it. They also say that it distributes heat more evenly than other pans which you showed with the cheese test
We bought the 8" pan as a cheaper test to see how well the pans worked and were very happy with the performance. Was going to wait for your review to see the comparison before buying more, but we ended up buying more pans a couple days ago anyway. Have a set of 5 now, couldn't wait any longer.
@@biancajingles2690 we bought them individually off Amazon since we didn't need duplicates of some lesser used pots. Less than $200. Target and other retailers have better deals for sets if you need everything in them.
@@insanegammer109 I bought one from Amazon and two others from Walmart. Not what I would consider super expensive, but not as cheap as some of the budget non-stick. Was using a T-Fal which lasted several years before the coating began to chip off and I could not heat it on high like I can the Ninja pans. Not bad considering it was half the cost of the Ninja.
I have the granite stone pan. (The square one.) I bought it because of your review way back when. It's still my favorite nonstick pan. Thank you for your reviews!
Not sure if you've ever reviewed it but Flavourstone are the best pans I've ever used. I've had mine for 10 years and only had to replace one pan because I had a housemate that used metal utensils in it. Nothing sticks or burns in them. I have the original sapphire but I think they do diamond now.
I love my Ninja Foodie pots n pans. If you wants eggs that don't stick, preheat the pan very well. I make scrambled eggs daily for my granddaughter and it works beautifully!
One thing to keep in mind is that because different materials and thicknesses in materials, its possible that one pan might heat up quicker than another. So a timed test is not always effective and could be why the hex clad one burned so much faster.
@Adam7986 - You are absolutely correct. The same heat/timed test is not effective when comparing two pans of differing material/weights. When searing, the pan that heats up the quickest will form a crust and release what you are searing quicker, which is why the shrimp stuck more to the Ninja verse the Granite Rock. This is also the rationale behind the cheese burning in the hexclad verse not burning in the ninja. For pans that conduct heat better, you have to learn how to cook at lower temps to get the same results. I've been cooking with the Hexclad for years now and absolutely love them but the Ninja NeverStick in my opinion is a very close, cost effective, second. HexClad's are built to last on average 20-30 years verses the 5 years for most traditional non-stick pans. This is why Hexclad's are so much more expensive. Also, not sure why most reviewers always do the egg challenge without seasoning the pans first. Most cookware states that in addition to intially washing pans in hot soapy water and drying, you should season them before begining to cook with them for the first time. If this were the case, the egg whould have slide around in the Hexclad with no problem.
My exact thoughts. He says it’s states it takes longer to heat … but he still gives them the same amount of time. Of course the others burned, lol they heat up quicker and were burning. Doesn’t really make it a fair comparison.
Been waiting for this, but I wish you had replicated more of the demos shown in the infomercial. Also, I'd love to see your take on the Copper Chef Titan Pan hawked by Jet Tila.
@@MissPrissKY Been there, done that. She seems to have misunderstood a lot of the material in the infomercial. And sandpapering the pans was just stupid.
Somewhere in fine print on those nonstick pans it still says you got to spray it or add butter to the pan so it doesn't stick I'm telling you those things are just marketing ,
I go to your reviews a lot to check on a product that I am interested in purchasing. I bought these a week before your review was posted. I love these pots/pans.
I bought the big premium set about 6 months ago and still love this set. I’m very surprised how how well they have held up so far. Same as day 1. Though I never put them in dishwasher.
Have you ever wondered if the pan has 5 year no stick warranty then were does the non stick layer goes after 5 years? - You are eating it bite by bite :-)
@@popein2012 same with carbon steel for me as well. Two great alternatives to nonstick pans that lasts forever if you don't mind preheating and seasoning. Enameled cast iron pans also lasts much longer than nonstick pans as well.
@@DimT670 it kills birds by the fumes that is confirmed. Birds are susceptible to a respiratory condition called "teflon toxicity" or "PTFE poisoning/toxicosis." Deaths can result from this condition, which is due to the noxious fumes emitted from overheated cookware coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Stating it’s non toxic isn’t actually true.
After watching the infomercial I did some research then bought the 11 piece set on sale at Kohl’s for between $100-150 ( it was a while ago). I love it. Enjoyed your review. My advice is to clean while it’s still warm. Comes clean with a paper towel.
Thank you for your reviews. I wish you will make a review of Emeril's Forever Pan (Super Non-stick Pan) too, as well as other Emeril lines of products versus Ninja ones in the future. Sincerely.
one problem I notice immediately, is those rivets on the handle that go through to the inside. on my pan that has those too, food won't stick to the nonstick surface but always sticks to those rivets and they're hard to clean
not only does it work incredibly well but using the 12" pan making full size pancake it was amazing how even it was across the entire plate sized pancake and this was done on induction cooktop. !!
I am enjoying this head to head, pan for pan competition. Despite being a stainless steel pan only house, I found this review quite fascinating. It isn't the best 'non'stick pan you have ever reviewed, but this is likely still a solid B pan. I wonder how it will last. I think that is where the true test will be. Some of the others delivered out the gate, but fell off noticably over time and use. I wonder if the Ninja will just keep being a B level pan and if that is the case, the longevity of it could be more consistent over the long haul. I am intrigued.
Please do a review on mini portable fridges that you can have at your desk at work or when you go camping and can hook it up something thats really small they rush anywhere from 30-100$ I would love to see your input on a couple
I bought the Ninja 10 pc. set about two years ago, and I have loved this cookware....I have used many different pans including via working in a professional kitchen. When I examined the cookware in my local BBAB showroom, I was very impressed with the design and construction, as it compared to other brands....even All-Clad (Granted, The All-Clad available there probably wasn't its top line)....I had read and continued to read many reviews, from both regular Joe home cooks and professional articles, and in one article I read, the author stated that "it was like cast iron and non-stick had a baby!".....I immediately identified with this thought! Yes, they DO take a bit to heat up, but once they get going, they REALLY get going....and I have never experience any hot spots.....VERY even cooking! That being said, I have experienced a negative, in my particular case: After about two years of pretty heavy use, I discovered that the non-stick coating was "bubbling" up on the bottom of the 1.5 and 2.5 qt. sauce pans....but ONLY those two pieces.....and I don't believe this is from any abuse, on my part. However, I have never noticed any particles releasing onto my food or any blatant bare spots in the pan...for whatever that's worth. Sadly, it appears that I never registered my cookware (I checked on the website) so I probably don't have a leg to stand on....but I did message NINJA Kitchens via their Facebook page the other day, and am currently awaiting a response...so we'll see. Note: Unless it's a fatty cut or type of meat, I NEARLY always use some sort of fat (oil, butter...often both) to cook with, even in a "non-stick" pan....I find it cooks better and gives it a base flavor. *BTW....there is a 3 qt. high-sided sauté pan that comes with a lid in the set, and the lid DOES fit on that fry pan, as well.....and you can purchase that pan separately.
Seems they work as advertised for me thus far? I purchased a frying pan, saute pan and wok. So far they all work well, no sticking even after heated searing hot. I haven't been using metal utensils in them even though it says you can. I have plenty of non-metal ones anyway.
I bought the Granite Pro set after your review. They are without question the best non stick pans I have ever owned. If they ever wear out I may consider the Ninja but that may take quite a while. I must add that I use a Nu Wave induction cooktop which is far more precise than any other heat source so they are never overheated or charred. They are still just like new. That brings to mind another suggestion I have made a couple of times, a review of the Nu Wave Pic Gold induction cooktop and comparison with gas (we don’t have gas here). I only use my electric stove if I need a 2nd burner.
I've been looking at pans for a while now and 50 bucks seems to be standard for a good, thick pan. You can by ones for cheaper, but they're usually alluminum.
Like your reviews. Well done. I got the full set of ninja pans/pots/lids recently for 250 and I’d say it’s a really good deal. They are great non stick pans but also work well for a good sear and nice even cooking. Bring oven safe is always sort of a must for me and they work great in that sense as well. Seem like they should hold up nicely with a little care.
I never thought I'd be watching a man review a pan for 20 minutes and it be the highlight of my day, but here we are lol
Yup lol
Can't believe I'm responding to a man commenting on how he never thought he'd be watching a man review a pan for 20 minutes. Yep. Here we are indeed.
It's Walter White!
@@norwegianzound I can’t believe I’m here responding to a guy commenting on another guys comment about another guys 20 minute review.....
But here we are
😂😂
Something about James is just so comforting and peaceful! I watch almost every night as I fall asleep. Makes me feel calm and takes my mind off the day's stressors.
And Bailey is the BEST!
...maybe you’re in love with him...😻
@@cruzmalibu4361 haha
He's a little outside the age range for that. :-)
@@cruzmalibu4361 Aren't we all? Those pilllow tests where he. . . oh never mind.
Heather - are you in MN?
YES A NEW PAN REVIEW WOOOOOOOOOO. I have been waiting for these. Love the channel keep up the great work and stay safe
Me too, it was because of James that I got a Granitestone pan.
I still haven't tested the new generation of those, but they made a vast improvement by adding a heat distributor to the bottom.
@@retluoc Ditto. I love those pans.
What's funny is I don't always care about the products sometimes. I just enjoy you talking about things passionately and following instructions lol
I think that's pretty common with most of us viewers!
1:08 I learned this a couple years ago. The "lifetime warranty" doesn't mean YOUR life time, it's the estimated life of the product.
What I really like about you James, is that you don't flood your vids with ads. I see 2 ads in a 20 minute video, a 20 minute video with a lot lot of effort put in.
In contrast, I've seen 10 minute videos with like 6 ads and it was just copy paste content.
Thanks for the awesome content as always. Cheers.
Oh yeah. I forgot about ads.
*UA-cam Premium* Worth every penny, too.
I've been waiting for this one! Ive read reviews and seen the commercials, but I wanted to see trusted reviewer, freakin reviews, give his take.
Thank you for taking the time to review these pans! I’ve been researching pan/pot sets that hopefully won’t break the bank and this review has really pushed me in the direction of getting the Ninja Foodi set.
I work at walmart and stock this pan all the time. Every time I see it all I think is I wonder when you will do a review on it amd now here we are.
be aware that the ones at Walmart are not all the "premium" ones. Walmart/Target sell the C100 which is a bit lower quality. They are however still great and well worth the money. I have also seen the Premium (C300) at Walmart sold as individual pans. Walmart/Target does not sell the set of C300 premium.
@@jameswarner5878 so Mr. James...I’m going to buy the set soon. Should I get them from the Foodie company instead of these department stores??
@@Nanna316 just saw your message. It depends how much you want to invest in cookware. If you have the budget and cook often get the more expensive stuff.
As this comment is 2 months late I'm curious, did you end up getting the Ninja Cookware.
@@Nanna316 BBB sale + their coupon.
Walmart sells the cheaper knock off for ninja neverstick
"A basic sauce, Cream of chicken and Tuna"
I don't even blame the pan for trying to burn that.
The only thing missing from that dish are the noodles......he said his kids like it...... :)
My grandmother would probably try making that. And that's a bad thing.
Is this a thing?
@@leonard5606 and peas!
@@frazh Unfortunately yes.
Neverstick got stuck pretty fast lol
Easy enough to clean though 👍
Right, but I don't buy a no stick pan for clean up, I buy it so I don't need to clean up (so to speak)
Got stuck Bc he didn’t have pan hot enough to start.
@Blaze Barrett you're right no one cares
My pans have not stuck thus far. Cooked eggs, steak, pork chops, fried rice etc. No sticking, easy cleanup.
@@donteven5712 You don't pre heat a pan for scrambled eggs. Either way they should not have stuck.
I have the complete set and absolutely love them. These pans have to be preheated before and food is added. I’ve had mine for 1 1/2 years and they are still in great shape.
I have the entire premium set for a few months now and love them. Best pots and pans I’ve ever had
I used to just watch your reviews of products I thought I was likely to use,now I find myself watching everything you produce!You must be doing something right! Keep em coming!
I’ve been using the complete set of NeverStick daily for a year and they are wonderful. Not one single problem with the NeverStick. Love ‘em!
Me, too. Been using for over a year. Best pans I ever had.
Really liked the multiple tests you did. Definitely a complete review with real use examples. Nice job.
When cooking eggs, always let the pan heat up first. Sprinkle water on it, when it evaporates, it's ready to cook with. That's a recommendation for all cooking with a skillet.
Right? You get rubbery eggs if you put the eggs in a cold pan and then heat it up.
So Gordon Ramsay lied to us
Mercury ball test. Put drops of water in pan. If evaporates, heat too low. If many ball beads, too high. If beads like a ball and moves, just right. Something like that. Just saw "A trick everyone should know" (Make any stainless steel pan nonstick) on Blissfully Random channel. (See description to start at test and skip intro stuff.)
I bought the Granitestone pan on your recommendation. It is such an amazing pan. Thanks
As a Chef, you did a great job searing your filet. For someone who doesn't come across as a trained chef. You know how to cook a steak, a good cut deserves respect. Good review, good cooking. Props, my dude!
It was still blue in the center. Mooooooo
@@tbfit7808 blue steak is best imo xD the one criticism I'd give is he didn't sear the sides :)
@@tbfit7808 eww lol
LOL😂 Failed the so called egg test. Looks like I won't be investing in these.🎉
@@natrlchallenge What's wrong with using cooking spray before frying eggs, or are you trying to cut all costs 🤷♂️
I got my 12" Ninja Foodi pan for Christmas and I love it. It is so easy to clean.
I'm still using the Granitestone pan you recommended and it's amazing. I'll probably never use another pan again.
Unrelated to this review but I used your coupon code for the Granite stone set and saved $50, so thanks for that! I have used them multiple times a day for a few months now and am loving them.
Are you related to Sammy?
I watch all the reviews, finally decide on the Granitestone Pro as my replacement for my old beat up pans.
I have such great results, I tell my mom (who was looking into the Ninja pan but was concerned with the price and lack of reviews), she finally takes my advice and gets some Granitestone Pro pans....
AND THEN YOU COMPARE THEM SIDE BY SIDE ONE WEEK LATER. But from the looks of it, there's no discernable difference in performance for the considerably more expensive Ninja pans, so that's a real breath of fresh air.
I usually buy cheap-ish pans but I invested in a sauté pan (the most used pan in my household) from the Foodi Neverstick line... I am SO HAPPY I did. I absolutely love it and try to use it over other pans when I cook.
i bought the whole set a few months ago and absolutely love it. to me personally it cooks like a cast iron skillet with the nonstick part.
I purchased the Ninja neverstick 11 piece set over a year ago. I LOVE them!!!
I grew up really poor and now that I have a decent income I'm still having a hard time fathoming $400+ on a pan set, but cooking is such a big love language for me and my cheap pans are getting in the way of that. You convinced me to pull the trigger, and practice some self love. Thank you ❤️
If you can wait till Black Friday kohls has it for under 200!
The cheap pans are a false economy as you replace them more, and I wouldn't mind spending the money if I knew for sure they would be good! BUT I've been conned so many times 😡
Both other comments here are great. Kohls had these on sale big time for Black Friday, and Amazon usually has good prices on the individual pans. Also, these are at the best price vs. performance point for getting great use for a long time. Buy once cry once. You will save more vs. having to replace cheaper crappy sets every couple years.
Exact same reason i am updating my pots and pans.
You don't need to buy a full set, just buy a 12" and 10" pan. That's really all you should need to cook just about anything that you'd want nonstick for.
I got my Granitestone pans almost a year ago. I have baked, broil, and fried in them and they still work great! I will put them against Ninja pans any day.
Thank you for this review. I have seen other people do side by side comparison reviews and haven't taken into consideration that it takes longer to heat and other reviewers won't let it preheat which would yield them bad results in return. Love your review on it.
IMO Oxo makes the best non stick skillet
Heats evenly and nonstick properties are stellar. Good longevity for a nonstick as well
I didn't realize OXO made pans. (Rethinking my support of the company as most of my kitchen tools are OXO)
Contemplating on purchasing the Ninja Foodi pans. Glad I came across this review.
Thanks.
I got the pans!
Thanks for continuing to give me reasons to “one-up” my current pans or gadgets. Especially over the last year... I use you as my excessive pandemic online shopping addiction excuse. 😝
America’s test kitchen is a far better source for kitchen reviews. They do more through testing than mr reviews here can.
@@freybendele968probably doesn’t matter... you sound like you are a returner anyway lol.
@@awesomedave8484 Of course it matters, it can be alot of money
I appreciate this test. I just bought the entire set of Ninja pots/pans and was pretty impressed. Especially with eggs.
Love my Ninja Foodi Neverstick pans. I've had them for 4 months now. Never noticed the 5 year "Life Time Guarantee". I like that it is compatible with Induction stoves.
@ David. Did you register your pan? I did. Bought my 10 1/4" pan at a local grocery store (not Walmart). Am looking forward to using it.
@@marsha6549 I bought the set from Ninja so I hope it's registered.
@@daveshereduh I registered it at the ninja website listed on the packaging. Love mine so far. It's also heavier than I thought it'd be
I've used a lot of pans, OXO non-stick, Le Creuset non-stick (these are really good), ScanPan, Tfal, etc. I have to say for daily use the Ninja Neverstick is my favorite. It has good, even heat distribution that helps with a full pan of anything (usually bacon). It doesn't get nicked and scraped like some pans so you don't have to baby it. Clean up is a breeze. The only thing I've found as good is the Le Creuset non-stick stuff but that stuff costs like three times more and you have to baby them a lot more. The Ninja non-stick is where it's at. Perfect price point, lasts and cooks well. I'll buy more of their stuff when it's time to replace my other pots and pans.
I just purchased the whole set a couple days ago! I tried the no oil egg test and was scared at first. Tried it again with a bit of oil and it worked great. Thanks for giving your take on it!
1 Year later how is it holding up?
Also, is it Metal Utensils safe?
@@MrTtaakk I still use it all the time and it still works like day one. It's definitely a little different than typical non stick. Cleans up perfectly. I don't use metal on it at all although I believe it's supposed to be safe.
@@blaker85 Okay👍 Thanks A Lot.
I just bought the ninja premium set. I tried the egg with no oil test. It did not work! I heated the pan up for around 6-7 minutes on medium heat (electric). I tried another time on low to medium heat, and another time on medium to high heat. They all stuck.
@@melissa4455 Most foods do end up sticking without oil. It does clean up easily though.
Thank you so much for your reviews. They are thorough and well done. I just bought Ninja Forever pans, your video convinced me. I love them! My husband loves them too. He loved cooking his eggs in the never stick pan. Plus they are easy to clean too. Again, thank you so much for your reviews, they are very useful. Happy holidays to you and your family!
I remember my wedding, telling my wife that we would spend a lifetime together...
5 years later tho
Good one and if its real im srry for you
--😆😅😂So the marriage was a flash in the pan, huh?
@@eugenesjack7488 oh Jesus...lol! 🤣 It’s a joke!! Doesn’t matter if it’s true or not bc I’m sure he wasn’t looking for ur sympathy....just a laugh. 🙄
@@toms.1773 Relax. If its real and you posted it to the public you're definitely looking for attention
@@TheDirtyHotSnakes OMG Get a life. Just because he posted something that was meant to be funny doesn’t mean his looking for attention. Where’s your humour
Thank you for the thorough review. I was not expecting to watch all 20+ mins but you were very engaging.
It seemed to perform well; I am always impressed how you risk your pans by pushing them to the limit. I wish it came with a lid.
I just use a piece of aluminum foil for a lid
If he would of fried bologna and did a cleaning test, it most likely wouldn't of cleaned nicely without heavy scrubbing and ruining finish (been there n done that)! Bought so many non-stick over my years, n just ditched em. Last week I went and got a 3.6 enameled cast iron Lodge casserole (TJ Maxx sold it for $43 including tax, but Walmart has em for $30 extra though) Works perfect like a skillet (n comes with a lid) and oven safe. Bonus: fits totally in my toaster oven. Never ever going non-stick again....but glad he did this review. Always wondered what it was all about. So folks, buy that lodge above mentioned. With their true life time warranty (n no, no shady small printed 5 years) it will last and save ya $money$ not constantly buying shady non-stick items. Hope this helps ya all n blessings
I cook without any oil or butter so I appreciate that you did it both ways. I bought a Neverstick. So far, so good. But it is only a few months. I use a dishwasher so having one that doesn't get destroyed by the dishwasher was the most important part.
Why do you cook without oil or butter?
I absolutely love your reviews. Definitely the first channel that I look for, for reviews.
I bought this pan last year and it's the best I've ever used. What's interesting is that I tend to cook with a lot of butter and after I clean it, it still feels slippery. I use it almost daily and it's holding up great.
Are you still using it and has it held up?
@Colt Lee it's still holding up, no chipping or anything. I switched back to stainless steel so I'm not using it as often though.
I have a Calphalon pan with anodized aluminum surface and get a similar response as you did. This is a superior cooking surface in my experience. I have tried all the other ones.
If it’s only 5 years that 12 dollar dollar store pan is really looking like a great buy.
Yep! I'm old, but I think I have more than 5 years left in my lifetime.
@@laurahubbard6906 Eh
There is no such thing as a true lifetime warranty unless you're talking about a Zippo Lighter. Zippo is the only company that gives a true lifetime warranty on their products with absolutely no questions asked.
@@benkeysor7576 Well technically, it's the lifetime of the pan, which could be anything from a few months to 100 years.
@@benkeysor7576 "The only"
How can you even say that? You know every product and company? Lmao.
Craftsman..
Good review. I got the 11 piece set for 149 at Walmart. Wife and I absolutely love it. We cook our eggs in coconut oil for the good fats and it works great. Had for about a month, and I can already tell they most likely will last the five years they guarantee.
5 years...LOL My cast iron pans are 60 + years old passed down from Grams. Non stick pans are a joke.....the landfill is full of this junk.
@@kennyc388 well cast iron are just a whole nothing breed compare to the stuff they make now.
I own this pan and noticed that it absolutely takes a longer time to heat up compared to my older nonstick pans, which would explain the differences you saw in the cheese test. It has a lot of thermal mass, but that also means that it's a nonstick pan that can give you a good sear on a steak!
You should never use Non-stick to sear meats. High temperatures lead the plastic Non-stick coating to off gas dangerous fumes. Only use these pans on medium heat or lower. Get yourself a proper cast iron or stainless steel pan and your sear will come out better too.
This company claims it made for searing and has none of the issues of cimpeting non-stick pans…
“ Free of PFOA, cadmium, and lead. All range capable: gas, electric, glass ceramic, and induction. Sear like you can in stainless steel”
I have had this pan for 2 years now. I purchased it after your review. It has done very well up until now. The pan started sticking a bit recently. I have abused this pan though over the last 2 years. We use it almost every day for breakfasts and dinners.
You should do 1 year updates every year for each pan, have it organized on playlists or something with detail on frequency of use and everything. I think that would help your channel grow.
Bought the 8 and 10inch pan from BB&B yesterday....will probably continue to piece together the rest of the set to replace our older ones....Thanks for confirming my decision.
Love seeing the Granite Stone again!
My graniterock is ready for warranty replacement. We use it a lot and for many years has been great!
Imagine all the extra groceries this man has to buy for these videos to entertain and inform us. We appreciate it.
As with many others on yt, tax write off..."operating expenses".
Hopefully, there are credit card points involved!
Gotta spend money to make money, to then spend it again to make more. It's pretty much the way of life tbh
Ha has stated he consumes pretty much any food he makes or drinks he opens for videos (unless it's really gross)
This is the video that made me go get my own GraniteStone. I’ve watched a lot of the pan reviews and I’ve wanted a GraniteStone for a while but after this I watched the original review for it and I went and bought one the next time I was at the store
I bought and tested the 8" model of the Ninja pan . It works . Read the directions FCS . Because it is thick and its non-stick surface trades away some slickness for durability, you must pre-heat it properly before putting the food in ( about 3-4 min. on a gas stove and 5 minutes on an electric stove ) . Use medium heat or a touch hotter .
The thickness makes it heat evenly and should protect against warpage .
Let all pans cool completely before washing .
Tests that involve abuse of the pan or unrealistic conditions prove little ; Do not burn food in your pans !
Do not use cooking sprays as they can leave sticky stuff .
The Granitestone pans are thinner, less comfortable to hold and no match for the Ninja .
I just purchased the set of Ninja!❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Did they last ?
I just bought three of the Ninja's the 8, 10 - 1/4 and 12 inch fry pans and they are hands down the best non stick pans I've ever owned. I fried steaks in the pan with no oil or butter and there was no stick what so ever.
This is an awesome review. I loved that you busted out some other pants to do a side by side test!!
I watched Vivian do a review on this pan and she didn't even try. 😔
Thank you for doing an amazing, thorough review as always!!
Yes. Thank you MissPriss
Omg!! These R the best pans ever. Buy them. You won't be disappointed. My hubby and I are still in shock on how wonderful they are.
For the never stick, in an informational video about it they say that to use it properly you have to preheat it. And eventually it reaches a temp zone where food can't stick to it.
They also say that it distributes heat more evenly than other pans which you showed with the cheese test
Ya definitely have to heat well before cooking.
I fry eggs without oil all the time on ours….
I just bought this pan and so far I am impressed. Loved the way it cooked my Jimmy Dean sausage for breakfast. Browned beautifully!
We bought the 8" pan as a cheaper test to see how well the pans worked and were very happy with the performance. Was going to wait for your review to see the comparison before buying more, but we ended up buying more pans a couple days ago anyway. Have a set of 5 now, couldn't wait any longer.
How much money was it for your set of 5?
@@biancajingles2690 we bought them individually off Amazon since we didn't need duplicates of some lesser used pots. Less than $200. Target and other retailers have better deals for sets if you need everything in them.
@@insanegammer109 thanks for the info!
@@insanegammer109 I bought one from Amazon and two others from Walmart. Not what I would consider super expensive, but not as cheap as some of the budget non-stick. Was using a T-Fal which lasted several years before the coating began to chip off and I could not heat it on high like I can the Ninja pans. Not bad considering it was half the cost of the Ninja.
I got three of the 10 1/4 pans for $20 a piece from my target, what a deal.
I have the granite stone pan. (The square one.) I bought it because of your review way back when. It's still my favorite nonstick pan. Thank you for your reviews!
Not sure if you've ever reviewed it but Flavourstone are the best pans I've ever used. I've had mine for 10 years and only had to replace one pan because I had a housemate that used metal utensils in it. Nothing sticks or burns in them. I have the original sapphire but I think they do diamond now.
I love my Ninja Foodie pots n pans. If you wants eggs that don't stick, preheat the pan very well. I make scrambled eggs daily for my granddaughter and it works beautifully!
One thing to keep in mind is that because different materials and thicknesses in materials, its possible that one pan might heat up quicker than another. So a timed test is not always effective and could be why the hex clad one burned so much faster.
@Adam7986 - You are absolutely correct. The same heat/timed test is not effective when comparing two pans of differing material/weights. When searing, the pan that heats up the quickest will form a crust and release what you are searing quicker, which is why the shrimp stuck more to the Ninja verse the Granite Rock. This is also the rationale behind the cheese burning in the hexclad verse not burning in the ninja. For pans that conduct heat better, you have to learn how to cook at lower temps to get the same results. I've been cooking with the Hexclad for years now and absolutely love them but the Ninja NeverStick in my opinion is a very close, cost effective, second. HexClad's are built to last on average 20-30 years verses the 5 years for most traditional non-stick pans. This is why Hexclad's are so much more expensive. Also, not sure why most reviewers always do the egg challenge without seasoning the pans first. Most cookware states that in addition to intially washing pans in hot soapy water and drying, you should season them before begining to cook with them for the first time. If this were the case, the egg whould have slide around in the Hexclad with no problem.
My exact thoughts. He says it’s states it takes longer to heat … but he still gives them the same amount of time. Of course the others burned, lol they heat up quicker and were burning. Doesn’t really make it a fair comparison.
Thank you for taking the time to compare products, I must say, I got the answers I needed. Thank you.
Been waiting for this, but I wish you had replicated more of the demos shown in the infomercial. Also, I'd love to see your take on the Copper Chef Titan Pan hawked by Jet Tila.
Check out Vivian Tries. She did all of the things. Although I felt like I wasted my time on her review. Maybe you will find it helpful?
@@MissPrissKY Been there, done that. She seems to have misunderstood a lot of the material in the infomercial. And sandpapering the pans was just stupid.
@@laurahubbard6906 oh I agree. I've been watching her forever,. But lately it seems like she's just there to advertise her new clothing line.
Bought a whole set for the wifey this past Christmas and she loves them. They are excellent pans.
Somewhere in fine print on those nonstick pans it still says you got to spray it or add butter to the pan so it doesn't stick I'm telling you those things are just marketing ,
I go to your reviews a lot to check on a product that I am interested in purchasing. I bought these a week before your review was posted. I love these pots/pans.
I bought the big premium set about 6 months ago and still love this set. I’m very surprised how how well they have held up so far. Same as day 1. Though I never put them in dishwasher.
I've put mine in the dishwasher for a year , perfectly beautiful.
Thanks for the review. I love Ninja products. I have the dual sided Ninja Foodie Air Fryer and use it daily.
Have you ever wondered if the pan has 5 year no stick warranty then were does the non stick layer goes after 5 years? - You are eating it bite by bite :-)
Yes, that's why well seasoned cast iron is best option for long term, imo.
Not really. Most of it either becomes gas or scratches when washed.
And even if you were eating it its not toxic or poisonous or anything
@@popein2012 same with carbon steel for me as well. Two great alternatives to nonstick pans that lasts forever if you don't mind preheating and seasoning. Enameled cast iron pans also lasts much longer than nonstick pans as well.
@@DimT670 it kills birds by the fumes that is confirmed. Birds are susceptible to a respiratory condition called "teflon toxicity" or "PTFE poisoning/toxicosis." Deaths can result from this condition, which is due to the noxious fumes emitted from overheated cookware coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Stating it’s non toxic isn’t actually true.
A bit like reapplying lipstick. Where does it go? Yep, we've consumed it 😞
After watching the infomercial I did some research then bought the 11 piece set on sale at Kohl’s for between $100-150 ( it was a while ago). I love it. Enjoyed your review. My advice is to clean while it’s still warm. Comes clean with a paper towel.
I hope you ate that crispy cheese! One of my favorite snacks!!
Dangerous late night snack when influenced by beer.
Thank you for your reviews. I wish you will make a review of Emeril's Forever Pan (Super Non-stick Pan) too, as well as other Emeril lines of products versus Ninja ones in the future. Sincerely.
I would love to see these pans compared to a well seasoned cast iron pan.
These “nonstick” pans never last. A well seasoned cast iron pan and stainless steel pans last forever.
I always love it when Freakin Reviews reviews a pan. There's something entertaining and comforting about seeing him cook food.
The real question is where he stores all of the pans and other products he gets when he’s done with them.
one problem I notice immediately, is those rivets on the handle that go through to the inside. on my pan that has those too, food won't stick to the nonstick surface but always sticks to those rivets and they're hard to clean
Try a stiff brush. That will clean around the rivets on any pan. I would use a nylon brush vs brass/copper/steel though so you don't scratch it up.
@@johnruiz6743 yeah i use those scotch brite sponges for non stick pans to gently scrub it off
not only does it work incredibly well but using the 12" pan making full size pancake it was amazing how even it was across the entire plate sized pancake and this was done on induction cooktop. !!
I am enjoying this head to head, pan for pan competition. Despite being a stainless steel pan only house, I found this review quite fascinating. It isn't the best 'non'stick pan you have ever reviewed, but this is likely still a solid B pan. I wonder how it will last. I think that is where the true test will be. Some of the others delivered out the gate, but fell off noticably over time and use. I wonder if the Ninja will just keep being a B level pan and if that is the case, the longevity of it could be more consistent over the long haul. I am intrigued.
The first video I ever watched of yours was a nonstick pan review so these vids are always special for me 😊
I’m skeptical of any pan with a coating !! Sure stainless steel is hard to use but you don’t need to worry about it causing health issues.
What makes SS hard to use ? Asking because om thinking of getting some
Cast iron is even better in my opinion.
@@yourmomsux81 it can warp over time causing hotspots, but it'll still last decades and be perfectly good
@@zekevarg3043 love mu cast iron pans but I need a good set of pots
It's all about the Leidenfrost Effect
Nice kitchen appliances! That black steel is slick!
Please do a review on mini portable fridges that you can have at your desk at work or when you go camping and can hook it up something thats really small they rush anywhere from 30-100$ I would love to see your input on a couple
As in the one you might find in a college dorm? Or even smaller than that?
@@popenieafantome9527 smaller something you can throw a couple cans in or a small 6 pack of eggs and a couple things of lunch meat that type of small
I watched your review and bought a Ninja Foodi from amazon, works great, thx for the vid! You have a new fan!
When comparing pans, I suggests for more accurate analysis is using a digital thermometer to check the temp of contrasting pans.
Agree, the pan was way too hot causing stuff to burn 🤦
I bought the Ninja 10 pc. set about two years ago, and I have loved this cookware....I have used many different pans including via working in a professional kitchen.
When I examined the cookware in my local BBAB showroom, I was very impressed with the design and construction, as it compared to other brands....even All-Clad (Granted, The All-Clad available there probably wasn't its top line)....I had read and continued to read many reviews, from both regular Joe home cooks and professional articles, and in one article I read, the author stated that "it was like cast iron and non-stick had a baby!".....I immediately identified with this thought!
Yes, they DO take a bit to heat up, but once they get going, they REALLY get going....and I have never experience any hot spots.....VERY even cooking!
That being said, I have experienced a negative, in my particular case: After about two years of pretty heavy use, I discovered that the non-stick coating was "bubbling" up on the bottom of the 1.5 and 2.5 qt. sauce pans....but ONLY those two pieces.....and I don't believe this is from any abuse, on my part.
However, I have never noticed any particles releasing onto my food or any blatant bare spots in the pan...for whatever that's worth.
Sadly, it appears that I never registered my cookware (I checked on the website) so I probably don't have a leg to stand on....but I did message NINJA Kitchens via their Facebook page the other day, and am currently awaiting a response...so we'll see.
Note: Unless it's a fatty cut or type of meat, I NEARLY always use some sort of fat (oil, butter...often both) to cook with, even in a "non-stick" pan....I find it cooks better and gives it a base flavor.
*BTW....there is a 3 qt. high-sided sauté pan that comes with a lid in the set, and the lid DOES fit on that fry pan, as well.....and you can purchase that pan separately.
I’d like to see how these pans compare on an induction or electric stove. I bet there would be a difference.
Seems they work as advertised for me thus far? I purchased a frying pan, saute pan and wok. So far they all work well, no sticking even after heated searing hot. I haven't been using metal utensils in them even though it says you can. I have plenty of non-metal ones anyway.
I bought the Granite Pro set after your review. They are without question the best non stick pans I have ever owned. If they ever wear out I may consider the Ninja but that may take quite a while.
I must add that I use a Nu Wave induction cooktop which is far more precise than any other heat source so they are never overheated or charred. They are still just like new.
That brings to mind another suggestion I have made a couple of times, a review of the Nu Wave Pic Gold induction cooktop and comparison with gas (we don’t have gas here). I only use my electric stove if I need a 2nd burner.
Can I have your recipes for the meals you regularly cook? Everything you cook looks delicious 😍😋
I've been looking at pans for a while now and 50 bucks seems to be standard for a good, thick pan. You can by ones for cheaper, but they're usually alluminum.
Your name and pic are hilarious. 👍👌
Like your reviews. Well done. I got the full set of ninja pans/pots/lids recently for 250 and I’d say it’s a really good deal. They are great non stick pans but also work well for a good sear and nice even cooking. Bring oven safe is always sort of a must for me and they work great in that sense as well. Seem like they should hold up nicely with a little care.
You should review a well seasoned cast iron and do all of these tests. I bet it will keep up with them.
no comparison.
How's the Ninja pan holding up?
Planning to possibly get the Ninja or granite after watching this
I love my ninja pans. I bought the entire set. My husband complained about me spending the money until he actually cooked with the pans himself.