Best Presto Electric Skillets of 2026

The handles fold down and the base nests inside the pan, so this 16-inch Presto breaks into a compact stack. That is the feature that earns it a place for small kitchens: you get family-size cooking without a permanent footprint on the counter.

The pan lifts off the base, which makes washing it much less awkward than scrubbing around a fixed frame. At 1,500 watts and six settings, it has the same cooking power as the standard 16-inch model, and the high sidewalls are useful for one-pan meals. We also like that the included cover helps hold heat for a braise.

The folding mechanism is the part to watch. Because the base and handles are meant to come apart, the joints can loosen with hard use, and that is the trade-off for the smaller storage package. Treat the fold as a setup step rather than a wrestling match and it stays secure.

For a kitchen where the skillet has to disappear between meals, though, the extra hardware is worth it. This is the Presto we point to when cabinet space is the real constraint.

The ceramic nonstick surface, inside and out, is what sets the 06856 apart from the standard 16-inch Presto. The pan is cast aluminum and carries the same 16-inch width and high sidewalls, so capacity is not the issue. The question is whether ceramic is the surface you want to maintain.

On a wide pan like this, the center still runs hotter than the perimeter, and ceramic is less forgiving of high heat than the standard coating. We keep the dial moderate for eggs and pancakes and use wood or silicone tools. The upside is easy release and cleanup when the surface is treated well.

We treat the 06856 as the ceramic alternative, not the all-around default. It is a good choice for a cook who wants a PTFE- and PFOA-free surface and will avoid scraping or overheating it, but the coating can lose its release over time, and that makes it a less safe bet for heavy daily use.

Eleven inches is the number that makes this Presto useful: it fits two people, a small sink, and a cabinet shelf without a fight. The pan is 4.8 pounds, so it is easy to lift in and out, and the high-dome lid gives you more room than the footprint suggests.

We like the 06620 as the small-household pick. At 1,000 watts it heats more gently than the 16-inch models, which suits eggs, grilled cheese, and a couple of pork chops. The ceramic nonstick surface cleans up quickly, and the six-setting dial is simple to use. The deep sides help with one-pot meals, and the lid traps enough heat for a gentle simmer.

The limit is the surface area. This is not the pan for a batch of pancakes for six, and a large family will fill it fast. The upside is that it stores easily and does not overwhelm a small counter. We see it as a dedicated small-batch pan rather than a scaled-down family skillet, and it is better for that.

At 6.75 inches tall, the Slimline is shorter than the standard 16-inch Presto, and that is the point: it can slide into a cabinet with less vertical clearance. The pan still has the same 16-inch width, high sidewalls, and tempered-glass cover.

The low body does not make it light. At 9.2 pounds, it is a two-hand appliance for many cooks, and the wide footprint still needs a real landing spot on the counter. The 1,500-watt control and six settings are familiar Presto territory, and the glass lid is useful for watching a simmer.

We recommend the 06858 when cabinet height is the bottleneck and you still want a family-size pan. It is not the foldaway; storage is flatter rather than more compact, so measure the shelf first. Heat can be uneven toward the edges, as on any pan this wide; rotate food and preheat patiently. If the shelf clears, the lower body is a useful advantage.

The 07117 sits between Presto's small 11-inch pan and its 16-inch family models, and that 12-inch middle ground is the reason to consider it. We like it for two or three people: it has enough room for a full skillet meal without the cabinet-hungry footprint of the big pans.

The 1,250-watt element and glass cover are familiar, but the dishwasher-safe pan is the real differentiator. It weighs 5.9 pounds, so it is easy to move, and the high sides give it more capacity than the diameter suggests. The nonstick surface is straightforward to wipe out after most meals.

The trade-off is the glass. A tempered lid is useful for watching food, but it needs a safe place to land when you set it down, and the steam vent can release a hot puff when you lift it. Keep your hand and face clear and let the lid cool before washing.

For a small household that wants dishwasher convenience and a lid, the 07117 makes sense. It is not the pan for a big batch, but it is easier to handle than the 16-inch models.

The Tuxedo's 100° to 400°F digital control is a different kind of electric skillet. Instead of a numbered dial, you set an exact temperature on the LED display, and the 16-inch ceramic pan and 1,500-watt element give it the size to match. That precision is the reason to look at this model at all.

For low-temperature work, the difference is real. We like the tight-fitting cover and the included cooking rack for steaming, proofing dough, making yogurt, or holding a gentle braise. The 20 settings and broad range make it easier to repeat a result than with a six-position dial, and the ceramic surface is easy to wipe clean.

The weak spot is longevity. The digital control and coating have a shorter track record here, and early failures are a real risk at this price. That is a meaningful concern in an appliance you expect to keep on the counter, not a small footnote.

We recommend the 06854 only for the cook who will actually use the low-temperature precision and the rack. For everyone else, the simpler 16-inch Prestos are the steadier everyday buy. The precision is the attraction; the electronics are the hesitation.