Amazon’s Best Black Friday Deals Are Here

I first heard praise about Get It Right (GIR) for its BPA- and BPS-free silicone utensils from my Eater coworkers (all hail the versatility of the spoonula, which is exactly what it sounds like). This Black Friday, you can take home the brand’s ladle, spatula, flip, spoon, and spoonula for the cost of a margarita-filled brunch. Here’s an idea: make the bundle one of your go-to presents for your under $50 gift budget.

Washing dishes is work enough, my friend. Why not make the task less cumbersome with the help of a cushioned kitchen floor mat? My sister has one of these, and it makes me feel like someone made a Memory Foam mattress just for my feet.

There has been a lot of chatter amongst Eater writers about what constitutes a decent, non-eyesore drying rack. Eater Senior Reporter Bettina Makalintal recommended the brand Kitsure, and I can see why; the design is minimalist, and the stainless steel sides are high enough to prevent any dish avalanches.

If you’re strapped for counter space in the kitchen, this magnetic knife bar is a major space-saver. I have had one for a few years now, and the power of the magnetic strip is as strong as ever.

The Fullstar veggie chopper comes with four interchangeable blades, including large and small dicing options, as well as a julienne cut attachment and a ribbon spiralizer. It’s dishwasher safe, BPA-free, and, most importantly, it can save you from the plight of sobbing over your onions, or dealing with hands that smell like garlic.

The Godfather of espresso machines. This Breville beast looks handsome on any countertop, and it uses a conical burr grinder to deliver the perfect amount of grounds, on demand, right into the portafilter.

Chances are, there’s an REI-loving, outdoorsy person in your life who sure would appreciate an AeroPress coffee maker. The lightweight device makes coffee under two minutes with its plunger-like attachment — all you need to bring to the table is coffee grounds and hot water.

It took me a while to understand the appeal of the pod-based coffee machine. Then, after making what felt like an endless stream of French press coffee for visiting relatives, it dawned on me: pod coffee machines are immense time savers (and time respectors), because they allow different people who all wake up at different times of day to have their coffee needs instantly met, leaving you, the host, to do whatever you want. Keurig’s K Express is perfect for the task, and compact enough to be stored away with ease.

Bodum is one of my favorite affordable brands that makes me feel rich and worldly. That’s thanks largely to the Danish-Swiss kitchenware brand’s postmodern designs, which feel worthy of a Stanley Kubrick set. I also appreciate the slightly textured sides of this grinder, which can keep it from slipping out of your hands when removing coffee grounds.

GreenPan takes the cake for affordable nonstick pans. The brand’s 12-inch nonstick skillet is made out of Lima, a kind of hard anodized aluminum designed to last, and is then given a PFAS-free nonstick coating. And, perhaps best of all, you can take home both the skillet and its lid for the price of a booze-filled brunch during Black Friday.

Caraway’s nonstick cookware is free of PFOA, PFOS, and PFA, as well as lead, cadmium, and other harmful chemicals that have no business being in my morning eggs. If you’re going to scoop anything from the Instagrammy cookware line’s Amazon sale selection, reach for the 10-inch frying pan for its versatile size. I have owned two Caraway nonstick pieces for a few years now, and they still don’t show signs of scratching and clean up easily.

Staub makes the kind of cast-iron Dutch oven that I imagine a medieval blacksmith would love (which only adds to the appeal). It also has a smooth enamel bottom coating that is compatible with all stovetops.

I didn’t think I would ever find a 4.5-quart heritage brand Dutch oven for under $100, but low and behold this Lodge stunner that is on sale for the price of one mimosa-filled brunch.

It’s soup season, which means it’s time to let your Instant Pot simmer your hearty beef stew while you’re away at work. This 7-in-1 pressure cooker has 13 customizable settings for whipping up everything from ribs to yogurt, and, according to Instant Pot, cooks meals up to 70 percent faster than average.

The Vitamix Propel 510 is an absolute kitchen workhorse thanks to its ability to blend, grind, chop, emulsify, and heat up whatever you bring to its 48 ounces of goodness. This model has 10 speed presets so that you can perfect everything from soups to smoothies and more. The blender is also BPA-free, which gives me peace of mind in light of all this black plastic chatter, and the container and lid are dishwasher safe.

Cosori is a favorite air fryer brand of Eater’s Special Projects Director Lesley Suter, who says that it “produces flaky scallion pancakes, perfectly charred broccoli, and it’s big enough to fit a whole chicken” in her Eater article review of the 6-quart beast. This iteration is slightly more compact at 5-quarts, but packs just as much versatility and power. Gather your Cornish game hens, and fry away.

Do have yet to join the cult of air fryer-lovers? This Ninja Foodi is a powerhouse thanks to its 10-quart capacity, and I appreciate that it comes with two baskets — you know, so that you can prepare your crispy air-fried chicken and sweet potato fries in one go. 

Roast, air fry, and dehydrate to your heart’s content with this Breville smart oven. Aside from looking much sleeker than your average air fryer, the stainless steel Breville air fryer pro packs 13 automatic functions for reheating, broiling, slow cooking, and more.

While I love the sleek look of stainless steel microwaves, there is something to be said about the joy of a color-popping appliance moment. This retro-inspired cherry red microwave packs just under a cubic foot of space, and will bring a little warmth to your countertops. At under $65, it’s also one of the most affordable countertop appliances on our list.

If you’re shopping for a microwave on the more compact (and affordable) side, this Chefman workhorse packs just over a 1 cubic foot of space and boasts 6 presets, as well as the option to mute the annoying microwave dinging sound should you choose.

It’s hard to find an induction cooktop that doesn’t feel like a total eyesore, but this sleek model from Duxtop feels pretty discreet. The two burners are endowed with respective LED screens that will let you know their exact temperature, and you can pick from 8 presets designed for everything from heating milk to searing steak.

I love a straightforward appliance. Meaning, I want to live in a world where all I have to do for ice cream is push a big, clear button that reads “ICE CREAM” (as well as “ICE CREAM LITE,” in this case, for recipes that include little to no sugar or cream). The Ninja CREAMi has developed something of a cult-like following online for its ability to churn out smoothies, sorbets, milkshakes, and ice creams with ease.

This hyper-modern-looking magnetic knife block shows off nine Messermeister knives, crafted from German stainless steel. The set comes with a chef’s knife, utility knife, paring knife, carving knife and fork, and four steak knives.

The joy of consolidating your pointiest, sharpest kitchen tools (so, knives and scissors) into a single, coherent knife block remains unmatched — and this 15-piece Calphalon block set equips you with a variety of chef’s knives, steak knives, a paring knife, and more, and it also has ceramic knife sharpeners built into the block.

I bought an Imarku chef’s knife at the suggestion of a friend who is a much better cook than me, and wow does this blade pull its weight in my knife lineup; it has excellent balance, a Pakkawood handle that is designed to be water damage-resistant, and a sharpness that rivals many $100+ knives I have tried.

Wüsthof is like the Mercedes-Benz of knife-makers, and this set from the heritage German brand will equip you with a 6-inch chef’s knife and a 3.5-inch chef’s knife that will really pull their weight on your cutting board.

If there’s one thing I learned from Martha Stewart, it’s to always reach for beeswax candles over paraffin wax; the latter is a petroleum byproduct that tends to use fragrances and get smoky fast, while the former doesn’t release soot, burns cleans, and lasts longer.

Various iterations of the checkered trend have come and gone, but I have yet to see the motif paired so with rustic wood bowls. At 14- and 12-inches in diameter, they sure would make a great fruit bowl, salad bowl, and just general focal point on your holiday table. (May I suggest filling them with pomander balls?)

Oneida has been in the flatware business for over 175 years, and it’s one of the first brands I’ll recommend to someone who is looking to upgrade their mismatched silverware assortment with a sleek, coherent set of cutlery that won’t break the bank. This 20-piece set is designed to serve four people, and comes with salad and/or dessert forks, place forks, place knives, place spoons, and coffee/tea spoons. It’s also stainless steel, dishwasher safe, and has some nice weight to the handle design.

Boon’s chili oil is made out of anchovies, garlic, and chile de árbol, which gives it some layered flavors with the kind of sharp heat I crave on my stir fries, eggs, and almost everything else.

I always try and keep a canister of Illy in my pantry for visitors, because the medium Classico blend — which has subtle notes of chocolate and caramel — is such a crowd pleaser.

“Now I understand why kingdoms fought wars over salt” was my first reaction to Maldon’s sea salt. The flaky crystals melt on your tongue with just the right amount of zing, and transform even my most breakfasts and chocolate chip cookies into a gourmet dining experience. I can think of no greater holiday gift than a literal bucket of the stuff.

Olive oil has never been cooler, and while I am a die-hard fan of certain heritage brands, I also love what newer players like Brightland are bringing to the table. This duo of cold-pressed California EVOO is sourced from small, family-operated farms, made without artificial fillers or preservatives, and packaged in recyclable, UV-protected glass bottles. This barbershop quartet of olive oils is infused with garlic, lemon, basil, and (my personal favorite) chili peppers for all of your dipping and drizzling needs.

I am a devout believer in the power of a little kitchen vacuum for keeping messes and crumbs at bay. Shark’s handheld vacuum is far easier to whip out than a hefty standing vacuum, and it actually looks pretty sleek in its standing dock.

While it may run pricier than your average vacuum, a Miele vacuum is going to be an absolute workhorse. The German-made vacuum is not only a delight to clean with (yes, delight; it’s just that lightweight and easy to maneuver), but it never loses steam on its suction power for both hard floors and carpets. And you know what? I don’t think the bag is that annoying. It is more of an inconvenience for me to shake out a dusty, bagless canister in the middle of my near-windowless living room. If you’re tired of half-hearted vacuums, consider this your end game model.