Nordic Ware Compact Omelette Pan, 8.4-Inch

Last updated: February 2, 2022


Nordic Ware Compact Omelette Pan, 8.4-Inch

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Product Details

In our analysis of 143 expert reviews, the Nordic Ware Compact Omelette Pan, 8.4-Inch placed 11th when we looked at the top 13 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

This versatile pan makes fluffy omelets or frittatas on the stovetop and in the oven. Sauté vegetables in one side of the pan and eggs in the other to create an elegant, healthy breakfast option, this pan is easy to flip with two handles to grasp and its aluminum construction distributes heat evenly, giving both sides a perfectly browned finish. The pan’s nonstick coating provides quick release and effortless cleanup. Made in USA with imported handle.

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Julie Chernoff
Culinary Expert

Julie Chernoff is a long-time member of Les Dames d’Escoffier (past president of the Chicago Chapter, and current co-chair of the LDEI Legacy Awards Committee), the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Chernoff is the dining editor of Better, a lifestyle website and print magazine. Her journalism started in the test kitchens of Weight Watchers Magazine. She holds a BA in English from Yale University and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. She has spent the last few decades styling, photographing, teaching, developing recipes, editing, thinking and writing about food.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

Great for cooking quickly with crowd pleasing results. Simple process is suited for inexperienced cooks including kids.
Aluminum distributes heat evenly.
The high-grade aluminum core allows for durability and even heat distribution.
This pan has two compartments, where one side can be closed on the other, which helps you to make perfect frittatas, which is a variation of an omelet that has ingredients like bacons, cheese or vegetables in them.
The pan is both oven and stovetop friendly, and you can use it for compartmentalized cooking – yes sautéing veggies on one side and cook eggs on the other side. The aluminum construction enables even heat distribution, and the fact that it is hard-anodized contributes with durability.
The product is all what you want your omelet pan to be. From the material used to make the pan which speaks of the quality and efficiency, to the handle used to hold the pan which is made from stainless steel, everything is designed to perfection to suit the needs of the customers.
The Nordic Ware pan is compatible with both stovetop and oven. The heat will be distributed evenly due to its aluminum construction.
It is its compact design that best recommends this omelet pan, a standout feature that many of those who used the pan have been impressed by. Easy to use and even easier to store, this might just be one of the most convenient omelet pans out there.
Because it features a non-stick coating interior, the food will easily fall in place. In addition, it will be easy to clean after use.
It comes in two parts connected with a hinge and when open, the surfaces acts as heating points. One surface may also be closed to serve as a lid or top for effective meal preparation.
It’s spacious enough to handle 5 eggs when making omelettes.
The design is easy to flip due to the design and two handles. Both sides cook evenly so you can create delicious frittatas, omelets, and other foods that your friends and family will love.
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They come in a hinge design which is ideal when you need to reduce on mess and cook with ease. You can fold the two parts of the pan to get a compact omelet pan that is easy to store.
The two-part design is engineered to make cooking omelettes and frittatas easier, either by allowing you to saute the fillings on one half before flipping the other half and combining it with the eggs, or by cooking eggs on both sides and simply closing the pan, creating a perfectly-flipped, two-sided omelet. Easy.
This is a specialized pan that comes with a nonstick coating. So, you don’t have to use much oil to make a perfect omelet.
With this pan, you can easily flip with two handles to grasp and its aluminum construction distributes heat evenly, giving both sides a perfectly browned result. Moreover, the nonstick coating provides you a quick release and effortless cleanup.
Nonstick coating enables easy cooking and easy cleaning.
Hinged design makes flipping easy

What reviewers didn't like

Reviews warn that the handle retains heat.
Small handle gets very hot.
The handles heat up as well as the pan.
Because it makes folded style omelets, if you want to make a round one, this might not be suitable for you.
The eggs can get spilled if you don’t wait long enough.
The pan pretty heavy to handle.
Cleaning in-between the hinges not easy
While the long handle stays cool during cooking, the small round handle near the opening can get really hot.
Cooking options besides omelettes are limited.
Users might need gloves to operate it since the handles become hot after a few minutes
Can really only be used for two dishes
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