Many modern kitchens are a winning combination of old-fashioned tools and high-tech gadgets. At Engadget, we've tried it all. We've tested air fryers, reviewed ice cream makers, figured out exactly what the benefits of sous vide cookers are, and raved about premium pepper mills. Now that Amazon's Prime Day sales are underway, many of the cookware, equipment, and gadgets we recommend are on sale at discounted prices — some for lower prices than ever before. We've rounded up the best of our favorites here, so if you've been waiting for some great kitchen tech deals, now's your chance to shop.
As with all of Engadget's tech deals coverage, we feature almost exclusively discounts on gear that we've tested or used and know is worth your money. We've collated the Prime Day deals offered by Amazon with our guides and reviews to create the deals you see here, and we'll be updating our roundup of these deals throughout the two days of the Amazon Prime Day sale.
Best Prime Day deals on sous vide cookers
Anova Cuisine
The machine, which we've dubbed the in our buying guide, is on sale for $139 just in time for Prime Day instead of the usual price of $199, which is about $8 more than its lowest price ever.
We love the easy-to-use digital touch controls and high 8 litres per minute flow rate, which means it heats and maintains water temperature better than cheaper competitors, plus the accompanying app has a huge selection of high-quality sous vide recipes.
$139 on Amazon
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Instant Pot
Our pick of the best budget-friendly product from our sous vide cooker guide is the Accu Slim Sous Vide by Instant Pot, currently priced at $68, within a few dollars of its all-time low.
Made by the makers of the ubiquitous Instant Pot, we think this stick is a great starting point for anyone just getting started with sous vide cooking: The controls are simple, the clamp is easy to use, and the 800-watt heater is more than powerful enough to maintain a consistent temperature.
$68 on Amazon
Breville
The premium sous vide cooker featured in this guide comes from Breville. The brand's Joule Turbo sous vide cooker normally retails for $250, but is a bit more affordable at $200 for Prime Day, making it the cheapest price we've seen so far.
It has a powerful 1,100-watt heater and a new Turbo mode that cuts down on cooking times. Note that there are no built-in controls, so you'll need to control it with your smartphone via the companion app.
$200 on Amazon
Prime Day Air Fryer and Instant Pot Deals
Ninja
If you are looking for a good dual zone air fryer, this is the product for you. After testing it, I think it is best suited for those with larger kitchens as it does take up a lot of space. However, if you are cooking for a large group at once, you will definitely appreciate the capacity of this product and the ability to cook two different dishes at the same time at different temperatures.
It also has special features that allow you to preheat almost instantly and cook and warm two types of food at the same time. Normally, this product retails for around $230, but it's currently on sale for $180, which is about $40 more than last year's Black Friday sale price.
$180 on Amazon
Instant Pot
The Instant Vortex Plus 6QT Air Fryer is our top overall pick for an air fryer because it heats up quickly, cooks food evenly, and has a convenient window that lets you see what's going on inside your food. The “Odor Erase” technology is pretty effective at reducing cooking odors, but it didn't completely eliminate them.
Thanks to Prime Day, the 6-quart air fryer is currently on sale for $127, which is a nice discount off its list price of $170, but it's also been seen dropping as low as $72.
$127 on Amazon
Breville
The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is 25% off its $400 retail price for Prime Day, and is now just $300, making it the cheapest price it's been in the past year.
Our favorite air fryer and toaster oven combo is the Breville Smart Oven. It's huge enough to fit a 5-quart Dutch oven, so it can almost double as a secondary oven. It's perfect for entertaining and cooking for a large crowd.
Although it has “smart” in the name, this doesn't mean it's connected to an app, but rather refers to the internal technology that regulates and directs heat as you cook.
$300 on Amazon
Best Prime Day Blender and Juicer Deals
KitchenAid
The KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender is a corded version of our favorite hand blender, and it's currently on sale for $45, $25 off, which matches the lowest price it's been at over the past year, though we've seen this particular price a few times before, so it's not necessarily a Prime Day-related promotion.
Like its wireless sibling, this version also has a variable speed feature, so the harder you squeeze the trigger, the different speeds you get for more precise blending. It also comes with a pan guard to prevent scratches and a dishwasher-safe blending jar.
$45 on Amazon
Vitamix
In our guide to favorite kitchen gadgets, we feature the Vitamix E310 Explorian blender as one of our top picks for any kitchen. It lists for $380, but is currently $50 off at $330, which is about $50 more than its lowest price ever.
While this is still a pricey purchase, we were impressed with its ability to make even the toughest ingredients smooth and creamy.
$330 on Amazon
KitchenAid
Another Kitchen Appliance Guide pick is the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer, which is on sale for $350 on Prime Day as part of a set with a FlexEdge beater, which is $100 less than the blender alone and $125 less than the set's list price.
Artisan Series mixers have long been a favorite of home bakers because they're durable, powerful, and look great on your countertop, and their extensive range of attachments means you can use them for more than just one purpose.
$350 on Amazon
Prime Day kitchen tech deals
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The Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker is on sale for $150, which is $50 off retail price and within $1 of the lowest price ever. The machine earned a stellar score of 90 in our reviews, with reviewers saying it will “make all your freezing dreams come true.”
He loves how quick and easy it is to make ice cream, and is impressed with how it can also make other treats like sorbet and frozen yogurt. The machine takes up a bit of space in his small kitchen, but it's one he's happy to make room for.
$150 on Amazon
Microplane
One of our favorite little kitchen essentials is the Microplane Classic Zester , which is on sale for just $14 on Prime Day (its previous lowest price was just $11).
It's super sharp and takes up much less space than a box grater. It makes it super easy to shred cheese, grate lemon zest, mince garlic, and grate spices. I've been using this grater for years and it's one of my kitchen essentials.
$14 on Amazon
AmazonBasics
Another great little kitchen gadget for those interested in baking is the Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale, available for just $9 on Prime Day.
I love that it's compact yet can measure up to 11 pounds. Plus, you can easily switch between pounds, grams, and fluid ounces. It's a handy tool for cooking and a must-have for baking.
$9 on Amazon
Secretly
On Prime Day, the price drops to $56 instead of $70, matching the lowest price we've seen this year.
This electric kettle sits on one of our editors' small countertop because it has different built-in temperature settings for different types of beverages, and the neck is perfect for Chemex-brewed coffee.
$56 on Amazon
Chemex
The Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker is also on sale right now. You can get this popular coffee gadget for just $43 instead of the $47 retail price. It's another pick from our small gadgets guide. We love that it takes up less space than a drip machine and makes a much tastier cup of coffee.
$43 on Amazon
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