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The 15 Best Prime Day Deals, According to Serious Eats Editors

Including deals from Le Creuset, Instant, and OXO.

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Rochelle Bilow
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Rochelle Bilow
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Rochelle Bilow is an editor at Serious Eats. She's tested thousands of cooking tools and kitchen appliances, and has been writing about food professionally for over a decade.
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Published July 08, 2025 05:00AM EDT
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This year, Amazon Prime Day lasts four whole days, from July 8 through July 11, 2025. But as a team of gear-obsessed cooking enthusiasts, we’re always eyeing Amazon deals. Because we rigorously test kitchen equipment for our reviews, we know what’s worth your hard-earned money during Amazon’s biggest sale of the year. Not sure what’s worth it? I asked my colleagues what they’re buying for Prime Day, and I added a bunch of my own picks. (I. Love. To. Shop!)

Our picks include buy-it-for-life pans, air fryers worth the hype, and a gorgeous Le Creuset Dutch oven. These aren’t just the best Prime Day deals; they’re the deals our editors are snagging for themselves.

Our Editors’ Favorite Prime Day Deals, at a Glance:

  • Our Winning Air Fryer: Instant Vortex 6-Quart Air Fryer

    Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6-Quart 6-in-1 Air Fryer

    Amazon

    My parents' air fryer recently broke, so I'll be buying them a new one—specifically, our favorite. It cooks and crisps the best, has a knob for adjusting the temperature and time quickly, and is on sale for almost 45% off right now. — Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm, associate editorial director   

    A crumb filled Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6-Quart 6-in-1 Air Fryer basket next to a plate of chicken wings

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  • A Top-Performing Cast Iron Skillet: Field Company No. 8 Cast Iron Skillet Starter Set

    Field Company No. 8 Cast Iron Skillet

    Amazon

    I already own this cast iron pan, but I'm going to snag one while it's on sale. It'll make a perfect gift this Christmas (I'm a planner, okay?). It's beautiful and gets a wicked sear on pretty much everything — Rochelle Bilow, editor

    field co cast iron skillet on a white backdrop

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  • The Very Best Dutch Oven: Le Creuset Dutch Oven

    Le Creuset Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt

    Amazon

    It's not cheap, but I've been eyeing this gorgeous Le Creuset Dutch oven, which topped our Dutch ovens review for years. Is this the time? I think it might be...I'm particularly enamoured with the Carribean color, because I want my job to be BEACH. — Megan Steintrager, associate editorial director

    the le creuset dutch oven with a piece of pork shoulder searing in it.

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  • The Best Air Fryer for One: Cosori Lite 2.1-Quart Mini Air Fryer

    Cosori Lite 2.1-Quart Mini Air Fryer

    Amazon

    My air fryer is ginormous, but I rarely use it for more than heating up leftovers. Time to downsize! I’ve been eyeing the mini Cosori air fryer because it’s not a space hog. It’s finally on sale! — Rochelle

    Chicken inside of the Cosori CAF-LI211 Lite 2.1 Quart Mini Air Fryer basket

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  • A Highly Accurate Sous Vide Machine: Anova Precision Cooker 2.0

    Amazon Anova Precision Cooker 3.0

    Amazon

    The Anova sous vide machine gets a lot of love in my house. I use it to confit turkey legs at Thanksgiving (as well as the carrot-iest glazed carrots) or batch cook soft-boiled eggs for the week. When it's too hot in the summer to even stand in front of the grill, it saves me with tender chicken breasts for salads and sandwiches. As much as I love my phone (too much), I really love that this machine has a built-in interface so I can set it without having to use the app (and, honestly, I rarely do). — Ashlee Redger, writer

  • Our Favorite Baking Sheets: Nordic Ware Naturals Bakers’ Half Sheet

    Nordic Ware Naturals Baker's Half Sheet

    Amazon

    If you bake, you know a good sheet pan makes life easier. Nordic Ware’s 3-Piece Set includes three sizes that heat evenly and don’t warp, thanks to the reinforced steel rims. They’re workhorse pans that quietly earn a permanent place in your kitchen, whether you're roasting vegetables or baking your third batch of cookies this week. — Jessie YuChen, visuals editor

    the nordic ware half sheet pan

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  • A Wrist-Saving Juicer: Chef’n Fresh Force Citrus Juicer

    Chef'n FreshForce Citrus Juicer

    Amazon

    My colleagues always talk about how much they love this fast, powerful citrus juicer, and yet I’ve been squeezing lemons by hand for over 30 years. It’s $5 off—I have no more excuses. — Rochelle

    The Chef'n citrus juicer on a marble countertop.

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  • A Flat-Top Grill Insert: Weber Rust-Resistant Griddle Insert

    Weber Rust-Resistant Griddle Insert

    Amazon

    Do I need a brand new grill? Absolutely not. Do I want one? Very much. Ideally, a flat top griddle—for smash burger dinners, brunch parties, and everything in between. Since having two grills in a Brooklyn backyard borders on absurd, a flat top insert feels like the next best thing. This one from Weber is rust-resistant—perfect for people (like me) who maybe, occasionally, forget the grill cover. — Kelli Solomon, senior social media editor

    cooking bacon and breakfast sausage on the weber griddle insert

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  • Fluffy Kitchen Towels: Utopia Bar Mops

    Utopia Towels Kitchen Bar Mops Towels

    Amazon

    Call me boring, but I'm buying these fluffy kitchen towels. My husband somehow douses the kitchen in water when he does the dishes, so I want a stack of these ultra-absorbent towels on hand to clean up his puddles. — Grace Kelly, senior editor

    A white bar mop hanging off of the end of a dish rack.

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  • A Set of Matching Food Storage Containers: Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers

    Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry Airtight Food Storage Containers, 8-Piece Set

    Amazon

    Who doesn’t love a beautifully organized pantry? This 8-piece dry goods storage set from Rubbermaid won our review because it’s truly airtight and the containers stack nicely. They’re almost half off for Prime Day. I’m side-eyeing my chaotic food storage situation and will be picking up a few sets! — Rochelle

    three rubbermaid containers on a gray surface

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  • Durable, Cheap Plastic Cutting Boards: OXO 2-Piece Cutting Board Set

    Oxo Good Grips 2-Piece Plastic Cutting Board Set

    Amazon

    My plastic cutting boards have reached the end of their usable lives—they're scratched up beyond repair. It's time to replace them. These aren’t on sale, but they’re a Serious Eats favorite and worth the buy.  — Daniel Gritzer, editorial director

    a person slicing the peel from an orange on the oxo cutting board

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  • An Affordable Knife Sharpener: Amazon Basics Whetstone

    Amazon Basics Whetstone

    Amazon

    Confession time: I pay a professional to sharpen my knives a few times a year. Second confession time: Fine, they only do it once a year. I’m so embarrassed! I deserve sharper knives, and this dual-sided whetstone topped our review. I’m going to start doing it myself, I promise. — Rochelle

    A person sharpening a knife with the Amazon Basics Whetstone

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  • A Mug That Keeps Your Coffee Piping Hot: Ember Temperature Control Mug

    Ember Mug 2

    Amazon

    Before you roll your eyes, can we all agree that sipping a lukewarm cup of coffee is one of life's little disappointments? Yes? Okay. So, yeah, I'm buying my husband this mug that keeps coffee piping hot for over an hour and a half. He's a multi-cup coffee drinker and gets all mopey when he forgets where he placed his mug and finds it's gone tepid. I want to bring him a little more joy in his life, so enter the Ember. — Grace

    French press coffee being poured into an Ember Mug 2 on a charging pad
    The Ember Mug sure is a looker.

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  • Foolproof Pie Weights: FurRain Pie Weights

    Amazom FurRain Ceramic Pie Weights

    Amazon

    I bake a few pies every year, and each time I’m annoyed that I don’t have pie weights. Sure, you can use sugar to weigh down the crust, but pie weights are less messy. The winners of our pie weights review are on sale, so I’m getting a pack. — Rochelle

    A baked pie shell next to a foil liner full of ceramic pie weights

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  • Gift-Worthy Knives: Shun Premier 8-Inch Blonde Knife

    Shun Premier Blonde Nakiri Knife

    Amazon

    My sister's getting married this fall (hope she's not reading this!) and is in need of some nice knives as a wedding present. I'm a big fan of Shun's knives—I've had a number of them for many years. These two (a chef’s knife and a paring knife) have gorgeous, blonde wooden handles, and I know they'll serve my sister well. — Riddley

FAQs

When is Amazon Prime Day 2025?

Amazon Prime Day is July 8 through July 11, although some deals last a little longer! While you can check out 15 of the best Prime Day deals above, you can shop thousands more in the Prime Day hub.

Can you get Amazon Prime Day Sales if you’re not a Prime member?

Yes, you can. Prime members get free shipping and members-only discounts, but you can still shop the main sales. Want to try out Prime? Now’s a great time: You can sign up for a free 30-day trial here.

Why We’re the Experts

  • Rochelle Bilow is an editor at Serious Eats. She’s a culinary school graduate and former line cook. 
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