How to Clean Burnt Eggs Off a Stainless Steel Frying Pan

Step 1

Don't try to scrape the burnt eggs off of your frying pan as you risk to scratch and damage its cooking surface.

Step 2

While your pan is still hot, add 2 cups of water (or enough to cover the bottom and sides) and turn the heat on your cooktop up to high.

Step 3

Let boil for 2-3 minutes. Use a wooden or silicone spatula, pressing down to scrape off the thin layer of burnt eggs that was stick to the cooking surface.

Step 4

In your kitchen sink, drain the water from the pan. Use a drain strainer (or pour the water from the pain into a sieve) as all the egg residue will fall right into your kitchen sink.

Step 5

At this stage, only a little burnt egg residue should be left on the bottom and/or sides of your frying pan. This residue is easy to clean off by hand.

Step 6

Using dish soap and a scrub sponge, cover the pan in soapy water and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Then scrub the pan clean. Some areas may need more persistent scrubbing than others.

Step 7

You're done! Thanks to the magic of deglazing, your stainless steel frying pan should now look as good as new.