Serious Eats Staffers Test Kitchen Gear All Year—Here Are the October Prime Day Deals They Think Are Worth Grabbing

If you haven’t heard, October Prime Day is finally here. After testing hundreds of kitchen tools, appliances, and gadgets all year, we couldn’t be more thrilled to see so many sales on our favorite equipment. There are millions of deals right now, so we sorted through pages (and pages and pages) to handpick the ones we’re thinking of grabbing for ourselves.

In true nerdy Serious Eats fashion, our staff shared its very opinionated recommendations on 12 deals worth scooping up, including a beginner-friendly Breville espresso machine, this longtime favorite Le Creuset Dutch oven, this set of tried-and-true All-Clad stainless steel skillets, and much more for up to 67% off.

Editor-Recommended October Prime Day Deals, at a Glance:

• A Beginner-Friendly Espresso Machine: Breville the Barista Express Impress
• An Easy-to-Use Instant Pot: Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker
• The Best Stainless Steel Pans: All-Clad Stainless Steel Frying Pans, Set of 2
• The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
• The Best Dutch Oven: Le Creuset Signature Enameled Dutch Oven
• Leakproof Food Storage Containers: Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers
• The Best Grill Basket: OXO Obsidian Outdoor Carbon Steel 12-Inch Grilling Basket
• A Full-Featured Hand Mixer: Breville the Handy Mix Scraper
• A Customizable Rice Cooker: Cuckoo Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer
• A Great Nonstick Skillet: All-Clad 10-Inch Nonstick Skillet
• The Best Budget-Friendly Chef’s Knife: Mercer Culinary 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
• An Efficient Electric Grill and Smoker: Ninja Woodfire Pro XL Outdoor Grill & Smoker

Breville the Barista Express Impress

If I didn't already have this espresso machine, I'd be scooping it up while it's on sale. It couldn't be easier to use, with a built-in grinder and tamper. There's even a little smiley face that illuminates when the level of grounds is correct! I honestly think it's harder to make bad coffee with this Breville machine than it is to make good espresso. Everyone I've recommended this model to loves it for that reason. — Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm, associate editorial director

Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker

I was an Instant Pot skeptic for a while, and the Instant Pot Duo Plus I received for Christmas five years back collected dust for longer than I’d like to admit. But after an incident involving a friend and some dried beans (you can read about it here), I’ve become a convert. The Instant Pot has come in clutch. It’s helped me correct oopsie-daisies like forgetting to soak beans and makes my spur-of-the-moment dinner hankerings come to life (hello, braised beef poutine!). Now that our winner is on sale for Prime Day, I think I’ll upgrade. — Grace Kelly, commerce editor

All-Clad Stainless Steel Frying Pans, Set of 2

My stainless steel frying pans are my favorite cookware pieces. They can sear a golden brown slab of tofu just as easily as they can cook and release a delicate omelet as if they were nonstick. If I didn’t already have a set of 10- and 12-inch pans, I would definitely scoop up this duo from All-Clad that’s on sale for October Prime Day. We’ve recommended All-Clad stainless steel for years! — An Uong, commerce writer

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

I have a toaster oven. I have an air fryer. Why not get the best of both in one air fryer toaster oven? I'm always looking for ways to maximize my counter space and this Breville Smart Oven air fryer pro might just be the answer. I've been eyeing it ever since it out-fried the competition in our tests by churning out the crispiest fries and crunchiest chicken wings. Now that it's $100 off for October Prime Day, I might just have to commit. — An

Le Creuset Signature Enameled Dutch Oven

Le Creuset is pricey, but it really is timeless. As evidence of that, my mom still has Le Creuset cookware she bought in France when she was in her 20s, and it's in great condition. I have one tiny piece of the brand’s cookware, but this might be the year I finally treat myself to a big Dutch oven for making stews, no-knead bread, soups, braises, and more. — Megan O. Steintrager, associate editorial director 

Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers

I recently tossed out all my mismatched food storage containers and invested in a set of Rubbermaid Brilliance food storage containers after seeing that they took the winning spot in our review. But we all know that you can never have too many containers! A couple of mine have already gone missing, so I'm going to take advantage of the Prime Day sales and restock. — Rochelle Bilow, commerce editor

OXO Obsidian Outdoor Carbon Steel 12-Inch Grilling Basket

Did I buy this carbon steel grill basket roughly two minutes after seeing it in this roundup of early Prime Day deals? Did I make my boyfriend return the other inferior grill basket he had just purchased elsewhere? Have we used it every evening since? Do I deeply love the fact that it has a removable handle? Yes, you betcha, absolutely, and heck yes! — Rochelle

Breville the Handy Mix Scraper

I bought a very cheap hand mixer many years ago off of Facebook Marketplace, so it's time for a new one. I'll absolutely be going with our top pick from Breville, which is $30 off right now! As we said in our review, it's "the Cadillac of hand mixers" and has a ton of features, including a storage case, a built-in timer, and a light that illuminates the mixing bowl. — Riddley

Cuckoo Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer

I use my rice cooker at least three times a week. This October Prime Day, I want to upgrade to one of our longtime favorite rice cookers from Cuckoo. It has a range of customization options, including temperature adjustability. Plus, it's nice-looking and pretty small (a boon for my already-packed cabinets)! — Riddley

All-Clad 10-Inch Nonstick Skillet

I need a new nonstick skillet. My husband unknowingly got scratches all over my last one, and while All-Clad makes my favorite nonstick skillet, it can be a bit pricey. I'm planning on picking one up at a reduced price on Prime Day. — Leah Colins, senior culinary editor

Mercer Culinary 8-Inch Chef’s Knife

It's been a minute since I treated myself to a good knife—I only have one chef's knife that gets more than enough love, so it wouldn't hurt to pick up another. There's nothing more satisfying than dicing onions or slicing into perfectly cooked chicken breast with a high-quality, sharp knife, and I'm excited to finally try this one from Mercer. I'm sure it won't disappoint! — Yasmine Maggio, associate editor

For years now, I’ve been on the hunt for a portable coffee maker to bring camping. The AeroPress has been our favorite single-serve coffee brewer for years, so I might have to grab the XL coffee press while it’s on sale this October Prime Day. That way, there’s enough coffee to share with everyone on the campsite. — An

Ninja Woodfire Pro XL Outdoor Grill & Smoker

I'll be honest, Ninja products can be hit or miss (or sometimes they occupy a space I like to call single-use wonders). But sometimes, a new gadget captures my attention and doesn't let it go, especially if it's related to grilling. I currently live in an apartment with a small outdoor space, so the prospect of a smoker previously seemed utterly ridiculous. Enter the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker. It's small, electric, and looks like something "allowed" in my tiny backyard. Adding it my wish list right now. — Kelli Solomon, senior social media editor

FAQs

When is October Prime Big Deal Days happening?

October Prime Big Deal Days is happening on Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9 (that’s today!.

Where can I find the best deals during October Prime Big Deal Days?

We have a roundup of the best kitchen deals on all our favorite kitchen gear right here. We will update it throughout the Prime Day-level sale.

How long will deals last for October Prime Big Deal Days?

October Prime Day ends on Wednesday, October 9, but we’ll keep this story updated throughout the sale event for any changes.

Do I have to be a Prime member to get deals on October Prime Big Deal Days?

While only Amazon Prime members can access the Prime-exclusive deals during the shopping event, there will be plenty of other sales that you can grab. If you don’t have Prime yet, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial to access the members-only deals.

Why We’re the Experts

• An Uong is a commerce writer for Serious Eats and Food & Wine.
• We test thousands of kitchen products every year and diligently keep an eye on our favorites for sales.