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Teflon vaporizes at >500F (and perhaps below). Leaving the pan on high without food in it will approach that quickly.


I think this might be it. I usually cook at medium temperatures, wherever possible, as it seems healthier.


Simple tip for temp control: know the smoke point of your oil. Olive oil for example is in the range of 375-400F. So if you use it in a nonstick pan and see it smoking (not steaming) you know to pull back the temps a bit.


My nonstick explicitly says to cook on medium.




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