A good frypan is the hardest working tool in any kitchen. It is the one you reach for to fry an egg on a Tuesday morning, and the one you trust to sear a steak on a Saturday night. If you are tired of pans that warp, stick, or lose their heat the second food hits the surface, Scanpan is usually the brand people point you towards.
Here is a straightforward breakdown of the Scanpan frypan ranges available at Minimax, and what makes each one worth the bench space.
Impact: The Stainless Steel Workhorse
If you want a frying pan that can take a beating and keep going, the Scanpan Impact range is where you start. It is built from 18/10 stainless steel with a heavy 6.4mm sandwich base. That base hides an aluminium core, which is the secret to why these pans heat up so fast and evenly. The handles are riveted on, so they will not loosen over time, and the rims are designed to pour without dripping down the side of the pan. It is practical, durable, and handles everyday cooking without fuss.
Scanpan Impact Frypan 26cm ($64.50)
A great size for most daily tasks. It works on induction, goes into the oven up to 250°C, and comes with a 10-year warranty.
Scanpan Impact Frypan Set 20cm & 28cm ($99.95)
Buying two at once is usually the smartest move. The 20cm handles breakfast, while the 28cm takes care of dinner.
Coppernox: Heat Control for Serious Cooks
We all know stainless steel cookware is tough, but it is not the fastest to react when you change the temperature. That is where Coppernox steps in. The base of these pans features an impact-bonded copper wedge, wrapped in two layers of aluminium, and finished in stainless steel.
Copper is an incredible heat conductor. It means the pan gets hot fast, stays hot, and drops temperature quickly when you turn the dial down. If you cook a lot of delicate sauces or proteins that need precise heat, this is the range that makes a noticeable difference.
Scanpan Coppernox Frypan 28cm ($79.95)
Finished with a mirror polish and featuring a cast stainless steel handle with silicone inserts. It stays comfortable to hold, works on induction, and handles oven temperatures up to 220°C.
Black Iron: The Searing Specialist
If your main goal is getting a dark, crusty sear on a piece of meat, you need carbon steel. The Black Iron range is built specifically for high-heat cooking. It facilitates the Maillard reaction better than almost anything else, caramelising the surface of food while keeping the inside moist.
These pans do not have a synthetic non-stick coating. Instead, they develop a natural non-stick patina over time as you season and use them. They arrive pre-seasoned with vegetable oil, so you can start cooking immediately. Just remember they are handwash only.
Scanpan Carbon Steel Frypan Black Iron 26cm ($99.95)
Made from pure iron with a heavy 2.5 to 3.0mm gauge. It is the kind of pan that genuinely gets better the more you use it.
Elektra: The Reliable All-Rounder
The Elektra range sits right in the sweet spot for everyday cooking. It uses a multi-layer construction with an encapsulated aluminium core, delivering the fast, even heat you expect from Scanpan. The sides are gently sloped, which makes tossing ingredients or sliding a spatula under a piece of fish much easier.
Scanpan Elektra Frypan 28cm ($89.95)
A solid, dependable pan with an ergonomic stainless steel handle. It does exactly what you need it to do, day in and day out.
Scanpan Elektra Frypan with Helper Handle 32cm ($119)
When you are cooking for a crowd, a 32cm pan gets heavy fast. The extra helper handle on the front makes moving it from the stove to the oven much safer.
Shop Scanpan at Minimax
The full Scanpan cookware range is available at Minimax online and in-store. Free delivery applies to orders over $130, and Click & Collect is available at all 15 Minimax stores nationwide. Keep an eye out for the Great Scanpan Trade-In Event. You can bring any old piece of cookware into a Minimax store (or recycle it online via ReSmart) to get a further 10% off the lowest marked price of loose Scanpan cookware. Click here to learn more. *Limited time offer. Offer ends 30th June 2026.