I don’t know about you, but parchment paper has become one of those kitchen essentials I reach for without even thinking.
Cookies that slide off the baking sheet like magic? Check.
Roasted vegetables that don’t weld themselves to the pan? Double-check.
A quick cleanup afterward? Absolutely!
It’s one of those little kitchen tricks that makes cooking and baking feel easier, especially on busy days when the last thing I want to do is scrub a stubborn baking sheet.
But recently, I started wondering something I probably should have thought about sooner:
How safe is parchment paper when we use it at high temperatures?
That question sent me down a rabbit hole of reading about parchment paper, its coatings, temperature limits, and what can happen when it’s used incorrectly.
And here’s the part worth remembering:
Parchment paper is generally considered safe when it’s used according to the manufacturer’s instructions—but it isn’t designed for unlimited heat.
