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Whether you’re starting from scratch and finally ditching that peeling coated junk, or adding a few more Solid heroes to your forever collection, this quick guide will help you choose the right Solidteknics cookware with confidence.
Because a healthy, versatile kitchen isn’t built in one click… but it can start with one seriously good pan.
And while there are no hard and fast rules (AUS-ION™ and nöni™ work brilliantly together and both can handle just about anything), this guide is here to simply help you narrow the choices so you find your groove faster.
Before you add anything to cart, think about:
What material suits you best?
What foods do you cook most?
What size do you reach for often?
What’s your budget?
Both AUS-ION™ and nöni™ are Australian-made and wrought from a single seamless sheet (no rivets, no welds), with no toxic synthetic coatings (making it PFAS-free cookware), that won't flake, peel, or end up in landfill. They’re built to last for generations, backed by a multi-century warranty, and work on all heat sources including induction.
In other words: this is cookware you buy once, then cook on forever...
Let's take a look at AUS-ION™ and nöni™ individually, because both shine in their own unique ways!
AUS-ION™ is your solid iron cooking powerhouse. It cooks and seasons like cast iron, but is more robust, lighter, and more conductive. The more you cook with fats and oils, the more your patina (natural seasoning) develops (building a non-toxic, forever-renewable surface that becomes more forgiving with every cook).
Best for: everyday frying, baking and roasting — eggs, pancakes, baking bread, fried rice, frittatas, steaks, veggies and all the golden, crispy things.
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nöni™ is our low-maintenance, non-nickel culinary star. It requires no seasoning, and is dishwasher safe.
It's perfect for cooking acidic sauces, wet foods, and slow-cooked meals. It’s also a brilliant all-rounder for frying and baking — and with the right balance of heat and fats/oils, you can achieve great non-stick results too.
Best for: pasta, steamed/boiled veggies, sauces, curries, soups, stocks, paella, risotto, casseroles and more!
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AUS-ION™: avoid soaking, and dry thoroughly after washing. Avoid acidic foods while your seasoning is still developing. (If oxidation ever appears, don’t panic — iron is forever renewable and can be scrubbed and re-seasoned easily).
nöni™: easy cleaning, dishwasher safe (though hand washing is recommended).
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Ask yourself: are you usually frying up meats and veggies or do you cook more sauces, liquids, pasta and rice?
If your kitchen leans towards everyday frying, sautéing, baking and roasting, start with AUS-ION™.
If you cook a lot of wet, saucy, or acidic meals like tomato, you’ll likely reach for nöni™ more often.
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Take a look at what sizes you already own. Are you replacing an old non-stick pan falling apart? Filling a gap? Upgrading your everyday workhorse?
Secondly, be realistic: are you cooking for two… or feeding a small army? If you want a do-it-all frypan for daily cooking, these are the most popular starting points:
26cm — perfect for 2–4 people (and our bestselling size)
30/31cm — best for 4+ people or bigger meals
20/22cm — great for solo cooking, side dishes, and smaller serves.
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Cooking bigger meals (or batch cooking often)?
Consider our workhorse saucepans like nöni™ 2.5L & 4.5L with skillet-lids — brilliant for soups, stock, pasta, slow cooking, sauces and big-batch meals.
(Bonus: each skillet lid doubles as a shallow skillet, crêpe pan, baking tray or griddle).
Already have frypans and saucepans but want to stir-fry and deep-fry properly?
A wok might be the missing piece.
Want to revamp your entire kitchen?
Consider one of our versatile sets and bestsellers.
(Tip: Use our categories HERE to help guide you to the perfect sized pan for you).
Equivalent pans in AUS-ION™ are often a little less expensive than nöni™, but both are multi-century durable and suitable for all heat sources.
Remember: no hard rules here. AUS-ION™ and nöni™ work brilliantly together.
We recommend building your cookware collection with pieces from both ranges for ultimate versatility. Whatever your cooking needs, we have a pan for you.
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