8 Non-Toxic Stainless Steel Utensils, From $10

Whether you cook at home daily, enjoy making the occasional meal, or are simply a master at heating up tasty leftovers, one thing is for sure: If you’re handling food, you need dependable kitchen utensils. These days, people not only debate about the kinds of tools you should be using, but also what they’re made of — recently, there have been some reports that black plastic utensils might not be so safe to use.  

Switching to wooden utensils is a great idea, and many home cooks have explored silicone options as well. Another excellent way to go is stainless steel — the material is safe for cooking, holds up for years, and is super easy to clean. We found everything from a phenomenal pair of locking tongs and a perfect spatula to an entire new set — Berglander’s 8-piece collection is only $2.50 apiece — to help you upgrade your old kitchen tools, starting at $10.

Best Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensils

• OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Locking Tongs, $16
• New Star Foodservice Fish Spatula, $10
• Zulay Kitchen Stainless Steel 5-Piece Utensil Set, $40, originally $70
• Hiware Solid Stainless Steel Spider Strainer, $10
• OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Turner, $12
• Berglander 8-Piece Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensil Set, $20, originally $30
• KitchenAid 7-Inch Stainless Steel Tongs, Set of 2, $15, originally $17
• Zulay Kitchen Stainless Steel Soup Ladle, $13, originally $20

OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Locking Tongs

Every decent chef needs at least one pair of tongs for cooking, serving, and generally maneuvering with food. (Ever tried to pick up a super hot piece of meat or baked goods directly out of the oven with your hand? It doesn’t feel good.) These tongs have over 11,600 five-star ratings at Amazon, with shoppers saying, “These are the best tongs I have ever owned.” We called these the best, too, with testing editor Jennifer Zyman writing, “They are light enough for anyone to handle but have excellent gripping capabilities, whether you are cooking a ribeye in a cast iron pan or emulsifying carbonara at the end of the recipe.”

New Star Foodservice Fish Spatula

This fish spatula is simple, easy to use, and the proper length for precisely flipping and serving even the most delicate foods. Its 6.5-inch stainless steel blade, complete with vents so your food can breathe, is an ideal utensil for stovetop or oven cooking, whether you’re making protein, vegetables, baked goods, or even a leftover slice of pizza.

Zulay Kitchen Stainless Steel 5-Piece Utensil Set

If you want to skip the individual pieces and grab a whole set that will last you for years, this 5-piece collection from Zulay comes with a slotted spatula, ladle, cooking fork, strainer, and pasta server. The set is currently 43% off, so now’s your chance to revamp all of your most-used tools at once.

Hiware Solid Stainless Steel Spider Strainer

Use this spider strainer for everything from fried foods to fresh pasta. This stainless steel Hiware option is not only the No. 1 bestselling cooking skimmer, but over 6,000 shoppers have picked it up in the past month. Best of all? This supremely versatile utensil is only $10.

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Turner

This sturdy turner from OXO features a comfortable, non-slip silicone grip and a sturdy stainless steel head with a wide build, meaning you can get fantastic leverage on whatever you’re flipping, turning, moving, or serving. With a 4.8-star average rating and a $12 price tag, this is something you shouldn’t think twice about picking up.

Berglander 8-Piece Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensil Set

Over 2,000 shoppers have switched to this 8-piece set in the past month. It includes a whisk, ladle, spatula, pasta server, and more — and a sleek crock to hold it all. Since it’s on sale for $20, that makes the utensils less than $3 apiece.

KitchenAid 7-Inch Stainless Steel Tongs, Set of 2

Shorter tongs, like these 7-inch ones, are amazing for serving food. Plus, having a set of two means you can have a pair to cook with and one for serving — or, if you have a larger party, send them both out to the table. Their scalloped edges mean guests won’t have any problems grabbing lettuce, chicken wings, dumplings, or any other tasty food you’ve prepared.

Zulay Kitchen Stainless Steel Soup Ladle

We’re squarely in soup and stew season, but if you don’t have a powerful ladle, it’s not too late to make a change. This durable, rustproof option from Zulay has over 10,600 five-star ratings at Amazon, with one shopper specifically pointing out that they switched to this from their black plastic ladle and are “so happy with it.”