Editor-Loved Amazon Black Friday 2025 Deals

A person carbonating water with the SodaStream Art. — Serious Eats

I love my job as a Serious Eats gear tester and editor for two reasons. The first is selfless: It is so cool that my kitchen tool reviews help other cooks buy high-quality, long-lasting stuff. But the other reason? Writing about shopping is fun because I love to shop. And nothing gets me more fired up than a great big sale. Luckily for me (and for you!), Black Friday deals are here. I’ve been tracking sales on Serious Eats-tested-and-approved kitchen gear for weeks and found 12 outstanding deals I recommend the most. Everything on this list has been tested, reviewed, and recommended by me or one of my colleagues—and most of it is deeply discounted.

Best Black Friday Deals on Editor-Loved Kitchen Essentials, at a Glance

Sellout Risk: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
Pantry Makeover Inspiration: Rubbermaid Brilliance BPA-Free Airtight Food Storage Containers
Nearly $200 Off a Vitamix: Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender
Kitchen Towels Chefs Love: Zeppoli Classic Kitchen Towels
A Le Creuset for Less: Le Creuset Round Dutch Oven
A $9 Vegetable Peeler: KitchenAid Classic Y Peeler
The Fastest Instant-Read Thermometer: ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE
Baking Sheets You'll Use All the Time: Nordic Ware Naturals Baker's Half Sheets, Set of 2
A Longtime Favorite Wok: Joyce Chen Carbon Steel Wok
The Best Flatware for Entertaining: Lenox 815486 Portola 65-Piece Flatware Set
40% Off a SodaStream: SodaStream Art Sparkling Water Maker
$100 Off a Luxury Rice Cooker: KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker

Sellout Risk: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

Amazon

$400
$300 at Amazon

The standout feature of this air fryer toaster oven combo is that you can adjust the time or heat while it’s cooking—no need to cancel and restart the program. Equally smart, the timer stops when you open the door to check food or give it a shake. This model is similar to the souped-up Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro, but doesn’t have app compatibility—you’ll save a lot because of that.

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Pantry Makeover Inspiration: Rubbermaid Brilliance BPA-Free Airtight Food Storage Containers

Amazon

$179
$110 at Amazon

I see this 20-piece set of food storage containers, and I can envision my future pantry, perfectly organized and Pinterest-ready. Not only does this giant set have a simple, clean aesthetic (love that!), but it's stackable and airtight. Each piece is dishwasher-safe, freezer-safe, and won't scratch. Get this set for $80 off, on Black Friday only.

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Nearly $200 Off a Vitamix: Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender

Amazon

$480
$300 at Amazon

Serious Eats has recommended this Vitamix as the best blender for over 10 years. It was the first blender I purchased for myself, and I firmly believe it’s the best one for most cooks. Its tall, tapered jar helps create creamy purées, and it has 10 powerful speeds. If you want a blender with presets, I recommend the Propel 510, which is also great... and on sale for $200 off.

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A $9 Vegetable Peeler: KitchenAid Classic Y-Peeler

Amazon

$11
$9 at Amazon

I don't want to hurt your feelings, but your vegetable peeler is probably dull. (I know mine is.) I'm taking advantage of this Black Friday Deal and buying a new one. The KitchenAid Y-Peeler was a winner in our review because of its extra-long, grippy handle. It's so much more comfortable to hold than cheap plastic peelers, and costs less, thanks to this limited-time deal.

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Kitchen Towels Chefs Love: Zeppoli Classic Kitchen Towels

Amazon

$30
$20 at Amazon

Here's a secret: I use big Amazon sales to stock up on the basic kitchen essentials. Dish soap, sponges, you know the drill. I usually toss a pack of these chef-loved kitchen towels in my cart, too. They have an outstanding absorbency rate of 141%, and they dry quickly. I especially like that they're cheap enough that I can use them as rags and bleach them without stressing. They're discounted for Black Friday—so it's a great time to discover your new favorite towels.

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A Le Creuset for Less: Le Creuset Round Dutch Oven

Amazon

$435
$373 at Amazon

You deserve this iconic Dutch oven. (At least, that’s what I told myself before I bought mine almost a decade ago.) It’s the winner of our review for a handful of reasons: It gets ripping hot and heats evenly, and it is practically indestructible if you take care of it. (Don't use metal utensils with it!) But unlike cheap impostors, the Le Creuset Dutch oven has a lifetime warranty and comes with excellent customer service. I guarantee this is one kitchen investment you won’t regret, and the Black Friday discount provides a little extra encouragement for taking the plunge.

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The Fastest Instant-Read Thermometer: ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE

King Arthur Baking Company

$119
$89 at Amazon

An instant-read thermometer is the easiest way to elevate your cooking and baking. Not only is the Thermapen ONE the fastest and most accurate instant-read thermometer we’ve tested, but it has loads of cool upgrades, like a screen that rotates 90 and 270 degrees and automatically lights up in dark environments. You'll use it for grilling, roasting meat, and even baking cake and bread. It's on sale for 25% off this Black Friday—a great opportunity to do a little holiday shopping.

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Baking Sheets You'll Use All the Time: Nordic Ware Naturals Baker's Half Sheets, Set of 2

Amazon

$30
$28 at Amazon

How old are your sheet pans? Are they warped? Covered in a mysterious patina? It's time to replace them with the winners of our review. We've been recommending the Nordic Ware Half Sheet Pans for years because they're unwarpable and super versatile. You can use them for roasted vegetables, baking a cake or cookies, and loads more. Snag a set of two for a discount—but not for long!

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A Longtime Favorite Wok: Joyce Chen Carbon Steel Wok

Amazon

$40
$30 at Amazon

This lightweight wok costs less than our other favorites, and that's before the Black Friday deal. Once it's seasoned, it's incredibly nonstick—in fact, it was the only wok we tested that released fried eggs with no fuss. It's big, too, so it's perfect for tossing stir-fries and veggies. This is the wok I'd recommend to most cooks.

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$100 Off a Luxury Rice Cooker: KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker

Amazon

$400
$300 at Amazon

This rice cooker does all the measuring for you. Fill the reservoir with water, add rice (or other grains or beans), and then the machine will dispense the correct amount of water and start cooking. When I tested it, I particularly liked that I could choose my texture preference: soft, regular, or firm. You can delay the start by up to 20 hours, and the Keep Warm feature keeps rice toasty, not scorched. I almost can't believe how deep this discount is—$100 off.

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The Best Flatware for Entertaining Lenox 815486 Portola 65-Piece Flatware Set

Amazon

$210
$140 at Amazon

Are you hosting this holiday season? If so, consider investing in one of our favorite flatware sets from Lenox. It's sturdy, classy, and has everything you need to serve a meal for 12 people. Most flatware sets we tested only included place settings for four. Plus, it's almost 40% off for Black Friday.

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40% Off a SodaStream: SodaStream Art Sparkling Water Maker

Amazon

$200
$120 at Amazon

I tested sparkling water makers earlier this year, and I could not believe how fizzy the SodaStream Art made plain ol' water. It was the bubbliest of the bunch, and it kept bottles carbonated the longest, too. If you spring for the bundle, you'll get three CO2 cartridges and slash $80 from the price.

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FAQs

When is Black Friday this year?

This year, Black Friday is November 28th.

What are the best Black Friday kitchen deals?

We’ve rounded up even more deals on cookware here. Plus, here's what to skip this year. Happy shopping!

Why We’re the Experts

Rochelle Bilow is an editor at Serious Eats. She’s reviewed hundreds of kitchen appliances and tools, including Weber grills and blenders.
Previously, Rochelle worked as a restaurant cook, a baker, and an editor at Bon Appétit magazine.

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