We've Tested Thousands of Kitchen Products, and So Many of Our Faves Are on Sale for Black Friday

Black Friday is the biggest sales event of the year, so we at Food & Wine take it seriously. To look for the very best Amazon Black Friday deals, I stuck to gear we’ve tested in our lab and home kitchens. We tested thousands of kitchen products in 2024, and the Amazon Black Friday sale is prime time to shop many of our top picks at their lowest prices. Whether it’s an air fryer, espresso machine, or grill, knowing that something passed our rigorous tests and beat out its competitors makes me confident in recommending it.

During this year’s Amazon Black Friday sale, you can save $200 on a Breville espresso machine, Traeger pellet grill, and my favorite Vitamix blender. I’m also eyeing rare sales on pizza ovens from Ooni and Gozney as well as our favorite instant-read thermometer and wireless thermometer — all of which make great holiday gifts. Keep reading for the best Black Friday deals on Food & Wine Faves.

Best Tested Deals Overall

• Shopper Favorite: Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker, $180, originally $230
• Rare Sale: Breville The Barista Express Espresso Machine, $550, originally $750
• Sell-Out Risk: Ooni Karu Multi Fuel Pizza Oven, $320, originally $400
• Editor Loved: Vitamix Propel Series 750 Blender, $400, originally $630
• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, $330, originally $460
• Great Gift: Y Yhy Large Serving Bowls, $24, originally $43
• Global 8-Inch Chef's Knife, $100, originally $159
• Winter Kitchen Essential: Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven, $378, originally $460
• Grillart Grill Brush and Scraper, $17, originally $30
• Tramontina Tri-Ply 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set, $278, originally $510

Our top Amazon Black Friday deals include products our editors use weekly, such as the now half-off Y Yhy Large Serving Bowls and the Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Round Dutch Oven, one of the best Black Friday cookware deals, in my opinion: I’ve cooked in one for several years, and it’s held up incredibly well. Plus, you don’t want to miss shopper- and editor-loved picks like the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker and KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer before these Black Friday kitchen appliance deals are gone. Finally, if you’re looking for low prices, some of the best tools we’ve tested are on sale for under $20, from our go-to grill brush to a $10 milk frother.

Best Amazon Black Friday Kitchen Appliance Deals

Every year, Black Friday kitchen appliance deals are some of the first we shop for a few reasons. Kitchen appliances make great holiday gifts, and we’ve found a few standouts under $100, including the Crock-Pot Large 8-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker for 40% off. The highly giftable Ninja Creami 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker is another editor recommendation that proves to be a shopper favorite year after year, and it’s on sale now.

Not only do appliances see some of the best price cuts but they’re also some of the quickest items to sell out. We’ve seen air fryers, air fryer toaster ovens, and multi-cookers (like the Instant Pot) go out of stock before the end of the day in years past. Early shoppers can have their pick of big-ticket items, such as a Vitamix blender or KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer, which we expect to go fast. 

Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker

Our pick for the best ice cream maker, the Ninja Creami, topped multiple rounds of testing. After using it at home for three years, I can confirm that it’s a top-notch appliance for making ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and icy drinks. The process is pretty effortless, and I appreciate that all parts can go in the dishwasher.

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer

This smart oven works as both a toaster oven and air fryer and has 11 cooking functions with options to toast, broil, bake, air fry, and more. A standalone air fry basket can be used to create crispy fries or chicken wings, and the rack can be used to cook a pizza.

All-Clad Immersion Blender

Get perfectly smooth pumpkin soup this season with out favorite immersion blender from All-Clad. It's currently under $100 for Black Friday, but who knows for how long.

Ninja Max XL Air Fryer

This large air fryer toaster oven can also roast, broil, dehydrate, and bake, and it has presets for toast, bagels, and pizza. It delivered great results with shrimp, wings, and fries in our test. It's an excellent appliance to grab on sale today.

KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor

If you want a food processor that can do it all, this KitchenAid pick is the one to grab. We ranked it high for its multifunctional design, thanks to the included accessories that allow you to prep in multiple ways.

Vitamix Propel Series 750 Blender

I’ve tested the Propel 750, one of our favorite Vitamix blenders, at home for two years, and it’s still the only blender I want to use thanks to its speed, super-smooth pureeing, and dishwasher-safe parts. I love using it in the fall and winter to blend hot or cold ingredients into a ready-to-eat soup. Rarely on sale, it’s one of the best Black Friday kitchen appliance deals in my opinion.

Ooni Volt 12 Electric Pizza Oven

The best indoor pizza oven we tested, the Ooni Volt 12, has an impressive maximum temperature of 850°F, which gives you the high heat you need to achieve Neapolitan-style pies as well as the option for New York-style pizzas at lower temperatures. And it’s even more versatile than that: You can use it to bake cookies, roast vegetables, and cook meat. Don’t have the counter space for it in the kitchen? It’s great on a patio, too. Find it on rare sale for Black Friday.

Crock-Pot Large 8-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

This is the best large-capacity slow cooker we’ve tested — it’s sturdy, reliable, and easy to use. At 40% off, it’s one of the best appliance deals on our list.

More of Our Favorite Black Friday Kitchen Appliance Deals

• Cosori 4-Quart Smart Air Fryer, $80, originally $100
• Instant Pot Duo Plus 8-Quart Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, $100, originally $170 
• Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer, $80, originally $120
• Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender, $300, originally $380
• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, $330, originally $460
• Instant Omni Plus Air Fryer Toaster Oven, $180, originally $280
• Zwilling Enfinigy 2-Slice Toaster, $100, originally $150
• Excalibur 6-Tray Dehydrator at Amazon, $136, originally $200
  

Best Amazon Black Friday Coffee Deals

Black Friday has us thinking about saving money over time, not only this weekend. Making coffee at home is a savvy move when lattes seem to cost more by the month, so these coffee machine Black Friday deals are some of the first we’re shopping for this year. If you want the biggest discounts, look no further than espresso machines from Breville, the brand that topped our tests. But act fast: The Barista Express and Barista Touch are sell-out risks. You can also find fantastic options under $50, from the Espro French Press to the Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker to the Instant 4-in-1 Milk Frother and Steamer. 

Breville The Barista Express Espresso Machine

This reliable pick from Beville won the title of the best espresso machine we tested, and we’re excited to catch it on sale for $200 off. You can choose between automatic and manual modes, and its integrated grinder, tamper, and frother help you customize your coffee. Marked down to $550, this machine will save you so much money if you’re in the habit of ordering espresso drinks out. 

OXO Brew 8-Cup Drip Coffee Maker

This OXO coffee maker was our runner up pick for best overall drip coffee makers. We absolutely love how durable and seamless it is to use. It takes no time to whip up a consistently good cup of coffee every time.

Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine

As one of the best espresso machines we tested, the Breville Barista Impress impressed us with features that made using it as easy as ordering coffee. We appreciated the convenience of a built-in bean hopper and conical burr grinder, as well as a milk frother with a sensor that knows when to stop. Seeing it on sale for $650, I couldn’t help but do a double take.

Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker

More than 10,000 shoppers bought this single-serve coffee maker last month on Amazon, which is a small number compared to the 79,000 people who have already given it a five-star rating.

Technivorm Moccamaster

The Technivorm Moccamaster reigns as the best drip coffee maker we’ve tested, and a discount of more than $100 is too good to pass up if you’re ready to upgrade your machine. It’s easy to use and it brewed a noticeably better cup of coffee than others we tested. We also love the look of it — it’s the kind of countertop appliance you want to leave out. 

OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder

We absolutely love the way this coffee grinder makes it seamless to get precise grounds at a less expensive price. With a rare discount, it makes it that much more worth it. Score it for yourself of a coffee lover in your life this gifting season.

Ninja DualBrew Pro System 12-Cup Coffee Maker CFP301

If you mostly make coffee for one but like the option to brew for a group, we stand by the Ninja DualBrew Pro System as the most versatile single-serve coffee maker. It has a 12-cup capacity and four brewing options — classic, rich, over ice, and specialty — and even the iced setting produced a robust cup in our tests. 

More of Our Favorite Black Friday Coffee Deals

• Espro P3 French Press Coffee Maker, $32, originally $40
• Instant 4-in-1 Milk Frother and Steamer, $27, originally $50
• PowerLix Handheld Battery Operated Milk Frother, $8, originally $15
• Nespresso VertuoPlus Deluxe by Breville, $107, originally $199
• KitchenAid Cold Brew Coffee Maker, $110, originally $140
• Fellow Clara French Press, $79, originally originally $99
  

Best Amazon Black Friday Grill and Pizza Oven Deals

Whether you’re shopping for a gift or for yourself, Black Friday is arguably the best time to buy a grill or outdoor pizza oven. We’re not used to seeing this many of our favorite outdoor cooking brands on sale, and the discounts are deep. The best pizza oven Black Friday deals include two of the top brands we’ve tested, Ooni and Gozney. And if a grill tops your list, you’re in luck to find Black Friday grill deals from Traeger and more below. It’s also worth noting that our editor-favorite grill brush is just $17. 

Ooni Karu 12G Gas Pizza Oven

Our pick for the best value pizza oven, the Ooni Karu 12G, made superior pies in our tests with crispy, leopard-spotted crusts. Our results were consistent, and the pizzas cooked to perfection in under two minutes. The dual fuel option makes it easy to turn on with gas for quick pizzas or get the wood-fired flavor when you have the time to get wood burning. This discount is too good to pass up. 

Traeger Ironwood 885 Pellet Grill

Traeger grills range in price, and the Ironwood 885 finds the balance of having useful features at a reasonable price — the $200 discount for Black Friday makes it one of the best grill deals availble now. In our tests, this grill impressed us with great heat retention and recovery, whether we were cooking burgers or pizzas.

Grillart Grill Brush and Scraper

More than 3,000 people bought this grill brush and scraper combo from Amazon just last month. Our editors attest that it removes burnt-on food and grease from any angle.

Traeger Pro 780 Pellet Grill

The best large pellet grill we tested, this Traeger offers 780 square inches of grilling space with porcelain enameled grates. It comes with dual meat probes, and you can easily monitor your meals with a connected app.

More of Our Favorite Black Friday Grill and Pizza Oven Deals

• Gozney Roccbox, $400, originally $500
• Gozney Arc Pizza Oven, $630, originally $700
• Grill Armor Oven Gloves, $24, originally $30
• Traeger Flatrock Flat Top Grill, $800, originally $900
• Camp Chef 24-Inch Vertical Gas Smoker, $374, originally $439
  

Best Amazon Black Friday Cookware Deals

Cookware is the foundation of any kitchen, and Amazon’s Black Friday sale is the perfect occasion to stock yours with pieces you’ll use for years (with proper care). Our favorites include a Lodge cast iron skillet for just $20, a Le Creuset Dutch oven for more than $100 off, and a stainless steel set from Tramontina for 36% off the usual price — all made of exceptionally durable, non-toxic materials. And speaking of non-toxic cookware, we found two favorites in the category, the Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set and the Our Place Always Pan 2.0, among the Black Friday cookware deals, so be sure to check these out if you’re ready to swap your old nonstick set.

Lodge 10.25-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

A cast iron skillet is one of the most essential cookware purchases you’ll ever make, and no brand is known for cast iron like Lodge. This 10.25-inch pre-seasoned skillet has earned the title of Best Overall year after year in our tests, and our editors use it at home, too. Considering it’s made to last a lifetime, $20 is a steal.

All-Clad 12-Inch Nonstick Fry Pan

After months of real-world testing, our editors were impressed by the durability of the nonstick coating on this egg pan.

Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven

After testing 24 Dutch ovens in our lab, this Le Creuset earned a top spot on our list. We love its nonstick enameled interior and spacious 7.25-quart capacity. I’ve cooked in one at home for several years, and I can attest that it’s worth the investment for its versatility and durability. 

Our Place Nonstick Always Pan

We’ve tested a lot of cookware sets and found the multifunctional Always Pan ideal for small spaces and small portions. It’s cleverly designed for easy storage: A steamer basket and colander nest right within the pan. It also includes a lid and a beechwood spatula that rests on the pan’s handle, so everything fits together for storage.

Lodge 10.5-Inch Grill Pan

Another Lodge must-have, this grill pan makes it easy to get seared steaks and summer worth vegetables in the chill of winter. It heats evenly, has the perfect shape, and will last thanks to its cast iron material.

More of Our Favorite Black Friday Cookware Deals

• Tramontina Tri-Ply 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set, $279, originally $510 
• Lodge Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven, $49, originally $76
• Caraway Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set, $355, originally $395
• Our Place Cast Iron Always Pan, $95, originally $155
• Calphalon Classic Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set, $149, originally $240
• Hestan ProBond Stainless Steel 10-Piece Ultimate Cookware Set, $720, originally $900
• Caraway Stainless Steel Cookware Set, $476, originally $595
  

Best Amazon Black Friday Kitchen Essential Deals

A variety of tools make up a functioning kitchen, from a chef’s knife you can count on every time you cook to the food storage containers that keep your leftovers fresh in the fridge. Take advantage of Black Friday to fill in the gaps in your kitchen, including some you may not have considered. Pasta bowls, for example, have won over our entire team of editors, and we use them daily for salads, rice bowls, soups, and more; our top pick is now 44% off on Amazon with a coupon. Or consider a vegetable chopper — you’ll wonder how you lived with out it. If you don’t have a good meat thermometer, our favorites from Meater and ThermoWorks are finally on sale, while the Dash Precision Quick-Read Meat Thermometer is a mere $12 for Black Friday.

Shun Classic 9-Piece Knife Block Set

If you’ve been holding out for a good knife block set, look no further than this Shun knife set, which won the title of best high end in our tests. We found that the knives look incredibly chic on your countertop, and, most importantly, they work like a dream, too.

Global 8-Inch Chef's Knife

A cross between a classic chef’s knife and Japanese gyuto, this Global knife has a multipurpose design that aced nearly all of our tests. In fact, its stainless steel blade produced the thinnest, cleanest basil chiffonade of any knife we tried.

Meater Plus Smart Wireless Thermometer

Meater’s wireless thermometers consistently rank at the top of our tests. “The app is easy to use, the meat comes out perfect every time! The temperature accuracy is precise. I like how small and compact this is. Functional and nicely made product. The speed and ease of use for this is the best we have ever used,” says one Amazon shopper. 

Y Yhy Large Pasta Bowls

Our editors love these pastas bowls for their simple design, sturdy but not too heavy feel, and excellent value. We recommend stocking up while they’re on sale for 44% off, and you’ll use them for entertaining and everyday meals year round.

Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers with Lids

More than 90,000 shoppers have given this set of food storage containers a five-star rating for its versatility and value, and our tests back them up. We named this set our Best Value pick for food storage containers.

Mueller Pro-Series Vegetable Chopper

This vegetable chopper is incredibly versatile, with eight blades you can easily switch out for slicing, grating, shredding and julienne. We also like that you can cut your veggies right into the detachable plastic container that comes with it. 

More of Our Favorite Black Friday Kitchen Essential Deals

• YETI Rambler Tumbler, $36, originally $45
• YETI Rambler Wine Tumbler, $18, originally $25
• Paudin Chef's Knife, $24, originally $46
• ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE Instant-Read Thermometer, $92, originally $115
• Misen Pairing Knife, $33, originally $44
• Dash Precision Quick-Read Meat Thermometer, $8, originally $40
• FDW 13 Gallon Kitchen Step Trash Can, $30, originally $74
• Meater Block, $168, originally $240

Our Expertise

Mary Claire Lagroue is an editor at Food & Wine, where she’s tested dozens of kitchen products over the past two years. To create this list of the best Black Friday deals on products we’ve tested, she reviewed hundreds of discounts, consulted our buying guides, and incorporated her own product testing experience. She included a handful of her personal favorites on this list: the Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Dutch Oven, Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet, Vitamix Propel Series 750, Ninja Creami, ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE, and Ooni Volt 12.