We’ve Been Waiting for Prime Day All Year, and These Are the Must-Haves We’re Eyeing

Prime Day is just over a week away. The two-day event is set to feature thousands of kitchen deals, so we wouldn’t blame you if you’re not sure which products to keep an eye out for. That’s where we come in. The Food & Wine staff spends all year testing the latest and greatest kitchen gear, and we’ve put together a watchlist of the products we’re looking to snag as soon as they go on sale.

Our editors’ and writers’ top Prime Day picks include appliances, tools, and cookware from top brands, and some are already on sale. Read on to shop our ultimate Prime Day picks for 2024, including KitchenAid, Breville, and Meater. 

Editor Picks for Amazon Prime Day 2024

• Meater Plus Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer, $100
• Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine, $500
• Rick Bayless’s Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant Flavors of a World-Class Cuisine, $16 (originally $38)
• Hulken Reusable Grocery Bag on Wheels, $114
• Homecourt All-Purpose Cleaning Spray, $25
• KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker, $220 (originally $300)

Meater Plus Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer

“Every home cook needs a reliable meat thermometer, especially for grilling season. The Meater Plus Smart Meat Thermometer was accurate (either dead-on or within two degrees) in our static tests — plus it's wireless, so you can easily take it with you wherever you go this summer. At 30% off, this is a smart investment for anyone who cooks and roasts meat regularly. I think it also makes a fun yet highly practical gift for the griller in your life.” – Danielle St. Pierre, Senior Commerce Editor

Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine

“I've been eyeing the Breville Bambino Plus for years and this might just be the year I grab one on Prime Day. It's a long-lasting semi-automatic espresso machine that pulls consistently high-quality espresso shots and the steam wand produces silky smooth frothed milk.” – An Uong, Commerce Writer

Rick Bayless’s Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant Flavors of a World-Class Cuisine

“I'm always on the hunt for classic cookbooks from chefs I love, but they can be expensive. I've had 'Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen' on my radar for a long time, and it's currently 57% off, which I'm simply not going to be able to pass up. Bayless is a legend when it comes to Mexican cuisine (especially in Chicago, where I live and where his restaurants are), and I've heard numerous people say that this book is a masterpiece, so I can't wait to treat myself and dig in.” – Adam Rothbarth, Commerce Writer

Hulken Reusable Grocery Bag on Wheels

“Schlepping groceries in New York City is not for the faint of heart. I was gifted a medium-sized Hulken for Christmas last year and shopping has never been such a breeze. The four-wheel cart easily rolls over sidewalk cracks and can be lifted quickly over curbs. Thanks to this trusty cart I can boldly buy gallons of milk and bottles of wine without fear of hurt shoulders from heavy bags.” – Lucy Simon, Assistant Editor

Homecourt All-Purpose Cleaning Spray

“I love this mint surface cleaner from Homecourt, which fills my kitchen with a piney, herbal scent every time I use it. It's effective at getting rid of tough stains on my countertop and stove, and the fragrance lingers enough to give the room a clean feeling, but isn't too overpowering.” – Oset Babür-Winter, Senior Drinks Editor

KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker

“I used to regularly burn rice on the stovetop, until I got the chance to try this KitchenAid rice cooker. The appliance features a built-in scale to measure the amount of rice, grains, or beans I’m cooking, and releases just the right amount of water from the tank. In other words, it does all the thinking for me to make perfect rice, every single time. It doesn’t get better than that!” – Katie Brown, Commerce Writer