Our Favorite Cyber Monday Kitchen Deals

An air fryer is basically a small convection oven that heats up in no time and results in the most evenly cooked, crispy food you can imagine. This one from Breville is anexpert-recommended modelthat doubles as a toaster oven. Food writer and editorAlyse Whitneysays it’s so efficient that she uses it as her regular oven most days of the week (and as an extra oven when she’s hosting).

If your coffee maker needs an upgrade, consider this one fromtried-and-truebrand Oxo. “The real selling point for me is that it has a valve hole in the lid for the coffee to brew directly into the carafe,”saysNoah McKeown, a general manager atGo Get Em Tigerin Los Angeles. “It traps heat and aromatics better, and it’s safer because the liquid doesn’t splash out.”

Or if you prefer asingle-serve model, consider this compact machine from Keurig. You can brew an eight-, ten-, or 12-ounce cup, and the water reservoir holds up to 42 ounces so you don’t have to refill every time. The drip tray at the bottom is removable, too, which means you can fit your tallertravel mugsdirectly underneath the dispenser.

Buying a fullknife setcan be tricky, given that they often come with more blades than you need or without the particular pieces you might want to use. That said, this one on the larger end will have you fully covered if you’re starting from scratch. It includes all the basics, plus kitchen scissors and a collection of steak knives.

For kitchenscissorsthat don’t come apart, this small but mighty pair will do you well. They’re achef favoritebecause the shorter blades mean you have greater control over delicate tasks like snippingherbs— but they’re so sharp they can cut through tough foods, too.

Staub is one of a few companies that reigns supreme when it comes to qualityDutch ovens. This five-quart one in a sleek matte black will look handsome set out on both the stoveandtable, and fits enough food to comfortably feed at least four people.

We’ve written about how great Stasher’s reusable bags aremanytimesover the years. They come in so many different shapes and sizes to hold anything you would otherwise store in a disposable plastic bag. “They can go in the microwave, freezer, and dishwasher; absolutely never stain or leak; and even though I’ve washed mine in the dishwasher hundreds of times, they haven’t fallen apart or degraded in any way,” Strategist contributor Alison Freersays.

We’ve declared that Hydro Flask makes thevery best water bottlebecause of how many people endorse it — including many members of the Strategist’s own team. It’s incredibly well-insulated, keeping hot and cold drinks at their respective temperatures for hours (even in intense situations, like ice water inside a car on a sunny day). They’re also durable and long-lasting, and come in many shapes, sizes, and colors with lid variations (straw, twist cap, handled, etc.) depending on what fits your lifestyle.

If you tend to put the cork back into an unfinishedwinebottle to save it for later,upgrade your systemwith a set of these basic but well-made stoppers for 30 percent off. They come in dark and muted tones, are easy to rinse off after each use, and seal perfectly well.

Thisair fryeris one of the simpler models on the market but works especially well for baking, says Gracie Bensimon ofGracie Baked. She leaves it on her counter set to around 370 degrees, and whenever the need for a cookie strikes, she simply turns it on and plops a ball of dough (which she always has on hand) onto a piece ofparchment paperinside. Eight minutes later, it’s done.

For anair fryerwith even more functionality, try this Ninja. It has options to air fry, roast, reheat, and dehydrate — the last of which is only otherwise found on the much more expensive Breville above.

The First Mess’s Laura Wrightsaysthat Vitamix’s 5200 model makes the best smoothies, which she blends and drinks every single day. She’s tried a good handful of other machines before, too (Vitamixes and non-Vitamixes alike) for that job specifically — and none besides this one create the optimal thick-and-creamy texture she is after.

The problem with mostblendersis that they’re big. If you don’t have room for the Vitamix above but still want a regular smoothie fix, the Magic Bullet is amuch smaller(and less expensive) appliance. Bonus: It comes with multiple sizes of blending cups, all of which you can detach with your drink inside and take on the go.

Though Brightland is known for itsolive oil, it also sellshoneysand vinegars. This two-pack includes the balsamic and Champagne varieties. “We tried dozens and dozens of types of vinegars and producers and purveyors of all sizes and ultimately, we went with a husband-and-wife team,” founder Aishwarya Iyertoldformer Strategist writer Nikita Richardson. “They have blackberries on their farm, which they use to double-ferment their balsamic, and they getcitrusfrom a nearby farm for the Champagne vinegar.”

Though Cometeer’s product looks a lot like your standard coffee pod,they’re anything but. The capsules are filled with extractedcoffeemade from beans sourced from some of the bestroastersin the country, which the company then brews at ten times the strength of anormal cupand flash-freezes to lock in flavor and freshness. You simply defrost one at a time and add hot or cold water for a cup as good as any you’d find at your local coffee shop.

This collection of Fly by Jing’s essential sauces includes its Sichuan Chili Crisp, the tingly, crispy condimentmultiplefamous folkshave told us they can’t live without. But that’s not all: You’ll also get the extra-spicy version (not for the faint of heart); the sweet, tangy, umami-rich dumpling sauce; and the signature potent spice mix, the backbone of many Sichuan dishes.

Another beloved product by the site’s own brand is this adjustable rolling pin — perfect for all yourpie-andcookie-bakingneeds for the rest of the season (and beyond). The spacers allow you to roll out dough evenly, which ensures a better final product in both taste and look.

In ourexhaustive guide to the best flatware, this set was recommended by Liza Curtiss, principal atLe Whitdesign studio. She calls it “playful yet refined,” and with 18 different color options (including mixed sets), you’re sure to find one that fits your style.

A cake stand makesany dessertlook grand (even a pile ofcookies), but it can also function as a fruit plate or a platter for pretty much anything else if youlike the idea of varied height on your table. These Mosser ones are classic, come in a range of sizes and beautiful colors, and offer the option of adding a glass dome.

Speaking of that sheet pan, multiple professional cooks and recipe developershave told ushow much they love it — and not just because it looks more fun than your standard metal ones. Recipe developer andcookbook authorErin Jeanne McDowell says “its beautiful appearance hasn’t caused its capabilities to suffer in any way. It hasn’t warped, scratched, or chipped.”

There’s no dispute that Lodge’sclassic cast-iron skilletis great, but if you want something that stands out, the King Sear will give you all of the function with a bit more style. It comes in three of Great Jones’s signature colors: bright blue, forest green, and mustard yellow.

Strategist contributor Aisha Rickfordfirst tried Golde’s latte blendto help with digestive issues. But what she didn’t expect was for it to “become my go-to forcalming my stomach, clearing my skin, boosting my energy, and even serving as the secret ingredient in lots of my homemade baking recipes,” she says.

Along with latte powders,face masks, and supplements, Golde makes a rechargeablemilk frother; you simply plug it into a USB. There’s one simple button that goes from fast to superfast and then off, and the whisk head can be detached for easy cleaning.

When Strategist editor Maxine Buildertested a bunch of products from direct-to-consumer kitchenware companiesyears ago, she found that Goldilocks made the best professional-grade gear overall. In particular, she was fond of its 12-piece utensil set, which she still uses to this day. It includes basics like tongs, twotypes of spatulas, a wooden spoon, ladle, and microplane-style grater — but also bonus pieces you wouldn’t necessarily think qualify as utensils, like mixing bowls, measuring cups, and acolander.

We named the Crux thebest air fryer for its price— which is now a whopping 70 percent off. Ben Mims, a Los AngelesTimescooking columnist and the author ofa cookbookdevoted to the appliance, has been using his regularly for years and it has held up great. If you’re interested, act quickly, as this deal only lasts until tomorrow.

Bodum makes one of the best-knownFrench pressesaround, and we particularly love this one in rose gold, a striking replacement for its classic silver press. If you didn’t know, you can also use a French press as a milk frother,which several experts sayworks just as well (or even better) than electric versions.

We named Joyce Chen’s 14-inch flat-bottomed wok our favorite ina story dedicated to this particular type of pan. The carbon-steel material means it heats up and cools down with precision, and the high sides allow you to toss ingredients with gusto; both features will have you making the best stir-fries of your life.

We named this comprehensive cookware setthe very best you can buy. If you’re stocking your kitchen from scratch or giving it a complete rehaul, you’ll get every piece you could possibly need: two sizes of saucepans, a large stockpot, a sauté pan,a stainless-steel frying pan, a carbon-steel frying pan, and anonstick pan— the last of whichWhite Bark Workwearfounder Charlie Pennes told us has held up for three years with no scratches.

Made In has you coveredwhen it comes to knives, too. This four-piece set has the essentials — a small paring knife, achef’s knife, and a serrated knife — plus the addition of a straight-edged Nakiri knife. While the Nakiri is not strictly necessary like the others, it’s particularly great at slicing through vegetables with ease.

Cloth napkinsare a simple way to upgrade your table setting, and these linen ones that come in six beautiful, muted colors are sure to fit in with any dinnerware you set out. Material also hastableclothsandplace matsmade from the same fabric, if you’re in the market for other kitchen textiles.

If yournonstick skilletneeds an upgrade (and let’s face it: It often does), consider investing in this super-high-quality one. The standout feature is the core, which is made from copper, a material that conducts heat, retains heat, and cools down in an incredibly exacting way. Plus, it’s one of the most attractive options on the market.

Plastic cutting boards get a bad rep — and with good reason. Many are poorly made so that they stain and warp with time and need to be replaced pretty frequently. Not so with the reBoard, which so many professional cooks own and love thatwe named it the very best one you can buy. The surface is slightly textured to prevent it from slipping; the build is super-sturdy but still lightweight; and it’s easy to clean, holding up for years with no wear. Additional plusses are that it’s made from recycled materials and comes in a range of “deep and saturated” colors, says food stylistJudy Kim.

The Stagg EKG is one of those products that has beenrecommendedsomanytimes, it’s almost Strategist royalty. Just about the sleekest-looking electric kettle on the market, it’s built with exacting temperature control and a gooseneck spout for ultra-precise pouring. “The design is amazing,” says Kyle Ramage, co-owner ofBlack & White Coffee Roastersin Raleigh, North Carolina. “It’s sturdy and eloquent.”

Speaking of the holiday season, if you’re hosting out-of-towners, what better way to feed a crowd than with waffles? This All-Clad modelis a favoriteof Diaspora Co. founder Sana Javeri Kadri, who says that in a “sea of cute-but-useless” versions, she’s found it to be “super-sturdy — like industrial grade.”

These Sophie Lou Jacobsonwineglassesare a bit different than your standard set — but undeniably gorgeous. With details in colored glass, they’ll stand out on yourbar cartand make you feel stylish every time you sip from them.

In collaboration with some of the most accomplished chefs in New York City, sisters Vanessa and Kim Pham launched a line of spice mixes that pack all the flavor into dishes like larb, lemongrass barbecue, bulgogi, and more. A set of their best sellers would make an excellentgift for the food-loving person in your lifewho doesn’t always have the most time to spend in the kitchen.

You’ve probably seen this pan around Instagram — andwe think it lives up to the hype. While Our Place says it’s meant to replace eight different pieces of cookware with all its different functionalities, the most impressive feature is the high sides, which give it a level of versatility that mostnonstick skilletsdon’t have. You can braise, steam, sauté, and make sauces in it, all while capturing splatter that would otherwise end up on your stovetop.

This tabletop set is owned and loved by multiple Strategist staffers. Junior writer Brenley Goertzensaysshe loves “the just-thin-enough plates and speckled detailing.” Especially impressive, though, are thestackable glasses, which “feel wonderfully hefty in your hand, look more expensive than they are, and are great for drinking everything from water to old-fashioneds towine,” writer Dominique Pariso says.

If your pantry or fridge needs an organization overhaul, Our Place’s prettystorage containersthat come in amber, teal, and clear will surely inspire you. Strategist senior editor Chelsea Peng says “it’s actually kind of happy-making to see them in the fridge,” where the tinted glass helps make leftovers seem more appealing (and more likely to be used).

Most immersion blenders come with a cord attached — and while many of those function well, the benefits of a cordless model are obvious: It gives you greater flexibility when blending over the stove or counter. Whitneytold usthat the charge on this one “lasts for a really long time” or 25 uses.

Maybe 2023 is the year you get into vacuum sealing. It’s a great way to sous-vide, but also to preserve everything from meat in the freezer to dry goods in your pantry. Multiple expertsrecommended FoodSaver to us, the most popular brand on the market for home use because of its straightforward functionality.

For the air-fryer curious, the Dash is a great place to start. The price is always on the lower end, but especially so today, when you can snag it for just $40.Recommended byrecipe developer and bloggerMadeline Park, it’s small and simple to use, with just two dials for temperature and time. “I live alone and only cook one portion at a time,” she says. “I can cook a dish in 20 minutes, and it’s really intuitive to use.”

If you’re not in the market for an entire knife set like the one above, Global’s chef’s knife is the cream of the crop — so much so that we named itthe best overallin our deep dive into the subject, with many experts citing it as their favorite. It has a comfortable grip, balanced weight, and super-sharp edge.

For a go-big purchase, consider an Ooni pizza oven, which is “brilliant at achieving very high temperatures near 900 degrees,”cookbook authorNik Sharmasays. “And not only is this oven wonderful at cooking pizza, I’ve also found it to be an amazing tool to replicate the conditions inside a tandoor oven. Naan, tandoori chicken, and all sorts of kebabs turn out wonderfully.”

Or you could invest in one of the best blenders on the market. Vitamix is by far themost-mentioned brandwhenever we talk to chefs and recipe developers about the appliance. This one is on the slightly smaller side compared to other Vitamixes (good for storage) and has manual controls instead of predetermined settings.

The Click and Grow allows you togrow herbs inside, no matter how much natural light you have in your house. It’s small — about the size of a loaf of bread, Strategist senior writer Liza Corsillosays— but with enough space and power to support three plants at a time. It’s also very easy to maintain, she notes. We think this would make a sweetholiday giftfor anyone who is mourning their summer garden.

This Instant Pot includes its classic function:pressure-cooking. But it has the addition of anair fryerif you want a workhorse that can turn out pretty much any dish. “It preheats in minutes and I’d argue outperforms the oven for various tasks,” says Courtney Kassel, co-founder and co-writer of the newsletterSifted. Because it does so much in one, “I can further justify the space it eats up in our limited kitchen storage,” she goes on, “and it’s a lifesaver on nights when the ‘What’s for dinner?’ conversation doesn’t even kick off until 7 p.m.”

A cast-iron skillet is anabsolute necessity in the kitchenbecause it can pretty much do it all: get really hot and retain that heat, go from the stove to oven, and hold a fairlynonsticksurface if seasoned properly. (Lodge cookware comes pre-seasoned, which is really helpful, though it might require some upkeep.) You can sear, sauté, braise, fry, and bake with it — and it will last you a lifetime and then some.

This “really is the Ferrari of steam ovens,” says Strategist writer Ambar Pardilla, who tested it out fora story on the best toasters. You pour a teaspoon of water into a top opening to create steam, which allows your bread to get crisp and golden brown on the outside but stay super-soft and fluffy on the inside. “The effect really re-creates the taste of just-baked bread, as promised,” says food writer and editorMelissa Kravitz Hoeffner.

Breville makes espresso machineshighly recommended by many baristas and coffee experts. As far as home setups go, you can’t get any better. This one has all the frills: a touchscreen to select specific drinks, a built-ingrinder with burr blades, and an attachedmilk frother.

If you don’t own amicrowave, it’s pretty much impossible to reheat a cup of coffee. Enter the Ember mug, which former Strategist senior writer Karen Iorio Adelsonsays is the best of its kind on the market. She calls it “sleek and streamlined” and appreciates that the settings hook up to an app on your phone, which gives you exact degrees to choose from.

Cuisinartreigns supremewhen it comes to food processors, and at 20 percent off, now is a great time to buy one. This sleek-looking model has simple controls and an extra-large feed tube to make adding ingredients without taking the lid off easy.

Food writerCathy Erwaytold us that her rice cooker, ubiquitous in Taiwan, works like an electric steamer: Instead of mixing rice and water directly together, the Tatung heats water in a larger compartment around the bowl that holds the rice. This generates steam and helps the individual grains cook super evenly. But it also means that “you can steam other foods, like eggs or broccoli, without boiling them,” she says. Yun Hai is currently the sole distributor of Tatung in the U.S. and worked with it to make the machine in these striking colors it had never produced before.

For less than a tenner, throw in thisunderground “It” bagthat’ll provide a fun contrast to yourwinter fits. It’s “sheer, small, colorful, and light, but the woven nylon can hold the weight of a MacBook comfortably,” Pengsays.