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15 Serious Eats-Approved Early Prime Day Kitchen Deals

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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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Updated July 07, 2025 01:47PM EDT
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We believe in the value of a good investment, at least when it comes to kitchen gear. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend all your hard-earned cash on appliances and cooking tools. Sales, like this year’s Amazon Prime Day, are a perfect time to pick up cookware and appliances. I’ve been testing kitchen gear for years and reviewed hundreds of items, like pots, pans, toaster ovens, and blenders.

I don’t want you to spend a penny on anything that isn’t a great deal, so I’ve combed Amazon’s early Prime Day deals for kitchen gear the Serious Eats team has rigorously tested and recommends. Now’s the best time to buy these 15 items, and you’ll be enjoying them for years.

Our Favorite Early Prime Day Deals, at a Glance

  • The Best Blender We've Ever Tested: Vitamix 5200

    Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender

    Amazon

    We've been recommending the Vitamix 5200 for over a decade, and we've yet to find another blender that's as powerful, efficient, and fairly priced. It sits at the top of our review because of its innovative jar design, powerful motor, simple controls, and unbeatable blade design. And right now, it's $150 off.

    Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender blending almonds and liquid

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  • A Buy-It-for-Life Dutch Oven: Le Creuset Cast Iron Dutch Oven

    Le Creuset Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt

    Amazon

    Enameled cast iron Dutch ovens are wishlist items for many cooks, and for good reason: They’re pricey. But buy a good one, and it won’t only last you decades, you also get an outstanding lifetime warranty. That’s why we’ve been recommending the Le Creuset Dutch oven for as long as we’ve been testing it. I own two (in the 5.5-quart and 7-quart sizes) and they’re my most prized kitchen possessions. Right now, select colors are almost 30% off.

    le creuset dutch oven on a stovetop

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  • THE Air Fryer to Buy: Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart 6-in-1 Air Fryer

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

    Amazon

    There are a ton of air fryers out there, and most of them are pretty good. But I’ll give it to you straight: The one you need is from Instant. It’s got everything you need in an air fryer—quick cook time, easy-to-clean parts, and a relatively small footprint—and it makes incredible food. It’s always a good buy, but right now it’s discounted for Prime Day. If you’re shopping for an air fryer, buy this one now.

    A person tossing fries in the Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6-Quart 6-in-1 Air Fryer's basket

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  • A Jaw-Dropping Deal on a Gas Grill: Weber Spirit E-210 Gas Grill

    Weber Spirit E-210 Gas Grill

    Weber

    Weber’s known for its best-in-the-backyard grills, and it dominated our gas grills review. One of our favorites, the Spirit E-210, is a smart buy because it features 450 square inches of cooking space, which is pretty roomy for a two-burner grill. It also comes with two side tables and has wheels. Aaaand…It’s on sale for $150 off!

    A person grilling patties on the Weber Spirit E-210 Gas Grill

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  • A Great Breville Blender: Breville Stainless Steel Super Q Blender

    Breville Super Q Blender

    Amazon

    Breville appliances consistently top our reviews, and the Super Q blender is an excellent example of why. It’s a high-speed blender (that means it has a powerful motor) and comes with presets that work just as well as the manual speeds. It’s called “Super Q” because it’s whisper-quiet—well, almost—while it’s running. I’ll add that it looks pretty smart on a countertop! Knock $50 off the price for Prime Day this year.

    A person makes a drink in the Breville Stainless Steel Super Q Blender

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  • A Reliable Immersion Circulator: Anova Precision Cooker 3.0

    Amazon Anova Precision Cooker 3.0

    Amazon

    Frankly, I can’t believe this immersion circulator (a.k.a. sous vide machine) is discounted so steeply. It’s an incredible buy, and it’s the immersion circulator I use at home. The app is great, but I usually use the onboard display, which is intuitive and helpful. It heats up a water bath fast.

    A person controls the Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 using their smartphone

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  • A Lightning-Fast Vacuum Sealer: Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro

    Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro

    Amazon

    I significantly reduced food waste once I started using a vacuum sealer to preserve ingredients, like fresh produce and meat. These tools are also very handy if you use a sous vide machine, because they create a tight seal that won’t let in water. Did I mention they’re also excellent for infusing marinades? This one from Anova won our review, and it’s significantly less expensive than usual during Prime Day.

    The Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro is used to seal a bag of meat

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  • A Hardworking, Cheap Stainless Steel Skillet: Tramontina 12-Inch Stainless Steel Skillet

    Tramontina 12-Inch Stainless Steel Skillet

    Amazon

    Did you know that stainless steel pans are naturally non-toxic? They can also withstand high heat, and they’re practically indestructible. We recommend this one from Tramontina because it’s a good mix of affordability and performance. For Prime Day, it’s on sale for over half off. Enough said!

    A person tossing rice in the Tramontina 12-Inch Stainless Steel Skillet

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  • Cheap and Good Kitchen Towels: Utopia Kitchen Towels

    Utopia Towels Dish Towels, 15 x 25 Inches, 100% Ring Spun Cotton Super Absorbent Linen Kitchen Towels, Soft Reusable Cleaning Bar and Tea Towels Set (12...

    Amazon

    Pro chefs LOVE these kitchen towels. (They’re called “side towels” in restaurant kitchens!) With an absorption rate of 144%, they’re a solid replacement for paper towels, too. They come in a large pack of 12 and are simply fantastic, all-purpose towels. You’ll use them all the time.

    A white towel with blue stripes hanging on a metal ring near a wooden-framed window in a kitchen area

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  • A Dent-Proof Lunch Box: Bentgo MicroSteel Lunch Box

    Bentgo Microsteel Lunch Box

    Bentgo

    This Bento box wouldn’t dream of squishing your sandwich. During our tests, it excelled at keeping food separate, thanks to a removable silicone divider. It’s dent-proof and big enough for a few different food items. You can get one for $10 off during Prime Day, and all of the colors are discounted.

    Bentgo Microsteel Lunch Box with food in it

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

    Ember Mug 2

    Amazon

    If you sip your coffee slowly, you deserve a temperature-controlled mug. Ember is the best in the game: No other smart mug offers such a long charge, even when away from the charging pad. You can even use Ember’s app to set your mug to a specific temperature—that’s so cool. I mean, hot. Ember mugs aren’t cheap, but right now you can get one for almost 20% off.

    A person lifting the Ember coffee mug off its charging pad

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  • An Insert that Turns Your Grill Into a Griddle: Weber Rust-Resistant Griddle Insert

    cooking bacon and breakfast sausage on the weber griddle insert

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    If you don’t have the backyard space for a gas grill and a flat-top grill, join the club. But Weber’s cracked that code with a griddle insert compatible with many of their gas grills. My colleague, Grace Kelly, tested it and has been singing its praises since: It’s a must for big batches of bacon and won’t make your entire house smell like a diner.

    cooking bacon and breakfast sausage on the weber griddle insert

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  • Weber’s Best Portable Gas Grill: Weber Q1200 Portable Gas Grill

    Weber Q1200 Gas Grill

    Amazon

    The best portable Weber grill is on sale for over 20%. If that hasn’t convinced you, let me share a few more stats. It’s got almost 200 square inches of cooking space, a removable drip tray, and two side tables. It’s less than 40 pounds and gets really hot: everything you could want in a portable grill.

    A Weber portable grill cooking burgers and asparagus.

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  • A Hardworking Splatter Screen Berg: Koch Splatter Screen for Frying Pan

    BergKoch Splatter Screen for Frying Pan

    Amazon

    This was the cheapest splatter screen we tested, but it held its own. Our stovetop remained grease-free, and the silicone handle stayed cool to the touch. And at $5 off, it's even more affordable for Prime Day.

    a person placing a splatter screen over eggs frying in a skillet

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  • DOWAN 4-Ounce Ramekins

    DOWAN 4 oz Ramekins - Ramekins for Creme Brulee Porcelain Ramekins Oven Safe, Classic Style Ramekins for Baking Souffle Ramekins Bowls, Set of 6, White

    Amazon

    We couldn't ask anything more of these classic ramekins. They stack comfortably, baked sky-high soufflés, and have ribbed sides for easier grabbing. They were a good deal, but they're currently on sale for almost 40% off.

    dowan ramekins with currants

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FAQs

When does Amazon Prime Day start?

This year, Amazon Prime Day starts on July 8th. It lasts for four days, until July 11th.

Why We’re the Experts

  • Rochelle Bilow is an editor at Serious Eats. She’s a cookbook author and former professional cook. 
  • Previously, Rochelle worked at Bon Appétit and Cooking Light magazines.
  • We test and review kitchen gear at Serious Eats, regularly updating our recommendations with insights from long-term testing.
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