I Scratched My Teflon Nonstick Pan / Is It Still Safe To Cook With?

Ever wonder if a scratched or damaged nonstick Teflon pan can still perform? In this video, I put it to the test by intentionally scratching my Tramontina Teflon nonstick pan with a metal fork, exposing bare metal underneath, and then seeing if it can still fry an egg without sticking. While the performance might surprise you, there’s more to the story than just cooking results. I also talk about why you shouldn’t keep a damaged Teflon pan, even if food still releases easily, including potential concerns about Teflon coatings, flaking, and long-term health exposure. Whether you cook with nonstick daily or are deciding when to replace your pans, this video will help you understand where Teflon fits in a modern kitchen, when it makes sense, and when it’s time to throw it out. 🧪 What This Video Covers -How a scratched Teflon pan performs -Does exposed metal affect nonstick performance? -Why Teflon sits in a very specific role in my kitchen -When to replace your nonstick pan -Why damaged nonstick pans may pose risks -Performance vs safety contrast -Final thoughts for home cooks 💬 Drop your questions in the comments – I love to respond to them! 👍 Like this video if it helped, and subscribe for more BBQ, Grilling, and Cooking content weekly! 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @tomwadek 🌐 Check out my website: www.moonlightsandcastle.com/tomskitchen 🛒 WHAT I USE: Check Out My Amazon Store For Products I Use in My Videos! https://www.amazon.com/shop/tomwade //Join Patreons for more perks and community fun: https://patreon.com/tomwadek //Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_O5QYdUD8RiVvtjjbU3_g/join //Buy My Merch! https://www.spreadshirt.com/shop/user/tom+wade+merch/?srEdit=pa#?affiliateId=11625 //Discounts: Try Amazon Prime for 30 days: https://amzn.to/387Yn0f Gift Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/38ei32M 🔉 Like my sound? Try them out with this link! Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/q7946b/ As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.