If you’ve invested in an induction cooktop, making sure you’re using the proper cookware is very important. In some cases, this means upgrading your cookware. If you’re looking for the best cookware to use with your induction cooktop, regardless of your budget, you’ve come to the right place.
What is the best cookware to use with induction cooktops? For an induction cooktop, I recommend cookware sets made of durable materials such as ceramic, stainless steel, and copper with nonstick properties. Cuisinart, T-Fal, and Blue Diamond Cookware produce cookware sets for induction cooking that are in multiple price ranges.
Ahead, I’ll present a full list of my recommendations so you can begin making the most of your induction cooktop!
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The 10 Best Cookware Sets to Use with Induction Cooktops
1. Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Triple-Ply 12-Piece Cookware Set
Starting the list is a 12-piece induction-friendly cookware set from Cuisinart
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As part of Cuisinart’s MultiClad Pro line, this deluxe cookware is made of hardy 18/10 stainless steel that can heat up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit safely.
The MultiClad construction promises three layers of protection when cooking, including a pure aluminum core, an interior built from heavy-duty stainless steel, and then the stainless steel exterior.
The pieces all have a mirror-polished, brushed finish for an undeniable appeal!
So what’s in the cookware set? Here’s what you get:
- An eight-quart covered stockpot (recommended for soups and sautés)
- A 3.5-quart sauté pan with a cover (recommended for cooking or braising)
- An eight-inch open skillet
- A 10-inch open skillet
- A 1.5-quart saucepan with a lid
- A three-quart saucepan with a lid
Any of the pieces in this set can go right from your induction cooktop to the dishwasher, which is part of what I love about the Cuisinart set.
Cuisinart promises a lifetime warranty against any sort of defects with the MultiClad Pro cookware, so even though this set is costly, you get great peace of mind.
To learn more about the Cuisinart company I recommend reading my article titled: Where Is Cuisinart Cookware Made?
2. Vremi Eight-Piece Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set
Do you like a pop of color in your kitchen? So do I!
The problem is that finding colorful, quality cookware is like digging up a needle in a haystack, let alone colorful cookware for induction cooktops.
Well, the search is finally over, as the Vremi ceramic nonstick cookware set is just what you’ve always longed for.
The banana-yellow color of all eight pieces in the set is cheery and sure to put a smile on your face each time you turn on your induction cooktop! You can also order the pieces in blue.
Beyond the nonstick ceramic outer, the core of this cookware set is die-cast, non-toxic aluminum for durability and dependability.
The ceramic promises even heat distribution and fast heating as well.
Underneath each piece of cookware in the set is a spiral bottom designed for compatibility with halogen, electric, or gas induction stovetops.
Wood-toned handles make for convenient and comfortable handling.
The included lids for each piece purposefully allow a tiny gap between the cookware and the lid so steam can exit and the cookware never overheats.
Vremi even designed each piece in the set to fit into one another in a stack so your new induction cooktop set doesn’t take up too much room in your kitchen cabinet.
I’m sure you’re wondering, what do you get in the set? Here’s what’s included:
- Two angled frying pan skillets
- One casserole pot with a lid
- Two Dutch oven pots
3. All-Clad Anodized Nonstick 13-Piece Cookware Set
Nothing feels worse when you’re cooking than realizing you don’t have the piece of cookware you need.
Well, with the All-Clad 13-piece cookware set, you shouldn’t have that problem anymore.
This set has so many pieces that you won’t be left wanting for anything!
The set includes the following pieces:
- An eight-quart stockpot with a lid
- A four-quart sauté pan with a lid
- A 2.5-quart saucepan with a lid
- A 3.5-quart saucepan with a lid
- An eight-inch frying pan
- A 10-inch frying pan
All pieces in the set are triple-layered with hard anodized metal that’s sure to stand up to everyday cooking on your induction cooktop.
The hard, heavy-gauge material is replete with a nonstick surface free of perfluorooctanoic acid or PFOAs.
Capable of withstanding oven heat up to 500 degrees, All-Clad’s set is washable in two ways. You can wash each piece by hand, or you can put them in the dishwasher when you’re done cooking.
I like that versatility! I should note that All-Clad does recommend hand-washing over dishwashing to maintain the nonstick coating.
Each piece includes a lid made of tempered glass as well as a stainless steel riveted handle that stays steady when you grip your pot or pan with your favorite set of potholders.
4. T-Fal Professional Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set
Another great induction-friendly cookware set if you want a lot of pieces is this one from T-Fal. You get 12 pieces in all, enough to do any kind of cooking.
Infused with Thermo-Spot technology, an indicator on each pot or pan is designed to tell you when your cookware is adequately preheated so you’re ready to rock and roll.
In conjunction with the anti-warping base for heat distribution and the non-stick coating, you’ve got a verifiable triple threat in this T-Fal set.
This set’s components are all made of titanium that has been reinforced to maintain their strength over time.
T-Fal designed the glass lids with ventilation so your meals accumulate just the right amount of steam, but never too much.
Each riveted handle features a silicone grip so even if you’re grabbing your pot or pan from a very hot surface, you don’t have to worry about heat transference.
Here’s what is included in the set:
- Two nylon tools
- One stainless steel steamer insert
- A five-quart stockpot
- A one-quart saucepan with a lid
- A three-quart saucepan with a lid
- An Egg Wonder frying pan (not induction cooktop compatible!)
- An eight-inch frying pan
- A 10.25-inch frying pan
5. Circulon Symmetry Anodized Nonstick 11-Piece Cookware Set
Induction cooking doesn’t ever have to be boring when you have an attractive set like the Circulon Symmetry cookware set in your kitchen!
Each nonstick piece has a coating on both the exterior and interior, which is not something you come across that often.
Of course, the nonstick coating is completely PFOA-free for your peace of mind.
Circulon promises 15 times the longevity compared to standard nonstick surfaces with their Symmetry cookware set.
Each piece is made of hard-anodized metal and features a three-layered stainless steel base that’s made for induction cooking.
The handles are stainless steel as well and then covered in a layer of silicone.
All pieces in the set can withstand temperatures over 400 degrees.
Circulon does recommend starting with low heat when preheating the pieces in this cookware set and then cooking consistently over low-medium heat to maintain the nonstick finish.
When you’re finished whipping up breakfast or dinner, all the pieces in this set safely go in the dishwasher.
The pieces included are as follows:
- A three-quart covered sauté pan
- An 8 ½-inch skillet
- A 10-inch skillet
- An eight-quart stockpot
- A two-quart covered saucepan
- A three-quart covered saucepan
- A one-quart pouring saucepan with a pour spout
Circulon protects its cookware as part of its Hassle-Free Lifetime Guarantee.
Oh, and did I mention you can choose from some fabulous colors for the cookware as well? I’m quite fond of the rich, deep red/brownish Merlot shade.
6. Anolon Nouvelle Stainless Steel 11-Piece Cookware Set
Stainless steel never goes out of style, so investing in an induction-friendly cooking set in this material is always a wise choice.
To that end, I recommend the Anolon Nouvelle stainless steel set, which includes 11 pieces in all.
Comprised of up to five layers of metal, including a copper core, Anolon designed each piece in the set for excellent performance and heat control.
The copper core also makes this cookware set compatible with induction cooktops, as does the magnetized stainless steel cap.
Then there’s the outer layer of stainless steel, which is polished to the point where you can practically see your reflection in it!
Capable of handling temperatures up to 500 degrees, this stainless steel set is also safe to run through the dishwasher after you finish enjoying your latest culinary masterpiece.
Here’s what Anolon included in its cookware set:
- A three-quart sauté pan with a helper handle and lid
- An eight-inch frying pan
- A 12-inch frying pan
- A 1.75-quart stockpot with a lid
- A 3.5-quart stockpot with a lid
- An 8.25-quart stockpot with a lid
Do keep in mind that not all cookware pieces in the set have lids. The lids are made of stainless steel as well and not glass.
Anolon offers a lifetime warranty for the Nouvelle stainless steel cookware set.
7. Chantal Induction Two-Piece Cookware Set
Sometimes you just want to start out small, you know?
Perhaps you’re new to induction cooking and you’re still learning your way around your new cooktop, so you don’t want to feel bogged down with cookware yet.
If so, then the Chantal cookware set is just what you’re looking for. This set includes only two pieces!
They’re both frying pans, one that’s eight inches and another that’s 10 inches.
The pans are made of Japanese steel, which is nickel-free. If you have anyone in the household with a nickel allergy, this steel alternative will be quite appreciated!
Both pans also feature a melted copper core that combines with the stainless steel to enhance heat conduction.
Titanium is added as well for greater power and durability.
The nonstick ceramic surface that coats the insides of the pans is free of polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid or PFOS, and PFOAs.
Both Chantal pans can handle oven temperatures of up to 500 degrees.
Worried about burning yourself? You won’t be thanks to the long, stay-cool handles on both frying pans.
An included pouring rim will control liquids as you cook so you spill less.
Chantal includes a four-year warranty on the pans.
8. Tramontina Gourmet Stainless Steel Induction-Ready 12-Piece Cookware Set
Crafted in Brazil, the Tramontina cookware set should certainly be on your shortlist as you compare your options for cookware for your new induction cooktop.
The stainless steel clad construction is triple-ply. A layer of magnetic stainless steel makes this set induction-friendly.
The second layer is an aluminum core, and then the outer layer is tough 18/10 stainless steel.
That’s the same material used to make each precision-fit lid so no heat exits when you turn on your induction cooktop.
All the handles are riveted and are too made of stainless steel to add to the seamless look of each piece in the cookware set.
I have to talk about the interior as well, which has a smooth satiny finish that will have you looking for excuses to pull out your pots and pans when your friends and family are over.
The mirror-polished exterior is just as nice!
All the pieces in the Tramontina cookware set are designed for temperatures not exceeding 500 degrees. The set comes with a lifetime warranty.
Let’s go over what you get in the box:
- An eight-quart covered stock pot
- A 1.5-quart covered saucepan
- A two-quart covered saucepan
- A three-quart covered saucepan
- A six-quart covered deep sauté pan
- An eight-inch frying pan
- A 10-inch frying pan
9. Duxtop Professional Stainless Steel 17-Piece Cookware Set
By far the most comprehensive induction-friendly cookware set on this list is the Duxtop Professional Stainless steel set.
Boasting a whopping 17 pieces, you’ll be more than ready to do all sorts of cooking on your induction cooktop, from breakfasts to lunches and dinners to desserts.
All the pieces in this set, as many as there are, are made with 18/10 heavy-duty stainless steel. The steel is all commercial food-grade as well.
If you turn over any of the pieces, you’ll notice that the encapsulated bottoms are made of impact-bonded aluminum.
The accompanying lid for each piece is tempered glass so you can watch your latest meals come to fruition.
Riveted handles also built from stainless steel make for easy handling so you can cook seamlessly.
The straight-sided design of each piece of cookware means that you can pour or drain liquids into or out of the pots and pans without dripping.
Each piece of cookware in the set can handle temperatures up to 550 degrees, but only temps of 400 degrees for the glass lid.
Duxtop says that its stainless steel cookware set is both freezer-safe and dishwasher-safe, not to mention everything is covered under a limited lifetime warranty.
Here’s what you’ll receive:
- A slotted turner
- A solid spoon
- A two-prong fork
- A 9.5-inch steaming basket
- A 9.5-inch broiling basket
- An eight-inch frying pan
- A 9.5-inch frying pan
- A 5.5-quart sauté pan with a lid and a helper
- An 8.5-quart stockpot with a lid
- A 4.2-quart casserole pan with a lid
- A 1.6-quart saucepan with a lid
- A 2.5-quart saucepan with a lid
10. Blue Diamond Cookware Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 15-Piece Cookware Set
Although it’s not quite 17 pieces, the 15-piece cookware set from Blue Diamond Cookware is sure to make a splash in your kitchen nevertheless.
Triple steel construction is the star of this cookware set!
The first layer is the aluminum core followed by dual layers of stainless steel for cooking power, even heating, and results you’ll be pleased with time after time.
The enhanced ceramic nonstick coating in an appealing Midnight Diamond hue (dark blue) promises that none of your meals ever get stuck.
Glass lids go atop each pot and pan to trap in all the flavors and juices of what you’re cooking.
The lids can withstand heat up to 425 degrees. The cookware itself is oven-safe to 600 degrees!
To prevent your hands from burning when you grasp the stainless steel handles, each handle has a cutout in the shape of a V to allow air to vent through.
The cookware itself features an appealing mirror finish and an angled design for easy, efficient stacking when not in use.
Blue Diamond’s ceramic diamond-infused coating is free of cadmium, lead, PFOAs, PFAS, and other toxins.
The manufacturer promises 10 times the longevity and five times the hardness of other ceramic coatings.
Your cookware set includes:
- A solid nylon spoon
- A nylon slotted turner
- An 11-inch multifunctional chef’s pan
- A 3.75-quart sauté pan with a lid
- An eight-inch frying pan
- An 11-inch frying pan