Amazon’s October Prime Day Is Over, But These Thoroughly Vetted Kitchen Items Are Still On Sale

Prime Big Deal Days may be over, but there are still some great discounts available. This includes all things kitchen, which is especially pertinent to us and likely you, if you’re reading this.

We test kitchen gear all year, which makes us extremely qualified to find the best products that also happen to be on sale. Below, you’ll find 79 of our favorite October Prime Day deals you can still get, including an easy-to-use Breville espresso machine, an editor-loved toaster oven air fryer, and an inexpensive Dutch oven.

The Most Powerful Vitamix in Existence: Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender

We’ve recommended this blender for more than a decade (ever since Kenji first tested it). It really is the best Vitamix for your money, with a tapered jar that creates a vortex for super-smooth blending and simple controls. You won’t regret getting it...and this is truly the cheapest it ever gets.

The Best Budget Dutch Oven: Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

If you’re in the market for a Dutch oven but don’t want to spend a lot of cash, this is the one to get. It sears well, has wide handles, and can simmer, braise, bake, and deep-fry with aplomb. For Prime Big Deal Days, it’s deeply discounted. 

The Best Espresso Machine for Beginners: Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine

This is an outstanding espresso machine. With a built-in grinder, tamper, and smiley face that illuminates when the grounds level is correct, it’s ridiculously easy to use. It’s harder to make bad espresso with this model than it is to make really, truly good coffee. Right now, it’s $200 off.

The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven: Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

If you want a do-it-all toaster oven (toast, air-fry, bake, roast, broil!), this Breville model is the one to get. Its digital control panel and knobs make this oven easy to use, too. It's a Serious Eats editor-favorite, too, with many preferring it over their standard ovens. Right now, it's 25% off. This Breville oven (which lacks air-frying capabilities) is also on sale.

The Best Kitchen Scale: OXO Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-Out Display

We rarely see this kitchen scale go on sale—and it's absolutely worth scooping up before holiday baking season. It's been our top pick for many years due to its accuracy, quick response time, easy conversions, and pull-out screen that's large and bright.

The Best Sous Vide Machine: Breville Joule Turbo

We rarely see our favorite sous vide machine on sale. The Breville Joule Turbo heats water quickly and quietly and keeps it at the same temperature no matter how long you're sous vide-ing for. Its magnetic base even keeps the Joule Turbo upright in compatible pots (like a Dutch oven). We also really love its app, which is packed with helpful recipes, tips, and videos.

The Best Instant-Read Thermometer: ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE

Fast! Accurate! Absolutely loaded with features! Our favorite instant-read thermometer will ensure you never undercook or overcook meat, fish, or baked goods again. Will you be as wowed by its one-second response time as we were? While it’s not on Amazon, the Thermapen ONE still happens to be 30% off during Prime Big Deal Days.

A Deeply Discounted Vitamix: Vitamix A3300 Ascent Blender

With a touchscreen, LED display, a built-in timer, and container recognition, this is one snazzy blender. It works well, too, and is a good example of why we love Vitamix blenders: no matter which one you get, it's going to be wicked powerful.

A Fancy Coffee Grinder We Love: Fellow Ode Gen 2 Coffee Grinder

This second-generation Fellow coffee grinder is so much better than the first iteration. As we said in our review, "This version featured some of the most consistent grindings in our testing, great user interface details (like a grind chart under the lid), and virtually no static cling." Right now, it's 20% off.

Splurge-Worthy, Truly Excellent Stainless Steel Skillets: All-Clad Stainless Steel Frying Pan Set

You can't go wrong with All-Clad stainless steel. This skillet duo includes 12- and 10-inch pans, which will cover just about all of your searing and sautéing needs.

One of the Best Rice Cookers: Cuckoo Rice Cooker and Warmer

This is one of our longtime favorite rice cookers. If you want customization, it has it in spades. You can even tweak the cooking temperature! The Cuckoo looks pretty sleek, too. (While not our winner, this Zojirushi rice cooker is on sale and still very good.)

Another Excellent Breville Espresso Machine (with a Touchscreen!): Breville the Barista Touch Espresso Machine

We haven’t tried this specific model, but we’re huge fans of Breville’s espresso machines in general. This one has a built-in grinder and a touchscreen that’ll walk you through making all sorts of espresso drinks. It bears a very strong resemblance to our favorite touchscreen espresso machine from Breville, the Barista Touch Impress (which is also 20% off!).

The Best Microwave: Toshiba Microwave Oven

This is just a really great microwave. It beat out 20 other models for our top recommendation. In our tests, it did everything well, including cooking frozen foods and popping popcorn (with minimal unpopped kernels!). 

A Great, Budget-Friendly Wok: Joyce Chen Carbon Steel Wok

In our tests, this wok has a smooth surface that nothing stuck to—not even fried eggs. We liked its wooden main and helper handles, both of which stayed fairly cool. Right now, it's 23% off.

The Best Budget Blender: Breville The Fresh & Furious Blender

This budget blender not only performs impressively, but it's a looker, too. We even liked some of its presets (like green smoothie and ice crush). For October Prime Day, all of its colors are on sale.

A Compact, Still Powerful Blender: Vitamix Explorian Blender

This is another Vitamix deal worth considering. The Explorian has 10 speeds and an interface that strongly resembles the 5200. Its smaller capacity makes it a good starter blender. This on-sale model is certified refurbished.

The Best Stand Mixers for Casual Bakers: KitchenAid Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

This stand mixer is strong enough to whip, knead, mix, and beat most any baking recipe—and its tilt-head makes it easy to scrape down the mixer's bowl. For October Prime Day, it's $100 less. Our favorite bowl-lift stand mixer (also from KitchenAid!) is on rare sale, too.

The Best Swedish Dishcloths: Swedish Wholesale Swedish Dischloths

These super-absorbent Swedish dishcloths cleaned dishes well and also dried them quickly. They launder well and are cheap, too! Now that they’re on sale for Amazon’s October Prime Day, they’re just over $1 a piece.

The Best Soda Maker: SodaStream Art Sparkling Water Bundle

It's hard to beat this soda maker. Not only does it look good, but it produces bubbles that hold up—even after 24 hours in the fridge. For October Prime Day, it's a certified good deal, too. You get the soda maker, two CO2 cartridges, a bottle, and flavor drops for well under $100.

One of Our Favorite Air Fryers: Ninja Air Fryer

This air fryer has a spacious basket that, in our tests, resulted in super crispy fries and wings. Its relatively small footprint makes it a good fit for a lot of households and we thought its control panel was labeled well and easy to use.

The Best Pepper Mill: Peugeot Paris Pepper Mill

This is our very favorite pepper mill. It’s even owned and adored by a few Serious Eats editors. The Peugeot has simple-to-adjust settings and a comfortable grip, and looks really sleek. In our tests, it showed impressive grind accuracy. It's currently nearly 50% off.

A Super Powerful Sous Vide Machine: Anova Culinary Precision Cooker Pro

If you’re looking for a ridiculously powerful and accurate sous vide machine that can be controlled via its onboard display and a compatible app, this discounted Anova model is the one to get. It aced our tests and we also appreciated how quiet it was when running (just a gentle hum!). It’s 40% off at the moment.

A Beast of a Blender from Breville: Breville Super Q Blender

When we tested blenders, we were honestly amazed by how quiet this one was. It has five presets, 12 variable speeds, and a sleek, intuitive digital control panel. Right now, you save 36% on select color models.

The Best Vacuum Sealer: Anova Precision Culinary Vacuum Sealer Pro

For furthering your sous vide journey, snag a vacuum sealer. This one has built-in bag storage and a bag cutter, and no refractory period (the time between sealings). During our tests, its seals held up to long sous vide and freezer times. 

The Best Gooseneck Kettle: Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle

This has to be one of the most beautiful gooseneck kettles we've ever tested. Its thin, angled spout is ideal for the concentric circles required for pour-overs and its temperature can be adjusted down to the degree. The offering with a walnut handle on rare sale right now.

A Portable Pizza Oven: Ninja Woodfire 8-in-1 Outdoor Oven

$300 for an outdoor pizza oven?! We were stunned to see this winning oven had dropped $100 in price, and we're willing to bet this deal won't last long. We think this is the best pizza oven for beginners because the steady temps make it harder to burn pies.

A Great, Affordable Chef’s Knife: Mercer Culinary Genesis Chef’s Knife

The Mercery Culinary chef’s knife is a longtime recommendation of ours. It has a grippy handle and is a great starter blade. In fact, it’s commonly used in culinary schools. 

An Excellent, Large-Capacity Juicer: Breville Juice Fountain Elite

With two speed levels (helpful for tougher produce!) and a one-quart juice cup, this is an excellent, high-volume juicer. This Breville machine comes with a cleaning brush and spatula and has dishwasher-safe parts, which is nice for getting rid of any lingering stickiness. 

The Best Flat-Top Grill for Smash Burgers And More: Weber 36-Inch Gas Griddle

We braved the summer heat and humidity to test flat-top grills and were rewarded for our effort by finding this fantastic griddle from Weber. It's fast to heat, spacious, and gets ripping hot—perfect for making ultra-thin smash burgers. Right now it's $100 off.

A Really Great Bread Machine: Zojirushi Home Bakery Mini Breadmaker

This bread machine doesn’t take up a lot of space, but still makes great, well-proofed loaves with tender crumbs. The Zojirushi’s display is easy to navigate, too. Right now it’s about $50 off.

A Hybrid Piece of Cookware: HexClad Hybrid Nonstick Frying Pan

We actually like HexClad cookware. It’s neither nonstick nor stainless steel, but successfully combines the qualities of both. If you want to try it for yourself, this 8-inch pan is on sale for October Prime Day. 

The Best Instant Pot: Instant Pot Pro Pressure Cooker

This has been our top-recommended Instant Pot for years, and for good reason. Not only does it pressure cook impeccably, but it’s super easy to use. The handles on its cooking pot prevent the pot from swirling around when you stir and its pressure release switch is much easier to use than a valve you have to prod with a spoon.

The Best Immersion Blender: All-Clad Stainless Steel Immersion Blender

Our longtime favorite immersion blender is a whopping $50 off at the moment. It’s impressively strong and fast, pureeing soup in the blink of an eye. Its head is easy to twist on and off, too, for easy cleaning and storing.

A Temperature-Controlled Mug for Coffee Lovers: Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug

This Ember mug keeps coffee a set temperature between 120 and 145ºF for hours so you can sip coffee slowly without it getting cold. It’s the coffee mug for people who despise hot coffee gone cold! You can now snag it for more than 30% off. 

A Very Fancy Rice Cooker: KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker

This rice cooker can cook any grain and even beans! So it's more multicooker. It has a digital control panel that's easy to navigate and it's nearly 30% off for October Prime Day.

A Great Pair of Pot Holders: KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Pot Holder

Everyone needs a good pair of pot holders. This set from KitchenAid is impressively grippy and excellent for grabbing onto skillet handles and Dutch oven knobs. Right now, they're nearly 50% off (be sure to clip the coupon!).

The Best Hand Mixer: Breville the Handy Mix Scraper

This is the best hand mixer money can buy. It's powerful, comes with a storage case, has a built-in timer, and even has a light that'll illuminate the inside of a mixing bowl. The Royal Champagne color is on sale right now.

A Budget-Friendly Electric Wine Opener: Oster Cordless Electric Wine Opener

In our tests, this electric wine opener opened bottle after bottle with ease. It holds its charge for a long time and it even comes with a foil cutter.

The Best Safety Mandoline: Dash Safe-Slice Mandoline Slicer

If using a mandoline scares you, get this one. As we said in our review, "This safety mandoline looked like quite the complicated contraption, but it was actually easy to use (even if it did kind of work like a guillotine!)." Best of all, your fingers get nowhere near the blade!

A Great Soda Maker: SodaStream AquaFizz Sparkling Water Maker

This soda maker comes with two glass bottles and a CO2 cartridge. We liked its cradle bottle-loading system, since we always knew the bottle was secure.

A Splurge-Worthy Meat Grinder: Weston Electric Meat Grinder

This powerful meat grinder can tackle four to five pounds of meat a minute. In our tests, it quickly and evenly ground beef, pork, and even mirepoix. The grinder comes with accessories for making sausages.

The Best Budget Deep Fryer: Chefman Deep Fryer

This is a no-frills deep fryer that does its job really well—especially given its reasonable price. It heats up quickly and has a large capacity for crispy, crunchy food.

A Very Good Electric Can Opener: Kitchen Mama Electric Can Opener

Place this electric can opener on top of a can, press a button, and watch it spin around as it opens it. In our tests, it worked on cans of all sizes, creating a blunt, safety edge.

The Best Travel Mug: Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug

This travel mug keeps coffee and tea hot for a ridiculously long time. It also has a locking lid to prevent accidental spills, an angled mouthpiece, and a slim shape that easily fits in a car's cupholder.

A Great Electric Kettle: Fellow Electric Clyde Kettle

This simple electric kettle just boils water, but it looks REALLY good doing it. The silicone-lined handle stays cool and its spout pours smoothly. Right now, it’s on rare sale for under $100.

The Best Coffee Grinder with a Built-In Scale: OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder with Integrated Scale

For accurate, consistent brews, you should absolutely be grinding by weight. This OXO coffee grinder offers an all-in-one alternative...and it's a whopping 49% off. As we said in our review, "You can program it to grind by a set number of grams or choose how many cups you want to brew and the grinder will portion itself automatically."

Our Budget Waffle Maker Pick: Krups 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker

This is our longtime favorite (budget!) waffle maker. It makes tender, fluffy waffles that are still pleasingly floppy. We like that it churns out four at a time, too.

A Powerful Air Fryer That Won't Hog All Your Counter Space: CosoriLite 2.1-Quart Mini Air Fryer

Air fryers typically take up a lot of counter space (not the most demure of appliances!). But this 2.1-quart superhero from Cosori plays nicely with the rest of your kitchen gear. It has four straight-forward settings, and is plenty big for a batch of chicken nuggets or a serving of salmon.

The Best Budget Flatware Set We've Tried: Lenox Portola 65-Piece Flatware Set

This flatware set from Lenox includes a generous 65 pieces—much more than most other sets we've tested. The forks, knives, and spoons are well balanced from handle to tip, and they're pleasantly heavy. If you need extra flatware for holiday entertaining, now is a good time to buy: This set is almost 50% off.

The Best Salad Spinner: OXO Good Grips Glass Salad Spinner

Our favorite salad spinner not only dries lettuce and herbs exceptionally well, but its glass base doubles as a serving bowl. For October Prime Day, it's more than $20 off.

A Handheld Coffee Grinder That Punches Above Its Class: Timemore C2 Max Manual Grinder

This modestly-priced handheld coffee grinder is practically a clone of our top winner (the 1Zpresso Manual Coffee Grinder). The difference? Minimal, and undetectable to most coffee drinkers. It's on sale for over 20% off at the moment, making it an even better buy.

The Best Ice Make for Crunchable Nugget Ice: GE Profile Countertop Nugget Ice Maker V2

This sleek-looking ice maker stores so much ice, you'll want to throw a party to celebrate. (Or just crunch on chewable nugget ice all day long.) It's refreshingly easy to use, thanks to the detachable reservoir. Ice makers aren't cheap, so we did a double-take when we saw our favorite model was almost $170 off.

The Best $20 Cast Iron Skillet You'll Ever Buy: Lodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet

We've been testing cast iron skillets for years, and we've gotta tell you: You really won't find a better combination of performance and value than this old standby from Lodge. It comes pre-seasoned, so you can use it straight outta the box. It's already over a hundred dollars less than many other cast iron pans, and right now it's 42% off.

A Hot Water Dispenser for Tea, Ramen, and More: Zojirushi Panorama Window Micom Water Boiler and Warmer

Hot water dispensers keep boiling water at your desired temperature for hours—no small feat. Our winner from Zojirushi also had a bunch of useful features, like multiple timer options and an alarm to let you know water's up. It's currently steeply discounted at 31% off.

A Powerful Indoor Pizza Oven: Ooni Volt 12 Electric Pizza Oven

This indoor pizza oven from Ooni gets wicked hot, fast: It baked pizzas in 90 seconds! We liked its easy-to-use interface and the fact that the exterior didn't get too hot. It's currently 20% off for October Prime Day.

Pretty Cloth Napkins That Never Wrinkle: Ruvanti Cloth Napkins

A bit of polyester is the secret to keeping these cotton napkins wrinkle-free. They come in loads of colors, and each set contains 12 napkins. These napkins earned the title of Best Budget Napkins in our recent review, and now they're on sale for 40% off!

A Fantastic Compressor-Style Ice Cream Machine: Whynter Ice Cream Maker Machine

If you're really into making ice cream, a compressor-style machine makes it incredibly easy to churn a pint on a whim. This impressive offering from Whynter lets you do just that; in our tests, it mixed up ice cream that honestly tasted better than anything you can buy at the store. And it's currently an impressive 34% off.

The Best Insulated Tumbler: Simple Modern Tumbler

This insulated tumbler outperformed much pricier models. It's also actually leakproof, has excellent cold retention, and comes with an extra straw.

The Best (Glass!) Liquid Measuring Cups: Pyrex Prepware Glass Measuring Cup Set

These liquid measuring cups are classics for a reason. The thin markings are easy to read, and the material's microwave- and dishwasher-safe.

An Innovative French Press: Espro P3 French Press Coffee Maker

Hate silty, sludgy French press? (We certainly hope so.) The Espro has two interlocking mesh baskets that keeps coffee grounds out of your cuppa. It's an outstanding press at its original price of $40, so you bet we recommend picking one up at its 20% discount!

A Grill Press for Crispy Bacon: Bellemain Cast Iron Grill Press

You don't have to be a diner cook to appreciate a hefty grill press. When we reviewed them, we especially liked this one from Bellemain because it covers a large surface area and has a tall handle that kept our hands safe. It's awesome for bacon and burgers.

The Best Splurge Water Filter Pitcher: LARQ 8-Cup Water Filter Pitcher

This durable water filter pitcher is slim enough to tuck in the fridge, and comes with filters that are NSF- and ANSI-certified to reduce lead, chlorine, and PFAs. It's currently 20% off for October Prime Day.

The Best Large Cooler: Orca 58-Quart Cooler

This massive cooler will fit everything—and keep it ice cold. In our tests, it kept ice frozen for over 60 hours and was super easy to drain. Right now it's $40 off.

An Expandable (!) Kitchen Drawer Organizer: Pipishell Bamboo Expandable Drawer Organizer

Most kitchen drawer organizers are "good enough," but this one was so outstanding, it won the top spot in our review. It's waterproof, expandable, and has two slots long enough for serving utensils. It's an impressive 40% off right now.

An Outstandingly Discounted Copper Cookware Set: Viking 4-Ply 9-Piece Copper Cookware Set

Copper cookware is fast, responsive, revered in professional kitchens, and... not cheap. So the fact that one of our winning copper cookware sets is almost $400 off right now is a big, big deal. We named it the best set for everyday use because it's very easy to clean.

The Best Baking Pan for Brownies and Blondies: Nordic Ware 8 x 8 Square Cake Pan

To prove we take testing very seriously, we made about a billion (give or take a few) batches of blondies and cake when we reviewed cake pans. The heavy gauge metal, rolled edges, and even heat distribution earned this pan the top spot. Knock a couple dollars off the price for Prime Day and stock up on more than one.

Our Favorite Kitchen Towels for Cleaning Spills: Utopia Cotton Bar Mops

Ask any professional chef, and they'll agree: You can never have too many bar mops and rags. While these utilitarian mops aren't the prettiest kitchen towels we've reviewed we love them for cleaning spills. The absorbent fibers are great for big messes, and you can toss 'em in the washing machine with bleach to brighten them back up.

A Comfy Mat for Food Prep and Cleanup: Gorilla Grip Anti Fatigue Cushioned Comfort Mat

Anti-fatigue mats are more than just kitchen decor. The best can reduce pain and discomfort, and improve balance. This mat aced our tests and comes in plenty of colors that are on sale now, including black, brown, and charcoal.

A Dual-Sided Ceramic Whetstone: Amazon Basics Whetstone

We're not shy about our opinion on knife sharpening: Whetstones are the best way to keep your blades sharp. We were impressed by this dual-sided ceramic stone made by Amazon, which was particularly adept at getting dull carbon steel knives back into fighting shape. It's on sale for almost 20% off right now.

A Personal Blender That Won't Let You Down: Nutribullet Pro 900 Personal Blender

This personal blender has an extra-large jar (32 ounces!) that means no more cramming kale and bananas into a tiny cup. It's really easy to load, and made an amazing smoothie in 20 seconds in our tests. It's a great buy at $110, and for Prime Day it's on sale for $80!

A Slow Cooker for Cozy Stews And More: GreenPan Elite 8-in-1 Programmable 6 QT Electric Slow Cooker

This slow cooker heated up quickly and produced creamy, tender beans and luscious pulled pork. We liked that the exterior stayed cool throughout the duration of cooking—something that can't be said of most slow cookers. If you're into cozy, low-effort stews and braises, we think this a worthy investment, especially now that it's 24% off.

A Pro-Kitchen Approved Nonstick Skillet: Tramontina 10-Inch Professional Aluminum Nonstick Restaurant Fry Pan

We've said it before and we'll say it again: You shouldn't spend a lot on a nonstick skillet. This one is oven-safe up to 400˚F, and has a removable handle cover that keeps your paws safe. Snap it up for almost 50% off.

Our Favorite Dish Rack: KitchenAid Large Capacity Dish Rack

Replace that soggy towel with a sturdy dish rack that can hold a whole dinner's worth of dishes. Our winner from KitchenAid kept dishes neatly in place and was easy to clean. It's currently 20% off for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.

A Box Grater With Built-In Storage

Isn't it annoying when you lift your box grater and an avalanche of shredded cheese explodes all over your cutting board? This clever design from KitchenAid gets rid of that headache: There's a catch bin that fits right underneath the grater. Even better, you can pop on the lid and store any extras in the fridge. It's on sale for $10 off.

A Shaved Ice Attachment for Your Stand Mixer: KitchenAid Shave Ice Attachment

Betcha didn't know your KitchenAid stand mixer could make shaved ice! This attachment is the most space-efficient way to have shaved ice any time of year, and it's currently on sale for 35% off.

The Best Plastic Cutting Boards; OXO Good Grips Plastic Cutting Board Set

These have been our favorite plastic cutting boards for many years. They're durable, won't damage your knives, and have sizable juice wells. The duo's rarely on sale, too.

A Countertop Composter: Vitamix Food Recycler

This is a Serious Eats editor pick. It works well, transforming food scraps into compost-like soil in a matter of hours. If you don't have the space for an outdoor compost bin, it's worth considering.

The Best Mop for Clean Kitchen Floors: O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop & Bucket

This mop from O-Cedar will change the way you clean your floors. It comes with a bucket that actually wrings out liquid from the mop head (a whopping 74% of the soaked-up water—we measured!)—no more soggy mops that slosh water everywhere. Now it's on sale for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.

A Stovetop Pressure Cooker That Brings the Heat: T-fal Clipso Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

If you're into canning or want to cook dinner STAT, a stovetop pressure cooker is a great kitchen gadget to consider. Stovetop pressure cookers reach higher pressures faster than electric multicookers and are easier (and safer) to use than you might think. And, right now, one of our winning offerings from T-Fal is a whopping 40% off.

FAQs

How long is Prime Big Deal Days 2024?

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days lasts for two days! It started October 8 and ended yesterday (October 9).

What is Prime Big Deal Days?

You can think of Prime Big Deal Days like an October Prime Day. During these two days, Amazon slashed prices on millions of items in its deals hub, with new discounts dropping every five minutes.

Do you have to be a Prime member to shop Prime Big Deal Days? 

You do! As a Prime member, you’ll also score free shipping. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial here. 

Why We’re the Experts

• Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm is the associate commerce editorial director at Serious Eats. 
• She’s been with the site since 2021 and has been reviewing kitchen equipment professionally for more than six years. 
• Riddley’s tested thousands and thousands of products and is passionate about a good deal.