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What our editors would buy in the Amazon Prime Day sales

Keen to pick up bargain in the Amazon Prime Day sales? These Test Kitchen favourite brands are what our editors have their eyes on.
Some of our editors' picks (from left) the Kenwood Multipro Go Food Processor, Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 11-in-1 Multicooker, Breville Barista Express Espresso coffee machine, Nordic Ware anniversary-style Bundt pan

Christmas will be here before we know it and Father’s Day is just around the corner, so if you’re getting ahead with gift purchasing, or in the market for a new kitchen gadget or appliance, the Amazon Prime Day sale may be worth checking out.

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What is Amazon Prime Day? Well, first of all, it’s not just a day. The online sale runs for six days. From Breville coffee machines to Japanese chef knives, Joseph Joseph storage containers to Instant Pot multi-cookers, this sale is a chance to replace or upgrade an appliance for less. Or get a head start on gift purchasing.

What we’d buy from the Amazon Prime Day sales (and why)

Here are some of the products on our wish list this year.

  • Nordic Ware make really good quality Bundt pans, but they can be pricey. Keen bakers rejoice! The anniversary-style pan is part of the sales. Pick one up for $77.09 (usually $97.49). When it arrives, find recipe inspiration here!
  • Investing in a coffee machine is no small thing, but Breville is a household name for a reason. The Breville The Barista Express Espresso Machine is sleek and chic; made from brushed stainless steel to act as a statement piece in any kitchen, and includes a built-in milk steamer, frother and coffee bean grinder all in one so you can make everything from espressos to cappuccinos in the comfort of your own home! Breville The Barista Express Espresso Machine is on sale for $639 (usually $799.)
  • Thinking of starting a home composting system? Having a caddy to house food scraps over a few days can be more convenient than traipsing out to the compost bin after every meal, especially in winter. The Joseph Joseph Stack 4 Food Waste Caddy includes a replaceable odour filter, stainless steel carry handle and can be lined with compostable bags to keep clean up to a minimum. It could also be a good solution if your council FOGO bin has broken. It’s on sale for $33.32 (usually $41.65).
  • Japanese knives are some of the best quality in the world. They’re sturdy, sleek and are covered by a lengthy warranty. The Mitsumoto Sakari 22cm Japanese Chef Knife is a top-quality knife in a versatile size and is now on sale for $87.99 (usually $109.99).
  • The Thermos Funtainer (290ml) is a handy addition to the school lunchbox infrastructure, especially in the cooler months. This smaller size is great for primary schoolers and comes in lots of fun designs. Buy now for $19.24 (usually $32.06).
  • Multi-cookers are meal prep game changers and bench space savers. The Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 11-in-1 Multicooker (8L) is a pressure cooker, slow cooker, air fryer and more! There’s also a smaller 5.7L version on sale. This 8L model is on sale for $216.80 (usually $230). The 5.7L model is on sale for $271 (usually $299).
  • Quick and efficient, the Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo portable pizza oven reaches temperatures of 400°C, so your pizza can be ready within two minutes. The oven uses a conductive system for even heat distribution, ensuring your pizza base buffs and chars to perfection while your cheese bubbles and melts. Best of all, it fits neatly on your benchtop! The Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo is on sale for $848 (usually $1199). Now you’ve got the ideal pizza-making tool in your kitchen, check out out recipe inspiration here!
  • Who said food processors need to take up a whole lot of bench space? Not Kenwood! Their Multipro Go Food Processor is sleek and compact, with all the chop, slice, and dice functions of a bigger number. As an added bonus, the tools are all dishwasher safe for extra easy clean up! Pick one up for $95.03 (usually $117.95).
  • Who doesn’t love a home made pie? With Sunbeam’s Pie Magic 4 Up electric pie maker, you won’t ever have to buy frozen pies again! This handy appliance comes with an Easy Clean Non-Stick coating so that none of your crispy pastry gets stuck to the machine. Go forth and make pies, the Sunbeam Pie Magic is on sale now for $62.99 (usually $99.95).
  • A cordless kettle is a gamechanger in any kitchen with a lot going on, and this gorgeous 1.7L Russell Hobbs kettle in a sweet honeycomb design has the added benefit of bringing a touch of a design to your kitchen (as well as convenience!). Fill your kettle to the handy 1/2/3 cup measures, and wait just 43 seconds for one cup to come to boil. Snap one up for $38.58 (usually $62.78).

Full list of deals in the Amazon Prime Day sales

Keep an eye out for deals on:

  • Ninja air fryers.
  • Kenwood food processors.
  • Instant Pot multi cookers.
  • Furi knives and knife block sets.
  • Nordic Ware cake pans.
  • Joseph Joseph storage solutions.
  • Appliances from Breville, Sunbeam and Phillips.
  • KitchenAid accessories.
  • OXO Good Grips products.

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When does the Amazon Prime Day sale start and end?

Amazon Prime Day 2024 kicks off on Tuesday, July 16 at 12:01 AM (AEST) and continues until midnight (AEST) on Sunday, July 21. We’re expecting different deals to launch on different days, so if the gadget or appliance you’re after isn’t on sale when you first check, add it to cart and keep checking back throughout the six days.

How does Amazon Prime Day work?

To take advantage of Amazon’s sale day you will need to have a Prime membership. An Amazon Prime membership is just $9.99 a month and gives members access to free delivery, same-day delivery as well as access to streaming platform Prime Video.

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