The 71 Best Black Friday Kitchen Deals (You Can Still Get) on Our Favorite Rigorously Tested Gear

The Best Espresso Machine for Beginners: Breville the Barista Express Impress

If you’re an espresso beginner or simply don’t want to fuss too much with an espresso machine, the Express Impress is for you. It has a built-in grinder, an automatic portioning system, and a tamping arm. A smiley face even illuminates when the grind amount is correct. We really can’t say good enough things about it—and its price rarely dips this low. 

The Best Immersion Blender: All-Clad Stainless Steel Immersion Blender

This has been our favorite immersion blender for years. It’s fast and blitzes through even the toughest, most fibrous ingredients. We find the tapered head to be comfortable to hold and appreciate that it easily twists on and off for simple cleanup and storage.

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

This sizable air fryer toaster oven dominated our tests. As we said in our review, “This toaster oven blew nearly all the other non-Breville ovens away when it came to air frying; French fries were crispy and crunchy, while chicken wings had crackling browned skin.” Its digital control panel and easy-to-turn knobs were the icing on the cake. Right now, the oven’s $100 off.

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

This is our longtime coffee grinder pick for most people. It’s simple to adjust (just twist the top), has a single start/stop button, and is very consistent. It’s rarely on sale, but you can snag it for 20% off.

The Absolute Best Blender: Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender

This is the Vitamix blender we've recommended for a decade and we can firmly say it's the best you can buy. Its tall, tapered jar pulls ingredients down into its blades, creating super-smooth smoothies, sauces, purees, soups, and more. Its controls are simple, too (just a couple of switches and a dial).

The Best Ice Cream Maker: Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker

This ice cream maker has won test after test. The canister model churns out ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt, and gelato fast and we love its simple, single button operation. Right now, it's on rare sale.

The Best Instant Pot: Instant Pot Pro

Why has this Instant Pot been our top pick for years? It comes down to how easy it is to use. Not only does the Pro feature handles on its cooking pot that keep the pot from spinning around as you stir, but it has a pressure release switch that's way safer than prodding a valve with a spoon. Now it's under $100.

The Best Budget Wok: Joyce Chen Carbon Steel Wok

This spacious carbon steel wok seasons easily, is responsive to temperature changes, and has a wooden helper and main handles that stayed cool to the touch during our tests. Right now, it’s nearly 50% off.

The Best Waffle Maker: Cuisinart Double Flip Belgian Waffle Maker

Our favorite waffle maker doesn't go on sale often. Not only can you make two waffles at once, but the waffles emerge so fluffy, with deep grooves just begging for maple syrup and butter. The Cuisinart also heats up quickly, recovers fast in between waffles, and comes with a drip tray.

An Excellent Sous Vide Machine: Anova Precision Cooker 3

The newer version of one of our favorite sous vide machines is nearly $100 off. It features onboard controls, so you don’t have to worry about WiFi cutting out and ruining dinner. We’ve been consistently impressed by Anova’s immersion circulators—they heat water fast and are super accurate.

The Best Instant-Read Thermometer: ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE

Our favorite instant-read thermometer will make it easy to know when meat's cooked, when baked goods are done, and when fry oil is at the right temperature for crispy crunchy food. The Thermapen ONE features a blisteringly fast response time, has an automatic backlight, and has a screen that rotates.

Another Excellent Coffee Grinder: Fellow Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2

We’ve tested a lot of coffee grinders and the Ode Gen 2 is one of the most consistent we’ve ever tried. It even has a grind chart under the lid for easily toggling grind settings between drip, pour-over, French press, and more. Right now, the Ode’s 20% off.

The Best Stainless Steel Skillet: Made In Stainless Clad Frying Pan

We’ve recommended this stainless steel skillet for years. In fact, we think it’s a better bang for your buck than All-Clad. The Made In browns food beautifully and has a comfortable, rounded handle. We recommend starting with either the 10- or 12-inch pan, but the 3-piece set is also on sale.

One of the Best Dutch Ovens: Staub Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven

With a black enameled interior that resists scratches and staining, incredible heat retention, and extreme durability, it’s no wonder we’ve long loved the Staub Dutch oven. Right now, the 7-quart version is $170 off (but only in the Basil color—a stunning dark green). 

The Best Vacuum Sealer: Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer

For sous vide or food storage, a vacuum sealer that removes every bit of air from a bag is mighty helpful. The Anova Pro has built-in bag storage, a bag cutter, and moist and dry settings. It also allows for continuous sealings back-to-back.

The Best Stand Mixer for Many Bakers: KitchenAid Artisan Bundle

This tilt-head stand mixer will serve most bakers well. The only thing we don’t recommend it for is heavy bread baking (for that, a bowl-lift model is better). Otherwise, the Artisan is great for whipping up cakes, cookies, and occasional doughs with ease. The on-sale bundle includes a beater with a silicone edge, which scrapes the sides of the mixing bowl easily.

The Best Wooden Cutting Board: The Boardsmith Maple End Grain Cutting Board

It doesn’t get better than The Boardsmith. Its wooden cutting boards are meticulously crafted, with buttery smooth finishes that won’t damage knives. They even arrive to you coated in board butter! For Black Friday, the family-run business is offering the following: 

• Spend $250+: Get a free care kit ($30 value)
• Spend $350+: Get a free cheese board ($70 value)
• Spend $650+: Get a free Sidekick ($180 value)

A Small Vitamix Blender We Recommend: Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender

If you’re looking for a starter Vitamix blender or just don’t plan on blending all that much beyond morning smoothies and occasional sauces, may we suggest the Explorian? It has just a few switches and dials and a compact footprint. 

The Best Microwave: Toshiba Countertop Microwave Oven

When we tested microwaves, we were impressed by how evenly this model heated up food. It even cooked frozen foods well. Right now, it's over 20% off.

The Best Flatware Set: Made In Flatware Set 4 Place Settings

This flatware set is simple, elegant, well-balanced, and rarely on sale. Some Serious Eats editors have owned this silverware for years and speak highly of its durability (even after countless trips through the dishwasher). Right now, it’s $40 off. 

The Best Anti-Fatigue Mat: The House of Noa Nama Standing Mat

This anti-fatigue mat feels like standing on gummy bears—in the best way possible. It lays flat on the ground (no trips!), and our staffers who own one have zero complaints. Right now, this mat’s 25% off with code VIP25.

The Best Air Fryer: Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer

This air fryer has survived re-test after re-test and has still come out on top. It cooks faster than any other model and features touchscreen controls and a knob for easy temperature and time toggling. We also like that you can set the temperature in 5-degree increments. Right now, it’s the lowest price we’ve seen it go for.

The Best Nespresso Machine: Nespresso Vertuo Plus Coffee and Espresso Maker

Nespresso machines aren’t for everyone, but a lot of people will appreciate its convenience. Our top pick could brew espresso (including double espressos and gran lungo) as well as coffee. The machine scans a barcode on the pod and tailors the brew size to the coffee type.  

The Best Dinnerware Set: Made In the Tabletop Set

This dinnerware feels luxe, with a beautiful, glossy finish that resisted scratches and staining in our tests. We also like that the set includes two bowls (the larger one is excellent for pasta), that it’s oven-safe, and that it comes with a one-year “no-chip guarantee.” 

The Best Pepper Mill: Peugeot Paris Pepper Mill

With a comfortable grip and clearly labeled, adjustable settings, this pepper mill easily came out on top of our review. It’s also pretty and nearly 35% off at the moment.

The Best Saucier: Made In Stainless Clad Saucier

We’ll choose a saucier over a saucepan any day. (They can do it all and then some, thanks to their rounded, smooth-stirring corners). Our longtime favorite saucier heats evenly, is nicely balanced, and has an extra-long handle. It’s also $30 off right now.

A Staff-Favorite Non-Alcoholic Aperitif: Ghia Berry

Our editors love this sweet (not at all bitter!) mixer with seltzer and a bit of lime juice. The bottle’s also beautiful and, therefore, highly giftable. Ghia’s offering 20% off its whole site for Black Friday with the code GIFTGHIA.

An Editor-Favorite Apron: Hedley & Bennett Smock Apron

This smock apron easily slips on over your head and is super comfortable, with criss-cross straps that place zero pressure on the back or neck. It also has two pockets and a towel loop! 

The Best Soda Maker: SodaStream Art

This soda maker made the bubbliest water in our tests—and didn’t lose a single gram of carbonation overnight. With silver accents and a lever, it looks pretty nice, too, and features a cage-style loading system so you don’t have to flip the soda maker on its side to add CO2. Right now, SodaStream’s offering 40% off sitewide with code HOLIDAY40. 

One of Our Favorite Food Processors: Breville Sous Chef 12 Food Processor

This muscled through every prep task we put it through during our tests. We really liked its adjustable slicing disc, its differently sized chute options, and its responsive, simple control panel. 

One of the Best Coffee Makers: OXO Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker

Believe it or not, $160 for a great coffee maker is very reasonable. The OXO has a thermal carafe, a showerhead that disperses water evenly over coffee grounds, and the ability to brew just a single cup. 

The Easiest-to-Use Wine Opener: OXO Vertical Corkscrew

With this corkscrew wine opener, you’ll need very little effort to open a bottle of wine. With just a press and a pull of a lever, the cork will pop out every time. It also comes with a foil cutter.

The Best Kitchen Scale: OXO Stainless Steel Food Scale

While the discount on this kitchen scale isn’t astronomical, it’s rarely on sale at all. We’ve recommended it for years, thanks to the OXO’s accuracy, easily switchable units, and display that pulls out for visibility.

The Best Budget Waffle Maker: Krups Belgian Waffle Maker

This waffle maker churned out tender, light waffles in our tests. We liked that the Krups makes four at a time and is very straightforward (which helps keep its price down).

One of the Best Handheld Coffee Grinders: Timemore C2 Max Manual Grinder

This handheld grinder kept pace with models four times its price. We thought it produced great-tasting coffee and found its crank to be smooth and easy to turn. With this discount, it’s a fraction of the cost of other grinders.

A Durable Drip Coffee Maker: Technivorm Moccamaster 79112 KBT Coffee Brewer

This coffee maker brews a fantastic, balanced brew—fast. In our tests it heated water to 205°F (a prime brewing temp) in under one minute. The insulated carafe also ensures that your pot of Joe stays piping hot, and the stainless steel body is built to last. It's an editor-loved machine that'll stand up to the test of time, and it's a steal at over $100 off.

The Best Kitchen Towels: Zeppoli Classic Kitchen Towels

When we tested kitchen towels, we were blown away by how absorbent these were. They’re also thick and sturdy enough to be used as potholders and cheap enough (especially on sale) to mop up spills without worry. 

One of the Best Rice Cookers: Cuckoo Micom Rice Cooker

This rice cooker has more settings than many cooks will use—and that’s not a bad thing! In our tests, it cooked rice consistently well and we liked its polished look. It’s about 35% off right now.

An Excellent Milk Frother: Instant Electric Milk Frother

Not only is this milk frother a whopping $20 off, but it has a pictographic interface that’s easy to use and, in our tests, frothed both dairy and plant-based milk well. It makes both hot and cold foam!

One of the Best Nonstick Skillets: Tramontina Professional Nonstick Restaurant Fry Pan

Not only does this nonstick pan have a super-slick surface, but it features a removable silicone handle cover and is oven-safe up to 400℉. As long as you don’t have an induction cooktop, it’s worth snagging for 50% off.

An Excellent Budget Variable Temperature Electric Kettle: OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle

With a dial for selecting the temperature and variable settings, this electric kettle kept up with pricier options. We liked that it was glass, making it easy to monitor the water level, and that it held nearly 8 cups of liquid.

The Best Budget Dutch Oven: Lodge Enameled Dutch oven

If you don’t want to spend a lot of cash on a Dutch oven, this is the one to get. In our tests, it seared well and heated up quickly and we liked how wide its looped handles were. For the price, we don’t think you’ll be disappointed with it.

The Best French Press: Fellow Clara French Press

Not only does this French press keep coffee hot for hours, but it also has a weighted handle for smooth pouring and comes with a spoon for breaking the coffee’s crust during brewing. It’s 20% off for Black Friday. 

Our Longtime Outdoor Pizza Oven Recommendation: Gozney Roccbox

We’ve been singing the praises of this outdoor pizza oven for about seven years. It’s compatible with different fuel types and maintains its soaring temperatures exceedingly well, producing consistently great pizza. It also comes fully assembled—and it’s $100 off right now. 

A Budget-Friendly Food Processor: Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor

Our favorite budget food processor from Cuisinart is more than $50 off, making it a great time to invest in a stalwart of a chopper. Its interface consists of two tabs, On and Pulse, meaning shredding carrots, kneading pizza dough, or blending hummus couldn't be easier. It's a powerful food processor that does its job well.

The Best Inexpensive Coffee Maker: Zojirushi Dome Programmable Coffee Maker

If you don’t want to spend a lot on a drip coffee maker, this is one of the cheapest we recommend. It makes good coffee, is programmable, and was leagues better than other inexpensive models we tested.

An Incredible Flat-Top Grill: Traeger Flatrock Flat-Top Grill

This flat-top grill features three cooking zones and has fancy indicator lights to let you know when the burners are lit. When we tested it, we were impressed by how well it seared and browned smashed burgers and evenly and gently it cooked grilled cheese.

The Best Coffee Canister: Fellow Atmos Coffee Canister

With a pump in its lid that removes air, this coffee canister is by far the best one we’ve tried and it actually keeps beans fresher. (It’s one of only two we recommend.)

One of the Best Pasta Makers: KitchenAid Pasta Roller & Cutter Stand Mixer Attachment

If you have a stand mixer, this pasta maker attachment will make rolling and cutting pasta pretty effortless. In our tests, we liked the set's all-metal construction (durable!) and found that it rolled pasta thinly and cut it precisely.

The Best Budget Pasta Bowls: Y YHY Pasta Bowls

A good set of pasta bowls—one with low sides and wide bases—is essential for being able to easily twirl forkfuls of spaghetti and bucatini. In our tests, we were impressed by the quality of these Y YHY bowls given their price. For Black Friday, they're about 50% off, too.

The Best Storage Containers for Your Pantry: Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry Food Storage Containers

These dry food storage containers are airtight to keep snacks from staling and grains fresh. In our tests, we also liked that they easily stacked on top of each other and that the lids securely snapped on.

The Best Casserole Dish: Staub Stoneware Rectangular Baker

This casserole dish aced our tests, with roomy looped handles, even cooking results, and a lid (helpful for storing and transporting dishes!). For Black Friday, it's nearly $50 off.

A Great Insulated Tumbler: Hydro Flask All Around Travel Tumbler

This insulated tumbler has excellent cold retention and a wide silicone straw that makes for smooth sipping. Right now, it's about 40% off.

The Best Cordless Electric Can Opener: Kitchen Mama Electric Can Opener

This electric can opener opens cans of all shapes and sizes—and does it hands-free. Honestly, it's kind of fun to watch it spin around and do its thing.

One of the Best Meat Grinders: KitchenAid Metal Food Grinder Attachment

We've long recommended this meat grinder. In our tests, it ground beef and pork and stuffed sausages well. Its all-metal construction means you can chill it for the best-textured ground meat, too. Right now, it's 25% off.

A Super Powerful Immersion Blender: Vitamix Immersion Blender Set

This is another immersion blender worth considering. It's uber-powerful and features a tapered grip with variable controls that can easily be adjusted with just your thumb. For Black Friday, the set (which also includes a whisk and storage case) is on sale.

The Best Glass Measuring Cups: Pyrex Prepware 3-Piece Measuring Set

Every cook needs a good set of liquid measuring cups. Our favorites from Pyrex are easy to read and very accurate (trust us, we even used an eyedropper to test this).

One of the Best Salad Spinners: OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Salad Spinner

Not only does this salad spinner get lettuce and herbs very dry, but the stainless base can double as a serving bowl. We liked its pump operation and stop button, too.

One of the Best Water Bottles: Hydro Flask Wide Mouth with Flex Straw

You can't go wrong with this water bottle. It has great insulation for keeping drinks icy cold, a strap for carrying it, and a wide straw. It also fits in a car's cupholder.

The Best Large Capacity Juicer: Breville Juice Fountain Elite Centrifugal Juicer

In our tests we found that the large food chute and variable speeds made it easy to juice all manner of fruits and vegetables: carrots, beets, and even whole celery stalks tremble in this machine's wake. If you want a big batch of ginger shots to get you through the week, this model's large capacity makes it easy to juice larger volumes. And right now, this powerful, sleek machine is 22% off.

One of the Best Stovetop Kettles: Le Creuset Whistling Tea Kettle

This tea kettle will look stunning on just about any stovetop. When we reviewed it, we found it boiled water quickly, too, and that its handle stayed fairly cool. For Black Friday, certain colors (like white with gold and red with gold) are on sale.

A Hybrid Skillet: HexClad 12-Inch Hybrid Pan

We went into testing HexClad skeptically but were pleasantly surprised that the skillet was indeed a successful combination of stainless steel and nonstick. If you've also been curious about it, the pan's 20% off right now.

A Great Personal Blender: Ninja Nutri-Blender Plus

If you really only want a blender for smoothies, this personal-sized one will suit you just fine. We like that it comes with three blending cups and found it capable of blitzing smoothies made with fibrous, tougher ingredients.

The Best Bento Box: Bentgo Microsteel Lunch Box

Compact and roomy and with a moveable partition, you'll love packing lunch in this bento box. In our tests, it didn't retain odors or smells and we found it to be leak-proof, too. For Black Friday, it's 40% off.

The Best Swedish Dishcloths: Swedish Wholesale Swedish Dishcloths

These paper towel-sponge hybrids can mop up spills, wipe down countertops, and clean and dry dishes. We love Swedish dishcloths—and our top picks are on sale for a little over $1 apiece. (They can be reused hundreds of times!)

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

While we at Serious Eats have qualms with this style of machine, when we reviewed Keurig coffee makers, this model came out on top. And, even better, it brewed coffee that pleasantly surprised us—it was actually quite tasty. It can brew six to 12-ounce cups of coffee, and there's the option to make an extra strong brew or an "over ice" brew, which adds versatility. Plus, the water tank is adjustable, so you can arrange it to suit your counter space. It's a whopping $70 off for Black Friday, making it a great gift (or treat for yourself).

The Best Dish Rack: KichenAid Full Size Dish Rack

Not only does this dish rack fit a dinner party's worth of dishes (thanks to its high sides), but its drip tray is removable for easy cleanup. It's luxe—and well-priced.

A Fire Pit for Toasting Marshmallows and Live-Fire Cooking: Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 with Stand

Editor Grace Kelly first reviewed the Solo Stove Bonfire in 2022, and she's been using (and loving) it ever since. It's easy to light and keeps the fire from sputtering out if a gust of wind blows through, and most importantly, it ensures a clean-burning flame. Not only is it great for toasting marshmallows, but if you invest in the Bonfire hub and a large cast iron griddle, you can also live-fire cook and impress your friends. The stove is currently 22% off in the dark blue colorway, with other discounts on other colors.

A Really Great Cooler: ORCA Cooler

When we tested this cooler, it held ice for over 60 hours (and our tester lives in a very hot part of Florida). It also had excellent durability and a large capacity. Right now, it's over $100 off.

The Best Mop: O-Cedar EasyWring MicroFiber Spin Mop

This mop has a pedal-operated wringing bucket, which we really liked in our tests. It also comes with extra heads (mops get gross, after all).

A Great Wireless Grilling Thermometer: Meater Plus Bluetooth Meat Thermometer

This wireless grilling thermometer is sleek, compact, and works really well. The app looks kind of like a video game and the thermometer delivered accurate readings across our tests. For Black Friday, it's 20% off.