Chef-Approved Non-Toxic Cookware at Amazon

After years of using traditional nonstick pans, many home cooks are recently swapping them for safer, more durable alternatives. To find out what’s really worth investing in, we asked professional chefs to share their favorite non-toxic cookware. Their answers were refreshingly consistent, including classic cast iron cookware, stainless steel sets, and ceramic favorites that deliver restaurant-level performance without the potentially dangerous chemicals.

Shop expert-recommended Dutch ovens, frying pans, baking dishes, and cookware sets from Le Creuset, All-Clad, Lodge, and more top brands.

Chef-Approved Non-Toxic Cookware

• Le Creuset 11.75-Inch Enameled Cast Iron Skillet, $255
• Lodge 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet with Red Silicone Hot Handle Holder, $40
• All-Clad D3 3-Ply 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set, $800
• Caraway 12-Piece Ceramic Cookware Set, $445
• Cristel Castel’Pro Ultraply 11-Inch Stainless Steel Frying Pan, $192
• Lodge 6-Quart Dutch Oven, $100
• Staub Ceramic Rectangular Baking Dish Set, $60
• GreenPan Lima Ceramic Frying Pans, Set of 3, $100
• Made In Cookware Seasoned 12-Inch Blue Carbon Steel Frying Pan, $129
• De Buyer Mineral B 11-Inch Carbon Steel Frying Pan, $71, originally $105

Le Creuset 11.75-Inch Enameled Cast Iron Skillet

“For frittatas, baked pastas, and cornbread, enameled cast iron from Le Creuset is hard to beat. It goes from stovetop to oven to table and looks good doing it.” – Marissa Stevens, recipe developer and founder, Pinch and Swirl

Lodge 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet with Red Silicone Hot Handle Holder

“For searing steaks or fish, I rely on classic cast iron (the original nonstick!). A well-seasoned Lodge skillet is as dependable as it gets — and affordable, too.” – Marissa Stevens

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

“These pans from All-Clad have almost become a family heirloom. I’ve had these pans since I graduated from culinary school, and my parents bought me a set. They are tried and true and never lose their class.”– Kim Floresca, vice president of culinary, Goop Kitchen, California

Caraway 12-Piece Ceramic Cookware Set

“For ceramic pans, we use the Caraway cookware set. It maintains its beauty when cleaned properly, so make sure you know how to clean it consistently! Best for breakfast, like when making pancakes or eggs! They are also oven-safe and hold a great braised stew straight from the oven to the table.” – Kim Floresca

Cristel Castel’Pro Ultraply 11-Inch Stainless Steel Frying Pan

“For long-lasting performance, stainless steel cookware is my personal favorite, as well as my kitchen’s. I prefer it for its control, responsiveness, and versatility. It allows me to build flavor in layers with consistent heat distribution. Unlike nonstick or copper, high-quality stainless steel won’t degrade over time, making it a solid investment. Cast iron cookware doesn’t give you the same responsiveness — it takes almost triple the amount of time to heat up. 

My go-to is Cristel’s Castel’Pro Ultraply collection, as the performance is unmatched. With a lifetime warranty and timeless style, Cristel is as functional for weeknight meals as it is stunning for dinner parties.” – Chef Gabriel Kreuther, founder and executive chef, Gabriel Kruether Restaurant, NYC

Lodge 6-Quart Dutch Oven

“My Lodge cast iron pans are old-age kitchen workhorses — they deliver year-round, consistent quality, no matter what I cook on them. Well-seasoned cast iron lasts forever and might outlive any cook. When it comes to kitchen tools, I like to stick with old school and make them last forever.” – Thomas Odermatt, CEO and Founder, Butcher’s Bone Broth

Staub Ceramic Rectangular Baking Dish Set

“These Staub baking dishes heat evenly and food comes out easily, whether you’re making brownies, casseroles, or roasting vegetables. The ceramic looks nice on the table and makes it easy to serve straight from the oven.” – Joanne and Adam Gallagher, recipe creators and founders, Inspired Taste

GreenPan Lima Ceramic Frying Pans, Set of 3

“I use ceramic-coated GreenPan skillets when I need a truly nonstick pan, like frying eggs for example. They heat evenly, clean easily, and don’t come with mystery chemical coatings. They’re dishwasher-safe, but I typically clean mine by hand, so they’ll last longer.” – Marissa Stevens

Made In Cookware Seasoned 12-Inch Blue Carbon Steel Frying Pan

“My favorite non-toxic cookware material is carbon steel. It’s like the younger, lighter cousin of cast iron. It heats up faster, responds quicker, and is gaining serious popularity among chefs. It’s fantastic for high-heat searing, roasting, and even eggs when properly seasoned. But it does require care. Water is not its friend, and seasoning is essential to prevent rust and build that natural nonstick surface. If you’re willing to maintain it, carbon steel can easily become your most-used pan.” – David “Chef Fig” Figueroa, President, CCO, and Co-Founder, Melinda’s Foods

De Buyer Mineral B 11-Inch Carbon Steel Frying Pan

“Carbon steel is similar to cast iron but lighter and faster to heat up. It’s nonstick when fully seasoned. You can go from stove to oven to grill with these pans. You’ll need to season them, but once seasoned, they can last a lifetime. I do recommend splurging on a heavier-weighted option. The thinner, cheaper versions will warp over time and cook unevenly.” – Cassidee Dabney, executive chef, The Barn at Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee