• Unlike the traditional frying pan shown, an electric pan has the mobility to be used anywhere with electrical sockets.AROMA image by guiney from Fotolia.com
  
  Electric fry pans, sometimes called electric skillets, provide a self-contained apparatus with all of the functions of a traditional stove top or oven. Depending on the chosen model, features such as nonstick coatings, temperature control and heat resistant handles often come standard. Fortunately, most variants of the electric fry pan can be found at reasonable prices, between the ranges of $49 to $156, according to Bing Lee.
  
  

Mobility

• One of the greatest features of the electric fry pan lies in its mobility. Provided there is an extension cord or outdoor electrical sockets, the frying pan can be used almost anywhere; including indoor and outdoor usage. It can function as a stove top, providing an extra burner when stove space becomes a limitation. The ability to cook outdoors also brings a valuable aspect to the device. Cooking greasy, odorous food over the range is no longer a concern, simply do the dirty work outside, preventing a trapped odor in the kitchen and household.
  
  

Precision

• The traditional stove top often features knobs reading a generic number sequence from one to 10 and grills tend to use a low, medium and high scale, without specifying the actual temperature. Fortunately, the knob on an electric fry pan often gives temperatures in degrees, letting the cook make decisions on how to fix the food; helping to prevent under- and over-cooking, according to Cooking.com. Additionally, cooked food often sits out on a plate to cool down; leading to an unappetizing meal. The constant temperature of the frying pan presents an opportunity to keep the food warm, without applying too much heat; potentially overcooking the food.
  
  

Convenience

• Since the electric fry pan functions as a stove top, an educated chef can create an almost limitless supply of meals for any occasions. If space is a limitation in a studio apartment, the electric pan can function to create breakfast, lunch and dinner, while taking up the space of a single pot or pan. In the morning, the pan can be used to create a full breakfast of eggs, bacon and hash browns, while leaving the mess of one dish. Lastly, purchasing an electric pan saves the owner a considerable amount of money. Buying one piece of cookware covers the need to purchase several sized pans or a small sized grill.