Check Out the Best KitchenAid Stainless Steel Cookware Set

Specs:

Body Material: Stainless Steel and Aluminum

Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Layers: 3 plies

Cookware Pieces: 1.5 and 3-quart saucepans with straining glass lids, 6-quart stockpot with a glass lid, 10.25-inch nonstick grill pan, 8-inch frying pan, and 9.5-inch frying pan with a lid

Price:

Pros:

• The cookware can handle up to 500°F heat in the oven.
• Features a brushed stainless steel body for easy cleanup and effortless maintenance.
• The saucepans have pour spouts.
• Dishwasher-safe and the exterior of the cookware can tolerate scratches and stains.
• Works on all kinds of stovetops
• The best KitchenAid stainless steel cookware offering excellent quality and an affordable price tag.
• The handles of the pans and pots are long and sturdy.

Full Review:

If you are looking for a striking cookware addition in your kitchen, the KitchenAid 3-ply base stainless steel cookware set is a good choice. It is one of the best KitchenAid stainless steel cookware sets we’ve tried that will certainly charm you out of the box. And though it is also available in the 5-ply collection, we find the lower price of this 3-ply set a better choice. In our test, we also find the performance of the two almost identical.

The set comes with 1.5 and 3-quart saucepans with straining glass lids, a 6-quart stockpot with a glass lid, a 10.25-inch nonstick grill pan, an 8-inch frying pan, and a 9.5-inch frying pan with a lid. The bases of all the cookware pieces are made of alternating layers of stainless steel and aluminum for better heat conduction. Heat distribution was great in our test; however, (unlike the All-Clad D5 collection we tested alongside it) its 3-ply layer only covers the bases of the cookware. This leaves you with walls slightly thinner than the bottoms. Yet, the durability of the cookware still had decent scores in our test. The exterior of the cookware also has good scratch and stain resistance, while the interior has an incredibly smooth finish which can aid in the easy release of food. By properly keeping the frying pans at low to medium temperature, we were able to sear steaks and fish fillets perfectly. No sticking and tearing meat.

It is also a huge plus that the set includes a PFOA-free nonstick grill pan which can make your things easier. It even has ridges that will give your steak beautiful sear marks. The saucepans and stockpot, on the other hand, simmered sauces evenly. They also have etched measuring marks which will certainly be appreciated both by movies and experts.

We love the included tempered glass lids that can handle up to 350°F temperature in the oven. The lids of the saucepans even have built-in straining rims which remove the need for a colander. However, given the weight of the saucepans, our reviewers found it hard to drain the liquid out of the pan. We also had to hold the top handle to prevent the lid from accidentally slipping off. Thankfully, all the handles of the lids are oversized to allow easy use of thick potholders. And while we love how thick the glass lids are, we wish they had vent holes.

KitchenAid Stainless Steel Cookware FAQs:

Is the set compatible with induction cooktops?

• Yes, this KitchenAid 3-ply stainless steel cookware set is compatible with induction cooktops and other types of stovetops.

Is the coat of the 10.25-inch nonstick grill pan safe?

• Yes, it is safe. The nonstick coat is PFOA-free.

Is the set safe to use with metal utensils?

• Though the entire is advertised to handle scratches from metals, it is still advised to use wooden, nylon, or silicone tools with the cookware. This will prolong the product life of the pots and pans.

Are they dishwasher-safe?

• Yes, the KitchenAid 3-ply stainless steel cookware set is dishwasher-safe. You can also hand-wash the pots and pans. Just remember to wipe them dry with a clean piece of cloth to prevent water marks.