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As a kitchen editor, I basically count down the days until big shopping events. Amazon’s October Prime Day, also called Prime Big Deal Days , runs October 8 and 9 this year, and now that it's arrived, I'm keeping tabs on all the best Amazon deals . These discounts won't last, so these are the tools and appliances I recommend adding to your cart now.

I limited this list to products our team of Food & Wine editors and writers have tested and can vouch for. Whether it’s cookware, an air fryer, an espresso machine, or a grill, you want to know a product is reliable before you buy it, no matter how good the discount is. From top brands like Ninja , KitchenAid , Breville , and Le Creuset , everything I’m sharing has earned our seal of approval.

Best Amazon Tested Deals Overall

• Best Value Grill Pan: Lodge 10.5-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Square Grill Pan , $21, originally $40
• Best Value Vegetable Chopper: Fullstar Vegetable Chopper , $25, originally $50
• Top-Rated Paring Knife: Henckels 4-Inch Paring Knife , $25, originally $67
• Best Serrated Steak Knives: Henckels 8-Piece Stainless Steel Serrated Steak Knife Set , $28, originally $50
• Editor Favorite Pasta Bowls: Y YHY 30-Ounce Pasta Bowls , $30, originally $50
• Best Value Sauce Pan: Tramontina Stainless Steel Covered Sauce Pan , $48, originally $94
• Best Cast Iron Dutch Oven: Lodge Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven $49, originally $76
• Best Small Air Fryer: Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer , $80, originally $130
• Best Food Dehydrator: Magic Mill Food Dehydrator , $180, originally $250
• Best Meat Thermometer: Meater Pro Wireless Thermometer , $100, originally $130
• Best Value Nespresso Machine: Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Machine , $109, originally $179
• Best Small Stand Mixer: KitchenAid Artisan Series 3.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer , $250, originally $380
  

Best Amazon Tested Kitchen Appliance Deals

Small appliances make kitchens more functional (and often more fun), and sales events like Prime Big Deal Days are the best time to buy them. We’re expecting some of these favorites to sell out before Prime Day ends, like the viral Ninja Creami 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker and the classic KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer , because it’s rare to find them on sale. Air fryers can also go fast, so we found deals from Ninja and Instant Pot , which come out at the top of our tests year after year. And if you’re looking to save on a big-ticket item, we recommend grabbing the GE Profile Opal 2.0 Countertop Ice Maker while it’s $99 off.

• Vitamix Propel Series 750 , $580, originally $615
• Ninja Creami 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker , $160, originally $200
• KitchenAid Artisan Series 3.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer , $250, originally $380
• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer , $350, originally $460
• Instant Pot 10-Quart Vortex Air Fryer , $100, originally $150
• Popular: Magic Mill Food Dehydrator , $180, originally $250
• Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Electric Gooseneck Kettle , $156, originally $195
• Typhur Dome , $299, originally $499
• Excalibur 6-Tray Dehydrator , $160, originally $200
• Popular: Cosori 9-in-1 TurboBlaze 6-Quart Air Fryer , $86, originally $120
• Zwilling Enfinigy Cool Touch 4-Slice Toaster , $130, originally $170
• GE Profile Opal 2.0 Countertop Ice Maker , $500, originally $599
• Cosori Food Dehydrator , $100, originally $120
• Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer , $80, originally $130
• Nesco Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator , $67, originally $89
• Crock-Pot Large 8-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker , $69, originally $100
• SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker , $70, originally $90
• Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro , $95, originally $150
• Instant Omni Plus Air Fryer Toaster Oven , $206, originally $280

Ninja Creami 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker

$200

$160

Our pick for the best ice cream maker , the Ninja Creami topped multiple rounds of testing. Using it at home for three years, I can confirm that it’s a top-notch appliance for making ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and icy drinks. The process is pretty effortless, and I appreciate that all parts can go in the dishwasher.

Instant Pot Vortex Plus 10-Quart Air Fryer

$150

$100

Whether you’re meal prepping or feeding your family, you don’t want to pass up an air fryer of this size on sale. In our air fryer tests , the 10-quart Instant Pot Vortex Plus achieved a perfect crisp on fries, wings, and apple slices. We love that it has a rotisserie insert and trays that let you cook more food at once.

Vitamix Propel Series 750

$615

$580

I’ve tested the Vitamix Propel 750 at home for almost two years, and it’s still the only blender I want to use thanks to its speed, super-smooth pureeing, and dishwasher-safe parts. I love using it in the fall and winter to blend hot or cold ingredients into a ready-to-eat soup. Plus, it’s rarely on sale.

KitchenAid Artisan Series 3.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

$380

$250

Our top choice for tiny kitchens, the 3.5-quart KitchenAid stand mixer has yet to let us down in our tests, whether it’s whipping butter, kneading dough, or using an attachment to make pasta or grind meat for burgers. October Prime Day is the best time to buy it, not only for the discounted price but also to have it for holiday baking.

Best Amazon Tested Coffee Deals

As temperatures continue to drop this fall, the convenience of having coffee on tap at home easily beats going out for a latte. Buying coffee equipment now can also save you money in the long run, whether it’s a semi-automatic espresso machine from Breville , the top brand in our tests, or a milk frother from another reliable name, such as Bodum or Instant . Also important is keeping coffee hot, so consider grabbing an insulated coffee mug or tumbler from editor-favorites Hydro Flask and Yeti before Prime Day is over.

• Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Machine , $109, originally $179
• Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine , $800, originally $1,000
• Sell Out Risk: Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine , $550, originally $750
• Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System , $200, originally $240
• Bodum Chambord 34-Ounce French Press Coffee Maker , $29, originally $40
• Yeti Rambler 20-Ounce Tumbler , $28, originally $35
• Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Wide Mouth Bottle with Flex Sip Lid , $26, originally $35
• Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Reusable Mug , $22, originally $28
• Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker , $226, originally $299
• Instant Cold Brew Coffee Maker , $53, originally $70
• Mueller Cold Brew Coffee Maker , $12, originally $30
• PowerLix Powerful Handheld Milk Frother , $8, originally $15
• Breville the Barista Touch Impress Espresso Machine with Grinder & Milk Frother , $1,200, originally $1,500
• Espro P7 French Press , $120, originally $150

Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine

$1000

$800

The best automatic espresso machine we tested, the Breville Barista Touch, impressed us with features that made using it as easy as ordering coffee. We appreciated the convenience of a built-in bean hopper and conical burr grinder, as well as a milk frother with a sensor that knows when to stop. Seeing it on sale for $800, I had to do a double take.

Yeti Rambler 20-Ounce Tumbler

$35

$28

An editor go-to for coffee on the go , the 20-ounce Yeti Rambler tumbler fits in a cup holder and keeps drinks hot or cold for hours. While you can't can turn it upside down without a leak, the lid keeps coffee from splashing out with every bump on the road. You can score select limited-edition colors on sale — Cosmic Lilac, King Crab Orange, and Reef Blue — in addition to classic Charcoal.

Best Amazon Tested Knife Deals

Knives can come with a hefty price tag, so we love these October Prime Day deals to snag them for the best value. From steak knives to a cheese knife set , the following Amazon finds come from brands that have edged out the competition in multiple rounds of testing, including Zwilling J.A. Henckels.

• Henckels 8-Piece Stainless Steel Serrated Steak Knife Set , $28, originally $50
• Henckels 4-Inch Paring Knife , $25, originally $67
• Sell Out Risk: Global 8-Inch Chef's Knife , $99, originally $160
• Miyabi Koh 8-Inch Chef's Knife , $119, originally $200
• Paudin Pro Chef’s Knife , $24, originally $46
• Henckels 5-Piece Cheese Knife Set , $30, originally $50
• Sell Out Risk: Shun Cutlery Classic Blonde Chef's Knife , $170, originally $213
• Miyabi Kaizen II 9.5-inch Bread Knife , $180, originally $225
• Victorinox 8-Inch Fillet Knife , $38, originally $47

Henckels 8-Piece Stainless Steel Serrated Steak Knife Set

$50

$28

Sturdy, sharp, and made of 100% stainless steel, these steak knives from Henckels feel high-end but cost just $44 right now — and that’s for a set of eight. In our tests, this set stood out as comfortably lightweight and dishwasher-safe.

Miyabi Koh 8-Inch Chef's Knife

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$200

$118

If you’ve been holding out for a good chef’s knife at a reasonable price, look no further than the 8-inch Miyabi Koh, our pick for the overall best Japanese knife we’ve tested. Lightweight and razor-sharp, it glided through even hard foods, and its handle felt comfortable. At 43% off, it’s an incredible deal.

Paudin Pro Chef’s Knife

$46

$24

We think the Paudin Pro Chef’s Knife might be the best value for performance. Another one of the best chef’s knives we tested, it has a balanced feel and holds its own against more expensive knives. We can’t believe it’s 49% off with the coupon applied.

Best Amazon Tested Cookware Deals

If you build your kitchen around quality cookware, you’ll be prepared to cook almost anything. These Amazon deals on some of our tested favorites come from some of the biggest names — Le Creuset , Staub , and Lodge — and newcomers like Caraway, which has stood out in our tests for its non-toxic cookware .

• Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven , $350, originally $460
• Lodge Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven $49, originally $76
• Lodge 10.5-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Square Grill Pan , $21, originally $40
• Our Place Always Pan , $140, originally $180
• Staub 0.5-Quart Petite Ceramic Pumpkin Baking Dish , $25, originally $57
• Merten & Storck Carbon Steel Pan , $37, originally $50
• Tramontina Stainless Steel Covered Sauce Pan , $48, originally $94
• Caraway Stainless Steel Sauce Pan , $131, originally $165
• Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set , $355, originally $395
• Our Place Home Cook Duo , $250, originally $315
• Viking Culinary Contemporary 4-Ply Copper Clad Cookware Set , $509, originally $900
• Tramontina 10-Piece Cookware Set Stainless Steel, $297, originally $510
• Calphalon Classic Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set , $160, originally $240
• All-Clad D3 3-Ply Stainless Steel Non-Stick Cookware Set 10 Piece , $800, originally $1,200
• Lightning Deal: Caraway Stainless Steel Cookware Set , $474, originally $695
• All-Clad D5 5-Ply Brushed Stainless Steel Cookware Set 10 Piece , $765, originally $1,429

Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

$460

$350

I’ve cooked in my 7.25-quart Le Creuset Dutch oven for five years, and it remains my best kitchen purchase ever for its versatility and durability. We named it the best Dutch oven to splurge on, but you can get certain colors for significantly less this Prime Day.

Lodge Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven

$76

$49

If you have a Lodge cast iron skillet, you’re familiar with the durability and excellent heating properties of the brand’s cast iron. This Dutch did a great job searing chicken and cooking rice in our tests, and $50 is a steal for a piece that can last a lifetime or more.

Best Amazon Tested Kitchen Tool and Gadget Deals

Kitchen tools and gadgets help to make cooking easier and more streamlined. The best Amazon deals in this department include a KitchenAid grater for just $16. We also found markdowns on a few of our best-tested meat thermometers from Meater, ThermoWorks, Dash, and OXO. Buy one now, and you’ll thank yourself for it this Thanksgiving.

• Meater Pro Wireless Thermometer , $100, originally $130
• ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE Instant-Read Thermometer , $92, originally $115
• Dash Precision Quick-Read Meat Thermometer , $27, originally $40
• OXO Good Grips Thermocouple Thermometer , $68, originally $105
• Popular: Fullstar Vegetable Chopper , $25, originally $50
• KitchenAid Gourmet 4-Sided Stainless Steel Box Grater , $16, originally $25
• Braun MultiMix Hand Mixer , $90, originally $110
• OXO Good Grips 3-Blade Hand-Held Spiralizer , $26, originally $30
• KitchenAid KFC3516ER 3.5 Cup Food Chopper , $50, originally $60

Meater Pro

$130

$100

The newest single-probe thermometer from Meater, the Pro, topped our tests as the best meat thermometer overall. Sleek, quick, and smart (it connects to WiFi), it makes tasks like monitoring a turkey or grilling more fun. It’s also a great gift, complete with an attractive wooden charging block.

ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE

$114

$92

ThermoWorks just debuted its Amazon storefront, so I'm excited to find the best-selling Thermapen ONE on sale for Prime Day. Not only has it scored at the top of our instant-read thermometer tests for speed and accuracy but it's also a favorite among Food & Wine editors at home. I can vouch that it's extraordinarily quick to give a reading and the display is easy to read.

Dash Precision Quick-Read Meat Thermometer

$40

$27

If you don’t want to splash out on a meat thermometer, the Dash Precision Quick-Read performed nearly as well as the Meater in our tests, and it comes at a very competitive price. You can’t beat $27 for its speed and accuracy.

Best Amazon Tested Kitchen Essentials Deals

A variety of items make up a well-rounded kitchen, from basics, you might take for granted, like a functional trash can , to quality pieces like wooden cutting boards from Caraway , Prime Day is the ideal time to stock your kitchen with our editor-favorite pasta bowls , which cost just $30, and food storage containers.

• Y YHY 30-Ounce Pasta Bowls , $30, originally $50
• Hydro Flask All Around Travel Tumbler , $23, originally $40
• Le Creuset Classic Whistling Kettle , $92, originally $115
• Yeti Rambler Beverage Bucket , $120, originally $150
• Sweese 22-Ounce Porcelain Round Pasta Bowls , $32, originally $41
• FDW 13-Gallon Stainless Steel Kitchen Trash Can with Lid , $26, originally $74
• Razab Extra Large Glass Food Storage Containers , $27, originally $35
• Caraway 4-Piece Cutting Board Set , $156, originally $195
• Sell Out Risk: Caraway 14-Piece Kitchen Prep Set , $316, originally $395
• Stasher 4-Pack Storage Starter Bundle , $46, originally $65
• KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Oven Mitt Set , $15, originally $35
• Ninestars 13-Gallon Touchless Motion Sensor Trash Can , $50, originally $70

Y YHY 30-Ounce Pasta Bowls

$50

$30

Pasta bowls have won over our team of editors, in part because we use them for way more than pasta, including salad, soup, snacks, rice bowls, and more. This Amazon find has ranked among the best sets we’ve tested, and it’s an excellent value at $30.

Hydro Flask All Around Travel Tumbler

$38

$23

I sip from this Hydro Flask tumbler every day; I actually bought two of them. It keeps drinks cold for hours, fits in my car's cup holder, and it doesn't spill when I carry it at an angle. (I have to nearly turn it upside down for it to leak.) Compared to similar tumblers we've tested, it has a flexible straw, which I really like the feel of. A handful of colors are marked down for Prime Day, up to 43% off.

Le Creuset Whistling Tea Kettle

$115

$92

We can’t miss a Le Creuset deal, as pieces like this classic whistling kettle last for years and look timeless. And while it lacks the features of an electric kettle, it heated water efficiently in our tests. Save $23 for Prime Day.

Yeti Rambler Beverage Bucket

$150

$120

One of our favorite Yeti products , the Beverage Bucket will easily become an entertaining essential for its superior double-walled insulation — the same material Yeti uses for tumblers. It can fit about six cans or three wine bottles, but we also recommend it for serving ice. Colors on sale include limited-edition Camp Green and Power Pink, and this Prime Day may be your last chance to shop them.

Best Amazon Tested Grill Deals

We’ve tested dozens of grills over the years, keeping updated with new releases and upgraded versions of our favorites. The big names remain the same — think Traeger and Weber — and this October’s Prime Day deals include a few of their models. If you’re looking to save space and money, the Cuisinart CGG-750 Portable Grill stands out for its $153 price tag.

• Weber Smokefire EX4 Pellet Grill , $430, originally $739
• Traeger Ranger Pellet Grill and Smoker , $360, originally $450
• Everdure Cube Portable Charcoal Grill, $169, originally $199
• Cuisinart CGG-750 Portable Grill , $153, originally $170
• Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5-inch Portable Ceramic Charcoal Grill , $364, originally $499
• Lightning Deal: GrillArt Grill Brush and Scraper , $16, originally $30
• Masterbuilt Electric Portable Charcoal Grill and Smoker , $253, original $330

Traeger Ranger Pellet Grill and Smoker

$450

$360

One of our portable picks from Traeger, the Ranger, heated quickly and gave chicken wings a nice sear in our tests. Its suitcase-like design lends itself to smoking when you shut it. We’re excited to see it for $90 off.

Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5-inch Portable Ceramic Charcoal Grill

$499

$364

If you've considered buying a kamado grill from one of the top names, Big Green Egg or Kamado Joe, this may be the lowest you'll find one. The 13.5-inch Joe Jr. is smaller and lighter than the Classic, which makes it easier to move, but we found it right up there with the Classic in quality and performance .

Everdure Cube Portable Charcoal Grill

$199

$170

With a lightweight, compact design and a handle for easy carrying, this charcoal grill from Everdure is perfect for anyone who enjoys cooking on the go. Beyond its great design, it achieved remarkable results in our tests, heating up quickly and leaving burgers with perfect grill marks. I have it at home and appreciate that it's easy to clean (some parts are even dishwasher-safe!) and fits on a shelf in my tiny laundry room.

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