The 21 Best Easter Weekend Kitchen Deals, Including Our Favorite Breville Air Fryer Toaster Oven

Plus chef’s knives and nonstick pans.

An Uong

Published April 17, 2025 01:00PM EDT

A hand holding a rack from the Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer — Serious Eats

The Best Easter Weekend Kitchen Deals at a Glance

Our All-Time Favorite Dutch Oven: Le Creuset Enameled 5.5-Quart Dutch Oven
Another Great Dutch Oven: Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
The Best Non-Toxic, Nonstick Pan: OXO Enhanced 10-Inch Ceramic Frying Pan
The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
The Fastest Instant-Read Thermometer: ThermoWorks Thermapen One
An Editor-Loved Chef’s Knife: Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Chef's Knife
The Very Best Cast Iron Skillet: Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet
The Best Affordable Coffee Grinder: OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Leakproof Food Containers: Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5
A Versatile Griddle: Lodge Cast Iron Rectangular Reversible Griddle
The Most Accurate Food Scale: OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Scale

Le Creuset Enameled 5.5-Quart Dutch Oven
Amazon
$420 $311 at Amazon
We’ve recommended the Le Creuset Dutch oven for years. It excels at searing, braising, stewing, and baking. The enamel coating is also very durable; it didn’t chip once when we tapped it with a metal spoon. Grab it for over $100 off.
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Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Amazon
$133 $80 at Amazon
At $80, this is the best Dutch oven you could get on a budget. It cooks food evenly and lasts for a long time if you take care of it. The tight-fitting lid traps heat and moisture, resulting in crusty baked bread and tender meat braises.
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OXO Enhanced 10-Inch Ceramic Frying Pan
Amazon
$40 $28 at Amazon
We recommend grabbing this $28 OXO skillet if you want a nonstick pan for making eggs, crepes, and other delicate foods. Over-easy eggs slide off with ease, and crepes come out without any burnt spots. Plus, the durable ceramic coating is non-toxic and doesn’t chip. Looking to replace several pans? Grab a trio of sizes on sale for $68.
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Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
Amazon
$400 $341 at Amazon
Replace multiple countertop appliances with our favorite air fryer toaster oven from Breville. It toasts, bakes, air fries, broils, roasts, and more. We were impressed with its crispy fries and crunchy chicken wings. Its stainless steel frying basket cleans up quickly with soapy warm water.
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ThermoWorks Thermapen One
ThermoWorks
$109 $87 at Thermoworks
Our tried-and-true favorite instant-read thermometer gives speedy readings with accuracy. The adjustable probe and rotating digital display let you take the temperature of foods from any angle. ThermoWorks has a 20% sale on the Thermapen One, though you’ll only see the discount once it’s added to your cart.
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Mercer Culinary Genesis 8-Inch Chef's Knife
Amazon
$60 $39 at Amazon
Our editorial director, Daniel Gritzer, has had this Mercer knife for over seven years and uses it daily. It also happens to be our affordable chef’s knife pick. Its super sharp edge glides through ingredients, making it an ideal blade for kitchen tasks, big or small. It’s also a steal at $39.
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Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet
Amazon
$34 $24 at Amazon
This is simply the best cast iron skillet. After years of testing, it’s remained our favorite, thanks to its durable construction and even heat distribution.
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OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Amazon
$100 $95 at Amazon
At $95, you can’t beat this coffee grinder’s value for money. It delivers consistent results at every grind size and has a simple control dial for finding your ideal setting.
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Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5
Amazon
$40 $33 at Amazon
These leakproof and stain-resistant food storage containers are great for leftovers, snacks, or small pantry ingredients. We especially like being able to quickly identify contents through the container’s crystal-clear sides.
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Lodge Cast Iron Rectangular Reversible Griddle
Amazon
$60 $35 at Amazon
Brunch aficionados, rejoice: This spectacular reversible griddle is on sale for $35. The extra-long cast iron griddle can make up to six pancakes at once or sizzle bacon and fry eggs at the same time. To get char marks on burger patties or kebabs, simply flip the griddle over to use the grill side.
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OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Scale
Amazon
$56 $48 at Amazon
Attention to detail is non-negotiable in the kitchen, which is why we love this OXO food scale so much. It can measure up to 11 pounds, has a pull-out display, and is impressively accurate. Grab it on sale.
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OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner
Amazon
$30 $25 at Amazon
This OXO salad spinner is a must-have as we enter peak produce season. It effectively dries greens with just a few pumps (no more soggy salads!). It can also hold a lot of lettuce, so no need to dry in batches.
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Ironwood Oslo End-Grain Square Utility Cutting Board
Amazon
$73 $51 at Amazon
This acacia wood cutting board is gentle on knife edges and holds up over years of use. During our tests, it didn’t dull a chef’s knife even after 200 strokes. At seven pounds, it’s a lightweight option that also has an eye-catching end-grain design.
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Zwilling Steak Knives, Set of 4
Amazon
$65 $49 at Amazon
These blades cut smoothly through filet mignon and skirt steak. The compact handle is weighty, providing a well-balanced slicing experience. They were already one of the more affordable steak knife sets we reviewed, but now they’re on sale for even cheaper.
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Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok Pan
Amazon
$65 $57 at Amazon
Achieve true smoky wok hei at home with our favorite carbon steel wok. This pre-seasoned wok is so slick that fried rice and vegetables glide across the surface. It reaches high temperatures very quickly and has a wooden handle that stays cool while cooking.
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Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker
Amazon
$170 $120 at Amazon
This 10-in-1 Instant Pot offers the best searing and sautéing experience. Chili comes out flavorful and tender, in a fraction of the time it would take on the stovetop. We especially liked its push-button steam release function. It also pressurizes quickly—bonus points for efficiency.
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Hiware Solid Stainless Steel Spider Strainer
Amazon
$16 $13 at Amazon
Every kitchen needs a spider strainer for scooping pierogies from boiling water or lifting plantains out of frying oil. This Hiware strainer picks up food and wicks away liquid effortlessly. It’s also only $13.
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Cuckoo Micom Rice Cooker
Amazon
$100 $80 at Amazon
This highly customizable rice cooker has 11 cooking settings, including white rice, brown rice, mixed rice, porridge, and many more. You can set the rice to soak for a certain amount of time before cooking begins or adjust the temperature. It also made the best jasmine rice in our tests.
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FryAway Deep Fry Cooking Oil Solidifier
Amazon
$13 $10 at Amazon
This unassuming powder magically turns cooking oil into a trash-ready solid puck. If you love to fry but hate the oily aftermath, this is our recommended trick for dealing with the leftover oil.
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Krups 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker
Amazon
$80 $68 at Amazon
Make waffle Sundays a permanent tradition with our budget waffle maker pick. The removable nonstick plates are a breeze to clean, and the waffles that come out of this machine are fluffy with just the right amount of chew.
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Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine
Amazon
$70 $51 at Amazon
Seeing as winter is officially over, it’s time to set your sights on warm-weather treats, like ice cream. This ice cream maker from Cuisinart has a quick churn time (just 20 minutes). It produces rich, smooth ice cream and excels at distributing mix-ins.
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Why We’re the Experts

An Uong is a writer for Serious Eats.
An has been testing kitchen gear for Serious Eats for over two years.
She’s absolutely thrilled about the incoming warmer weather and is extremely tempted by the Cuisinart ice cream maker deal.