I Buy Kitchen Gear for a Living, and These Are The Best Prime Day Deals I’ve Seen — Starting at Just $6

Prime Day is finally here, which is great news for people who abstain from picking up new kitchen gear all year in hopes of finding powerful deals once summer rolls around. The past few days, I’ve been perusing Amazon’s aisles with purpose, looking for products I love, as well as a few I actually want. The sheer amount of great things on sale is staggering, to say the least.

Within the tsunami of deals unleashed by this year’s Prime Day were a 43% off bread knife I swear by and a phenomenal Staub pan that I rely on for indoor grilling, as well as a Breville pizza oven I revere and a lauded chef’s knife I’ve been dying to test out. Thus, I humbly present my favorite Prime Day deals (so far).

Best 5 Editor-Loved Deals Overall

Nordic Ware Large Baking Sheet

This large aluminum baking sheet is a powerful tool that will remain durable for years to come. I’m always looking for the best baking sheets — I roast and bake food nearly every day — and you really can’t do better than this 21-by-15-inch option from Nordic Ware.

Igloo Retro 25-Quart Cooler

This colorful cooler with retro vibes has been the star of countless dinners, parties, and outdoor hangs for me. It’s got a 23-liter capacity (i.e., it can fit up to 36 cans), it’s easy to carry, and it’s only $40 right now. Love to see it.

Staub Cast Iron Square Grill Pan

I absolutely love this grill pan — it’s the hero of many dishes I like to make, from mushroom tacos and baba ganoush to hot dogs and hamburgers. Its enameled base and well-positioned grates mean that food almost never sticks (and if it does, it’s a cinch to clean).

Mercer Culinary Bread Knife

Mercer Culinary’s bread knife is legendary, and I’ve used it to cut bread for years. It positively lasers through everything from sourdough and baguettes to tomatoes, potatoes, and even cake. I am surprised that it’s a whopping 43% off right now, but it is, so if you love bread, I implore you to jump on this deal.

KitchenAid Ribbed Silicone Oven Mitt Set

Having an excellent set of oven mitts you trust is so important. These silicone gloves are heat- and water-resistant, and also prevent slipping, so you can safely use them to handle hot pans, baking sheets, and more. Plus, they’re a shocking 57% off.

Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo 

I’ve thrown and attended hundreds (if not thousands) of pizza parties, and the most memorable one I’ve been to in somebody’s home featured this smart pizza oven from Breville. Using this smart appliance that can get up to 750ºF and cook pizzas in a minute or two, my friend turned out pie after pie that surpassed those of most restaurants I’ve been to. It’s 20% off right now. 

Le Creuset Enameled 3.5-Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven

I strongly believe that all even remotely serious cooks should have at least one nice piece of Le Creuset. This 3.5-quart enameled Dutch oven is a beauty to look at and a joy to cook with, but more importantly, it’s clocking in at just under half off.

Bellemain 5-Quart Metal Colander

Everybody needs a really good colander, and this is a really good colander (that also happens to be on sale for 27% off). One reviewer said, “Love this colander. It’s very well made, sturdy, and a great size! The holes are small enough to prevent food from falling through but large enough for water to wash fruits and veggies!”

John Boos 18-by-12-Inch Chop-N-Slice Cutting Board

Cutting boards by John Boos are always show-stoppers — that’s why you see them used by everyone from celebrity chefs to professional cooks to MasterChef contestants. Some of the more high-end pieces can get pricey, but the Chop-N-Slice line features sustainably sourced edge-grain maple and a thick, reversible design. With this 18-by-12-inch board on sale for $60 right now, you can join the club and still have some moolah left over for those mushrooms you’ve been wanting to cook. 

OXO Good Grips 9-Inch Stainless Steel Tongs

OXO’s stainless steel tongs are the real deal, which is why they have over 11,000 five-star ratings from Amazon reviewers. I love using these — they’re durable and nimble, with scalloped edges that let you pick up almost anything securely. It’s 57% off right now!

Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers

These highly rated food storage containers have over 70,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. They’re stackable, BPA free, and safe to use in the microwave and dishwasher. And with this deal, they clock in at just $9 each, which rocks.

Winco Chinese Cleaver

This cleaver that I used heavily in my prep kitchen days is still one of the most important workhorses in my kitchen. It’s sharp, sturdy, and $13, making it an absolute beast that I believe everybody should own.

KitchenAid Classic Pizza Wheel

Having a killer pizza wheel is one of those very small details that can elevate a meal — in this case, your next blowout pizza party — to celestial levels. Don’t be that person cutting up a pizza with a table knife, especially when you can grab this one for only $6.

Lodge Cast Iron Burger Press

This cast iron burger press will help you take your (surely already great) burgers to the next level: a totally even cook and sublimely caramelized edges. And it’s only $15 right now.

Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker Nano 3.0

Sous vide cooking is truly one of the secret weapons of any great professional kitchen. Fortunately, sous vide cookers are super reasonably priced, and even more so when they’re 35% off, like this 800-watt, WiFi-ready model.