50+ Amazon October Prime Day Deals, Tested by Editors

As a shopping editor, I basically count down the days until big shopping events. Amazon’s October Prime Day, also called Prime Big Deal Days, runs October 8 and 9 this year, but I couldn’t wait until then to look for the best Amazon deals. After digging, I found dozens of Amazon finds at Prime Day prices — before Prime Day had even started. I’ve also included items I’m almost certain will be included in the Amazon sale, so you can start adding to your cart now.

I limited this list to products our team of Food & Wine editors and writers have tested and can vouch for. Whether it’s cookware, an air fryer, an espresso machine, or a grill, you want to know a product is reliable before you buy it, no matter how good the discount is. From top brands like Ninja, KitchenAid, Breville, and Le Creuset, everything I’m sharing has earned our seal of approval.

Best Amazon Tested Deals Overall

• KitchenAid Artisan Series 3.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, $300, originally $380
• Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer, $80, originally $130
• Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Machine, $109, originally $179
• Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine, $800, originally $1,000
• Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, $341, originally $460 
• Lodge 10.5-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Square Grill Pan, $21, originally $40
• Miyabi Koh 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $115, originally $200
• Henckels 4-Inch Paring Knife, $25, originally $67
• Y YHY 30-Ounce Pasta Bowls, $36, originally $50
• FDW 13-Gallon Stainless Steel Kitchen Trash Can with Lid, $26, originally $74
• Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5-inch Portable Ceramic Charcoal Grill, $365, originally $499

Best Amazon Tested Kitchen Appliance Deals

Small appliances make kitchens more functional (and often more fun), and sales events like Prime Big Deal Days are the best time to buy them. We’re already expecting some of these favorites to sell out before Prime Day ends, like the classic KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, because it’s rare to find them on sale. Air fryers can also go fast, so we recommend checking out deals from Ninja and Instant Pot, which come out at the top of our tests year after year. And if you’re looking to save on a big-ticket item, we recommend grabbing the GE Profile Opal 2.0 Countertop Ice Maker while it’s $100 off.

• Vitamix Propel Series 750, $580, originally $615
• KitchenAid Artisan Series 3.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, $300, originally $380
• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, $350, originally $460
• Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer, $80, originally $130
• Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer, $86, originally $120
• Zwilling Enfinigy Cool Touch 4-Slice Toaster, $130, originally $170
• GE Profile Opal 2.0 Countertop Ice Maker, $498, originally $599
• Cuisinart CPZ-120 Stainless Steel Indoor Pizza Oven, $286, originally $400
• Crock-Pot Large 8-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, $60, originally $75
• SodaStream E-Terra Sparkling Water Maker Bundle, $120, originally $180
• Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro, $126, originally $150

Instant Pot Vortex Plus 10-Quart Air Fryer

Whether you’re meal prepping or feeding your family, you don’t want to pass up an air fryer of this size on sale. In our air fryer tests, the 10-quart Instant Pot Vortex Plus achieved a perfect crisp on fries, wings, and apple slices. We love that it has a rotisserie insert and trays that let you cook more food at once.

Vitamix Propel Series 750

I’ve tested the Vitamix Propel 750 at home for almost two years, and it’s still the only blender I want to use thanks to its speed, super-smooth pureeing, and dishwasher-safe parts. I love using it in the fall and winter to blend hot or cold ingredients into a ready-to-eat soup. Plus, it’s rarely on sale.

KitchenAid Artisan Series 3.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

Our top choice for tiny kitchens, the 3.5-quart KitchenAid stand mixer has yet to let us down in our tests, whether it’s whipping butter, kneading dough, or using an attachment to make pasta or grind meat for burgers. October Prime Day is the best time to buy it, not only for the discounted price but also to have it for holiday baking.

Best Amazon Tested Coffee Deals

As temperatures continue to drop this fall, the convenience of having coffee on tap at home easily beats going out for a latte. Buying coffee equipment now can also save you money in the long run, whether it’s a semi-automatic espresso machine from Breville, the top brand in our tests, or a milk frother from another reliable name, such as Bodum or Instant. Also important is keeping coffee hot, so consider grabbing an insulated coffee mug or tumbler from editor-favorites Hydro Flask and Yeti before Prime Day is over.

• Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Machine, $109, originally $179
• Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine, $800, originally $1,000
• Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine, $550, originally $750
• Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System, $180, originally $240
• Yeti Rambler 20-Ounce Tumbler, $28 with coupon, originally $35
• Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Reusable Mug, $22, originally $28
• Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker, $226, originally $299
• Instant Cold Brewer, $53, originally $70
• Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Wide Mouth Bottle with Flex Sip Lid, $26, originally $35
• PowerLix Powerful Handheld Milk Frother, $10, originally $15

Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine

The best automatic espresso machine we tested, the Breville Barista Touch, impressed us with features that made using it as easy as ordering coffee. We appreciated the convenience of a built-in bean hopper and conical burr grinder, as well as a milk frother with a sensor that knows when to stop. Seeing it on sale for $800, I had to do a double take. 

Yeti Rambler 20-Ounce Tumbler

An editor go-to for coffee on the go, the 20-ounce Yeti Rambler tumbler fits in a cup holder and keeps drinks hot or cold for hours. While you can’t can turn it upside down without a leak, the lid keeps coffee from splashing out with every bump on the road. With a coupon, you can score select limited-edition colors on sale — Cosmic Lilac, King Crab Orange, and Reef Blue — in addition to classic Charcoal.

Best Amazon Tested Knife Deals

Knives can come with a hefty price tag, so we love sales like October Prime Day to snag them for the best value. From steak knives to a full knife block to a cheese knife set, the following Amazon finds come from brands that have edged out the competition in multiple rounds of testing, including Zwilling J.A. Henckels.

• Henckels 8-Piece Stainless Steel Serrated Steak Knife Set, $44, originally $50
• Henckels 4-Inch Paring Knife, $25, originally $67
• Miyabi Koh 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $115, originally $200
• Paudin Pro Chef’s Knife, $24 with coupon, originally $46
• Henckels 5-Piece Cheese Knife Set, $30, originally $50
• Shun Cutlery Classic Blonde Chef’s Knife, $170, originally $213
• Global 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $99, originally $160

Henckels 8-Piece Stainless Steel Serrated Steak Knife Set

Sturdy, sharp, and made of 100% stainless steel, these steak knives from Henckels feel high-end but cost just $44 right now — and that’s for a set of eight. In our tests, this set stood out as comfortably lightweight and dishwasher-safe.

Miyabi Koh 8-Inch Chef’s Knife

If you’ve been holding out for a good chef’s knife at a reasonable price, look no further than the 8-inch Miyabi Koh, our pick for the overall best Japanese knife we’ve tested. Lightweight and razor-sharp, it glided through even hard foods, and its handle felt comfortable. At 43% off, it’s an incredible deal.

Paudin Pro Chef’s Knife

We think the Paudin Pro Chef’s Knife might be the best value for performance. Another one of the best chef’s knives we tested, it has a balanced feel and holds its own against more expensive knives. We can’t believe it’s 49% off with the coupon applied. 

Best Amazon Tested Cookware Deals

If you build your kitchen around quality cookware, you’ll be prepared to cook almost anything. These Amazon deals on some of our tested favorites come from some of the biggest names — Le Creuset, Staub, and Lodge — and newcomers like Caraway, which has stood out in our tests for its non-toxic cookware. 

• Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, $341, originally $460 
• Lodge Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven $49, originally $76
• Tramontina Stainless Steel Covered Sauce Pan, $40, originally $94
• Lodge 10.5-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Square Grill Pan, $21, originally $40
• Caraway Stainless Steel Sauce Pan, $165, originally $185
• Tramontina Gourmet 10-Inch Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Fly Pan, $30, originally $40
• Staub 0.5-Quart Petite Ceramic Pumpkin Baking Dish, $52, originally $57
• Merten & Storck Carbon Steel Pan, $44, originally $50

Le Creuset 7.25-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

I’ve cooked in my 7.25-quart Le Creuset Dutch oven for five years, and it remains my best kitchen purchase ever for its versatility and durability. We named it the best Dutch oven to splurge on, but you can get certain colors for significantly less this Prime Day. 

Lodge Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven 

If you have a Lodge cast iron skillet, you’re familiar with the durability and excellent heating properties of the brand’s cast iron. This Dutch did a great job searing chicken and cooking rice in our tests, and $50 is a steal for a piece that can last a lifetime or more.

Best Amazon Tested Kitchen Tool and Gadget Deals

Kitchen tools and gadgets help to make cooking easier and more streamlined. The best Amazon deals in this department include a KitchenAid grater for just $16. We also found markdowns on a few of our best-tested meat thermometers from Meater, ThermoWorks, Dash, and OXO. Buy one now, and you’ll thank yourself for it this Thanksgiving. 

• Dash Precision Quick-Read Meat Thermometer, $27, originally $40
• OXO Good Grips Thermocouple Thermometer, $68, originally $105
• KitchenAid Gourmet 4-Sided Stainless Steel Box Grater, $16, originally $25
• Fullstar Vegetable Chopper, $30, originally $50
• Braun MultiMix Hand Mixer, $90, originally $110
• OXO Good Grips 3-Blade Hand-Held Spiralizer, $26, originally $30
• KitchenAid KFC3516ER 3.5 Cup Food Chopper, $50, originally $60

Dash Precision Quick-Read Meat Thermometer

If you don’t want to splash out on a meat thermometer, the Dash Precision Quick-Read performed nearly as well as the Meater in our tests, and it comes at a very competitive price. You can’t beat $27 for its speed and accuracy.

Best Amazon Tested Kitchen Essentials Deals

A variety of items make up a well-rounded kitchen, from basics, you might take for granted, like a functional trash can. Prime Day is the ideal time to stock your kitchen with our editor-favorite pasta bowls, which cost just $36, and food storage containers.

• Y YHY 30-Ounce Pasta Bowls, $36, originally $50
• FDW 13-Gallon Stainless Steel Kitchen Trash Can with Lid, $26, originally $74
• Stasher 4-Pack Storage Starter Bundle, $46, originally $65
• KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Oven Mitt Set, $15, originally $35
• Ninestars 13-Gallon Touchless Motion Sensor Trash Can, $50, originally $70

Y YHY 30-Ounce Pasta Bowls

Pasta bowls have won over our team of editors, in part because we use them for way more than pasta, including salad, soup, snacks, rice bowls, and more. This Amazon find has ranked among the best sets we’ve tested, and it’s an excellent value at $36.

Best Amazon Tested Grill Deals

We’ve tested dozens of grills over the years, keeping updated with new releases and upgraded versions of our favorites. The big names remain the same — think Traeger and Weber — and this October’s Prime Day deals include a few of their models. If you’re looking to save space and money, the Everdure Cube stands out, and it’s only $171.  

Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5-inch Portable Ceramic Charcoal Grill

If you’ve considered buying a kamado grill from one of the top names, Big Green Egg or Kamado Joe, this may be the lowest you’ll find one. The 13.5-inch Joe Jr. is smaller and lighter than the Classic, which makes it easier to move, but we found it right up there with the Classic in quality and performance .

Weber Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill

The Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill has everything we love about Weber’s original kettle grill with a few upgrades, including a gas ignition system, which makes cooking with charcoal extra easy, and a side table for prepping food. It aced our tests, from searing on high heat to smoking on low heat.

Everdure Cube Portable Charcoal Grill

With a lightweight, compact design and a handle for easy carrying, this charcoal grill from Everdure is perfect for anyone who enjoys cooking on the go. Beyond its great design, it achieved remarkable results in our tests, heating up quickly and leaving burgers with perfect grill marks. I have it at home and appreciate that it’s easy to clean (some parts are even dishwasher-safe!) and fits on a shelf in my tiny laundry room.