Does it need seasoning before first use?

No. It ships factory pre-seasoned and can be used right away. A light oiling after washing keeps the coating in shape.

Can the glass lid go in the oven?

The lid is for stovetop covered cooking and warming. Keep it out of the broiler and very high oven heat, and cook uncovered in the oven.

What can I cook in it?

Searing, frying, grilling, baking and slow-cooked covered dishes all work. Avoid long simmers of tomato or other acidic food until the seasoning is well built up.

How does it compare with a bare cast iron skillet?

It adds a glass lid for braising and steaming, which most bare skillets lack. In exchange, the lid limits very high-heat oven use.

How should I clean it?

Hand wash with warm water and a stiff brush, dry it fully on the stove, then wipe on a thin layer of oil. Skip the dishwasher.

Where is the AOKIWO 12" Pre-Seasoned Covered Frying Pan cheapest?

At Walmart, for $29.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the AOKIWO 12" Pre-Seasoned Covered Frying Pan?

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 221 ratings.

AOKIWO 12" Pre-Seasoned Covered Frying Pan

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AOKIWO 12" Pre-Seasoned Covered Frying Pan

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Last seen at $29.99 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the AOKIWO 12" Pre-Seasoned Covered Frying Pan

The AOKIWO is a 12-inch cast iron skillet sold pre-seasoned and paired with a glass lid, a combination most rivals skip. Cast iron gives it strong heat retention and oven, stovetop and campfire use, and the lid lets it braise, steam and keep food warm without foil. It suits home cooks who want one heavy pan for searing, baking and slow cooking. Against bare cast iron skillets it adds covered cooking; against enameled cast iron it is plainer and needs seasoning upkeep.

Best forHome cooks wanting one pan for searing and braisingOven-to-table and campfire cookingBeginners buying their first cast iron skilletSlow-cooking and covered one-pan meals

Pros

Pre-seasoned and usable out of the box
Glass lid allows covered braising and steaming
Works on the stovetop, in the oven and over a fire
Even heat with strong retention for searing
12-inch surface fits family-sized portions

Cons

Heavy and awkward to lift, especially one-handed
Glass lid is not for broiler or high oven heat
Needs hand washing and re-oiling to keep seasoning
Cast iron reacts with acidic foods if seasoning is thin

AOKIWO 12" Pre-Seasoned Covered Frying Pan prices at every store

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$29.99Checked Nov 9
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What reviewers say

4.4 / 5221 ratings

Buyers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 221 ratings, with the covered design and even heating drawing most of the praise. Complaints center on weight and on seasoning upkeep.

What people mention

Heat retentionPraisedOwners say it holds heat well and browns food evenly.
Pre-seasoningPraisedBuyers report it is ready to cook straight out of the box.
WeightCriticisedSeveral owners find it heavy and hard to lift, particularly with one hand.
LidMixedThe glass lid is handy for covered cooking, but it cannot go under the broiler or into very high oven heat.
MaintenanceCriticisedOwners note it must be hand washed and re-oiled to keep the seasoning intact.

About the AOKIWO 12" Pre-Seasoned Covered Frying Pan

The AOKIWO 12" Pre-Seasoned Covered Frying Pan is a cast iron skillet that comes with a glass cover. It can be used for frying, cooking, grilling and more.

Cast iron retains heat well, heats up quickly and spreads heat evenly across the cooking surface. The skillet is pre-seasoned at the factory, so it is ready to use straight out of the box.

It works on the stovetop, in the oven, over a campfire and for slow-cooking.

Material: Cast iron with glass cover
Size: 12 inches
Seasoning: Factory pre-seasoned
Cooking methods: Stovetop, oven, campfire, slow-cooking, frying, grilling

Questions and answers

Does it need seasoning before first use?: No. It ships factory pre-seasoned and can be used right away. A light oiling after washing keeps the coating in shape.
Can the glass lid go in the oven?: The lid is for stovetop covered cooking and warming. Keep it out of the broiler and very high oven heat, and cook uncovered in the oven.
What can I cook in it?: Searing, frying, grilling, baking and slow-cooked covered dishes all work. Avoid long simmers of tomato or other acidic food until the seasoning is well built up.
How does it compare with a bare cast iron skillet?: It adds a glass lid for braising and steaming, which most bare skillets lack. In exchange, the lid limits very high-heat oven use.
How should I clean it?: Hand wash with warm water and a stiff brush, dry it fully on the stove, then wipe on a thin layer of oil. Skip the dishwasher.
Where is the AOKIWO 12" Pre-Seasoned Covered Frying Pan cheapest?: At Walmart, for $29.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the AOKIWO 12" Pre-Seasoned Covered Frying Pan?: Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 221 ratings.