8 Editor-Loved Early Amazon Black Friday Deals

It’s happening — early Black Friday deals are here, with so many retailers like Amazon slashing prices early. I love that because it means I can grab my favorite picks with a little less stress. And it just so happens that a lot of my wishlist items are marked down during Amazon’s early Black Friday sale. I went ahead and rounded up all the must-haves for you to make shopping as easy as possible. Below, you can shop top brands like KitchenAid and Breville. Shop the eight finds I’m eyeing, up to 54% off.  

Best Editor-Loved Early Black Friday Deals 

• Nordic Ware Naturals Big Sheet, $14, originally $28
• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, $330, originally $460
• Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro, $300, originally $400
• KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Oven Mitt Set, $16, originally $35
• Made In Cookware 5-Quart Stainless Steel Saucier Pan, $159 with coupon, originally $194
• Yeti Rambler 20-Ounce Tumbler, $25, originally $35
• KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker, $220, originally $300
• Rubbermaid FreshWorks 4-Piece Produce Saver Set, $23, originally $40 

Nordic Ware Naturals Big Sheet

I already own this, but I’m not sure I could even pass up this 50% off deal. And who doesn’t need multiple sheet pans on hand, anyway? I love how big this sheet pan is, measuring around 20 x 14 inches, with a 1-inch lip. There’s plenty of surface area for baking cookies, for sheet pan dinners, or to go under baking dishes that are at risk of spilling (aka bubbly pies and lasagna). It’s likely my most-used sheet pan, and I couldn’t go without it — especially over the holidays. 

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer

It turns out that I can’t take the 20-year-old family KitchenAid stand mixer from my mom forever, and I actually need one of my own. I promised myself that I would never buy one at full price because I usually see them go on sale every Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Well, the deal is here, and I will probably be out $330. It’s all completely worth it because I couldn’t go without my KitchenAid mixer. I’m opting for this nearly 30% off model because it holds slightly more volume but won’t be too big for me to store. It comes with everything I need, including the stainless steel bowl and the three attachments. 

Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

I’ve already called out this smart oven’s incredible deal, but it’s worth another virtual shout. This Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is a 3-in-1, serving as a toaster, an air fryer, and an oven. It can do all of that and more since it has 13 functions, including dehydrating, roasting, and proofing. It would make an excellent gift this holiday season and even be a big helping hand if you’re hosting friends and family this year. It’s one of those picks you’ll use for everything from breakfast toast on a Wednesday to crafting a meal for your future in-laws. 

KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Oven Mitt Set

These oven mitts check every box for me (and for all of us at Food & Wine since they’re our favorite value pick on the market). I love that they’re made of silicone because this is what will build the barrier between hot pots and pans and your hands. The other perk? They’re long, so they’ll cover more than just your hands. As someone who constantly burns their arms rotating cake pans in the oven, this is so important to me. They were already worth their price, but now, at $18, they’re even more so. 

Made In Cookware 5-Quart Stainless Steel Saucier Pan

All of my favorite Italian-American chefs use a saucier pan for pasta, and I would love to see what the fuss is about. And quite frankly, I’m also tired of rogue sauce-laden rigatoni crusting over on my stove because I didn’t realize I kicked it out of my pan. Thanks to Made In’s sale at Amazon, I can finally use a coupon to save on the saucier I’ve always wanted. It is 5 quarts with tall walls, a wide opening, and rounded edges, so I can toss my penne alla vodka together in peace. 

Yeti Rambler 20-Ounce Tumbler

I would love to pick up one of these nifty tumblers for my partner this holiday season. He loves mine, and I’ve been waiting to see if the brand was going to cut prices for Black Friday. Now that the deal is live, I’m putting it straight into my cart. It’s just the perfect tumbler for everything, whether coffee, water, tea, hot chocolate, or smoothies. While Yeti tumblers can be more upfront, they really do have the durability to last. Plus, the 30% discount makes it hard to pass up.

KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker

This smart rice cooker from KitchenAid solves the biggest challenge I face on weeknights: pure laziness. Sometimes, I really don’t want to calculate the water I need for the exact portion of rice or grain I’m making. I also rarely want to monitor things on the stove. It has 21 presets that you can select using a digital touch screen. Thanks to its built-in scale, it will automatically calculate the amount of water you need for the amount of grain you’ve measured and will pull the water straight from the built-in tank. Finally, a machine that is truly fuss-free. It pays to grab it on sale, and luckily for both of us, it’s discounted right now for Black Friday. 

Rubbermaid FreshWorks 4-Piece Produce Saver Set

I sometimes see these containers on sale, but the deal isn’t often this steep — especially on a set of four. I have always wanted to try them to extend the life of my produce. It never feels good to throw anything fresh away because I didn’t use it in time or I didn’t store it right. These were designed to help mitigate that. The inside of the base container has a slightly raised pattern at the bottom to keep your ingredients elevated. The lid also has a built-in vent to help remove any carbon dioxide. With four containers in the set, all in different sizes, there’s an option for everything from lettuce to berries.