Bought a ceramic or other nonstick cookware recently? Then, you would also need some non-metal cooking utensils to go with it. Although many nonstick cookware market themselves to be metal utensils safe, read the user guide and you will discover a different picture. More often than not, wooden, nylon, and silicone utensils are still recommended to prolong the lifespan of the cookware. So, if that is the case, which is the best silicone cooking utensils that you should buy for your nonstick pots and pans?
Best Silicone Cooking Utensils For Nonstick Cookware
We will look at some of the best silicone cooking utensils sets below. Because the choices are abundant, it makes sense to divide them up according to a few criteria. Whether you are looking for cheap utensils or premium quality ones, we have them covered below.
Cheap Silicone Cooking Utensils Below $20
Let’s start with cheap sets (note: price may change from time to time). If you don’t care about how they look and just want a set that is a value buy, we found these sets for you:
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This is the Natural Acacia Wooden Silicone Kitchen Utensils set. It has 8 pieces in the package and apart from being cheap, it also looks pretty good in the kitchen. The handle is acacia which, according to the selling description, is durable hardwood that is also antibacterial. Wood, of course, will also not get hot on the stove which makes it comfortable to hold while cooking. As for the silicone heads, they can withstand temperatures ranging from -22°F to 392°F. They are also non-toxic, BPA free and FDA approved.
From customer reviews, it is pretty obvious, these require handwashing. Putting them in the dishwasher will shorten their lifespan as the wooden handles will get damaged. Once they are damaged, the heads will easily come detached from the handles. This is a common problem of buying cooking utensils with attached heads rather than molded as one piece. But on the upside, such utensils usually look pretty because of the contrast that the designers can play with.
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The above Stainless Steel Silicone Kitchen Utensils Set seems like another value for money buy. It has 11 pieces including a pair of tongs and a whisk. The heads are heat-resilient silicone which is food-grade safe. According to the seller, they are durable with no melting, bending, breaking or rusting. The handles are stainless steel which means they are sturdy and tough.
With 11 pieces and a low price, it is a good starter set that has everything that one would need for daily cooking. Because they are cheap, they are one of the best silicone cooking utensils for the price. We see it as a value for money buy rather than a set that will last you for years. The weakest point for this set would be the attachment point of the heads to the handles. That can break off with use. If you want something more durable, you will definitely need to invest in something more solid and expensive.
Made In USA Silicone Cooking Utensils
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The kitchen utensils that are flooding the market are typically made in China. If you want a made in USA silicone cooking utensils set, you will have to pay more for it and look a bit harder because they are an exception rather than a norm.
Shown above is the Epicurean Silicone Series Utensils. They have a non-porous surface which means no harboring of bacteria. The handles look wooden but they are actually made from wood fiber composites with the materials sourced from certified sources. They are tough and durable to take all the abuse in the kitchen and yet, manufactured with the environment in mind.
The silicone heads are heat resistant up to 500°F and have a thin profile. The good thing is these utensils are dishwasher safe. They are also definitely sturdier than the cheap silicone utensils above and the heads have just the right firmness to cook with.
High Heat Resistant Silicone Cooking Utensils
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While many kitchen utensils are heat resistant up to 500°F, the StarPack Premium Range Silicone Spatula Set can withstand heat up to 600°F. These utensils are manufactured using the highest quality EU LFGB-grade silicone. This is the German food safety standard. This silicone is also 100% BPA-free. With solid silicone construction, the utensils will not harbor bacteria, melt or warp. Solid silicone means there are no cracks or crevices where gunk can build up.
The set is not cheap because, for the same price, you would be able to get double the number of pieces for those value buy sets. But the utensils are of a solid one-piece design. Hence, there are no loose attachments to worry about. They are both firm and flexible in the right places to enable you to stir-fry, scramble eggs or scrape batter from a mixing bowl. There are many buyers for this spatula set and their reviews are proof that this is certainly one of the best silicone cooking utensils on the market.
Premium Quality Silicone Cooking Utensils
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If you care about the brand name or you are buying this as a gift, the DI ORO Chef’s Choice might be the utensils you are looking for. Their large silicone spatula is an award-winning kitchen utensil in its category as it has been picked as the winner before by America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Illustrated.
Their utensils are BPA free, FDA approved, and LFGB certified with heat resistance of up to 600°F. They are also dishwasher safe. With no seams or cracks to trap food and bacteria, it is ideal for healthy cooking. The utensils are durable and strong too because the design incorporates stainless steel support technology in their internal structure.
Compared to the $20 utensils, these will last you much longer. There is some weight to them, unlike flimsy ones that tend to break and bend. Furthermore, DI ORO gives out a warranty for their products which many cooking utensils manufacturers wouldn’t bother with. However, this 5-star quality and warranty come at a price and you will have to pay quite a bit of money to get them. They are even more expensive than the StarPak utensils above with an equivalent 4-piece set being double the price at the time of writing. So, if you have bought the best ceramic cookware or an All Clad Nonstick and you want the best silicone cooking utensils to match it, then this DI ORO set would be a perfect choice.
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