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Yes, Black Friday isn't for a few weeks, but the best Black Friday kitchen deals are already starting to go live right now—ready to be snapped up by intrepid shoppers who have been waiting all year to pull the trigger on those Le Creuset Dutch ovens, Our Place Always Pans, and All-Clad cookware. If you are one of those deal hounds, you’ll be glad to see that there are already some incredible prices on air fryers, espresso machines, and other large and small kitchen appliances in addition to pots and pans galore. These are some of the lowest prices for kitchen tools we’ve seen all year, so in between planning your Thanksgiving menu and braving the holiday madness at the grocery store, get your shopping done early. That way you can spend your Black Friday sleeping in after a big day of cooking. Below you’ll find a curated selection of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, just in time to kick-start the holiday season (and your holiday shopping).
- For all of your holiday baking: KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, $270
$330on Amazon - For viral frozen desserts: Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker, $169
$200at Walmart - For a cleaner kitchen: Shark Detect Pro Auto-Empty System Cordless Vacuum, $380
$450at Best Buy - For perfect scrambled eggs: All-Clad Nonstick Fry Pan Set, 8- and 10-Inch Skillets, $56
$110on Amazon
- Cookware early Black Friday deals (including Le Creuset, Staub, and more)
- Small appliance early Black Friday deals (including food processors, Instant Pots, and coffee makers)
- Refrigerator and other large kitchen appliance deals (including Samsung, GE, and more)
- Decor and home deals (including Brooklinen and Urban Outfitters)
Cookware
This sheet pan has repeatedly won our tests and been crowned the best of its category. Even if you already own one, stock up on a few extras at a discount to get you through cookie swaps this holiday season.
BUY IT: Nordic Ware Baker’s Half Sheet, $12 $14 at Target
BUY IT: Nordic Ware 3-Piece Baker’s Delight, $32 $35 on Amazon
Plus, find more bakeware from the trusted brand, including a festive holiday Bundt pan.
BUY IT: Nordic Ware Naturals 9" Round Pan, $9 $11 at Target
BUY IT: Nordic Ware Classic Metal 9x13 Covered Cake Pan, $19 $28 on Amazon
BUY IT: Nordic Ware Christmas Gingerbread House Bundt Pan, $25 $38 on Amazon
Le Creuset Dutch Oven
If you skipped shopping Prime Day sales to save up for a Le Creuset Dutch oven, now's the time to save big on that iconic piece of cookware. You can take one home in multiple sizes at a discount ahead of Black Friday. Some discounts, like the one on the 5.5 quart size, are modest—but we'll be watching to see if it dips further down in price in the lead up to the sales event and keep you updated here. Note that Le Creuset deals can be kind of tricky in the sense that not every color goes on sale; we'll just be linking to one color for each size here, but there are multiple options available on sale, so be sure to click through the options to check if your favorite is discounted.
BUY IT: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 3.5 Quart, Cerise, $250 $360 on Amazon
BUY IT: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 Quart, White, $400 $420 on Amazon
BUY IT: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 7.25 Quart, Flame $316 $460 on Amazon
Plus, find a few deals on other items we love from the French cookware brand, including a gold knob to make your current oven look fancier.
BUY IT: Le Creuset Gold Replacement Knob, $22 $28 on Amazon
BUY IT: Le Creuset Classic Cast-Iron Skillet, 9", White $100 $120 on Amazon
BUY IT: Le Creuset Classic Cast-Iron Skillet, 9", Flame, $100 $175 at Sur La Table
Staub
There are a few differences between Staub cocottes and Le Creuset Dutch ovens. Staubs have a black enamel interior, whereas the coating on Le Creusets is light in color. Le Creusets tend to encourage more evaporation than Staubs, which have tight-fitting lids that trap moisture inside. But both are well made and will last a lifetime.
BUY IT: Staub 4-Quart Round Cocotte, Cherry, $190 $209 on Amazon
BUY IT: Staub Cast Iron 4-Quart Round Cocotte, Graphite, $250 $300 on Amazon
BUY IT: Staub Enameled Cast Iron Petite French Oven, 1 1/2-Quart, $129 $200 at Williams Sonoma
Like Le Creuset, Staub makes a variety of ceramic and enameled cast-iron kitchen wares, like casserole dishes and serving bowls. Find a few on sale now:
BUY IT: Staub Ceramics Universal Bowl Set, 6.5-inch, Cherry $33 $35 on Amazon
BUY IT: Staub Enameled Cast Iron Everything Braiser, 3.5 Quart, Sage $180 $310 at Williams Sonoma
BUY IT: Staub Stoneware Baking Dishes, Set of 4, Black, $180 $300 at Williams Sonoma
Editor Ali Francis is a big fan of the Internet-famous Always Pan, and you can get it at a major discount right now during the brands early Black Friday sale.
BUY IT: Always Pan 2.0, $99 $150 at Our Place
Digital operations associate Alma Avalle had a bit more complicated feelings about the Perfect Pot when she reviewed it. It’s certainly not as perfect as the name would lead you to believe, but there are definitely some reasons to shop for this pan at a discount. It’s great for kitchens short on space because it’s so multifunctional and it looks great as a serving vessel. Read the full review for more info.
BUY IT: Perfect Pot $115 $165 at Our Place
BA food director Chris Morocco reaches for his Hestan NanoBond Sauté Pan more than anything else in his kitchen. Its molecular-bonded titanium coating makes it incredibly durable and very good at conducting heat. It’s on sale for 20% off, along with the rest of the NanoBond, CopperBond, and ProBond products.
BUY IT: NanoBond 2-Piece Titanium Skillet Set, $320 $400 at Hestan
BUY IT: NanoBond Titanium Skillet $128 $160 at Hestan
If you want to go all in on this stellar cookware, we absolutely recommend it—but it does come at a hefty price, even at a discount.
BUY IT: NanoBond 10-Piece Titanium Ultimate Cookware Set, $1,440 $1,800 at Hestan
Countertop Appliance Deals
Shopping for a new food processor? Consider this 14-cup Cuisinart. It’s the BA Test Kitchen’s preferred model. If you do a lot of meal prep or you’re chopping-averse, we know you’ll love it, too. Take $50 off right now.
BUY IT: Cuisinart Food Processor 14-Cup Vegetable Chopper, $208 $250 on Amazon
Cuisinart’s appliances generally fare well in our product testing: Their immersion blender was our budget pick in our product test. And we love the air fryer toaster oven specifically as an air fryer—but not so much as a toaster oven.
BUY IT: Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer with Storage Case, $63 $80 on Amazon
BUY IT: Cuisinart Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven, $180 $230 on Amazon
BUY IT: Cuisinart Variable Speed Stick Blender, $65 $70 on Amazon
If you waited patiently for Breville's espresso machines to go on sale, you’re in luck. The Barista Express is a long-time tested favorite, and it has a built-in grinder, which means you won’t have to spend extra money on a grinder that does espresso well. Breville’s multi-purpose ovens also factor well in our product tests year after year and are extremely versatile—get one for $50 off now.
BUY IT: Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine, $675 $745 on Amazon
Breville, quite simply makes our favorite toaster ovens—or rather, multi ovens. This one has an air frying basket in addition to convection cooking ability. You might end up using it more than your full sized oven (seriously).
BUY IT: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro, $400 $450 on Amazon
This is the brand that wins our product tests more than any other, and we trust basically anything they make to function extremely well, be exquisitely designed, and be built to last.
BUY IT: Breville Bluicer Pro Blender and Juicer, $250 $267 on Amazon
BUY IT: Breville Sous Chef Food Processor, $400 $550 on Amazon
Some of the best Vitamix blenders are on sale right now, including the 5200 used by BA's test kitchen and also entry-level models like the E310 Explorian Blender. Both are great options, but if you want comparison shop, head this way for our full run-down on all the Vitamix models.
BUY IT: Vitamix Explorian Blender, $275, $420 on Amazon
BUY IT: Vitamix 5200 Blender, $410 $550 on Amazon
Vitamix makes attachments for the higher-end series of their blenders—attachments that turn the powerhouse machine into a personal blender or a food processor. If you already own an Ascent series or Venturist series Vitamix, you should snag some of those attachments on sale now, and make your machine more versatile (a therefore a lot more bang for its buck).
BUY IT: Vitamix Blending Cup and Bowl Starter Kit for Vitamix Ascent and Venturist Machines, $129 $139 on Amazon
BUY IT: Vitamix 12-Cup Food Processor Attachment, Compatible with Ascent and Venturist Series $156 $168 on Amazon
The Café Specialty Coffee Maker is a machine for hard-core coffee connoisseurs who want to optimize their brew to the highest level. What does that really mean? You can change both the temperature and the brew strength of your coffee to make it exactly customized to your preferences. Choose between Light, Medium, Dark, Bold, or a “Gold” brew, which they’ve identified as the best option for most people. Speaking of gold, the Café has received the Golden Cup from the Specialty Coffee Association.
BUY IT: Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee Maker and Espresso Machine, $100 $130 at Target
BUY IT: Ember Smart Mug, $110, $150 at Target
This is the most classic Instant Pot model, and the best one for beginners—in a spunky red color that is not so classic, but that might be right for someone on your holiday shopping list. (Funky aunt, maybe?) This thing pressure cooks, slow cooks, and generally does everything you want an Instant Pot to do.
BUY IT: Instant Pot Duo 6-Quart Multi-Cooker, Red Stainless Steel $78 $102 at Walmart
These days, there’s no need to choose between an Instant Pot and an air fryer. Instant has been privy to the winds of change, and has realized that their multi-function wonder cookers have to have the ability to air fry to keep up with the times.
BUY IT: Instant Pot 8-Quart Crisp Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, and Air Fryer, $170 $220 at Best Buy
Score Instant Pot attachments that make the world’s most versatile machine even more versatile, like a mesh steamer basket.
BUY IT: Instant Pot Official Mesh Steamer Basket, Set of 2, $15 $26 at Amazon
Large appliance deals
Ahead of Black Friday, go to Wayfair and Home Depot for the best kitchen appliance deals. Wayfair is offering up to 40% off on major appliances like refrigerators—including mini fridges that are perfect for stocking beers and seltzers for holiday guests. And at Home Depot, Samsung is offering up to $1,500 off of refrigerators.
BUY IT: Samsung 3-Door Smart Refrigerator in Stainless Steel, $1898, $3,099 at Home Depot
BUY IT: Samsung 3-Door Smart Refrigerator with Water Dispenser, $1,598 $2,000 at Home Depot
BUY IT: GE 36" French Door 27.7 Cubic Feet Smart Energy Star Refrigerator, $1,897 $3,299 at Wayfair
BUY IT: 3.5 Cubic Feet Chest Freezer with Adjustable Temperature Controls, $179 $210 at Wayfair
BUY IT: 20 Bottle and 60 Can 24-Inch Series Nipus Dual Zone Built-in and Freestanding Wine & Beverage Refrigerator, $630 $1,200 at Wayfair
Find a few favorites below, including countertop ice makers for better cocktails, and microwaves and chest freezers for saving and reheating all of those Thanksgiving leftovers.
BUY IT: Portable 24.8 Cubic Feet Chest Freezer with Adjustable Temperature Controls, $1,049 $1,449 at Wayfair
BUY IT: ZLINE 24" 1.6 Cubic Feet Built-in Convection Microwave Oven with Speed and Sensor Cooking $1,200 $1,500 at Wayfair
BUY IT: Newair 44 Pound Daily Production Nugget Ice Portable Ice Maker, $370 $450 at Wayfair
Decor and Home Deals
Maybe you’re expecting holiday guests and want to refresh your guest room with a new luxe sateen sheets—or maybe you just want a new set of chic linen sheets all for yourself. Either way, shop these early discounts from the famous DTC bedding company.
BUY IT: Luxe Sateen Core Sheet Set, $112 $159 at Brooklinen
BUY IT: Luxe Sateen Duvet Cover, $105 $149 at Brooklinen
BUY IT: Washed Linen Core Sheet Set, $182 $260 at Brooklinen
BUY IT: Washed Linen Duvet Cover, $172 $145 at Brooklinen
While you’re shopping for a new winter coat at Urban Outfitters’s sitewide sale, consider grabbing a cute serving piece or a candle.
BUY IT: To-Go Colorblock Market Bag, $10 $14 at Urban Outfitters
BUY IT: Footed Juice Glass, $10 $12 at Urban Outfitters
BUY IT: Cheese Candle, $20 $35 at Urban Outfitters
BUY IT: Big Chunk Mug and Coaster Set, $11 $22 at Urban Outfitters
BUY IT: Juniper Serving Plate, $20 $50 at Urban Outfitters
BUY IT: Diner Beaded Coaster Set, $10 $24 at Urban Outfitters
BUY IT: Karla Glass Carafe, $25 $49 at Urban Outfitters