We've Tested Thousands of Kitchen Products, and 50 of Our Favorites Are Deeply Discounted Right Now

As a shopping 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, but I couldn't wait until then to look for the best Amazon deals . After digging, I found dozens of Amazon finds at Prime Day prices — before Prime Day had even started. I've also included items I'm almost certain will be included in the Amazon sale, so you can start 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

KitchenAid Artisan Series 3.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer , $251, originally $380

Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer , $90, originally $130

Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Machine , $109, originally $179

Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine , $800, originally $1,000

Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven , $315, originally $460

Lodge 10.5-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Square Grill Pan , $22, originally $40

Miyabi Koh 8-Inch Chef's Knife , $115, originally $200

Henckels 4-Inch Paring Knife , $25, originally $67

Dash Precision Quick-Read Meat Thermometer , $15, originally $40

Meater Pro , $104, originally $130

ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE , $90, originally $115

Traeger Ranger , $360, originally $450

Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5-inch Portable Ceramic Charcoal Grill , $365, originally $499

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 already 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 recommend checking out 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 $100 off.

Vitamix Propel Series 750 , $580, originally $615

KitchenAid Artisan Series 3.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer , $251, originally $380

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer , $380, originally $460

Ninja Creami 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker , $160, originally $200

Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer , $80, originally $130

Ninja DZ071 Foodi FlexBasket Air Fryer , $120, originally $180

COSORI TurboBlaze Air Fryer , $90, originally $120

Zwilling Enfinigy Cool Touch 4-Slice Toaster , $120, originally $170

GE Profile Opal 2.0 Countertop Ice Maker , $499, originally $599

Cuisinart CPZ-120 Stainless Steel Indoor Pizza Oven , $280, originally $400

Crock-Pot Large 8-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker , $60, originally $75

SodaStream E-Terra Sparkling Water Maker Bundle , $120, originally $180

Typhur Dome , $425, originally $499

Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro , $121, originally $150

Instant Pot Vortex Plus 10-Quart Air Fryer 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 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 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.

Ninja Creami 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker, $160, originally $200 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.

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

Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine , $550, originally $750

Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System , $150, originally $240

Instant 4-in-1 Milk Frother and Steamer , $35, originally $50

Yeti Rambler 20-Ounce Tumbler , $28, originally $35

Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Reusable Mug , $25, originally $28

Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker , $243, originally $299

Instant Cold Brewer , $54, originally $70

Mueller Cold Brew Coffee Maker , $13, originally $30

Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Wide Mouth Bottle with Flex Sip Lid , $27, originally $35

Bodum Bistro Electric Milk Frother , $62, originally $82

PowerLix Powerful Handheld Milk Frother , $10, originally $15

Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine 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.

Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System We love a single-serve coffee maker because it packs impressive features into a compact design. The Ninja DualBrew Pro won us over during testing with its milk frother, iced coffee setting, hot water system for tea or ramen, and the option to brew a larger pot — and you can get all this for $150 right now.

Yeti Rambler 20-Ounce Tumbler 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. Right now, you can score select limited-edition colors on sale — Cosmic Lilac, King Crab Orange, and Reef Blue — in addition to classic Charcoal.

Instant 4-in-1 Milk Frother and Steamer While known for its pressure cookers, Instant makes some of the best coffee equipment we've tested, including this countertop milk frother and steamer. For a more custom cup, it has settings for cold foam, warm thick foam, warm light foam, and warm without foam (if you just want milk or coffee heated).

Best Amazon Tested Knife Deals Knives can come with a hefty price tag, so we love sales like October Prime Day to snag them for the best value. From steak knives to a full knife block 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 , $35, originally $50

Henckels 4-Inch Paring Knife , $25, originally $67

Miyabi Koh 8-Inch Chef's Knife , $115, originally $200

Paudin Pro Chef's Knife , $24, originally $46

Henckels 5-Piece Cheese Knife Set , $30, originally $50

Shun Cutlery Classic Blonde Chef's Knife , $170, originally $213

Henckels 8-Piece Stainless Steel Serrated Steak Knife Set Sturdy, sharp, and made of 100% stainless steel, these steak knives from Henckels feel high-end but cost just $43 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 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 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 for Prime Day.

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 , $315, originally $460

Lodge Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven $50, originally $76

Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set , $316, originally $395

Merten & Storck Carbon Steel Pan , $40, originally $50

Tramontina Stainless Steel Covered Sauce Pan , $40, originally $94

Caraway Stainless Steel Sauce Pan , $148, originally $185

Staub 0.5-Quart Petite Ceramic Pumpkin Baking Dish , $25, originally $35

Lodge 10.5-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Square Grill Pan , $22, originally $40

Tramontina Gourmet 10-Inch Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Fly Pan , $30, originally $40

Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven 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 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.

Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set I use Caraway cookware at home and love how food glides from the pans effortlessly. This set has been through multiple rounds of testing in our lab, where it beat out several nonstick competitors. It includes a Dutch oven, frying pan, sauté pan, and saucepan, plus magnetic pan racks and a canvas lid holder — all for $79 off right now.

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 an OXO spiralizer for just $18. 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 , $104, originally $130

ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE , $90, originally $115

Dash Precision Quick-Read Meat Thermometer , $15, originally $40

ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE , $92, originally $115

OXO Good Grips Thermocouple Thermometer , $73, originally $105

OXO Good Grips 3-Blade Hand-Held Spiralizer , $18, originally $30

ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE 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.

Meater Pro 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.

Dash Precision Quick-Read Meat Thermometer 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 $15 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 a Le Creuset kettle or wooden cutting boards from Caraway . Prime Day is the ideal time to stock your kitchen with our editor-favorite pasta bowls , which cost just $36, and food storage containers.

Y YHY 30-Ounce Pasta Bowls , $36, originally $50

Le Creuset Classic Whistling Kettle , $92, originally $115

Caraway 4-Piece Cutting Board Set , $156, originally $195

Caraway 14-Piece Kitchen Prep Set , $316, originally $395

FDW 13-Gallon Stainless Steel Kitchen Trash Can with Lid , $26, originally $74

Yeti Rambler Beverage Bucket , $120, originally $150

Y YHY 30-Ounce Pasta Bowls 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 $36.

Le Creuset Classic Whistling Kettle 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 Beverage Bucket 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, and it's only $150.

Traeger Ranger , $360, originally $450

Everdure Cube Portable Charcoal Grill, $171, originally $199

Weber Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill , $499, originally $550

Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5-inch Portable Ceramic Charcoal Grill , $365, originally $499

GrillArt Grill Brush and Scraper , $17, originally $30

Traeger Ranger 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 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 .

Weber Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill The Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill has everything we love about Weber's original kettle grill with a few upgrades, including a gas ignition system, which makes cooking with charcoal extra easy, and a side table for prepping food. It aced our tests, from searing on high heat to smoking on low heat.

Everdure Cube Portable Charcoal Grill