Summer shoppers, rev your engines. Amazon Prime Day kicks off on Tuesday, July 16, lasting through Wednesday, July 17, and early deals are already on offer. Looking for big blender energy? We’ve spotted discounts on some great blenders, plus a few other can’t-miss markdowns on kitchen tools we’ve recommended in the past. We’ve rounded them all up for you here, and we’ll update this page with new deals as they happen through Wednesday. Happy shopping!
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With its tall pitcher, powerful 1,200-watt motor, and simple functionality, the original Vitamix model stands the test of time. Fancier models sell for hundreds more, but for nearly a decade, the reviewers at The Wirecutter have ranked this classic workhorse the best blender of them all.
A combination pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, and more, the Instant Pot is a dream for batch-cooking dried beans and rice, slow-cooking soups and stews, and much more. It dramatically speeds up cooking tasks you’d usually do on a stovetop, helping keep the kitchen cool on warm days. And for oil-free cooking, one underappreciated feature of this handy appliance is the tight-sealing lid that holds in moisture so food won’t stick or burn. If you’re new to the world of multicookers, check out our Instant Pot guide.
Silicone sheet pan liners aren’t just for baking: They can turn any sheet pan into a nonstick roaster for savory foods, as well. The fiberglass mesh built into Silpat mats promotes even heat distribution and makes it stronger than silicone-only liners. Not to mention, the flexible material rolls up into a small tube shape for easy storage.
Get perfectly cooked vegetables while locking in all their nutrients when you use this nifty silicone steamer basket. The versatile design works well in stovetop saucepans, microwaves, and multicookers, and the extra-long handles make it easy to lift and lower without spilling food. Made from flexible silicone, it’s dishwasher-safe and won’t scratch nonstick pan coatings.
Small but mighty, the Magic Bullet is a great starter blender for students or newbie cooks setting up their first kitchen. For more experienced cooks, this 11-piece set is a nice option when you want to whip up a smoothie, salad dressing, or small-batch sauce and don’t want to drag out the big blender. It’s easy to bring to the office, and we know quite a few people who travel with it.
If you want a high-speed blender but aren’t up for a Vitamix splurge, here’s another model extolled by experts in our FOK blender guide. The Kitchen Aid K400 is a 1,200-watt high-speed blender with sleek countertop appeal, with many of the color options Kitchen Aid is known for.
Here’s another budget-friendly high-powered blender that experts recommended in the FOK Blender Guide. Powered by a 1,400-watt motor, it comes with handy presets for smoothies, crushed ice, and nutrient extraction, plus a pair of 24-oz. single-serve go cups so you can take your smoothies on the go.
If you want perfectly cooked rice every time, a countertop rice cooker is a smart investment, and Zojirushi makes some of the best. The Neuro Fuzzy’s built-in software monitors water and rice levels and adjusts cook times for perfect results—even if your measurements are less than perfect. A nonstick inner pan makes for easy serving and cleanup, and the extended keep-warm function ensures you have ready-to-eat rice whenever you need it.
This stainless steel chopper makes quick work of all those little chopping jobs, creating perfectly minced garlic, diced onions and shallots, and chopped nuts and herbs in a matter of seconds. The enclosed base means you don’t need to break out the cutting board, and the dishwasher-safe parts are easy to clean.
