The 20 Best 4th of July Sales on Our Favorite Kitchen Gear

Plus a tested-and-approved air fryer, ice cream maker, and shaved ice machine.

Welcome to July, where the ice cream is already melting, ovens are going untouched, and sales are hot. This year, the Fourth of July falls just before the start of Amazon Prime Day, giving us double the deals on kitchenware like air fryers, go-anywhere grills, and even shaved ice machines. To celebrate the occasion, we rounded up our favorite, rigorously tested kitchen gear—including a convenient ice cream machine and a decked-out Weber grill—to help you make this your best (and most delicious) summer yet. 

The Best Fourth of July Kitchen Sales, at a Glance:

• A Splurge-Worthy Gas Grill: Weber Genesis E-335 Gas Grill
• The Best Kitchen Scale: OXO 11-lb. Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-Out Display
• The Best Keurig Coffee Maker: Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Brewer
• Our Favorite Cocktail Glasses: Riedel Drink-Specific Glassware, Rocks and Highballs
• A Streamlined Air Fryer: Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer
• The Best Budget Dutch Oven: Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
• A Stand Mixer for Home Bakers: KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
• The Best Water Filter Pitcher: LifeStraw Home Water Filter Pitcher
• The Best Shaved Ice Maker: Hawaiian Shaved Ice HomePro Shave Ice and Snow Cone Machine
• A Fantastic Sous Vide Machine: Anova Precision Cooker 3.0

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  A Splurge-Worthy Gas Grill: Weber Genesis E-335 Gas Grill

  $1,400 $1,099 at Amazon

  Versatility is king with the Weber Genesis E-335. It has a side burner for cooking glazes and sides, a handy storage cabinet, and roomy side tables. Oh, and it’s got enough grill space to cook a party’s worth of burgers. It’s worth the splurge, but you can get it for $300 off this holiday weekend. 

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  The Best Kitchen Scale: OXO 11-lb. Stainless Steel Food Scale With Pull-Out Display

  $56 $46 at Amazon

  Our longtime favorite scale has a pull-out display, so it's always easy to read. It also has a 15-minute memory to keep you on track, even if you get pulled away. During Fourth of July sales, it's 20% off.

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  A Great Compressor Ice Cream Maker: Whynter ICM-220CGY 2-Quart Capacity Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker

  $405 $308 at Amazon

  If you don’t always have time (or freezer space) to pre-chill a bulky ice canister, get a compressor-style ice cream maker instead. This Whynter machine is always ready to churn and makes lusciously smooth ice creams and creamy sorbets. You can get it now for nearly $100 off.

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  The Best Keurig Coffee Maker: Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Brewer

  $131 $89 at Amazon

  This sleek brewer is our overall favorite Keurig machine. It has a water tank that can be adjusted to fit your counter space, and it’s super intuitive to use. During hot days, its Over Ice mode comes in clutch for fresh iced coffees in moments.

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  Our Longtime Favorite Instant-Read Thermometer: ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE

  $110 $76 at Thermoworks

  This isn’t an Amazon deal, but we think our favorite thermometer always deserves a mention, especially when it’s on sale. It’s beyond fast and the most accurate instant-read we’ve ever tested, earning it major respect among serious cooks. Grab it for 30% off during ThermoWork’s Red, White, and Blue sale.

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  The Best Tabletop Gas Grill: Weber Q1200 Portable Gas Grill

  $329 $259 at Amazon

  The propane Weber Q1200 can go along with you on camping trips, picnics, and tailgates. During our tests, it yielded the best browning of any tabletop grill and had an easy-to-clean drip tray. Bonus: It comes in a rainbow of fun colors. 

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  Our Favorite Cocktail Glasses: Riedel Drink-Specific Glassware, Rocks and Highballs, Set of 8

  $135 $103 at Amazon

  Riedel makes iconic barware, so it’s no surprise these glasses have aced our tests. We love the rocks glasses for drinking water and serving whiskey, while the highballs are ideal for filling with crushed ice and sweet sippers. Raise a toast to more than $30 off the 8-piece set.

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  The Best Ice Cube Tray: Phinox Ice Cube Tray with Lid and Bin

  $19 $15 at Amazon

  The Fourth of July usually signals the start of the hottest part of the summer. Keep your drinks cool with this handy ice cube tray set, which includes two freezing trays and a bin with an efficient, quick-release lid for getting all the cubes out at once. 

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  The Best Collapsible Chimney Starter: Outset Collapsible Camping Grill and Chimney Starter

  $42 $29 at Amazon

  If you use a charcoal grill, you know the importance of building a smoldering hot base before you start cooking. This collapsible chimney is easy to store between uses and has large bottom holes that encourage airflow for fast heating times. It’s 30% off for the Fourth of July.

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  A Streamlined Air Fryer: Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer

  $130 $80 at Amazon

  This small-but-mighty air fryer has a roomy basket and a simple user interface. It’s usually over $100, but you can snag it for $50 off.

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  The Best Budget Personal Blender: Ninja Blast Portable Blender

  $70 $50 at Amazon

  Summer is smoothie season. This personal blender is surprisingly quiet and lightweight enough to bring along with you. (It even fits in a car cupholder!) Amazon Prime members can get it for 30% off as an early Prime Day deal. 

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  The Best Budget Dutch Oven: Lodge EC6D33 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

  $100 $80 at Amazon

  We have loved this wallet-friendly Dutch oven for years. It’s big enough to fit a whole pork shoulder, heats up quickly, and is oven safe up to 500°F. Like Le Creuset, Lodge’s Dutch oven comes in a variety of colors, though discounts will vary across the palette. 

  We Tested 18 Dutch Ovens to Find the Best Ones for Stews, Braises, and Loads More

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  Some of Our Favorite Pot Holders: KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Pot Holders

  $12 $9 at Amazon

  KitchenAid’s pot holders are incredibly grippy; hot pans stayed comfortably and firmly in our grasp during testing. They come in a rainbow of cute colors, though deals will vary across the lineup.

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  A Stand Mixer for Home Bakers: KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

  $450 $350 at Amazon

  We recommend this KitchenAid stand mixer model to basically any home baker. It can mix up cake batter or whip cream like a charm for summery desserts. Don’t miss out on a new stand mixer for $100 off (!) before the sale ends. 

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  The Best Water Filter Pitcher: LifeStraw Home Water Filter Pitcher

  $50 $37 at Amazon

  Stay hydrated with fresh water filtered through LifeStraw’s dual-filter system, which can remove heavy metals, chlorine, and even tiny bacteria. Not only does this pitcher produce great-tasting water, but it’s also sophisticated-looking enough to leave on the table during meals. Save 25% now.

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  The Water Bottle We Take Everywhere: Hydro Flask 24 oz Wide Mouth Water Bottle with Flex Straw

  $40 $31 at Amazon

  Comfort water bottle (noun): the water bottle that you take everywhere, fits in car cupholders, and keeps water cold all day. Also known as a Hydro Flask water bottle, if you ask us. This one is 25% off for Amazon’s Fourth of July sale. 

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  The Best Shaved Ice Maker: Hawaiian Shaved Ice HomePro Shave Ice and Snow Cone Machine (S777)

  $115 $100 at Amazon

  We’ve recommended the Hawaiian Ice shaved ice machine for years; it’s easy to use, makes fluffy piles of ice, and has an adjustable blade for different textures. Just add syrup for an iconic summertime treat at home.

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  A Classic Set of Drinking Glasses: Duralex Picardie Clear Tumbler Set

  $40 $22 at Amazon

  These chic French tumblers are a joy to drink from thanks to their blooming mouths and classic faceted sides. They’re surprisingly durable and can even withstand a fall on concrete. Plus, they stack for easy storage. 

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  A Fantastic Sous Vide Machine: Anova Precision Cooker 3.0

  $230 $149 at Amazon

  When it gets too hot to even stand in front of the grill, a sous vide machine come to the rescue with hands-off, perfectly cooked meals. Unlike many home machines, the Precision Cooker 3.0 has a built-in interface that you can adjust without using your phone.

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  The Best Vacuum Sealer: Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro

  $155 $96 at Amazon

  The sleek Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro is impressively efficient. It has a built-in bag holder, can seal continuously, and double-seals every bag to keep them airtight. It also has a helpful moist setting to prevent liquid from interrupting the seal. It’s more than $50 off.

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Why We’re the Experts

• Ashlee Redger is a writer for Serious Eats. 
• She’s been testing and reviewing kitchen gear since 2022. 
• Ashlee’s favorite way to reply to a compliment (on anything) is, “Thanks, I got it on sale!”