The best Prime Day kitchen deals for early October, according to experts

Hey sure, why not? With all the other dystopian craziness going on in the world, it’s only clear that just three months after Amazon’s latest deal bonanza, we would find ourselves on the brink of another Prime Day event, taking place on October 8 and 9.

But of course, this is Amazon, and its deals can’t be subject to the primitive rules of space and time, so those October Prime Day deals have already started rolling out.

Do we need this? Do we even want it? Silence, these are none of your business. And plus, we combed through early sales to find some discounts that are so good, they’ll help you forget you just spent a few hundred on a new air fryer in July. These, then, are some of the best early Amazon Prime Day deals on cookware, cookware, and food in general – get them while they last. (Or you know, until next time).

Conical burr coffee grinder with scale

All coffee experts agree: a burr grinder is the only way to grind those beans. And you’ll need a tough mug to get you through the upcoming holidays. Oxo is loyal when it comes to kitchen utensils, and its conical burr grinder comes complete with a scale for super-precise preparation. This is a whopping 40 percent discount for the second shot of Prime Day, so now’s the time.

Ceramic Storage Canisters

It’s baking season again, and these cute plaid-style countertop storage containers with wooden lids are bringing the apple pie to mom. At 45 percent off, it’s an easy seasonal change for your fall kitchen design.

Nespresso Vertuo Pop System

If you’re a Nespresso person, and that’s not necessarily everyone, this 35 percent off deal is pretty amazing for the Vertuo POP system complete with milk frother. My sister has this as her daily machine, and every time I visit, I marvel at the ability to get a great latte without having to know anything about espresso grinds, tampers, or frothing wands.

Glass Microwave Popcorn Maker

Yes, I know TV seasons aren’t what they used to be, but there’s something about getting dark earlier that makes me sit on my couch in the evenings to watch another screen. Of course, this requires popcorn, and this microwave popcorn maker is glass, not plastic, for those concerned about that sort of thing (which is what this is all about at this point, right?). It comes in lots of cute colors and is currently 30 percent off.

Cosori 6-Quart Air Fryer

This is the tried and true fryer from our Special Projects Director, Lesley Suter. She says she’s used it almost daily for three years and swears this sucker can cook a whole chicken better than any rotisserie you’ll find at the supermarket. It’s reliable, heats up quickly, has a large capacity, and if this means anything, it has fed a family of four without breaking down. Get it now, for 25 percent off.

Whether or not you’re the one cooking the turkey this year, everyone needs a meat thermometer with a probe. This is a solid folding option with a lighted display that will come in handy during outdoor grilling season and is at a whopping 40 percent off.

Plastic cutting board set.

I know, I know, I’m supposed to use wooden cutting boards to protect all my fancy knives and generally avoid plastic in my food, but I also cut raw chicken and I also love not washing things by hand. This set of plastic cutting boards has everything I think makes them decent: non-slip feet, a deep juice groove, and they are machine washable. They also have a 45 percent discount.