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The 35 Best Kitchen Deals During Amazon’s Spring Sale, Including Our Favorite Weber Grill

We’ve got practical and splurge-worthy picks, including kitchen towels and a gas grill.

Updated March 28, 2025 01:34PM EDT

Serious Eats Amazon Big Spring Sale Primary

Everyone who works at Serious Eats lives in the Northeast—and the consensus is that it’s been a long winter. We’re excited for the spring: warmer temperatures, decluttering, and Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.

We’ll take any excuse to shop for excellent deals on our favorite kitchen gear. Now through March 31, Amazon’s slashing prices on things like our top budget meat thermometer, the best air fryer, and an unbeatable gas grill. After sorting through dozens of pages of sales, here are 36 things we think are worth the money, all of which we’ve thoroughly tested.

Some of Our Favorite Big Spring Sales

The Best Budget Thermometer: ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2
The Best Air Fryer: Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer
The Best Nespresso Machine: Nespresso Vertuo Plus Coffee and Espresso Maker
A Great Wok: Joyce Chen Carbon Steel Wok
The Best Espresso Machine for Beginners: Breville the Barista Express Impress
The Best Ice Cream Maker: Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine
The Best Gas Grill: Weber Spirit E-310 3-Burner Gas Grill
The Best Cast Iron Skillet: Lodge 10.25-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
A Stand Mixer for Most Bakers: KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
A Great Budget Waffle Maker: Krups Belgian Waffle Maker
One of Our Favorite Sous Vide Machines: Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A Great Food Processor: Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor
The Best Rice Cooker: Cuckoo Micom Rice Cooker
A Great Insulated Tumbler: Hydro Flask All Around Travel Tumbler

The Best Budget Thermometer: ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2
Thermoworks
$41 $33 at Amazon
Our longtime favorite (inexpensive!) thermometer is 20% off right now. It has a large, bright digital screen, is highly accurate, and has a cap that can clip onto your apron.
Serious Eats / Grace Kelly
The Best Air Fryer: Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer
Amazon
$140 $90 at Amazon
If you want the crispiest food in the least amount of time, this is the air fryer to get. It has a touchscreen control panel, a knob for easily toggling the time and temperature, and a perforated basket insert that comes out for simple cleanup.
Serious Eats / Will Dickey
The Best Nespresso Machine: Nespresso Vertuo Plus Coffee and Espresso Maker
Amazon
$219 $154 at Amazon
We only recommend two Nespresso machines—and this is one of them. The on-sale version includes a milk frother (and is cheaper than buying just the machine). In our tests, we liked the variety of drinks it made, including gran lungos.
Serious Eats / Ashlee Redger
A Great Wok: Joyce Chen Carbon Steel Wok
Amazon
$40 $25 at Amazon
Slick and quick to change temperature are the names of this wok’s game. It was the only wok we tried that fried an egg and released it without breaking it. Its wooden main and helper handle stays to the touch.
Serious Eats / Nick Simpson
The Best Espresso Machine for Beginners: Breville the Barista Express Impress
Amazon
$900 $800 at Amazon
If you’re getting into espresso—or just want to make great coffee without much fuss—this is the machine to get. It automates the harder parts of making espresso, like grinding and tamping, and steams milk with fine enough bubbles to pour latte art. It also lets you know when the grounds level is correct—and tells you how to adjust it if it’s not.
Serious Eats / Nick Simpson
The Best Ice Cream Maker: Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine
Amazon
$70 $51 at Amazon
This has been our favorite ice cream maker for many, many years. It churns ice cream fast (an average of 20 minutes) and also works well for sorbet and gelato. It also only has one on/off button. This is the cheapest we’ve seen it go for.
Serious Eats / Eric Miller
The Best Gas Grill: Weber Spirit E-310 3-Burner Gas Grill
Amazon
$743 $619 at Amazon
This version of our favorite gas grill has a lot to love, including three spacious side tables, three burners, and excellent heat control and distribution. Plus, you get Weber’s excellent customer service and warranty.
Serious Eats / Russell Kilgore
The Best Cast Iron Skillet: Lodge 10.25-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
Amazon
$35 $14 at Amazon
There's just no beating this cast iron skillet. It's cheap. It works great. It'll last forever. And right now, it's nearly 60% off.
Serious Eats / Grace Kelly
The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
Amazon
$399 $320 at Amazon
As we said in our review, this air fryer toaster oven “blew nearly all the other non-Breville ovens away when it came to air frying.” It has a large, bright screen and markings on its glass door to help you with oven rack placement.
Serious Eats / Nick Simpson
A Stand Mixer for Most Bakers: KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
Amazon
$450 $380 at Amazon
This stand mixer has plenty of power to tackle nearly every baking task: cookie dough, cake batter, bread. The tilt-head makes it easy to scrape down the slides of the mixing bowl and, right now, it’s $70 off for the Big Spring Sale.
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Our Longtime Favorite Coffee Grinder: OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Amazon
$100 $90 at Amazon
You just can’t beat the performance of this coffee grinder for the price. It also couldn’t be easier to use. It has one start/stop button and you simply have to twist the top to adjust the grind setting.
Serious Eats / Nick Simpson
The Best Instant-Read Thermometer: ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE
King Arthur Baking
$109 $77 at Thermoworks
If you want the best instant-read thermometer, this is the one to get. It has a blisteringly fast response time and so many features, including a rotating screen and automatic backlight (helpful for reading temperatures in cavernous ovens).
Serious Eats / Irvin Lin
A Great Budget Waffle Maker: Krups Belgian Waffle Maker
Amazon
$80 $60 at Amazon
This waffle maker churns out light, tender waffles time after time. We like that it makes four waffles at once and find the removable plates handy come cleanup time.
Removable plates were helpful when it came time for cleanup.
Serious Eats / Eric Brockob
The Best Rice Cooker: Cuckoo Micom Rice Cooker
Amazon
$100 $70 at Amazon
If you haven’t used a rice cooker before, you’re missing out. It’s the easiest way to make rice—and have it be consistent every time. The Cuckoo has numerous modes (including one for glutinous rice), has a nonstick pot for easy cleanup, and is $30 off.
Serious Eats / Alexander Huang
The Best Dish Towels: Zeppoli Classic Dish Towels
Amazon
$30 $20 at Amazon
These dish towels are wicked absorbent and, perhaps best of all, CHEAP. They come in a pack of 15 for a little over $1 per towel. We’re fans of using them as pot holders, too.
Serious Eats / Henry Wortock
One of Our Favorite Sous Vide Machines: Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Amazon
$199 $129 at Amazon
If you want a sous vide machine that works with an app and has an onboard display, the Anova fits the bill. It’s accurate and powerful enough to keep a water bath at any temperature, no matter how long you’re cooking a steak or rack of lamb.
Serious Eats / Russell Kilgore
A Great Food Processor: Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor
Amazon
$250 $200 at Amazon
We've recommended this food processor for many, many years—and, honestly, it's the best you can get for the money. It has simple, two-button controls and just works. It'll puree, mince, pulverize, shred, slice—whatever you need.
Serious Eats / Nick Simpson
Excellent Containers: Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers
Amazon
$40 $30 at Amazon
These food storage containers simply don’t leak. They have lids with hinges that snap on and off, too, and are freezer-safe.
Serious Eats / Eric King
Another Great Air Fryer: Ninja Air Fryer
Amazon
$90 $80 at Amazon
This air fryer is smaller (and easier to store!) than most, but it still did a good job crisping fries and chicken wings in our tests. Its streamlined control panel couldn’t be easier to use either, with just a handful of buttons.
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The Best Kitchen Drawer Organizer: Pipshell Bamboo Expandable Drawer Organizer
Amazon
$40 $25 at Amazon
You know what’s out? Cluttered drawers full of spatulas, wooden spoons, and cutlery all askew. What’s in? A drawer organizer that’ll keep everything in its place. Our top pick has sides that expand to fit bigger drawers—and it’s on sale.
Serious Eats / Madeline Muzzi
The Best Swedish Dishcloths: Swedish Wholesale Swedish Dishcloths
Amazon
$20 $15 at Amazon
Swedish dishcloths are like a cross between paper towels and sponges—but they last for hundreds of uses. You can scrub and dry dishes, clean countertops, and even dry delicate wine glasses. Right now, our favorite set is 20% off.
Serious Eats / Eric King
Our Budget Dutch Oven Pick: Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Amazon
$80 $68 at Amazon
Dutch ovens can be wicked expensive. However, they’re also endlessly versatile for searing, simmering, baking, boiling, braising, and deep-frying, which is why we think they’re well worth the investment. This is the cheapest Dutch oven we recommend. In our tests, it put a great sear on pork and we liked that it came in a variety of colors.
Serious Eats / Grace Kelly
A Fun Ice Cube Tray: Wibimen Ice Cube Tray
Amazon
$13 $10 at Amazon
These fun, small orbs are great for adding to cocktails, seltzer, or even just a glass of water. The ice cube trays stack for easy freezing and the set comes with a scoop and storage bin.
Serious Eats / Caroline Lange
One of the Two Keurigs We Recommend: Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker
Amazon
$99 $69 at Amazon
If convenience is your primary concern around caffeine, you may like a Keurig. This one brews hot coffee with the push of a button and makes just one cup at a time. For the Amazon Spring Sale, it’s 22% off.
Serious Eats / Ashlee Redger
The Best Meat Grinder: KitchenAid Metal Food Grinder
Amazon
$100 $80 at Amazon
It’s almost grilling season. For the best burgers this summer, you’re going to want to grind your own meat. Our favorite meat grinder from KitchenAid is powered by a stand mixer and made from metal, so you can pre-chill the parts for the best meat texture.
Serious Eats / Nick Simpson
The Best Instant Pot: Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker
Amazon
$190 $133 at Amazon
We’re having visions of easy, pressure-cooked pulled pork and mac and cheese—and an Instant Pot can make them happen. Our favorite multi-cooker has a digital screen, handles on its cooking pot, and a pressure release switch for safely venting steam. Right now, it’s 30% off.
Serious Eats / Nick Simpson
A Handy Way to Dispose of Oil: FryAway Cooking Oil Solidifier Powder
Amazon
$13 $9 at Amazon
Sprinkle FryAway onto oil and it’ll transform it into a solid puck that can easily be scooped out of the pot and thrown in the trash. We were impressed with it when we tried it and it’s a few bucks off right now.
Serious Eats / Madeline Muzzi
An Excellent Anti-Fatigue Mat: ComfiLife Anti-Fatigue Floor Mat
Amazon
$50 $40 at Amazon
We’re big fans of anti-fatigue mats. Of course, who wouldn’t want a plushy place to put your feet when chopping mounds of vegetables or washing dishes? This is one of our top picks and is stain-resistant and firm yet plush. Right now, it’s 20% off.
Serious Eats / Nick Simpson
The Best Bento Box: Bentgo MicroSteel Lunch Box
Bentgo
$40 $28 at Amazon
If you pack your lunch, consider a bento box. Our top pick has a removable insert and an airtight seal—because nothing ruins a lunch like leaks.
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A Pad to Keep Coffee Hot: Sweetfull Coffee Mug Warmer
Amazon
$30 $20 at Amazon
If you think hot coffee gone cold is gross and want a budget-friendly solution, try this warming pad. In our tests, it worked well with every mug we placed on it and kept coffee consistently hot. We liked that it had three temperature settings, too.
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Our Favorite Cordless Immersion Blender: KitchenAid Go Cordless Hand Blender
Amazon
$130 $100 at Amazon
We love using an immersion blender to puree soups right in the pot or quickly make a mayonnaise. Our favorite cordless model is lightweight, packs a performance punch, and comes with a bevy of accessories.
Serious Eats / Russell Kilgore
A Great Insulated Tumbler: Hydro Flask All Around Travel Tumbler
Hydro Flask
$35 $24 at Amazon
We know everyone’s about Stanley, but we also like a lot of other insulated tumblers, including this one from Hydro Flask. It has a wide, silicone straw for smooth sipping, great cold retention, and a lid that easily pops on and off for cleaning.
Serious Eats / Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
The Best Water Bottle: Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Amazon
$35 $30 at Amazon
We tested and recommended this water bottle long before it became popular. It has a straw and a chug cap and keeps water cold for an impressively long time. Its lid locks, too (no spills!).
Serious Eats / Grace Kelly
The Best Oven Mitts: OXO Silicone Oven Mitt
Amazon
$17 $13 at Amazon
Our favorite oven mitts are flexible and oh so grippy, thanks to silicone material and textured surface. Right now, this OXO mitt is 25% off, but you will have to buy two to get a pair.
Serious Eats / Eric Brockob
The Best Pantry Storage Containers: Rubbermaid Brilliance Airtight Pantry Food Storage Containers
Amazon
$50 $33 at Amazon
For keeping pantry items like flour, brown sugar, and rice at their freshest, you're going to need a set of dry food storage containers. Our favorites have latches that snap the lids on tight and come in a variety of sizes. Right now, the set's 35% off, too.
Serious Eats / Grace Kelly

FAQs

When is Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025?

Amazon’s Spring Sale dates are Tuesday, March 25, to Monday, March 31.

Do you have to be a Prime member to shop the Big Spring Sale?

You don’t have to be a Prime member, though there will be deals exclusive to Prime members. If you’d like access to those member-only discounts, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial.

Why We’re the Experts

Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm is the associate editorial director of Serious Eats.
She’s been with the site since 2021 and has been testing gear professionally for more than six years.
Riddley loves a good deal—and a great kitchen appliance.