I’m a Kitchen Editor, and I Found 27 Unbeatable Prime Day Deals on Products We Swear By

At Food & Wine, we’re constantly testing cooking gear. Whether it’s a longtime staple like a stand mixer, the latest version of a grill, or an innovative coffee maker, it will likely end up in our testing lab. We only recommend the best of the best, which sometimes means a higher price tag. Luckily, mega sales like Amazon Prime Day 2024 cut the cost of so many of our winning picks that we had to narrow our list to the deepest discounts. I spotted our favorite French press for 43% off, Le Creuset Dutch ovens between 20% and 40% off, and a professional-grade knife block for 39% off, to call out a few finds. Here are all of the Prime Day deals you don’t want to miss, based on our tests. 

Amazon Prime Day Deals on Tested Favorites

• Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer, $90, originally $130
• Vitamix Propel Series 750, $400, originally $630
• Zwilling Henckels 8-Piece Stainless Steel Serrated Steak Knife Set, $30, originally $60
• Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, $344, originally $460 
• Instant Cold Brewer, $50, originally $70
• Bodum Chambord 34-Ounce French Press Coffee Maker, $23, originally $40
• Meater Plus $66, originally $100
• Traeger Pro 780, $800, originally $1,000
• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer, $350, originally $460
• Lodge Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven $50, originally $76
• Instant Pot Vortex Plus 10-Quart Air Fryer, $131, originally $150
• Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set, $476, originally $595
• Traeger Tailgater, $350, originally $480
• Cuisinart CGG-750 Portable Grill, $152, originally $210
• Zwilling Pro 10-Piece Knife Block Set, $650, originally $1,072
• KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender, $45, originally $60
• Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System, $160, originally $240
• Traeger Ranger, $330, originally $450
• Caraway 4-Piece Cutting Board Set, $156, originally $195
• Zwilling Enfinigy Cool Touch 4-Slice Toaster, $180, originally $215
• KitchenAid Pasta Roller and Cutter Attachment Set, $150, originally $200
• Weber Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill, $500, originally $600
• Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine, $550, originally $750
• Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Vacuum, $170, originally $220

Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer

Perfect for tiny kitchens, the small but mighty Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer beat all other air fryers we tested in six different cooking tests. It’s easy to store, and thanks to its nonstick interior, you can simply wipe out debris and wash it clean. Grab it for 31% off.

Vitamix Propel Series 750 

I’ve tested the Vitamix Propel 750 at home for over a year, and I’m still impressed by how quickly it pulverizes and purees. I love that it’s dishwasher-safe (a novelty for Vitamix!) but also has a preset for quick cleaning. I did a double-take when I saw it for $230 off.

Zwilling Henckels 8-Piece Stainless Steel Serrated Steak Knife Set

Dishwasher-safe and made of 100% stainless steel, these serrated steak knives are sturdy but comfortably lightweight. Sold as a set of eight, it’s already a good deal, but slashing 36% off for Prime Day makes it even better.

Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven 

We named this 7.25-quart Le Creuset the best Dutch oven to splurge on, but you can make it yours for significantly less this Prime Day. Certain colors are on sale, with the best discount being the brand’s signature flame orange at 40% off. I’ve cooked in mine for five years, and it remains my best kitchen purchase ever for its versatility and made-to-last design.

Instant Cold Brewer

While known for its pressure cookers, Instant has introduced a speedy cold brew machine to its lineup. In our tests, it made a 32-ounce pot of cold brew in just 20 minutes, which by far beats the typical 12- to 24-hour process. You won’t find many options for brewing cold coffee quickly and affordably, which makes this deal of 29% off even sweeter.

Bodum Chambord 34-Ounce French Press Coffee Maker

The Bodum Chambord topped our tests as the best French press, so it’s a total steal at 43% off. It brewed a smooth, balanced pot of coffee every time, and we like that borosilicate glass doesn’t interfere with the flavor. Plus, it’s dishwasher-safe. 

Meater Plus

Most wireless grill thermometer probes are, despite the name, still actually attached to a wire, but the Meater doesn’t need it. It connects to an app via Bluetooth or WiFi, and it charges via batteries in a sleek wooden block. In our tests, it got very accurate readings and won us over with its streamlined probe design. It's now 34% off.

Traeger Pro 780 

If you’re looking for a pellet grill that’s large enough to feed a crowd, we highly recommend the Traeger Pro 780. With 780 square inches of cook space, it can fit 34 burgers, six racks of ribs, or six whole chickens. It browned food impressively evenly and distributed a smoky flavor to everything we cooked on it. Snag it for 24% off.

Traeger Tailgater 

If a smaller, portable pellet grill is more your speed, the Traeger Tailgater has you covered with wheels, folding legs, and just 300 square inches of grilling area. While that may sound small, it’s room for 12 burgers, three racks of ribs, or two whole chickens. Plus, digital controls make it easy to use. It’s only $350 for Prime Day. 

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer

KitchenAid is almost synonymous with the stand mixer, and the classic 5-quart model remains one of the best we’ve tested. It achieved consistently good results, whether whipping or kneading dough. This stand mixer comes with a stainless steel bowl, dough hook, flat beater, and wire whip, which makes the discount of 24% off hard to beat. 

Lodge Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven

Lodge is famous for its heirloom-quality cast iron, so $50 for a Dutch oven that could last multiple lifetimes is a remarkable deal. It withstood all signs of damage in our tests, and it did a great job of searing chicken and cooking rice alike. 

Instant Pot Vortex Plus 10-Quart Air Fryer

Our vote for the best large-capacity air fryer, the 10-quart Instant Pot Vortex Plus cooked fries, wings, and apple slices to a perfect crisp in our tests. In addition to trays that let you cook more food at once, it comes with a rotisserie insert for extra versatility. Whether you’re feeding a family or meal prepping, an air fryer of this size is a great value at $131.

Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set

Caraway came out ahead in our nonstick cookware set tests as the best ceramic option. This set includes a Dutch oven, frying pan, sauté pan, and sauce pan, plus magnetic pan racks and a canvas lid holder — all for 20% off right now. I cook with Caraway at home, and food almost never sticks to its slick, nontoxic coating. The easy cleanup makes me want to use it all the time. 

Cuisinart CGG-750 Portable Grill

Our favorite portable gas grill, this Cuisinart has a lightweight, compact design, a handle for easy carrying, and a wooden cutting board top for added convenience. In our tests, it heated quickly and, despite some cool spots around the edges, gave burgers nice grill marks. Its 154-square-inch cooking area fits up to four patties at once. At 27% off, it’s one of the steepest grill discounts we’ve found. 

Zwilling Pro 10-Piece Knife Block Set

A knife block set is an investment no matter what, so to find one for 39% off is rare. Testing this professional-grade Zwilling set, we immediately noticed how sharp its knives were compared to others. The 16-slot block comes with two paring knives, a chef’s knife, a santoku, a serrated utility knife, a prep knife, a bread knife, shears, and a honing steel.

KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender

No room for a KitchenAid stand mixer? This handy immersion blender uses similarly sharp blades and a powerful motor to combine ingredients. Its cordless design made maneuvering around a container easier than others we tested, and it’s remarkably fast, mixing soup in 35 seconds, a smoothie in 40, and mayonnaise in a minute. 

Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System

Your single-serve coffee maker could use an upgrade, and the Ninja DualBrew Pro’s features give you that for just $160 right now — that’s 33% off. These include a milk frother, an iced coffee setting, a hot water system for tea or ramen, and the option to brew a larger pot. 

Traeger Ranger

Another portable option from Traeger, the Ranger is an excellent choice for tabletop grilling. Its design resembles a suitcase, which lets you use it for smoking, too. In our tests, it heated quickly and gave chicken wings a nice sear. It’s hard to overlook a price tag of just $359.

Caraway 4-Piece Cutting Board Set

I’ve been using this set of three wooden cutting boards since Caraway released it earlier this year, and I’m recommending it to everyone, especially while it’s 20% off. Having three sizes on hand is a plus, like when I’m prepping big batches of vegetables, and the stand keeps them organized on my kitchen counter. 

Zwilling Enfinigy Cool Touch 4-Slice Toaster

Our favorite four-slice toaster has wide slots with room for anything from thick slices of sourdough to puffy bagels. It browned bread evenly in all of our tests. With a matte black finish, it looks sleek on a countertop, and a discount of 29% off makes it even more attractive.  

KitchenAid Pasta Roller and Cutter Attachment Set

This KitchenAid attachment set turns your stand mixer into a pasta maker, cutting and rolling dough into spaghetti, fettuccine, and lasagna. It cut through spaghetti better than most of the machines we tested it against, and it’s now 25% off.

Weber Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill

Weber makes some of the best grills we’ve tested, and the Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill excels at both low-heat smoking and high-heat searing. It reminds us of Weber’s ever-reliable Original Kettle with upgrades like wheels and a side table. Save $100 for Prime Day.

Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine

Our favorite espresso machine is $200 off for Prime Day. The all-in-one machine has over 20,500 perfect ratings at Amazon, and it's easy to see why. It comes equipped with a conical burr grinder, frother, and tamper, making it perfect for espresso beginners.

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Vacuum

This Dyson vacuum is the most versatile one we've tested. It has a strong suction power, picking up debris from carpets and hardwood floors in less than a minute, and it comes with a small hose attachment to reach into nooks and crannies. Grab yours now while it's $50 off for Prime Day.