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Non-Toxic Kitchen Gear Worth Splurging on During Cyber Monday, According to Our Tests

Big-ticket gear, small-ticket prices.

Published December 1, 2025 01:30AM EST
Ashlee Redger
By Ashlee Redger Ashlee has nearly a decade of experience as a professional chef and recipe developer. She's been reviewing kitchen gear since 2022.
Two All-Clad stainless steel skillets.

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Non-toxic cookware has become all the rage as many cooks, including editors at Serious Eats, are turning away from PTFE (also known as Teflon), single-use plastics, and other potentially harmful kitchen products in favor of more mindful choices like stainless steel skillets, glass storage containers, and ceramic nonstick pans. The only problem? Such essentials can come at a premium price. Luckily, Cyber Monday sales are happening now, and you can get our favorite splurge-worthy non-toxic picks for a steal. 

Non-Toxic Kitchen Gear to Shop During Cyber Monday, at a Glance

  • The Best Non-Toxic Air Fryer Toaster Oven: Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

    Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

    Amazon

    Where most standalone air fryers come with nonstick baskets, this air fryer toaster oven uses a stainless steel mesh pan to expose food to the heat of its quick-cooking “super convection” mode. Even better, it goes beyond just air frying to include capabilities like toasting, baking, broiling, dehydrating, and more.

    A hand opening the door to chicken cooking in the Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer

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  • A Set of Our Favorite Glass Storage Containers: Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Food Storage Containers

    Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Storage Set of 9 Food Containers with Lids

    Amazon

    Get rid of your stinky, spaghetti sauce-tinted leftover containers and replace them with this shiny set of the best glass food storage containers. During our tests, we tried getting them to leak, stain, and absorb smells, and we’re happy to report that we failed on every count. The whole collection is $20 off during Cyber Monday sales.

    A mixture of oil and turmeric being painted onto a food storage container
    Leak-proof lids matter when you're transporting food that can stain.

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  • Ditch Your Plastic Cutting Boards and Get This: Virginia Boys Kitchens Walnut Wood Cutting Board

    Virginia Boys Kitchens Walnut Wood Cutting Board

    Amazon

    Did you know that wooden cutting boards are good for your knife blades, naturally antimicrobial, and can last you decades with the right care? It's true! While this one from Virginia Boys Kitchen—which is made with American Black Walnut—is technically a carving board, we keep it on our counter full-time for everyday use. It's big enough to prep a whole dinner's worth of ingredients on, and the channel that runs around its edges is handy for catching liquid from roasted meats or juicy watermelons.

    Sliced roasted meat on a Virginia Boys Kitchens Walnut Wood Cutting Board

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  • A Nonstick Ceramic Skillet: OXO Ceramic Nonstick 12-Inch Frying Pan

    OXO Good Grips Pro 10" Frying Pan Skillet

    Amazon

    This pan from OXO is PFAS-free, which means it's also Teflon-free. Its ceramic-like coating is reinforced with diamonds for extra durability. It's oven-safe up to 430°F and didn’t scratch when we scraped it with a metal fish spatula during our tests. 

    An omelette being cooked in the OXO Non-Stick Pro 10-Inch Frypan

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  • A Reliable Dutch Oven: Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

    Lodge EC6D33 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

    Amazon

    Soup season is upon us, and your braises, stews, and stocks deserve to be cooked in a Dutch oven. We like this one because it’s heat-responsive and has easy-to-stir sloped corners. It comes in a rainbow of colors, though discounts may vary across the palette.

    lodge dutch oven with pulled pork inside

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  • The Best Sheet Pans: Nordic Ware Naturals Baker's Half Sheets, Set of 2

    Nordic Ware Naturals Baker's Half Sheet

    Amazon

    It's non-negotiable: You need a sheet pan that cooks your food evenly and doesn't warp every time you put it in the oven. This one checks both of those boxes, plus its heavy-duty, rolled rim is easy to grip (even with oven mitts on). Get a two-pack for under $30 during Cyber Monday deals.

    a closeup of a variety of pans and their different finishes: matte, shiny, and ridged.

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  • A Durable Set of Stainless Steel Skillets: Two All-Clad D3 Stainless-Steel Pans

    two stainless steel skillets

    Amazon

    Stainless steel is the ultimate durable, non-toxic material, and All-Clad makes some of the best stainless steel cookware we've ever tried. It's heat-responsive and can be scrubbed to remove stains, something that can’t be said about Teflon-coated nonstick pans. This duo includes both a 10-inch and a 12-inch pan, so you can sear almost anything in style.

    A person flips a piece of salmon on the All-Clad D3 Stainless-Steel 12-Inch Fry Pan

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  • One of the Only Cookware Sets Worth Buying: All-Clad D3 3-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set

    All-Clad D3 3-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set 10 Piece

    Amazon

    If you're ready to replace all your pots and pans with non-toxic ones that match, get this. It is one of the very few cookware sets we recommend—not surprising given All-Clad's outstanding performance in nearly every test we throw at it. At $100 off, we think this is a great deal on a set that'll be used daily.

    All-Clad D3 3-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set 10 Piece on a white surface

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  • Save Over $200 on a Heritage Dutch Oven: Staub Cast Iron 4-Quart Round Cherry Cocotte

    Staub Cast Iron Dutch Oven 5.5-Quart Round Cocotte

    Amazon

    A Staub Dutch oven for only $150?! We could hardly believe our eyes when we saw this sale. Our editors love Staub cookware because of its tough enamel coating, even heating, and stain-hiding dark interiors. It can also last a lifetime with the right care. Get this iconic Dutch oven for 60% off before Cyber Monday sales end.

    Staub Dutch oven on stove with lid off to the side

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  • 40% Off a SodaSteam: SodaStream Art Sparkling Water Maker Kit

    SodaStream Art Sparkling Water Maker

    Amazon

    Stop buying disposable cans of soda water and flavored seltzers, and start making your own! The SodaStream Art makes THE fizziest sodas, which we confirmed when we measured an extra 10 grams of CO2 added to the water during our tests (most of the others were 2 to 3 grams behind). This kit comes with everything you need to get bubblin’, including two dishwasher-friendly bottles and a refill canister.

    A person carbonating water with the SodaStream Art.

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  • A Sturdy Water Tumbler: Simple Modern 40 oz Trek Tumbler

    Amazon Simple Modern 40 oz Trek Tumbler with Handle and Straw Lid

    Amazon

    Insulated metal tumblers have less plastic and are great at keeping iced drinks chilled. This tumbler from Simple Modern aced our tests for its cold retention and surprisingly leakproof form-factor.

    An orange insulated tumbler on a countertop.

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  • A Glass Cold Brew Maker: KitchenAid 38 Ounce Brushed Stainless Steel Cold Brew Coffee Maker

    Amazon KitchenAid 38 Ounce Brushed Stainless Steel Cold Brew Coffee Maker

    Amazon

    No more emptying your wallet at the coffee shop or dealing with filters, pitchers, and spills—this brewer simplifies the process of making cold brew coffee at home. It brews using a stainless steel basket that sits right in the glass dispenser, and the whole thing fits in the fridge. Get it so you always have iced coffee on tap, or wrap one up to gift to your favorite caffeine lover.

    The KitchenAid cold brew maker on a fridge shelf.

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  • A Surprisingly Great Microwave Dish: Anyday The Medium Deep Dish

    Anyday Microwave Cookware

    Amazon

    Made from glass, silicone, and microwave-safe stainless steel, the plastic-free dishes from Anyday have convinced even our most skeptical editor to cook dinner in the microwave. We've cooked batches of scrambled eggs, asparagus, and homemade macaroni and cheese (yep, you read that right) in Anyday bowls and were shocked to find each came out not only acceptable...but good. Don't believe us? Get one for 20% off during Cyber Monday sales and try it for yourself.

    A hand holding a spoon and scooping macaroni and cheese out of an Anyday dish

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  • The Best Saucier: Made In Stainless Clad Saucier

    Made In Stainless Clad Saucier

    Made In

    We'd take a saucier over a saucepan any day. Sauciers have rounded corners, so they're easy to whisk in and even easier to clean. Our favorite one from Made In has a handle that's comfortable to hold and stays cooler while cooking, and you can save a bit on it right now.

    A bird's eye view of the Made In Saucier
    Our favorite saucier from Made In.

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FAQs

When is Cyber Monday 2025?

Cyber Monday is on the Monday following Thanksgiving every year. This year, that's December 1.

What does "non-toxic" mean?

Good question! Non-toxic doesn't have a standard definition, but it's generally considered to mean "not harmful" to our health or the environment. While many consider ceramic-coated pans to be non-toxic (their marketing materials are where you'll most often find the term), they're often made with proprietary formulas that consumers can't verify. Because of this—and a lack of good, human-based evidence around cookware in general—it would be difficult to say for sure that any ceramic pan is entirely free of harmful components. If you're nervous about it, we'd recommend sticking to tried-and-true materials like stainless steel, cast iron, carbon steel, and cookware with enamel coatings.

Why We’re the Experts

  • Ashlee Redger is a writer for Serious Eats. She's written dozens of articles for the site, including a comparison of ceramic and nonstick skillets, a matcha taste test, and our mixing bowl review.
  • The Serious Eats equipment team diligently evaluates every piece of kitchen gear using real-world tests before we recommend it. During events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we sort through millions of discounts to find the best sales on our top-rated picks.
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