Black Friday is officially here! And while you’re busy finding holiday gifts for everyone on your list, don’t overlook the fact that with all of the fantastic kitchen deals available, this is a great time to search for non-toxic and/or microplastic-free items. After all, this year’s health headlines were heavy on the topic of microplastics and harmful compounds in cookware and kitchen utensils, and if you haven’t made the switch, now’s the time.
Here, we’ve pulled together some favorite non-toxic kitchen items, including the glass Ninja Crispi air fryer, silicone Stasher food storage bags and non-toxic cookware from All-Clad and GreenPan. Deals start at only $6.
Best Black Friday Deals on Non-Toxic Kitchen Gear
- Tifanso Stainless Steel Tea Infuser for Loose Leaf Tea, $6 (was $13) at amazon.com
- Stasher Premium Silicone Reusable Food Storage Bags, 6-Pack, $58 (was $79) at amazon.com
- All-Clad D5 Brushed Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set, $800 (was $1,000) at williams-sonoma.com
- Williams Sonoma Olivewood Flatbread Pizza Peel, $64 (was $100) at williams-sonoma.com
- Hydro Flask Insulated 32-Ounce French Press, $51 (was $68) at rei.com
- Anchor Hocking 18-Piece Glass Food Storage Containers with Colorful BPA-Free Lids, $35 (was $41) at amazon.com
- Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Glass Air Fryer, $160 (was $180) at amazon.com and walmart.com
Stainless Steel 15-Ounce Insulated Hot & Cold Thermos Jar
Amazon
If you’re like us, you’re trying to minimize your exposure to microplastics by slowly phasing out plastic food storage containers for stainless steel and glass alternatives. This thermos—perfect for hot and cold dishes—is a great addition to your non-toxic food container collection, especially at this sale price of $9.
Ecurfu 1.6-Ounce Stainless Steel Containers
Amazon
As a working mom of two, I pack a lot of lunches in our house each week. These stainless steel containers are the perfect size for dips, salad dressings or even a small serving of fruit. Like with the jar above, making the swap to stainless steel cuts back on your microplastics exposure.
Tifanso Stainless Steel Tea Infuser for Loose Leaf Tea
Amazon
Unfortunately, tea bags made from food-grade nylon contain microplastics that can leach into your tea. Using a stainless steel tea infuser and loose-leaf tea, however, can prevent this from happening while still letting you enjoy a delicious cup of tea.
Stasher Premium Silicone Reusable Food Storage Bags, 6-Pack
Amazon
Reusable bags, especially those made from platinum silicone like all Stasher bags are, help cut down on your plastic exposure. When I tested Stasher bags, I found they preserve food really well—roasted veggies I stored in the freezer for a month emerged with almost no freezer burn. This 6-piece set is ideal for packing lunch and snacks, and with this sale price, each bag is less than $10.
Bamboo Cutting Boards, Set of 3
Amazon
While plastic cutting boards still have a place in my kitchen (I like to use them for prepping raw meat and seafood), I aim to use non-plastic cutting boards the rest of the time. This set of three bamboo cutting boards is a great starter set if you’re just now making the switch away from plastic.
Farberware Build-A-Board Bamboo Cutting Board with Built-in Compartments & Clear Locking Lid
Amazon
Part cutting board, part serving dish, this piece combination is a must-have for entertaining, and especially if you plan to bring a dish to someone’s house. The wood tray’s compartments make it easy to display various food items, and the lid holds everything in place while you travel.
All-Clad D5 Brushed Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set
Williams Sonoma
“Uncoated stainless steel pans are one of the best choices for safer, everyday cookware,” said Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., RD, when we interviewed her about non-toxic cookware. This set is pretty comprehensive—it comes with three pans, one pots, two fry pans and four lids.
GreenPan Premiere Stainless-Steel Ceramic 16-Inch Nonstick Roaster
Williams Sonoma
This roasting pan gets its nonstick features from a ceramic lining that’s free of lead, cadmium, and PFAS. Although we didn’t test this pan specifically, GreenPan’s other ceramic cookware has made our list of top picks in previous tests.
Williams Sonoma Essential Rectangular 10-by-7-Inch Baker
Williams Sonoma
Not only will this baking dish transfer beautifully from the oven to the table, but also, its stoneware material provides great heat retention and is naturally non-toxic. Now that Williams Sonoma’s Black Friday sale includes an extra 20% off clearance items, the dish is less than $40.
Williams Sonoma Olivewood Flatbread Pizza Peel
Williams Sonoma
This pizza peel is pretty enough to double as kitchen decor! And at 24 inches long, it also works well for charcuterie boards, cheese platters and other appetizer displays. At 36% off, why wouldn’t you add it to your cart?
Hydro Flask Insulated 32-Ounce French Press
REI
If the plastic parts and rubber tubing in most coffee makers have you feeling a little leery, consider using a French press instead. This 32-ounce press from Hydro Flask is insulated, so you can make a larger batch of coffee and keep it warm until you’re ready to drink it.
Anchor Hocking 16-Piece Glass Food Storage Containers with Colorful BPA-Free Lids
Amazon
For just $35, you can get a complete glass food storage set: 9 glass containers in various sizes and BPA-free lids for each of them. (Though yes, the lids are plastic, you’ll rarely find a glass set without them.) That’s under $4 per container from a trusted brand.
Carote 10-Piece Silicone and Wood Cooking Utensil Set
Amazon
When news broke last year of a study that found black plastic cooking utensils were more likely to contain fire-retardant materials, many of us immediately discarded those utensils. If you’ve still been clinging to yours, take this as a sign to replace them. This particular set covers all of your essential cooking needs, including spoons, spatulas, tongs and more. The non-toxic cooking utensils are made with silicone and wood (or silicone and stainless steel, in the case of the tongs).
Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Glass Air Fryer
Walmart
We love an air fryer at EatingWell! But most are typically lined with nonstick materials that can contain black plastic. This air fryer from Ninja, however, is made with naturally non-toxic glass. The 4-in-1 system comes with two glass containers—one 4-quart and one 6-cup—each with a lid for storage. The glass base and crisper plates are also dishwasher-safe for super-quick dinner cleanup.
There are so many fantastic Black Friday deals to take advantage of right now, including Amazon’s millions of discounts and our favorite Lululemon finds. Happy shopping, and happy savings!
