How to Use nonstick in a Sentence

nonstick

adjective
  • There is a nonstick coating on the pan.
  • But the best pan for eggs, hands down, is a nonstick fry pan.
    — Brad Leone, Bon Appétit, 28 May 2021
  • It’s made from heavy cast iron and enameled to be nonstick.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Heat the oil in a large, nonstick saute pan over medium heat.
    — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2017
  • Plus, the clean-up is a breeze thanks to the nonstick surface.
    — Sam Lauron, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2021
  • Press large piece of nonstick foil onto dough and fill with pie weights.
    — Kate Merker, Woman's Day, 7 Oct. 2020
  • Use butter to grease your tart pan – even though the pan may be nonstick.
    — Dorrie Greenspan, The Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2017
  • Yes—even on pots and pans, both nonstick and stainless steel, too.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
  • It's made of aluminized steel for an even cook and is nonstick for easy cleanup.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2021
  • Plus, the plates are made with a nonstick coating, which means adding less oil.
    — Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com, 13 July 2021
  • Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Aug. 2021
  • Spray the parchment and sides of the pan with nonstick cooking spray.
    — Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Spray a roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray and place a rack in the pan.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, House Beautiful, 25 Oct. 2010
  • Heat olive oil in a large and deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
    — ExpressNews.com, 9 Nov. 2020
  • Coat a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray and evenly spread the onions on it.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2019
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray with olive oil spray.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
    — Lisa Drayer, CNN, 16 Apr. 2020
  • Remove the popover pan from the oven and spray the cups with nonstick vegetable spray.
    — Nate Erickson, Esquire, 18 Sep. 2017
  • Press a large piece of nonstick foil into the pie plate and fill with baking beans or rice.
    — Anna Helm Baxter, Woman's Day, 23 Oct. 2017
  • The lining on the inside of a nonstick pan is made of plastic.
    — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 7 July 2025
  • Home cooks would be hard-pressed to find a piece of cookware used more often than the nonstick pan.
    — Laura Fisher, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2021
  • And the nonstick finish keeps your cake from getting stuck to all the inner ridges.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Put the oil in a medium-sized, nonstick frying pan and set over medium-high heat.
    — Alex Van Buren, Health.com, 29 Mar. 2018
  • Extra points for the nonstick coating which only needs a swipe of a damp cloth or sponge to clean.
    — Kim Fusaro, Glamour, 10 June 2021
  • Use this nonstick skillet from Sensarte to sauté, fry, boil, and more.
    — Isabel Garcia, People.com, 10 May 2025
  • The cast iron has a nonstick coating that makes things easy to clean and reduces the need for cooking fat.
    — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 12 Nov. 2022
  • Spray the inside of a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick baking spray.
    — Washington Post, 30 July 2021
  • Be sure to use a nonstick baking sheet liner or parchment in the oven — these tend to stick and spread.
    — Maya Wong, Sunset Magazine, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Have four 15-ounce cans and a medium skillet (not nonstick) ready by the stove.
    — Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2021
  • The classic cast iron gets a makeover with this lightweight, nonstick version that will last for decades to come.
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Health.com, 11 Mar. 2022

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