Usually, a pan with a plastic handle should not go in the oven unless the manufacturer says it can. Plastic handles can melt, warp, or smell.
Can you put a pan with a plastic handle in the oven?
TL;DR
Usually no. Only put it in the oven if the pan is clearly labeled oven safe.
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Some pans have silicone or heat resistant handles, but you cannot tell the limit just by looking. Check the bottom of the pan, the manual, or the brand listing.
If you do use an oven safe pan, stay under the listed temperature limit. Handles can have a lower heat rating than the metal pan itself.
When in doubt, transfer the food to an oven safe dish.
A plastic handle is a warning sign. Check the oven safe rating before risking the pan.
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