8 Teflon-Free Pots and Pans at Amazon

With toxic flame retardants potentially hiding in our black plastic kitchen utensils and recent recalls on thousands of pounds of butter and luxury ovens, finding trustworthy kitchen products is more difficult than ever. To that end, we’re going back to the basics with nontoxic pots and pans made of stainless steel, ceramic and cast-iron. Keep reading to shop eight Teflon-free skillets, cookware sets and more, with prices starting at just $20.     

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Best Teflon-Free Cookware

Calphalon Classic 10-Piece Cookware Set 

Calphalon’s 10-piece cookware set earned the top spot in our product tests for its diversity of pots and pans, quality performance and affordable price. They’re made of stainless steel, so they’re gloriously free of “forever chemicals” like PFAS and PFOS and oven-safe up to 450°F. Grab the set of six pots, three pans and matching lids while it’s 38% off at Amazon. 

Made In Nonstick Frying Pan Set

While technically not PFAS-free, EatingWell editors still named Made In’s nonstick frying pans the “Best Nonstick” set in their tested roundup of nontoxic cookware. This is because the brand employs “ultrashort” or “short-chain” PFAS that are approved for use in cooking equipment due to their “negligible risk of food migration.” Our editors found these pans to be “lighter in weight and more ergonomic” than the other cookware sets tested and with a “terrifically nonstick” exterior. As someone who has also used these pans for more than three years, I wholeheartedly agree.  

Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast-Iron Skillet 

With more than 97,000 perfect ratings on Amazon, Lodge’s 10.25-inch cast-iron skillet is one of the brand’s most popular pieces—and for good reason. Like with all uncoated cast-iron, it becomes more nonstick with time and use, meaning you can buy it today and pass it down through the generations for decades to come. Grab the skillet that repeatedly impresses our testers with its affordability, durability and “extremely even browning” while it’s on sale for less than $20.  

Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Enameled Signature Round Dutch Oven 

Le Creuset’s ever-popular Dutch oven has been capturing the hearts of cooks around the world for nearly a century. Its reputation stems from its porcelain-coated cast-iron, which is durable, free of Teflon and other toxins and gorgeous. And now that Amazon has marked down the 7.25-quart size by $75, you can dress up your kitchen without breaking the bank.   

Caraway 3-Quart Nonstick Ceramic Saucepan 

Ceramic cookware is typically made of silica instead of synthetic “forever chemicals,” making it another great Teflon- and PFAS-free pick. As with many of the other products featured in this roundup, Carway was a particular favorite of EatingWell editors after rounds of testing. They found the pots and pans to be a “cinch to clean” and easy to cook with. Whether you’re grabbing the whole set or just the 3-quart saucepan (which I’ve also owned for many years and pull out almost daily for heating soup, boiling water, cooking rice and so much more), you’re unlikely to be disappointed.   

GreenPan Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet Set 

GreenPan was another contender for the top spot during our ceramic cookware tests. In addition to its ergonomic design and attractive color options, editors also appreciated its functionality and heat tolerance. This set includes two frying pans 8 and 10 inches in size, so you can easily cook eggs for one or meals for four. 

All-Clad 10-Inch Stainless Steel Fry Pan 

All-Clad is the culinary equivalent of a diamond: tough, revered and hard-working. It has an aluminum core sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel, is oven-safe up to 600°F and is beloved by nearly 6,500 Amazon shoppers. One happy reviewer called it “an exemplary culinary tool” that “brings both joy and finesse” to their cooking. While they agree that it’s an investment, they promise it “will stand the test of time.”  

Viking Culinary 12-Quart Stainless Steel Stockpot 

The only thing that could make a Viking stainless steel stockpot better is a major sale, marking it down by 50%. With colder weather and holiday hosting nearly upon us, it pays to have a 12-quart stockpot for huge batches of soup and large servings of stew. And since it’s $130 off for a limited time, there’s never been a better time to test out its large capacity and even heating for yourself.