The best Prime Day kitchen deals to shop in October 2024

Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon's October sales event, is finally here – just in time for the upcoming holiday cooking season. As our signature color shows, the ZDNET team has spent the last few months outside enjoying the end of summer, only to find our kitchens completely unprepared for the colder weather.

Don't worry — if you're like us and haven't cooked since Amazon's Prime Day sale in July, Prime Day is back in October to bring back several deals on kitchen appliances.

Also: October's best Prime Day deals now live

We've rounded up the best kitchen deals on offer during the sale, from coveted KitchenAid mixers and Nespresso machines to food dehydrators and Nutribullets. This list includes everything from vacuum sealers to air fryers to different types of popcorn makers.

We will continue to update this list throughout the sales event. So check back here regularly to get new discounts on kitchen appliances.

Our favorite kitchen deals for Amazon Prime Day in October

• Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2 for $100 (Save $50): It's finally hot coffee season and the Ember Self-Heating Mug, a ZDNET favorite, is on sale for Prime Big Deal Days at over 30% off. Read the full review here.
• Philips 3200 series fully automatic espresso machine for $500 (Save $500): If you're looking for a fancier espresso machine, this machine—which normally costs $1,000—offers milk functions for the perfect latte and dishwasher-safe parts for easy cleanup.
• Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 for $60 (Save $70): This all-in-one kitchen appliance allows you to pressure cook, slow cook, steam, sauté, keep food warm, and make yogurt.
• Cosori hot air fryer 9-in-1 for $85 (Save $35): Cook, heat, or crisp virtually anything in this 6-quart air fryer from the brand that tops our list of the best air fryers. The mini version is a staff favorite.
• Nutribullet Pro+ 1200 Watt Personal Blender in Matte Black for $76 (Save $54): Ideal for small kitchens, this 32-ounce mini blender now has twice the power of the original Nutribullet at 1200 watts.
• Turelar hand mixer with cable for $40 (Save $39): As Turelar assures, you'll be “no more lumpy bits” with this 1100-watt hand mixer, now over 50% off for Prime Day in October.
• Sondiko refillable butane torch lighter for $14 (Save $16): Preparing mini crème brûlées for your next get-together? Get this flashlight for over 50% off on Prime Big Deal Days.
• Beelicious automatic vacuum sealer for $85 (Save $145): It's fall, which means it's almost winter, which means it's time to stock up on groceries, squirrel style. This vacuum sealer features easy bag storage and can even preserve wine.
• Black+Decker digital microwave oven for $100 (Save $35): With so many fancy appliances to covet these days, it's easy to forget that the microwave hasn't been updated since 1998. There is a 26% discount on this bestseller for Prime Day in October.
• Breville espresso machine for $300 (Save $200): This brushed stainless steel espresso machine is a great entry-level option for dipping your toe into quality coffee at home, and it's currently 40% off for Prime Day in October. Read all the details here.
• Zojirushi Micom rice cooker and warmer for $143 (Save $91): If you still struggle to cook rice (me), this 5.5-cup capacity rice cooker will save your life, especially at almost 40% off.

More kitchen offers for Prime Day in October 2024

• Temperature-controlled, self-heating coffee mug from Nextmug in burgundy for $90 (save $40): Not the Ember mug, but another self-heating thermos if you want to save a few more bucks.
• KitchenAid 5-quart tilt-head stand mixer in blue velvet for $350 (Save $100): Our staff's favorite “secret weapon” for holiday baking, this food processor is 22% off for Prime Day in October.
• Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 for $90 (Save $30): If, like me, you've been avoiding the call of the air fryer, it's long past time to give in. Get this 5 liter option for 25% off on Amazon, or Choose the larger versionalso almost 25% off.
• Magic Mill dehydrator for $42 (Save $18): Ever wanted to make your own snacks, jerky, or even pet treats? Try this food preserver and save a few bucks thanks to Prime Big Deal Days.
• Chefman kettle for $20 (Save $8): Cooler weather means it's always tea time. This BPA-free kettle is made from sleek glass, auto shuts off for added safety, and is cordless.
• ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for $15 (Save $10): This thermometer easily checks the temperature of your meat. The reading speed is 3-4 seconds and the display rotates 180 degrees automatically.
• Oster wireless electric wine opener for $16 (Save $9): This cordless, battery-operated wine opener lets you easily remove any wine cork from the bottle in five to seven seconds.
• Outdoor pizza oven for $170 (Save $60): Bake homemade pies with this pizza oven, which features a rotating design and a built-in thermometer so you can monitor the temperature inside.
• Vitamin 5200 Blender for $476 (Save $74): This professional blender features variable speed control to create a variety of textures, from chunky salsas to thick vegetable soups.

FAQs

When is Amazon's Prime Day in October 2024?

Amazon's Prime Day in October will take place on October 8th and 9th, but some offers will be active before and after the official event. Events like these feature many more expensive kitchen appliances for sale, making it a good time to try out new technology you've been eyeing.

How did we choose these kitchen deals for Prime Day in October?

ZDNET covers deals our team wants to buy, devices and products we need or would recommend. Our experts searched for deals that were at least 20% off or barely on sale using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how often it is offered.

We also looked at customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the offerings we recommend. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing – in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The aim is to provide the most accurate advice so you can shop smarter.

What are the best Prime Day deals in October 2024?

ZDNET's experts scour Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best offers so far:

You can also find the best Prime Day deals in October sorted by price:

And the best offers from other retailers this week: