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Just because Amazon Prime Day 2025 is winding down doesn’t mean the deals are, too. Quite the opposite! We spent hours scouring the site to find the best deals you can still get on some of our favorite, rigorously tested kitchen gear. Highlights include 30% off our favorite Dutch oven from Le Creuset and a $200 discount on the Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine.
The Best Kitchen Gear Deals You Can Still Get at Amazon Prime Day, at a Glance
- The Best Beginner-Friendly Espresso Machine: Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine
- Our All-Time Favorite Enameled Dutch Oven: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
- A Great Air Fryer for Crispy, Crunchy Results: Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer
- The Best, Most Powerful Blender: Vitamix 5200 Professional Grade Blender
- A Budget-Friendly Dutch Oven: Lodge 5-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven With Lid
- Our Longtime Favorite Cast Iron Pan: Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet
- The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro Convection Oven
- A Fast, Accurate Thermometer: ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE Instant-Read Thermometer
- A Super Accurate Sous Vide Machine: Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Pro
- The Best Carbon Steel Wok: Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok Pan
- A Responsive Stainless Steel Skillet: All-Clad D3 12-Inch Stainless Steel Frying Pan
- The Best Electric Pressure Cooker: Instant Pot Pro
- A Gas Grill You’ll Love Forever: Weber Genesis E-335 Grill
- A Programmable Drip Coffee Maker: OXO Brew 9-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker
The Best Beginner-Friendly Espresso Machine: Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine
Amazon
If espresso makes you giddy (emotionally!) and you want to dive into the wide world of making it yourself, the Breville Barista Express espresso machine makes it easy. It guides you through the process with a built-in grinder and a steam wand. Oh, and it pulls rich, concentrated shots every time. This Breville espresso machine is currently on sale for Prime Day at one of the lowest prices we’ve seen.
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Our All-Time Favorite Enameled Dutch Oven: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Amazon
Pretty much every Serious Eats editor owns and loves this Dutch oven. It’s got hard-as-nails enamel and a cream-colored interior that makes it easy to see fond development. Add wide looped handles, and you’ve got a Dutch oven that’s easy to pop in the oven for a braise. It’s still highly discounted at around $100 off.
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A Great Air Fryer for Crispy, Crunchy Results: Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer
Amazon
Grace here: I still don’t have an air fryer—sacrilege, I know. But I’ll be buying our winning one from Instant Pot for Prime Day. It has a clearly labeled control panel and made the crispiest, crunchiest foods the fastest of all the air fryers we tested. Plus, it’s still on sale.
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The Best, Most Powerful Blender: Vitamix 5200 Professional Grade Blender
Amazon
We love Vitamix blenders, and the 5200 is the best of the best. It's got power, grace, speed, and versatility, and will crush and pulverize and blitz with aplomb. It's rarely on sale, so when it is, we say buy.
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A Budget-Friendly Dutch Oven: Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven With Lid
Amazon
If you’re just not ready to drop hundreds of dollars on a Dutch oven, this affordable option from Lodge is a good alternative. In our tests, its large capacity helped it sear meat deeply, and the handles were wide and comfortable. While it did chip in our durability tests, the damage was minimal, and we think it’s still a good value
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A Cast Iron Skillet That Won’t Let You Down: Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet
Amazon
This cast iron skillet from Lodge has been our favorite for ages. It’s affordable, durable, pre-seasoned, and only gets better with age. And now it’s on sale. What’s not to like?
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The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro Convection Oven
Amazon
Oh, how we love this Breville oven! It’s not only great for your everyday bagel, but it’s also an excellent roaster, air fryer, and bread proofer. The easy-to-use dials let you adjust the temperature in 1-degree increments (which is sadly not the norm), and the super convection fan often shaves off 10 minutes of cook time, if not more. Grab the air fryer toaster oven that’ll have you ditching your stand-alone oven at a great price for a limited time.
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A Fast, Accurate Thermometer: ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE Instant-Read Thermometer
King Arthur Baking
Our favorite thermometer since, like, forever, rarely goes on sale. So if you've been scraping by without one, now's the time to get precise—buy it and you'll never fear undercooked chicken or overcooked burgers again.
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A Super Accurate Sous Vide Machine: Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Pro
Amazon
Sous vide is the ultimate set-and-forget cooking method: Just program the temperature of the water and let your food cook and stay in food temperature safety zone stasis. But this relies on an accurate sous vide machine, like our winner from Anova, which aced our water temperature tests. It was also fast, bringing six quarts of water up to 190°F in 32 minutes. If you’re taking the plunge into sous vide, this is a great option—and it’s a whopping 57% off.
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The Best Carbon Steel Wok: Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok
Amazon
A dedicated wok makes a difference—the sloped sides let you toss food, and the thin carbon steel construction is responsive, perfect for quick stir-fries and even shallow frying. We’ve long-loved this wok from Yosukata, which has a helper handle, comes pre-seasoned, and turned out perfect, golden fried rice.
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A Responsive Stainless Steel Skillet: All-Clad D3 12" Stainless Steel Frying Pan
Amazon
We seriously love this skillet—it's responsive, quick to heat, and spacious, creating deep browning. But it's pricey, so we are always saying that when this pan goes on sale, it's time to buy. And lookie lookie, it's on sale! You know what to do.
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The Best Electric Pressure Cooker: Instant Pot Pro
Amazon
Electric pressure cookers can get dinner on the table lickety-split, whether it's a braise, beans, or even risotto. The Instant Pot Pro is our favorite electric multicooker for its intuitive control panel and switch to release the pressure (no need to poke a vent with a wooden spoon!). In our tests, it reduced liquid nicely in braises, and everything emerged tender and perfectly cooked. Grab it at a discount for a limited time.
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A Fancy Rice Cooker: Cuckoo Micom Rice Cooker
Amazon
If you fret over making rice in a pot on the stove (cleaning up spilled-over starchy water is no fun), a rice cooker will change your life. This one from Cuckoo is loaded with features, including a brown rice option and even a steam function for dumplings and vegetables. It’s also wholly customizable, down to soak time and cooking temperature. It’s on sale now, but remember that Prime Day deals end tonight.
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A Reliable Nonstick Skillet: Tramontina 10-Inch Nonstick Frying Pan
Amazon
A nonstick pan is pretty much essential when making eggs. And this one from Tramontina is one of our favorites: it’s slick, easily released everything we cooked in it, and won’t break the bank, which is one of our tenets when buying a nonstick pan. It’s currently on deep sale, so if you need a new nonstick, now’s the time to buy.
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An Affordable Stainless Steel Pan: Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel 12-Inch Frying Pan
Amazon
One of our favorite budget stainless steel skillets is nearly 30% off, so now’s the time to buy. We liked its responsiveness, which let us get a deep sear on chicken breasts and golden marbling on salmon, and the slightly curved handle made it easy to maneuver, too.
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A Seriously Cool Cooler: Coleman Classic Series Insulated Portable Cooler
Amazon
Prime Day might be wrapping up, but summer is still in its nascent days…which means beach days, which means picnics, which means it might be time to upgrade from that avocado green cooler you inherited from your grandma. This budget-friendly hard cooler from Coleman is one of our top picks: It maintained a food-safe temperature for 36 hours in our tests, which is plenty of time for a long day at the seaside. The larger, 70-quart version of our winner is on sale.
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A Fantastic Portable Gas Grill: Weber Q1200 Liquid Propane Grill
Amazon
If you’re a frequent camper or have a small patio, this portable gas grill from Weber is a great option if you want to cook in the great outdoors. It has folding side tables to hold ingredients, plates, or tongs, and in our tests, it brought the heat and seared burgers, fish, and steak nicely. While admittedly pricey, it’s now $70 off, a decent discount for a grill.
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An Ice Cream Scoop That Serves Perfect Portions: Gorilla Grip BPA-Free Heavy Duty Ice Cream Scoop
Amazon
If you’re still grabbing a spoon to scoop ice cream (and bending said spoon), it might be time for a dedicated ice cream scoop. This one from Gorilla Grip is, as its name says, heavy-duty—it won’t crack, er, bend, under pressure. We liked the grippy handle and subtle curve of the scoop, which plowed through ice cream like a hungry kid on a summer’s day. Right now, it’s nearly half off.
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A Powerful Motorized Pepper Mill: Black Rain Pepper Mill
Amazon
When folks say “make it rain,” they may be talking dollars, but in this instance, we’re talking pepper. And you can make it shower punchy ground peppercorns at the touch of a button with the Black Rain Pepper Mill. In our tests, this sleek, rechargeable pepper mill crushed a teaspoon of pepper in just 15 seconds. No more aching wrists!
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The Best Set of Ramekins: Dowan 4-Ounce Ramekins
Amazon
This classic set of ramekins has fluted, white sides that look great holding anything, though crème brûlée looks particularly elegant. They aced our tests, producing lofty soufflés and custardy eggs en cocotte, and they also stacked neatly. At about $2 a pop on sale, they’re quite affordable, too.
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An Editor-Favorite Chef Knife: Misono UX10 Chef's Knife
Amazon
Many a Serious Eats editor loves this chef’s knife for its keen edge that stays sharp, even after loads of food prep. Its single-beveled edge slices decisively through crisp celery, hardy potatoes, and even delicate proteins, like fish. It’s rarely on sale, so we’re pretty pumped that it is now.
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A Powerful Blender for Creamy Smoothies: Breville Super Q Commercial-Grade Home Blender
Amazon
This powerful blender has not one, but two smoothie settings: one for standard smoothies and one for smoothies with fibrous veggies, like kale. It has a sleek base and powerful motor, and we liked the intuitive button and dial interface. It’s nearly 30% off for a limited time.
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Matcha for Your Morning Latte: Rishi Tea Everyday Matcha
iHerb
This matcha is one of our favorites for its clean, grassy flavor and medium-level bitterness. It’s approachable and affordable, and it costs a little less than usual right now.
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A Sturdy Vacuum Sealer: Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro
Amazon
Whether you’re into sous vide cooking or not, a vacuum sealer is useful for food preservation. You can use it to seal meats and other perishables for airtight freezer storage, or even as a short-term technique to reduce oxidation. One of our favorite vacuum sealers from Anova is on sale, but not for long.
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The Best Charcoal Smoker: Weber 18-inch Smokey Mountain Cooker Charcoal Smoker
Walmart
If you’re a charcoal kinda person, then this is the smoker to buy. It employs a stacked grill grate format, which provides plenty of room for cooking plenty of meats. The chicken and steak we made in it in our tests came out tender and richly smoky without being cloying. It’s $100 off for a limited time.
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A Fantastic, Compact Pellet Smoker: Traeger Ironwood Wood Pellet Smoker
Traeger
The smaller version of our favorite pellet smoker, this compact offering from Traeger churns out perfectly smoked meats every time. Chicken wings emerged juicy and plump, and pork shoulder got a deep smoke ring and intense flavor. The digital screen and dial make it easy to turn on and get smoking. It’s a rare $360 off.
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A Coffee Grinder for Most People: Krups Precision Burr Coffee Grinder
Amazon
If you’re still grinding coffee beans with your spice grinder, stop! Instead, buy this affordable coffee grinder that’s even cheaper post-Prime Day. While it might not check all the boxes for a coffee snob, for most of us, the grinds will produce a perfectly enjoyable cup of Joe.
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A Fancy Ice Cream Machine for Creamy, Dreamy Desserts: Whynter Ice Cream Maker Machine
Amazon
Churning your own ice cream is special. It’s pretty amazing turning a liquid custard base into a thick and creamy dessert. Plus, you can have fun with the flavors: Basil mascarpone? Or maybe a refreshing pint of mint with chunks of dark chocolate? Regardless of what you decide to make, you’ll need an ice cream maker to achieve its signature frozen texture. We liked this machine from Whynter, which produced creamy, smooth ice cream and gelato thanks to a built-in compressor chiller. It’s over $100 off—an awesome deal.
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The Best Weber Grill With Extras: Weber Genesis E-335 Liquid Propane Gas Grill
Amazon
We love Weber grills: They’re reliable, easy to use, and get hot fast. And if you’re looking for a little something extra in a grill, the Genesis E-335 provides: It has a side burner, should you want to warm up some baked beans while the dogs are getting char marks.
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A Dual-Handled Cast Iron Skillet: Lodge 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet With Dual Handles
Amazon
While we’re big fans of the traditional single-handle Lodge cast iron skillet, this dual-handled Lodge makes it even easier to get a grip. This makes it great for baking cornbread, or searing and then roasting in the oven. Basically, use it any time you need to move your cast iron from the stovetop to the oven. This Lodge cast iron skillet is on sale for nearly half off.
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The Best Microwave Oven: TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave Oven
Amazon
A good microwave should be easy to use and cook even results (at least, as best a microwave can!). This option from Toshiba aced our tests, with an intuitive interface and perfectly popped popcorn. It's 26% off for Prime Day, while it lasts!
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The Best Enameled Cast Iron Skillet: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Iron Handle Skillet
Amazon
Enameled cast iron is the original non-toxic, nonstick material: It’s slick enough that you can make scrambled eggs in it, unlike a cast iron skillet, and doesn’t use PFAS or other chemicals. Le Creuset is known for its enameled products, like its excellent Dutch ovens, and this skillet is one of our other favorite pieces of cookware. In our tests, it was quite nonstick (cornbread came right out, and fried eggs slid off) and imparted a deep sear on steak. Grab the nine-inch version while it’s on sale for a limited time.
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A Smooth, Lightweight Cast Iron Skillet: Field Company 10-Inch Cast Iron Skillet No.8
Amazon
This gorgeous, smooth cast iron skillet was responsive and easy to lift and move in our tests. And while it ain’t cheap, it’s currently on sale for 20% off—the lowest we’ve seen.
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The Best Grill Pan: Staub Cast Iron 12-inch Square Grill Pan
Amazon
Maybe you don’t have room for a grill, or maybe you just like the aesthetics of grill marks without having to go outside. Enter the grill pan, which has ridges that act like grill grates. We loved this enameled one from Staub, which was easy to clean but still seared like a dream. It’s deeply discounted at the moment.
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The Best Keurig Coffee Maker: Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker
Amazon
While we aren’t the biggest fans of pod brewers, this one pleasantly surprised us. It was intuitive to use and features a movable water tank for easy countertop storage. The coffee was decent, too.
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A Mug That’ll Keep Coffee Hot: Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2
Amazon
A forgotten, cold cup of coffee is a sad thing. Prevent that sip of lukewarm disappointment with an Ember coffee mug, which keeps the brew piping hot for 80 minutes. It’s sleek and comes in a variety of colors, some of which are on sale.
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The Best Kitchen Towels for Sopping Up Messes: Utopia Towels Kitchen Bar Mops
Amazon
Kitchen messes are inevitable, and these bar mop kitchen towels are there to sop it all up. They’re fantastically absorbent—in our tests, they boasted a 160% absorbency rate. They also come in a variety of colors and break down to a little over a dollar a towel on sale.
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The Best Swedish Dishcloths: Superscandi 10-Pack Swedish Dishcloths
Amazon
We’ve long pioneered the wonders of the Swedish dishcloth: It’s like a paper towel but more absorbent and reusable. Grab a pack while they’re discounted for Prime Day, and you’ll become a convert.
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A Griddle Insert That’ll Convert Your Grill Into a Flat-Top: Weber Rust-Resistant Griddle Insert
Amazon
If you’ve ever pined for a flat-top grill but had trouble convincing your significant other that it was a “need” (Hi, it’s Grace speaking from experience here), then consider this Weber griddle insert. At about a third the price of a flat-top, you can convert your grill into a griddle and become a bona fide short-order cook. Whip up the laciest smash burgers, cook the crispiest bacon, and sear steak or fish fillets without smoking up the kitchen.
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Crock-Pot Crock Pot Artisan Enameled Cast Iron Braiser
Amazon
A braiser is basically a shallow Dutch oven, and , as such, is fantastic at similar tasks. The wide surface area and shallow walls help reduce liquid, making it great for, well, braising. While you can splurge for a fancy braiser, we did like this budget-friendly option from Crock-Pot, which is now on super-sale for almost half the usual price.
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Hamilton Beach Digital Programmable Rice Cooker
Amazon
Our winning rice cooker is already a good deal, and now even more so because it’s on sale. This no-frills appliance cooks rice perfectly and keeps it warm without turning the grains into mush.
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Simplehuman Rectangular Kitchen Step Trash Can
Amazon
You might not think it, but a great trash can makes a difference—who wants stinky smells wafting around your kitchen? This stainless steel beauty from Simplehuman keeps odors contained and looks good doing it. Buy it and your nostrils will thank you.
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Instant Pot Milk Frother
Amazon
Adding a dollop of froth to your morning coffee or tea transforms it into something special. This milk frother from Instant Pot makes it easy to do so, and it’s currently on sale for 40% off.
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Breville Bit More Toaster
Amazon
While we love a toaster oven, a toaster might be the way to go if countertop space is at a premium. Our favorite from Breville lets you home in on your ideal level of toastedness and delivers evenly browned pieces of bread. It’s nearly 30% off, which we think is a fabulous deal.
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KitchenAid Dual Convection Countertop Oven
Williams Sonoma
This sleek air fryer toaster oven roasts and toasts with the best of ‘em. It even features a probe thermometer that attaches to the machine, allowing you to track the temperature of your food.
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KitchenAid 9-Speed Digital Hand Mixer with Turbo Beater
Amazon
A good hand mixer should beat stiff whipped cream peaks quickly, but also have the power to mix cookie dough. This option from KitchenAid has both of these qualities and performed well in our tests. While it didn’t make our top spot because of the price, we think it’s worth considering now that it’s on sale.
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
Amazon
This small but mighty stand mixer from KitchenAid has been a favorite since we first tested the appliance. The tilt head makes it easy to remove or secure the bowl, and also lets you easily add ingredients mid-mix. It’s on deep discount for Prime Day 2025.
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A Zippy Blender: Vitamix Ascent X4 Blender
Amazon
While we haven’t formally tested the Ascent X4, we’ve tested the X5 and loved it. This model is similar, with a variety of presets and a powerful motor that’ll pulverize smoothies and soups with equal aplomb. It’s on limited-time sale for Prime Day.
Mauviel M'Steel Black Carbon Steel Pan
Amazon
If you’re new to carbon steel skillets: welcome, you’re in good hands. Unlike heavy cast iron, carbon steel is relatively lightweight but still brings searing power. This one from Mauviel is a very chef-y pan, but at a reasonable price.
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A Travel Mug for Keeping Drinks Piping Hot: Zojirushi SM-SA36BA Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Mug
Amazon
Whether you're a commuter or like to bring some tea on a hike, the Zojirushi Vacuum Insulated Mug keeps drinks super duper hot. Like, hours and hours later it'll still be steaming. Many of our editors have and love this travel mug, and we think you'll love it too. The 12-ounce version is currently discounted for a limited time.
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The Best Electric Fondue Pot: Cuisinart Fondue Pot
Amazon
A fondue pot is hardly a necessity, but dang, it sure is fun. Wow your friends (or just treat yourself) with ooey, gooey cheese pulls or a vat of piping hot chocolate and some strawberries to plunge into it. This electric fondue pot from Cuisinart keeps whatever you're dipping into smooth and warm, without any curdling or splitting.
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Our Favorite Handheld Citrus Juicer: Chef'n Freshforce Citrus Juicer
Amazon
We can hear you asking yourself, "How good can a juicer really be?" Well, let us tell you: really dang good. This one aced multiple rounds of our tests thanks to its deep cups, dual hinges, and seed-straining holes. It's a juicer that's worth the squeeze.
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A Grill Brush for Clean Grates: Weber 12" Three-Sided Grill Brush
Amazon
We're in the throes of grill season, and if you're using your Weber as much as we are, then you'll need a grill brush to keep it clean. One of our favorite grill brushes is on sale, so you can ensure a spiffy grate and no creosote-seasoned burgers.
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The Best Honing Steel: Zwilling Kramer Double-Cut Honing Steel
Amazon
Show your knives you love them with the bladesmith-designed honing rod that dominated our tests. It sharpens both stainless steel and carbon steel knives like a charm, extending the life of your blades' edges between major sharpenings.
Serious Eats / Ashlee Redger
An Editors' Favorite Canned Mocktail: Ghia Lime & Salt Le Spritz
Ghia
Amazon Prime Day isn't just about splurging on new kitchen equipment; it's also about saving on delightful treats like the Ghia Lime & Salt Le Spritz. These citrusy, booze-free sippers are beloved by several editors and writers on the Serious Eats commerce team, so you can bet we're stocking up, too.
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FAQs
When is Amazon Prime Day 2025?
Amazon Prime Day runs from July 8 to the evening of July 11, meaning you only have a few hours left to shop the sale!
Do you have to be a Prime member to shop Prime Day Deals?
Yes, you must have an Amazon Prime membership to access Prime Day deals. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial here.
Why We’re the Experts
- Grace Kelly is a senior editor at Serious Eats.
- She’s tested hundreds of products for the brand and can sniff out a deal better than a bloodhound.