If you think it’s too early for Christmas music to be blasting from every supermarket speaker system, you may be right. But if you think it’s too early to start thinking about the holiday shopping season, think again. Of course, the big sales are still on their way, with Black Friday kitchen deals and their internet-era counterpart Cyber Monday coming up just after Thanksgiving. But retailers are kicking things off early with enticing deals on all sorts of small kitchen appliances and products, from cookware to culinary tools, knives to meat thermometers, and appliances from air fryers and stand mixers to espresso machines and coffee makers.
A few of our favorite early deals
These early bird discounts are, in fact, already showing up on products from top brands we love including GreenPan, Cuisinart, Oxo, Instant, and Breville. And with some big-ticket buys in the mix, you may want to think about replacing your worn-out cookware or simple appliances with something more substantial before all of those holiday guests arrive for dinner.
Sure, we’re still some time away from the official Friday and Monday in question, but whether you want to be a generous gifter or simply treat yourself, there are plenty of pre-Turkey Day sales prices available right now. Check back here in the coming days and weeks for a list of Black Friday kitchen deals. And check out our picks for early gear and appliance deals below.
Cookware
We just picked the GreenPan Valencia as our top nonstick skillet, and you can grab a great price on either a three-piece or two-piece set before Black Friday. All-Clad stainless steel cookware sets are also $100 off and bakeware is nearly half off. And you can even find some discounts on Le Creuset, including its classic Dutch oven which is perfect for autumn soups, stews, and braises.
Knives
Our number-one tip for buying knives is skip the sets in favor of picking up individual chef’s knives, santoku knives, and bread knives. That said, you can grab two of our top chef’s knives from Global and Zwilling as part of a set of either two or three pieces.
Air Fryers
If you don’t own an air fryer already, don’t worry, we won’t tell. Luckily, Black Friday sales always have plenty of air fryers and low prices, and this year will likely be no exception. We’re confident in saying so because a bunch of air fryers are already at a discount, including those from Instant, Ninja, Cosori, and our splurge-worthy pick from Typhur.
Coffee Makers
Where you need a drip coffee machine for economic brews by the pot or prefer a fancy espresso maker, Black Friday is a good chance to up your home barista game. We’ve got an entire article helping to explain which coffee-making method might be right for you, so check that out and then peruse these early coffee deals we found below.
Countertop Appliances
If you’re covered for air fryers and coffee makers, then perhaps you’ve got some other small appliances on your wishlist. Grab a deal on our favorite Vitamix blender (and our second favorite from Cuisinart), Instant Pot multicookers (with or without an air fryer lid), our top choice in food processors from Breville, a great portable induction cooktop, and check out the bevy of KitchenAid products on sale, including KitchenAid Stand Mixers (we even have an entire roundup of KitchenAid products here). And that’s all before the official Black Friday appliance deals arrive!
Small Kitchen Tools and Gadgets
Don’t skip the small stuff. Sometimes the best Black Friday deals are on the little things you need to supplement your kitchen, like cooking utensils, hand blenders, and the ever-handy meat thermometer. We’ve found sale prices on all those and more below.
Cleaning, Food Storage and Organization
One of the keys to a stress-free holiday hosting season is to keep things organized and, ideally, clean before the craziness hits your kitchen. Check out these early deals on Oxo, Rubbermaid, and other food storage containers, as well as Dyson vacuums.