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Lord, Some of Amazon’s Best Black Friday Deals Are (Already) Here

Staff-favorite cookware and coffee brands, from Keurig to Ninja to Le Creuset, are among the earliest stuff on sale

by Francky Knapp Updated

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Francky Knapp is the commerce writer at Eater, and an award-winning writer with bylines in GQ, VICE, The Daily Beast, and other publications. A curious home cook with a deep love of Polish cabbage rolls, her devotion to food service journalism knows no bounds.

Not so long ago, the words “Black Friday sales rush” were shorthand for watching people stampede each other for Cabbage Patch Dolls at 6 a.m. These days, however, the best Black Friday deals arrive early, online, and without curb stomping. Amazon has already soft-launched its deals for the holiday season, and inside the belly of the shopping behemoth there are deals on kitchen items, cookware, and this Le Creuset Cassadou that just might be able to heal me.

Holiday deals, it would seem, are no longer bridled by seasonality — and given that we still have plenty (OK, all) of our gift shopping to do, there’s no harm in snooping around the early Amazon sales section to get a leg up this year. After all, who knows when the vertical Staub chicken roaster — my personal Holy Grail of chicken roasters — will be on sale again for under $200?

Whether you’re roasting, toasting, or looking for a more comfortable mat to stand on while washing dishes, these are the best early Black Friday deals from Amazon that are already flying off the proverbial shelves.

The best early Black Friday deals on kitchen accessories

black floor mat.
| Happy Trends

Happy Trends cushioned floor mat

  • $12
  • $31
  • 62% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

Washing dishes is work enough, my friend. Why not make the task less cumbersome with the help of a cushioned kitchen floor mat? My sister has one of these, and it makes me feel like someone made a Memory Foam mattress just for my feet.

black dish drying rack with green and white dinnerware drying.
| Kitsure

Kitsure dish drying rack

  • $23
  • $30
  • 24% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

There has been a lot of chatter amongst Eater writers about what constitutes a decent, non-eyesore drying rack. Eater Senior Reporter Bettina Makalintal recommended the brand Kitsure, and I can see why; the design is minimalist, and the stainless steel sides are high enough to prevent any dish avalanches.

The best early Black Friday deals on coffee makers and accessories

Keurig pod coffee maker with a blue cup.
| Keurig

Keurig K Express coffee pod brewer

  • $60
  • $90
  • 34% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

It took me a while to understand the appeal of the pod-based coffee machine. Then, after making what felt like an endless stream of French press coffee for visiting relatives, it dawned on me: pod coffee machines are immense time savers (and time respectors), because they allow different people who all wake up at different times of day to have their coffee needs instantly met, leaving you, the host, to do whatever you want. Keurig’s K Express is perfect for the task, and compact enough to be stored away with ease.

Hamilton Beach black gooseneck electric kettle pouring tea.
| Hamilton Beach

Hamilton Beach compact electric gooseneck kettle

  • $21
  • $30
  • 31% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

If you’re looking for a non-plastic electric kettle, this Hamilton Beach model is a pretty great dupe for Fellow’s Stagg EKG gooseneck kettle; the latter will run you $165, but this doppelganger is just over $20 while providing the same slow, controlled pour that coffee lovers covet from a goosneck kettle.

white and orange bodum coffee bean grinder.
| Bodum

Bodum Bistro electric blade coffee grinder

  • $20
  • $28
  • 28% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

Bodum is one of my favorite affordable brands that makes me feel rich and worldly. That’s thanks largely to the Danish-Swiss kitchenware brand’s postmodern designs, which feel worthy of a Stanley Kubrick set. I also appreciate the slightly textured sides of this grinder, which can keep it from slipping out of your hands when removing coffee grounds.

The best early Black Friday deals on cookware

Le Creuset blue Cassadou cookware.
| Le Creuset

Le Creuset Cassadou

  • $210
  • $350
  • 41% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

“Cassadou” is a really fun, really French way of saying, “this piece of cookware is a fever dream crossover of a Dutch oven and deep sauté pan.” It’s one of the original multi-tasking pieces of cookware, and perfect if you’re pressed for storage space in the kitchen.

stainless steel turkey roaster pan.
| All-Clad

All-Clad stainless steel roaster and nonstick rack

  • $130
  • $180
  • 28% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

Don’t you want that sparkling new stainless steel roaster before Thanksgiving? This All-Clad option also comes with a nonstick rack for your bird of choice, and is made out of heavy-gauge, polished 18/10 stainless steel (translation: shiny and durable).

fry pan on stove with lid.
| GreenPan

GreenPan Lima Ceramic 12-inch nonstick skillet with lid

  • $35
  • $45
  • 24% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

GreenPan takes the cake for affordable nonstick pans. The brand’s 12-inch nonstick skillet is made out of Lima, a kind of hard anodized aluminum designed to last, and is then given a PFAS-free nonstick coating. And, perhaps best of all, you can take home both the skillet and its lid for the price of a booze-filled brunch during Black Friday.

Caraway white nonstick frying pan.
| Caraway

Caraway 10.5-inch nonstick ceramic frying pan

  • $85
  • $95
  • 11% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

Caraway’s nonstick cookware is free of PFOA, PFOS, and PFA, as well as lead, cadmium, and other harmful chemicals that have no business being in my morning eggs. If you’re going to scoop anything from the Instagrammy cookware line’s Amazon sale selection, reach for the 10-inch frying pan for its versatile size. I have owned two Caraway nonstick pieces for a few years now, and they still don’t show signs of scratching and clean up easily.

The best early Black Friday deals on countertop appliances

Cosori black air fryer.
| Cosori

Cosori 5-quart air fryer

  • $80
  • $100
  • 21% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

Cosori is a favorite air fryer brand of Eater’s Special Projects Director Lesley Suter, who says that it “produces flaky scallion pancakes, perfectly charred broccoli, and it’s big enough to fit a whole chicken” in her Eater article review of the 6-quart beast. This iteration is slightly more compact at 5-quarts, but packs just as much versatility and power. Gather your Cornish game hens, and fry away.

panasonic microwave.
| Panasonic

Panasonic NN-SB438S compact microwave

  • $100
  • $125
  • 21% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

If you’re shopping for a microwave on the more compact (and affordable) side, this Panasonic workhorse packs just under a 1 cubic foot of space and boasts 7 presets, including a handful of settings just for making popcorn.

two burner induction stove.
| Duxtop

Duxtop LCD portable double induction cooktop

  • $220
  • $327
  • 33% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

It’s hard to find an induction cooktop that doesn’t feel like a total eyesore, but this sleek model from Duxtop feels pretty discreet. The two burners are endowed with respective LED screens that will let you know their exact temperature, and you can pick from 8 presets designed for everything from heating milk to searing steak.

Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker.
| Ninja

Ninja CREAMi

  • $198
  • $230
  • 14% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

I love a straightforward appliance. Meaning, I want to live in a world where all I have to do for ice cream is push a big, clear button that reads “ICE CREAM” (as well as “ICE CREAM LITE,” in this case, for recipes that include little to no sugar or cream). The Ninja CREAMi has developed something of a cult-like following online for its ability to churn out smoothies, sorbets, milkshakes, and ice creams with ease.

The best early Black Friday deals on knives and utensils

yellow spatula in a pan on a stove.
| Get It Right

Get It Right Spoonula

  • $10
  • $13
  • 27% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

There’s a lot of nervous chatter right now about black plastic’s potential to contain toxic materials in light of a new study published in Chemosphere. Get It Right makes dishwasher-safe silicone kitchenware that doesn’t include BPA and BPS, and I have heard only the best things from the Eater team about its cooking utensils, especially the “spoonula,” which combines all the scraping power of a spatula with the scoop of a spoon. I’ve only been using mine for a few days, and already my shakshuka egg serving anxiety has lessened.

GIR kitchen utensils

Get It Right 5-piece utensil bundle

  • $38
  • $51
  • 25% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

This Get It Right bundle will transform your humble IKEA utensil holder into a veritable bouquet of color. This Black Friday, you can take home the brand’s ladle, spatula, flip, spoon, and spoonula for the cost of a margarita-filled brunch. Here’s an idea: make the bundle one of your go-to presents for your under $50 gift budget.

hands chopping tomatoes with a chef’s knife.
| Imarku

Imarku 8-inch Japanese chef’s blade

  • $30
  • $66
  • 55% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

I bought an Imarku chef’s knife at the suggestion of a friend who is a much better cook than me, and wow does this blade pull its weight in my knife lineup; it has excellent balance, a Pakkawood handle that is designed to be water damage-resistant, and a sharpness that rivals many $100+ knives I have tried.

The best early Black Friday tableware deals

Mud Pie checkered bowl set

  • $79
  • $93
  • 16% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

Various iterations of the checkered trend have come and gone, but I have yet to see the motif paired so with rustic wood bowls. At 14- and 12-inches in diameter, they sure would make a great fruit bowl, salad bowl, and just general focal point on your holiday table. (May I suggest filling them with pomander balls?)

silver flatware on a white plate on a counter by a napkin.
| Oneida

Oneida 20-piece flatware set

  • $36
  • $48
  • 26% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

Oneida has been in the flatware business for over 175 years, and it’s one of the first brands I’ll recommend to someone who is looking to upgrade their mismatched silverware assortment with a sleek, coherent set of cutlery that won’t break the bank. This 20-piece set is designed to serve four people, and comes with salad and/or dessert forks, place forks, place knives, place spoons, and coffee/tea spoons. It’s also stainless steel, dishwasher safe, and has some nice weight to the handle design.

The best early Black Friday deals on kitchen vacuums

Shark handheld vacuum on counter.
| Shark

Shark handheld vacuum

  • $96
  • $130
  • 27% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

I am a devout believer in the power of a little kitchen vacuum for keeping messes and crumbs at bay. Shark’s handheld vacuum is far easier to whip out than a hefty standing vacuum, and it actually looks pretty sleek in its standing dock.

Miele vacuum.
| Miele

Miele classic C1 bagged canister vacuum

  • $279
  • $349
  • 20% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

While it may run pricier than your average vacuum, a Miele vacuum is going to be an absolute workhorse. The German-made vacuum is not only a delight to clean with (yes, delight; it’s just that lightweight and easy to maneuver), but it never loses steam on its suction power for both hard floors and carpets. And you know what? I don’t think the bag is that annoying. It is more of an inconvenience for me to shake out a dusty, bagless canister in the middle of my near-windowless living room. If you’re tired of half-hearted vacuums, consider this your end game model.

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