Ditch the Microplastics and Use These Non-Toxic Kitchen Gadgets Instead — All Under $10

My kitchen is my safe space. It’s a place where I go to satisfy my cravings, explore my creativity, and express my love for my friends and family through food. I don’t want anything shattering the sense of safety this haven imparts, especially not the tools inside it. With reports of black plastic kitchen utensils leaking flame retardants into my snacks and microplastics filtering into my body through plastic cutting boards, I’m prioritizing non-toxic kitchen gear this summer. Luckily, Amazon has a large supply of stainless steel whisks, silicone spatulas, glass measuring cups, and more. Read on to score eight of my favorites, all for under $10 at Amazon.   

8 Non-Toxic Kitchen Tools Under $10 at Amazon

• Kyraton Stainless Steel Spatula Set, $9 
• ChefAide 5-Piece Silicone Spatula Set, $9 
• Msy Bigsunny 12-Inch Kitchen Tweezers, $9, originally $12
• Winco Heavy-Duty Mixing Bowl, $9 
• Linden Sweden Original Jonas Vegetable Peeler, $10 
• Martha Stewart Richburn Stainless Steel Balloon Whisk, $9, originally $10 
• Winco Stainless Steel Dough Scraper, $6 
• Oggi Measuring Shot Glass, $7 

Kyraton Stainless Steel Spatula Set 

Without a sturdy spatula, it would be nearly impossible to sear salmon, fry eggs, or flip buttermilk pancakes. Luckily, Kyraton’s set gives you two for the price of one, so you’ll always have a clean spatula on hand when you need it. And since they’re made of stainless steel, the brand’s spatulas are dishwasher-safe and rust-resistant.     

ChefAide 5-Piece Silicone Spatula Set 

If you cook with nonstick pans, silicone spatulas are essential. Stainless steel utensils scratch the slippery coating, but silicone models glide over it, ensuring your pans remain nonstick for that much longer. ChefAide’s spatula set is particularly useful since it has five tools in different shapes and sizes. Whether you’re scooping peanut butter out of a jar with the mini spoon or scrambling eggs with the brand’s large spatula, you’ll reach for these tools daily.     

Msy Bigsunny 12-Inch Kitchen Tweezers 

Kitchen tweezers are the long, thin cousins to kitchen tongs. Easier to maneuver than the latter, tweezers are my go-to tool when serving pasta, flipping scallops, or even extracting unwanted egg shells from a bowl. At 12 inches long, this pair can do anything tongs can do and fit snugly in your apron pocket.    

Winco Heavy-Duty Mixing Bowl 

A heavy-duty mixing bowl is an essential tool for custards, cookie doughs, salads, and more. Since Winco’s $9 stainless steel model is both practical and affordable, it’s an obvious choice for serious home cooks. One Amazon shopper described it best: “It’s sturdy, has a little weight to it, but it is not heavy. Reminds me of the bowls used in a restaurant I used to work at.” 

Linden Sweden Original Jonas Vegetable Peeler

Over 10,000 Amazon shoppers swear by Linden’s stainless steel vegetable peeler, calling it  “razor-sharp,” “very functional,” and “high-quality.” It has a thin profile that won’t take up a lot of space in your kitchen drawer, an ergonomic handle that’s easy to hold, and a dishwasher-safe design that’s resistant to rust. No wonder 2,000 additional Amazon shoppers bought it in the last 30 days.     

Martha Stewart Richburn Stainless Steel Balloon Whisk 

A balloon whisk is a great multifunctional shape that can easily stir together flour and sugar for pancake batter or oil and vinegar for a homemade vinaigrette. Its name comes from its balloon-like shape, which is rounded to fit the curved edges of your pots and bowls. If you only have room for one style of whisk in your kitchen, get this one.   

Winco Stainless Steel Dough Scraper 

Over 4,300 Amazon shoppers recommend Winco’s stainless steel bench scraper for transferring chopped veggies from cutting boards to skillets, portioning dough for recipes, and more. The comments section is littered with words like “sturdy” and phrases like “well-made,” proving that a low price isn’t an indicator of inferior craftsmanship.      

Oggi Measuring Shot Glass

Whether you’re measuring liquor for a cocktail or lemon juice for a recipe, Oggi’s small glass measuring cup will come in handy. It’s a petite kitchen tool that has a big impact on your cooking, especially when your dishwasher is full and you don’t want to get a large cup dirty for a small amount of liquid. It’s just $7, so you might want to grab two.