Target Circle Week Is Here, and These 8 Deals Have Me Reaching for My Wallet

While I live for major sale events like Amazon Prime Day, they always stress me out. There’s money at stake, countdown clocks running, limited inventories to contend with. It’s like the time I spend combing through the endless options is a game of poker, but with my sanity on the line instead of thousands of dollars. 

Naturally, the advent of Target Circle Week brings about this same mixture of excitement and trepidation. To prepare, I took some calming breaths and made myself a snack before settling in to do what I do best: shop. From staples like strainers to worthwhile investment pieces like Breville espresso machines, these are the eight products I’m adding to my cart before Circle Week ends on Saturday, July 13. 

Best Editor-Loved Target Circle Week Kitchen Deals 

• Cheer Collection Bagel Slicer with Safety Shield, $19, originally $45
• Ninja Air-Fryer Pro XL 6-in-1, $130, originally $170
• GoodCook Ready Box Grater, $7, originally $8
• NutriBullet Blender Full Size Combo, $90, originally $130
• GoodCook Ready 6-Inch Mesh Strainer, $6, originally $7
• Cuisinart Classic 1-Quart Stainless Steel Saucepan, $16, originally $20
• Breville Stainless Steel Barista Express Espresso Machine, $550, originally $700
• Ninja 0.5-Quart Creami Stainless Steel Ice Cream, Gelato, and Sorbet Maker, $200, originally $230

Cheer Collection Bagel Slicer with Safety Shield 

A model just like this one has been a resident of my parent’s house longer than I’ve been alive. As a family of bagel lovers, we had a constant influx of freshly baked sesames and salts awaiting our attention in the corner of the kitchen. We bought them unsliced — to maintain their freshness for longer — and pulled out the slicer whenever we decided to forgo the usual rip and chomp method for the more civilized toaster technique. I moved out ten years ago, and have since relied on a cutting board, a knife, and a prayer. Let’s just say that the resulting lopsided hack job always makes me yearn for the perfectly halved bagels of my youth. With this tool in my cart, that reality isn’t far away. Buy it on sale now for $19. 

Ninja Air-Fryer Pro XL 6-in-1

This extra-large air fryer with a 6.5-quart capacity is a great addition to any kitchen. It includes six cooking functions including roasting, air-frying, baking, reheating, crisping, and dehydrating, and can fit up to nine pounds of wings in one session. If you need to feed a lot of people and have limited oven space, this is the perfect tool for you. Get it for $40 off before Circle Week ends.    

GoodCook Ready Box Grater 

It’s always a good idea to grate your own cheese because the pre-shredded packs you buy in the supermarket come with anti-caking agents that affect melting. To do this, you need a box grater. It’s one of those basic tools that every cook should have in their kitchen. Beyond grating cheese, it can zest lemons, break down potatoes, and shave zucchini. While it’s relatively inexpensive to begin with, buying one on sale is even better. Grab GoodCook’s version while it’s still $7.  

NutriBullet Blender Full Size Combo

When smoothie fanatics outgrow their single-serve NutriBullets, they get this blender. The model comes with a 64-ounce dishwasher-safe pitcher, three speed settings, and pulse and extract functions. Shoppers “use it for everything,” including blending soups, making smoothies, and whipping up salsas. They particularly love the additional single-serve blender (the best of both worlds) for smaller portions and the accompanying to-go cups. 

GoodCook Ready 6-Inch Mesh Strainer

Just like a box grater, a small mesh strainer is a necessary tool to have in a kitchen. Use it to drain cans of chickpeas, sift powdered sugar, or catch lemon seeds. The stainless steel frame comes with two hooks so you can rest it on top of a bowl without it falling in. I have plenty of strainers, but none with hooks, and now that I know a better version exists, I simply have to have it.  

Cuisinart Classic 1-Quart Stainless Steel Saucepan

This 1-quart Cuisinart saucepan is a customer favorite at Target with more than 250 five-star ratings. They love it for its size and easy-to-read measurements on the side of the pan. Made out of three layers of stainless steel, it’s designed to heat evenly and last a long time without rusting. Snag yours now while it’s still 20% off.  

Breville Stainless Steel Barista Express Espresso Machine

If you’re the type of person who loves the ritual of making coffee in the morning or whipping up the perfect latte, this Breville espresso machine is, to quote Lizzie McGuire, “what dreams are made of.” While it’s normally $700, it’s on sale during Circle Week for $550. The model comes with a built-in grinder, a steam wand, and digital temperature controls for optimal espresso extraction. In other words, this machine gives you all of the tools you need to make café-level coffee drinks at home. One shopper called it a “game changer” and a “solid investment.”     

Ninja 0.5-Quart Creami Stainless Steel Ice Cream, Gelato, and Sorbet Maker

The Ninja Creami takes frozen fruit and transforms it into ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and more with the press of a button. All you have to do is freeze your base the night before before you plan on processing it. Experiment with different flavors like fig or olive oil, and don’t forget to throw in your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or cut-up brownies.