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Best Kitchen Tools to Buy During Amazon's Summer Prime Day Sale (June 23-26) | Gear Heads

FromAmerica's Test Kitchen6/23/2026

America's Test Kitchen just covered a range of kitchen tools for the upcoming Prime Day sale, and the variety is pretty wild. Hannah Crowley walks through everything from heavy-duty equipment like Cuisinart food processors and Breville smart ovens to smaller items like Braun immersion blenders and the Presto Belgian waffle maker. It’s an interesting look at whether you should actually upgrade to viral tools like the Ninja CREAMi or stick with professional-tested classics. They even discuss specialized gear like the Ooni electric pizza oven and a dedicated electric knife sharpener, providing a clear breakdown of what is worth your counter space and what you might want to skip.

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Instant Pot Pro (8 QT) 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice/Grain Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Sous Vide, Yogurt Maker, Sterilizer, and Warmer, Includes App with Over 800 Recipes, Black

Instant Pot Pro (8 QT) 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice/Grain Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Sous Vide, Yogurt Maker, Sterilizer, and Warmer, Includes App with Over 800 Recipes, Black

10 Cooking Functions: Pressure cook, slow cook, sous vide, sauté, sterilize, cook yogurt and rice, bake, steam, or simply keep warm, all in one easy a...

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Instant Pot 6QT VORTEX Plus Air Fryer, 6-in-1, Air Fry, Broil, Dehydrate, Crisp, Roast, Reheat, Bake, Dishwasher-Safe Airfryer basket, from the Makers of Instant Pot, Stainless Steel

Instant Pot 6QT VORTEX Plus Air Fryer, 6-in-1, Air Fry, Broil, Dehydrate, Crisp, Roast, Reheat, Bake, Dishwasher-Safe Airfryer basket, from the Makers of Instant Pot, Stainless Steel

6 Cooking Functions: Air fry, bake, roast, broil, dehydrate, or reheat with little to no preheating time, all in one easy appliance Adjustable Tempera...

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Cuisinart Food Processor, 14-Cup Vegetable Food Chopper for Mincing, Dicing, Shredding, Puree & Kneading Dough, 720-Watt Motor, Stainless Steel, DFP-14BCNY

Cuisinart Food Processor, 14-Cup Vegetable Food Chopper for Mincing, Dicing, Shredding, Puree & Kneading Dough, 720-Watt Motor, Stainless Steel, DFP-14BCNY

SUPERIOR FUNCTION: The Cuisinart Food Processor with 720-watt motor functions as a vegetable chopper, blender, and food processer in one. Make any kin...

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Cosori 9-in-1 TurboBlaze Air Fryer 6 Qt, PFAS-Free Ceramic Coating, 90°–450°F, Precise Heating for Even Results, Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Broil, Dry, Frozen, Proof, Reheat, Keep Warm, 120V, Dark Gray

Cosori 9-in-1 TurboBlaze Air Fryer 6 Qt, PFAS-Free Ceramic Coating, 90°–450°F, Precise Heating for Even Results, Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Broil, Dry, Frozen, Proof, Reheat, Keep Warm, 120V, Dark Gray

𝘼𝙞𝙧 𝙁𝙧𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙐𝙥𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚: Innovative TurboBlaze Technology delivers a powerful 3600 rpm fan speed and temperatures up to 450℉, achieving crisp...

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Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro and Convection Oven, Brushed Stainless Steel

Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro and Convection Oven, Brushed Stainless Steel

The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro with Element iQ System is a versatile countertop oven allowing you to roast, air fry and dehydrate; Super convec...

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Chef’sChoice 15XV EdgeSelect Professional Electric Knife Sharpener with 100-Percent Diamond Abrasives and Precision Angle Guides for Straight Edge and Serrated Knives, 3-Stage, Gray

Chef’sChoice 15XV EdgeSelect Professional Electric Knife Sharpener with 100-Percent Diamond Abrasives and Precision Angle Guides for Straight Edge and Serrated Knives, 3-Stage, Gray

Electric Knife Sharpener CONVERT YOUR KNIVES: Ideal for converting traditional 20-degree factory edges of household knives into high performance Trizo...

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Braun MultiQuick 5 Immersion Hand Blender with Dual Speed + Turbo and Patented Technology, 350W - Includes Beaker and Whisk, Black, MQ505

Braun MultiQuick 5 Immersion Hand Blender with Dual Speed + Turbo and Patented Technology, 350W - Includes Beaker and Whisk, Black, MQ505

Braun is the #1 hand blender brand* *Source: Independent Research Institute, Sales Leader Full Year 2024 PATENTED POWERBELL SYSTEM: Ultra-hard stainle...

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Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker, 1.5 Quart Double Insulated, Sorbet and Frozen Yogurt Maker, Ready in 20 Minutes, ICE-21P1, White

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker, 1.5 Quart Double Insulated, Sorbet and Frozen Yogurt Maker, Ready in 20 Minutes, ICE-21P1, White

SUPERIOR FUNCTION: This Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine features a mixing paddle that makes frozen treats in 20 minutes or less. COOL FEATURE: Doubl...

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Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ | Smoothie and Ice Cream Maker, Frozen Drink Mixer, Margarita Machine | 3 Auto-iQ Presets, 1400W, 72-oz. Total Crushing Pitcher | Dark Grey | BN701

Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ | Smoothie and Ice Cream Maker, Frozen Drink Mixer, Margarita Machine | 3 Auto-iQ Presets, 1400W, 72-oz. Total Crushing Pitcher | Dark Grey | BN701

INCREASED MOTOR POWER: The Ninja Professional Plus features a new modern design and a more powerful motor than Ninja's original Professional Blender (...

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Breville BMO650SIL Compact Wave Soft Close Countertop Microwave Oven, Silver

Breville BMO650SIL Compact Wave Soft Close Countertop Microwave Oven, Silver

With a 25L compact footprint and an easy shortcuts and foods menu, the Breville Compact Wave Soft Close Microwave is big on convenience; Designed to p...

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Presto 03510 Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker, Nonstick, Cool Touch Handles, Black

Presto 03510 Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker, Nonstick, Cool Touch Handles, Black

PROFESSIONAL FLIP WAFFLE MAKER: This Belgian waffle maker features a professional-style rotating design, ensuring perfectly cooked waffles every time....

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Ooni Volt 2 Electric Indoor Pizza Oven - Versatile Countertop Electric Toaster Oven, Cook 12 Inch Pizzas and More - Charcoal Grey

Ooni Volt 2 Electric Indoor Pizza Oven - Versatile Countertop Electric Toaster Oven, Cook 12 Inch Pizzas and More - Charcoal Grey

Make restaurant-quality pizza at the touch of a button with the Ooni Volt 2 Electric Pizza Oven. Volt 2 is made with Pizza Intelligence, Ooni’s most a...

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Current® Model P Electric Pizza Oven Indoor & Outdoor, 850°F Countertop Oven, No Turning Required, Perfect Pizza Every Time, Smart App Control, 12-Inch Pizza Stone Included, Sand

Current® Model P Electric Pizza Oven Indoor & Outdoor, 850°F Countertop Oven, No Turning Required, Perfect Pizza Every Time, Smart App Control, 12-Inch Pizza Stone Included, Sand

UP TO 850°F FOR TRUE PIZZERIA RESULTS: Reaches 850°F to deliver crispy crust, bubbly cheese, and authentic Neapolitan-style pizza in as little as 2 mi...

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Kitchen Gear: The Ultimate Owner's Manual: Boost Your Equipment IQ with 500+ Expert Tips, Optimize Your Kitchen with 400+ Recommended Tools

Kitchen Gear: The Ultimate Owner's Manual: Boost Your Equipment IQ with 500+ Expert Tips, Optimize Your Kitchen with 400+ Recommended Tools

Leading kitchen gear experts Lisa McManus and Hannah Crowley share what they really think about Dutch ovens, air fryers, grills, and more in this indi...

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