Electric frying pans and woks

Electric frying pans and woks are cooking appliances with a built-in heating element that allow you to fry, roast, stew or stir-fry food without a stove. They work by providing even electrical heating in the pan base or walls, often with adjustable temperature control.

Electric frying pans usually have a deep, closed shape for slow cooking of meat, stews and sauces. Electric woks have a round, deep bowl shape that is suitable for quick stir-frying at a high temperature.

They are used in households, catering and outdoor cooking because of their flexibility, portability and ability to cook anywhere an electrical socket is available.