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The Best Amazon Black Friday Deals 2025

I found steep discounts on small appliances and more.

I remember back when scoring Black Friday deals meant camping out in front of a mall all night. As an online shopping writer and kitchen gear tester, I can’t say I miss those days—getting deals on the best cooking tools from the comfort of my couch is much nicer. But finding amazing deals is a little trickier, especially on a huge platform like Amazon, where there are thousands of pages to search through as you look for deals on stuff you want. 

Lucky for you (and fun for me), I got early access to the best Amazon Black Friday deals. My colleagues Grace Kelly and Ashlee Redger and I found 30 Serious Eats-approved deals on small kitchen appliances, knives, cookware, utensils… you name it. The best part? Every one of these items has been tested, approved, and is recommended by our editors. Happy shopping!

A Few of the Best Black Friday Kitchen Gear Deals, at a Glance:

  • $200 Off the Best Vitamix: Vitamix 5200 Professional Grade Blender
  • A $50 Skillet: Tramontina 12-Inch Stainless Steel Skillet
  • $100 Off a Luxury Rice Cooker: KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker
  • Reusable Dishcloths: Superscandi Swedish Dishcloths, 10-Pack
  • 60% Off a Staub: Staub Cast Iron 4-Quart Round Cocotte
  • 25% Off an Owala Tumbler: Owala 40-Ounce Tumbler
  • Meal Prep Containers for Under $30: Rubbermaid Brilliance 3.2-Cup Food Storage Containers, 5-Pack
  • Over 40% Off a SodaStream: SodaStream Art Sparkling Water Maker Kit
  • An Editor-Loved Coffee Maker: OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker
  • An Heirloom Dutch Oven: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5-Quart
  • The Best Instant Pot for Only $100: Instant Pot Pro 6-Quart Pressure Cooker
  • Our Favorite Nonstick Skillet: OXO Ceramic Nonstick 12-Inch Frying Pan
  • A Milk Frother for Your At-Home Coffee Bar: Instant Pot MagicFroth 9-in-1 Milk Frother
  • A Holds-It-All Dish Rack: KitchenAid Full-Size Dish Rack
  • Gift Yourself an Extra Cooking Surface: Duxtop Portable Induction Cooktop 9100MC
  • An Espresso Machine with a Built-In Grinder for $200 Off: Breville The Barista Express Espresso Machine
  • 50% Off Our Favorite Large Capacity Ice Cream Machine: Cuisinart ICE-30BCP1 Ice Cream Maker

  • $200 Off the Best Vitamix: Vitamix 5200 Professional Grade Blender

    Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender $479 $299 at Amazon

    The Vitamix 5200 has been Serious Eats’ favorite blender for over a decade. We all love it because it’s powerful, simple, and effective. There aren’t any fussy presets to figure out—just 10 variable speeds and an incredible warranty. If you take advantage of one Black Friday deal, make it this one. You’ll rarely see the 5200 priced this low.

    To Find the 6 Best Blenders, I Made Smoothies, Frozen Margaritas, Mayo, and More Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender filled with orange smoothie


  • A $50 Skillet: Tramontina 12-Inch Stainless Steel Skillet

    Tramontina 12-Inch Stainless Steel Skillet $70 $50 at Amazon

    We have been testing stainless steel skillets for years, and this budget-friendly one from Tramontina always tops our list. It’s made with an aluminum core for superior responsiveness, and the stainless steel cladding never sticks—even when we used it to sear skin-on salmon and chicken. It’s oven-safe and discounted by almost 30%.

    We Tested 27 Stainless Steel Skillets—4 Were Sear-iously Good A person tossing rice in the Tramontina 12-Inch Stainless Steel Skillet


  • Reusable Dishcloths: Supercandi Swedish Dishcloths, 10-Pack

    Swedish Dish Cloths $21 $16 at Amazon

    Every time our team encounters a big sales event, we ask each other what we’re buying. Inevitably, someone says, “Swedish dishcloths.” They’re the ultimate paper towel replacement because they’re absorbent, flexible, and reusable! Seriously: You can even toss this set in the washing machine and dryer. Stock up on a few packs while they’re discounted for Black Friday.

    I Tried 8 Swedish Dishcloths to Find the Best Ones You Can Use Over and Over Again A grey Swedish dishcloth being dipped in a pan of water


  • An Heirloom Dutch Oven: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5-Quart

    Le Creuset Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt $435 $373 at Amazon

    It’s not every day the most iconic Dutch oven goes on sale. Le Creuset cookware is worth every penny, and this is the best time of year to invest in your first (or fifth!) forever piece. Many of Le Creuset’s most popular colors are on sale right now, so click through them all—discounts may vary.

    We Tested 22 Dutch Ovens to Find the Best Ones for Stews, Braises, and Loads More le creuset dutch oven on a stovetop


  • 25% Off an Owala Tumbler: Owala 40-Ounce Tumbler

    Owala 40-Ounce Tumbler $40 $30 at Amazon

    Don’t be fooled by its cheery colors: This 40-ounce tumbler means business. It was one of the top-performing tumblers in our review, keeping ice water cold for hours. It’s also truly leakproof; you can toss it in your tote bag with nary a care. It’s on sale for 25% off right now, but this deal definitely won’t last long.

    I Tested 13 Insulated Tumblers (Including Stanley) to Find Hydration Heroes A pink Owala insulated tumbler on a pink surface.


  • Our Favorite Nonstick Skillet: OXO Ceramic Nonstick 12-Inch Frying Pan

    OXO Good Grips Pro 10" Frying Pan Skillet $60 $50 at Amazon

    This nonstick skillet is the reigning champion of our review. Its nonstick coating is truly, well, nonstick—even a delicate omelette slid right off in testing. The stainless steel handle stays cool, even when you’ve got the heat ripping, and it emerged from our durability test without a scratch. Snag it for a hefty discount during Amazon’s Black Friday sale.

    We Spent Weeks Testing 14 Nonstick Skillets and Still Don’t Think You Should Spend a Ton on One The OXO Non-Stick Pro 10-Inch Frypan on a stove top.


  • A Holds-It-All Dish Rack: KitchenAid Full-Size Dish Rack

    KitchenAid Full-Size Dish Rack $98 $70 at Amazon

    We once described this as “the Cadillac of dish racks.” How many chances will you get to buy a Cadillac on Black Friday? Jokes aside, this is the dish rack to get if you load yours up with pots, pans, plates, flatware, and glasses. It’s huge and made with antimicrobial materials. Plus, it drains neatly into the sink. Isn’t it time you traded in your current model for an upgrade?

    I Tested 13 Dish Racks—My Favorites Stayed Steady When Loaded with Pots and Pans A dish rack with a variety of dishes on it.


  • Meal Prep Containers for Under $30: Rubbermaid Brilliance 3.2-Cup Food Storage Containers, 5-Pack

    Rubbermaid Brilliance 3.2-Cup Food Storage Container, 5-Pack $40 $28 at Amazon

    Do food storage containers tend to go missing in your home? Same. The solution is buying durable ones that last a long time, but at prices that won’t make you cry if they get lost. The best are from Rubbermaid, and they’re perfect for packing leftovers, meal prepping, and even storing dried goods. At 30% off, the Black Friday deal on this set is incredible.

    I Tested 10 Meal Prep Containers to Find 3 Sturdy, Leakproof Dinner Storage Solutions a glass food storage container sitting on a marble surface


  • Over 40% Off a SodaStream: SodaStream Art Sparkling Water Maker Kit

    SodaStream Art Sparkling Water Maker $180 $105 at Amazon

    Don’t you love it when the most affordable product is also the best? That’s the case with the SodaStream Art. It was one of the cheapest sparkling water makers we tested, but it made the fizziest water and took the longest to go flat in the fridge. Need we say more? Grab yours for $75 off this Black Friday.

    The Best, Bubbliest Soda Makers for On-Demand Sparkling Water A person carbonating water with the SodaStream Art.


  • An Editor-Loved Coffee Maker: OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker

    OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker $220 $176 at Amazon

    Your search for the best basic coffee maker ends here. This one has a great showerhead (lots of holes evenly saturate the coffee grounds) and it can brew a full pot or just one cup. The thermal carafe kept coffee hotter than any other brewer we tested.

    The 5 Best Automatic Drip Coffee Makers for Most Coffee Drinkers OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker displayed on a kitchen counter with breakfast food and mug of coffee


  • The Best Instant Pot: Instant Pot Pro 6-Quart Pressure Cooker

    Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 6-Quart Pressure Cooker $170 $100 at Amazon

    This Instant Pot does it all. With 10 programs (including pressure cook, slow cook, steam, and sauté), it’s the most versatile, powerful multicooker on the market. We’ve been recommending it for years, and right now it’s an even better buy—over 40% off its original price.

    Which Instant Pot Should You Buy? Here Are 4 We Recommend A person serves cooked soup in Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 6-Quart Pressure Cooker


  • The Best Coffee Grinder for Most People: OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

    OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder $110 $88 at Amazon

    Most coffee drinkers will be very happy with this grinder. (For the enthusiasts among us, check out the Baratza Virtuoso+.) With 15 macro settings plus the ability to microadjust, the OXO Brew offers more than enough options for all types of brewing. Its metal catch basin resists static, and it’s super easy to take apart and clean.

    We Tested 19 Coffee Grinders to Find the Best Ones for Drip, Espresso, Pour-Over, and More Coffee is ground in the OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder


  • A Reason to Stop Buying Disposable Pepper Mills: Cole & Mason Derwent Pepper Grinder

    Cole & Mason Derwent Pepper Grinder $60 $48 at Amazon

    This unassuming grinder smoked the competition in our review. Its grind sizes cover all the bases, from super fine to very coarse, and it’s fast—we were able to churn out a full teaspoon of pepper in 30 seconds and 19 turns. Unlike so many pepper mills, this one holds over one-third of a cup and is easy to refill. You’re gonna love it.

    I Tested 34 Pepper Mills by Grinding Oodles of Black Pepper (and, Yes, My Wrists Hurt) Cole & Mason Derwent Pepper Grinder on counter


  • A Milk Frother for Your At-Home Coffee Bar: Instant Pot MagicFroth 9-in-1 Milk Frother

    Instant MagicFroth Milk Frother $65 $45 at Amazon

    Can your milk frother create silky microfoam at a variety of temperatures, even if you’re using plant-based milk? If not, take advantage of this Black Friday deal on the Instant MagicFroth, a longtime staff favorite. It creates cappuccino- and latte-worthy foam and even works with cold milk. 

    We Tested 24 Milk Frothers and Landed on 5 Favorites for Lattes, Hot Chocolate, and More The Instant milk frother frothing milk.


  • $100 Off a Luxury Rice Cooker: KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker

    Amazon KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker $400 $300 at Amazon

    You can’t make bad rice in this cooker. Seriously! It weighs the rice for you and automatically measures out the perfect amount of water for whatever texture of rice you want (soft, regular, or firm). There are over 20 settings, including quinoa, black beans, and chickpeas. It’s $100 off for Black Friday.

    After Testing 24 Rice Cookers, We Found the 8 Best Ones for Every Type of Rice The KitchenAid rice cooker with its lid open on a kitchen countertop.


  • A Microwave Oven That Cooks Everything Perfectly: Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave

    Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Microwave Oven $149 $110 at Amazon

    Microwaves are underrated appliances. They’re not only the easy choice for popping a bag of popcorn, but they’re also great for steaming vegetables and even cooking jammy, tender onions. 

    Our winner from Toshiba aced our tests, evenly melting chocolate and zapping frozen lasagna and mac and cheese to cheesy, gooey perfection. If you, for some reason, don’t have a microwave, get this one—it happens to be almost $40 off for Black Friday. 

    We Tested 23 Microwaves to Find the 5 Best Ones for Reheating Leftovers and Making Popcorn A person looking at a popped bag of popcorn in the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS Microwave Oven


  • A Keurig Coffee Maker We Actually Recommend: Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker

    Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker $190 $109 at Amazon

    Keurig coffee makers have a time and a place—they seem to be every office’s coffee maker of choice. So if you’re going to buy one, get the best one. The Keurig K-Supreme won our review by brewing both hot and cold coffee. It also didn’t take up too much space on our countertop. 

    Keurig Coffee Makers Aren't for Everyone, But These 2 Won Our Tests Person operating the Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker


  • Our Favorite Roll of Reusable Beeswax Wrap: Bee’s Wrap Reusable Beeswax Food Wrap Roll

    Beeswax Roll $25 $20 at Amazon

    If you’re trying to reduce your single-use plastic consumption, consider beeswax wrap. This roll from Bee’s Wrap can be cut to size, minimizing waste. In our tests, pieces clung securely to bowls and food storage containers and kept a halved avocado blemish-free for a few days. Sure, beeswax wraps aren’t an espresso machine, but sometimes stocking up on the essentials when they’re on sale is the best deal of all!

    After Testing 10 Reusable Beeswax Wraps, I Found Six That Are the Bees Knees a slice of honeydew melon on top of a piece of beeswax wrap


  • A Multipurpose Carving Board for the Holidays: Virginia Boys Kitchens Walnut Wood Cutting Board

    Virginia Boys Kitchens Walnut Wood Cutting Board $169 $138 at Amazon

    Let’s face it: That scarred plastic cutting board you use to serve a carved turkey won’t impress your in-laws when they come over for a holiday dinner. Show them you have good taste (and sense) with this solid walnut carving board. It has a deep juice groove to keep carving neat and a ridged center to keep your holiday centerpiece protein (or whole cauliflower) from wriggling away as you slice. And since it’s over $30 off, you don’t have to break the bank to win their approval. 

    We Tested 11 Carving Boards—These 5 Are Worthy of Your Turkey Sliced roasted meat on a Virginia Boys Kitchens Walnut Wood Cutting Board


  • Replace Your Mismatched Plastic Storage Containers: Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Food Storage Containers, Set of 9

    Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Storage Set of 9 Food Containers with Lids $40 $28 at Amazon

    If you're ready to clear out your entire cabinet of mismatched, stained plastic containers for a fresh set of glass ones, here's your buy. It's got a range of sizes—from 1.3 to 8 cups—and comes with leakproof lids to keep your leftovers inside the dish. You can get them for 25% off during Black Friday deals.

    We Tested 12 Food Storage Containers to Find the Best Ones for Leftovers and Lunches A mixture of oil and turmeric being painted onto a food storage container


  • The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

    Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro $400 $300 at Amazon

    Ashlee has owned this toaster oven for over five years and has used it nearly every single day during that time. It makes sense—it’s a multitasking countertop cooker that can bake, roast, toast, dehydrate, broil, and keep food warm. Oh, and it air-fries, too. You can get it for $100 off during Amazon’s Black Friday sale.  

    To Find the Best Air Fryer Toaster Ovens, We Went Through 12 Pounds of French Fries A person placing fries into the Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer


  • The Best Cold Brew Maker: KitchenAid 38-Ounce Brushed Stainless Steel Cold Brew Coffee Maker

    Amazon KitchenAid 38 Ounce Brushed Stainless Steel Cold Brew Coffee Maker $180 $140 at Amazon

    Making cold brew without a dedicated brewer is doable…but annoying. This device makes it simple with a removable filter basket and a built-in spigot that you can use to dispense cold joe directly from the fridge. Get it for the iced coffee lover in your life who refuses to switch to hot brews even after the outdoor temps have dropped below freezing.

    To Find the Best Cold Brew Makers, I Tried 8 of Them and Made 65 Cups of Coffee The KitchenAid cold brew maker on a fridge shelf.


  • 60% Off a Staub: Staub Cast Iron 4-Quart Round Cocotte

    Staub Cast Iron Round Cocotte $370 $150 at Amazon

    Staub is a beloved brand, and for good reason. Its Dutch ovens (which are some of our favorites, by the way) are available in a range of colors, have durable enamel coatings, and come with a limited lifetime warranty. Get it for over $200 off its list price (and no, that’s not a typo!) as a special Black Friday deal.

    We Tested 22 Dutch Ovens to Find the Best Ones for Stews, Braises, and Loads More Staub Dutch oven on stove with lid off to the side


  • The Best Small Saucepan: Made In Stainless Clad Saucepan

    Made In Stainless Clad Saucepan $145 $129 at Amazon

    What’s a small saucepan good for? Lots of things! Melting a stick or two of butter while baking, simmering a few mugs of hot chocolate or warm apple cider, cooking small batches of rice, re-heating leftovers—the list goes on. Right now, you can save on our favorite one, which we love because of its comfortable handle and easy-pour rim.

    I Tested 8 Small Saucepans and Found 4 Picks for Sauces, Browned Butter, and More Person pouring browned butter from Made In Stainless Clad Saucepan


  • A 20-Piece Set of the Best Dry Food Storage Containers: Rubbermaid Brilliance BPA-Free Airtight Food Storage Containers

    Rubbermaid Brilliance, BPA-Free, Airtight Food Storage Containers $179 $110 at Amazon

    Are your cabinets full of rolled-up bags of flour, crackers going stale in open boxes, and brown sugar that’s become hard as a rock? Clean them up with a complete set of our favorite pantry food containers. They’re clear, so you can always see how much flour or sugar you have left (before you start baking), and they have airtight lids to keep moisture and critters locked out.

    I Tested 53 Dry Food Storage Containers and Found 7 Sets That’ll Keep Pantry Goods Fresh three rubbermaid containers on a gray surface


  • Gift Yourself an Extra Cooking Surface: Duxtop Portable Induction Cooktop 9100MC

    Duxtop Portable Induction Cooktop 9100MC $81 $69 at Amazon

    If you spent your Thanksgiving wishing you had a little extra stove space, get yourself an induction burner. This one has an intuitive interface and can keep large pots at steady temperatures for frying (or whatever else you need them for).

    We Tested Portable Induction Cooktops to Find the 6 Best Ones for Everyday Cooking Broccoli cooking in a pan on the Duxtop BT-180G3 1800W Portable Induction Cooktop Countertop Burner


  • An Espresso Machine with a Built-In Grinder for $200 Off: Breville The Barista Express Espresso Machine

    Breville The Barista Express Espresso Machine $700 $500 at Amazon

    Here's a gift idea for the espresso lover in your life: an easy-to-use espresso machine that comes with a built-in grinder and automatic doser for making perfect shots, every time. It has the same internal temperature controller that we love in all our favorite Breville machines, plus a powerful steam wand. Get it for $200 off while Amazon's Black Friday deals last.

    Which Breville Espresso Machine Should You Buy? We’ve Tested (Almost) All of Them The Breville The Barista Express Espresso Machine on a kitchen countertop


  • A Y Peeler for Only $9: KitchenAid Classic Y Peeler

    KitchenAid Classic Y Peeler $11 $9 at Amazon

    We love Y peelers. They're more ergonomic, so you can peel potatoes, carrots, and other produce faster and with less effort. This one's almost 20% off right now, making a steal at $9.

    I Tested 14 Vegetable Peelers to Find the Best Ones for Potatoes, Apples, and More A black KitchenAid peeler on a grey surface


  • A Sophisticated Bluetooth Thermometer for $30 Off: Meater Plus Bluetooth Meat Thermometer

    Meater Plus with Bluetooth Repeater $100 $70 at Amazon

    Keep an eye on your food from afar with one of our favorite wireless probe thermometers from Meater. We love it for its attractive storage case, intuitive app, and fancy bonus features like projected cook times based on current temperatures. It's 30% right now, so get one for your favorite grill and smoke master.

    We Put 21 Wireless Grill Thermometers to the Test—These 6 Were the Best A hand holding the Meater Plus Smart Meat Thermometer with Bluetooth and the charger is displayed on top of a table below


  • 50% Off Our Favorite Large Capacity Ice Cream Machine: Cuisinart ICE-30BCP1 Ice Cream Maker

    Cuisinart ICE-30BCP1 Ice Cream Maker $130 $68 at Amazon

    With this machine, you can make up to two quarts of homemade ice cream in about 30 minutes. Pro tip: keep the bowl in the freezer so you can get churning whenever you want. It's almost half off during Amazon's Black Friday sale—a truly fantastic deal.

    We Tested 20 Ice Cream Makers to Find the Best Ones for Churning Ice Cream and Sorbet The Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt-Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker ICE-30BCP1 on a wooden surface

Why We’re the Experts

  • Rochelle Bilow is an editor at Serious Eats. She’s been testing kitchen gear since 2020 and has reviewed hundreds of tools, utensils, cookware pieces, and small appliances.
  • Grace Kelly is a senior editor at Serious Eats. Previously, she worked at America’s Test Kitchen.
  • Ashlee Redger is a writer at Serious Eats who has been testing gear for the site since 2022.  
  • At Serious Eats, we rigorously review kitchen equipment and regularly re-test products to ensure our picks stand the test of time.

Additional research by Grace Kelly Grace Kelly headshot against a black background Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly is a senior editor for Serious Eats, where she's tested thousands of kitchen products. Before this, she worked at America's Test Kitchen and was a prep cook and bartender. 

Learn about Serious Eats’ Editorial Process and Ashlee Redger Ashlee Redger Ashlee Redger Ashlee Redger is a writer for Serious Eats. She has been cooking, developing recipes, and writing about food professionally since 2016.  Learn about Serious Eats’ Editorial Process

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