We understand more than anyone how important it is to strategize Thanksgiving cooking plans. Heck, some of us even have color-coded spreadsheets. However, we must interrupt your planning to share that while Black Friday is still a week away, there are already plenty of kitchen deals to snag, be it the best espresso machine or most powerful air fryer toaster oven we’ve tested. So if you’ll be too busy next week to even fathom the thought of sorting through sales, we took the liberty of rounding up the best kitchen deals from Amazon and Williams Sonoma to shop right now, with up to 54% off some of our favorites like Staub cast iron cookware, Breville espresso machines, Le Creuset Dutch ovens, and more.
The Best Early Black Friday Deals, at a Glance
Breville the Barista Express Impress
This espresso machine has all the bells and whistles to help dial in on the perfect shot. It comes with a built-in grinder, automated dosing system, assisted tamping lever, and an integrated steam wand. All you have to do is load up the machine with your favorite beans. At $100 off, it’s a great machine for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Lodge 10-Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet
The Lodge cast iron skillet can do it all, be it searing a steak or baking golden cornbread. It can even release fried eggs smoothly. At $20, this pan is also incredibly durable, and will last for years when maintained properly (don’t worry—it’s not too hard).
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
From achieving crispy-crunchy French fries to turning out golden brown chicken wings, this air fryer toaster oven combines multiple appliances into one sleek machine. It’s also big enough to accommodate a whole roast chicken or pot pie. Right now, it’s $100 off.
Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro
This editor-loved Joule oven air fryer from Breville can toast, air fry, roast, bake, and can even proof dough. It’s impressively accurate and has a user-friendly mobile application so you can control cooking from afar. Grab it for $100 off at Williams Sonoma.
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven
For years, Le Creuset’s Dutch oven has been our top recommendation thanks to its incredible heat retention and distribution. It evenly sears a pork shoulder and fries up crispy plantains, and its enamel interior is also hard to stain and easy to clean. Ahead of Black Friday, you can already grab it for $107 off.
Breville Joule Turbo
Due to its accuracy and speed, this immersion circulator dethroned our previous top pick. Because of its magnetic base, the Joule can stand itself up in Dutch ovens and stockpots. It can also heat up a gallon of cold water in just 22 minutes and can cook steak in 41 minutes on Turbo mode.
Zeppoli Classic Kitchen Towels
We love our kitchen towels here at Serious Eats and think that these Zeppoli towels are simply the best. Made of 100% cotton, they have a 140% absorbency rate and are only $1 apiece right now. They’re great for sopping up spills, handling hot pots and pans, drying dishes, and more. Toss them in the washer and they’ll come out like new.
Staub Cast Iron Cookware 4-Piece SetÂ
This clever stackable cookware set from Staub includes all our favorites from the brand, including its Dutch oven, grill pan, and enameled skillet. During our tests of Staub’s enameled cast iron, we were impressed with how well the cookware heats up and maintains heat. The dark enameled interior is also impossible to stain and this nesting set makes storage extra easy. Plus, it’s a whopping 54% off, saving you nearly $600.
Staub Enameled Cast Iron Everything Braiser
Among the braisers we tested, this one from Staub was one of our favorites thanks to its wide, shallow base that can sear meatballs and cook pork cheeks to tender perfection. The black matte interior is also durable and impossible to stain, no matter what’s cooked in it. This Williams Sonoma-exclusive comes with a glass lid for easily tracking your cooking progress. You can snag it for $130 off.
Breville the Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Pizza Oven
Sleekly designed with a stainless steel body and clearly marked control knobs, this indoor pizza oven heats up quickly, reaches temperatures over 750°F, and turns out fluffy pizza with noticeable char spots. It recovers its target temperature in the time it takes to prepare the next pizza, and now that it’s $200 off, it’s definitely worth grabbing.
Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers
This assorted set of our favorite plastic food storage containers is truly leakproof. During our tests, there wasn’t a single stray drop of blue-dyed water and the crystal-clear material makes it easy to see what’s inside. Plus, the containers resist odors and stains, even when it comes to turmeric. With all the leftovers you’ll no doubt have this holiday season, it’s worth grabbing a set or two on sale.
Yosukata Carbon Steel Wok Pan
Made from heat-responsive carbon steel, this slick Yosukata wok comes pre-seasoned and is easy to clean. Its wooden handle keeps hands cool while cooking, too. This wok aced our egg-frying and stir-frying tests, and it’s a reasonable $57.
Tramontina Professional 10-Inch Nonstick Frying Pan
We believe that if you must get a nonstick pan, make it a cheap one. This Tramontina skillet releases fried eggs, omelets, and crepes like a dream. It’s also lightweight and comes with a removable silicone grip that makes it easy to handle the cookware on the stovetop. Already well-priced, it’s now 53% off ahead of Black Friday.
All-Clad Electrics Stainless Steel Immersion Blender
Throughout all of our immersion blender tests, the All-Clad model impressed us with its speed and power. It chomps through ice cubes, purées celery, and emulsifies mayonnaise with ease. The silicone top also makes it easy to grip and maneuver, while the easy-to-read dial makes for intuitive speed control.
Breville 16-Cup Sous Chef Food Processor
We were simply dazzled by the powerful motor on this food processor, not to mention its impressive collection of attachments. In just 20 pulses, you can have mirepoix ready to go. Plus, its slicing blade offers 24 thickness settings and the wide chute allows for ingredients to be added whole. Save $100 off on the Breville Sous Chef before Black Friday even starts.
Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro
This vacuum sealer produced an impressively strong seal that held steady for three months in the freezer during our tests. It easily seals up wet ingredients and allows you to immediately sealing bag after bag for a fast, uninterrupted workflow. Snag it for 37% off—you may need it for all your Thanksgiving leftovers.
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer
This stand mixer is a true workhorse for everyday casual bakers who like to bake cakes, cookies, and softer bread doughs. Though it may struggle a bit with stiffer doughs like pizza, it can still get the job done without heating up or getting too loud. On sale for $120 off, it’s a great option for burgeoning bakers and enthusiasts alike.
Gozney Roccbox Outdoor Pizza Oven
The Gozney Roccbox is $100 off and has been one of our favorite pizza ovens for seven years and counting. It reaches wood-fired-oven temperatures quickly and maintains that heat so you can sling pizza after pizza without having to fuss around with any controls. It makes incredibly fluffy pizza with leopard-spotted charring and can be fueled with gas, wood or charcoal.
Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven
With so many Ooni pizza ovens out there, it can be hard to know which one fits your needs most. When we compared all nine of them, the Karu 16 was one of our favorite multi-fuel ovens. We especially liked that it has an internal temperature gauge and a door to speed up the heating process. Right now, it’s $150 off.
FAQs
When does Black Friday Start?
For some brands, Black Friday has already begun. In Amazon’s Black Friday announcement, the company stated that it will have a Black Friday Week starting Thursday, November 21 (that’s today!) through Friday, November 29. Williams Sonoma already has early Black Friday deals you can grab, too. Officially, the Black Friday holiday starts on November 29.
When does Black Friday end?
While Black Friday is technically a one-day event, there will be plenty of Black Friday-level deals throughout the holiday weekend, into Cyber Monday and Cyber Week.
Where can I find the best Black Friday kitchen deals?
Throughout Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we will be updating our guides with the latest news on sales.
Why We’re the Experts
- An Uong is a commerce writer with Serious Eats and Food & Wine.
- An has been testing kitchen gear with Serious Eats for two years and loves a good kitchen deal.
- She’s hoping to get all of her holiday shopping done during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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