I Spend 40 Hours a Week Shopping for Kitchen Deals, and These Are 10 to Grab from Amazon's After-Christmas Sale

Now that the season of holiday shopping is finally over, you’re probably breathing a sigh of relief — after all, finding gifts for everyone on your list (and then giving them out) is stressful. Now that I’m done shopping for other people, it’s time I treat myself to a few kitchen products I’ve had my eye on.  And if you're anything like me, your budget might be zapped post-holiday shopping, but don’t worry because I’m an expert at finding deals. 

Right now, you can save up to 67% off on essential kitchen tools at Amazon, so whether you’re eyeing that high-quality chef’s knife everyone forgot to gift you, or you need to get an air fryer that will actually fit on your countertop, these deals run the gamut. Keep scrolling to find our top 10 picks for the best deals to shop during this post holiday season sale. And don’t feel guilty about shopping for yourself — I know I won’t. 

Best Editor-Loved After-Christmas Deals

• Keurig K-Slim Single Serve Coffee Maker, $96 (originally $130)
• Philips XXL Premium Air Fryer, $145 (originally $350)
• Henckels 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $38 (originally $116)
• Staub Brasier with Glass Lid, $170 (originally $270)
• Le Creuset Cast Iron Signature Saucepan, $180 (originally $268)
• Lodge Cast Iron 16.75-Inch Reversible Griddle, $35 (originally $60)
• New England Stories Revolving Spice Rack, $30 (originally $40)
• KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Food Chopper, $45 (originally $60)
• Dash Mini Waffle Maker, $11 (originally $18)
• Luukmonde Electric Citrus Juicer, $27 (originally $40)

Keurig K-Slim Single Serve Coffee Maker

At 26% off, this Keurig coffee maker will be a blessing to anyone who appreciates simplicity in their life. At the touch of just one button, the coffee maker brews either an 8, 10, or 12-ounce cup of a coffee in a matter of minutes — no fussing with beans or espresso machine settings. The water reservoir can hold 46-ounces of water at a time, which amounts to 4 cups of coffee before it needs to be refilled. And if you’re taking your coffee on the go, the drip tray comes out, giving you enough space to fit your travel mug. 

Philips XXL Premium Air Fryer

Thanks to its 7-quart capacity, this extra large air fryer is the appliance you need to have handy when you’re making snacks for a crowd. According to the brand, it can make enough appetizers for eight people, and it works faster than a traditional oven. Just use the dial on the front to adjust the temperature and the cook time, which are displayed on an easy-to-read digital screen. And right now, you can grab it for a head-turning 59% off.

Henckels 8-Inch Chef’s Knife

A chef’s knife is a kitchen essential, and if yours is worn out from regular use, now is the perfect time to replace it. This Henckels 8-inch chef’s knife is 67% off right now, making it one of the most affordable chef’s knives out there. And Henckels has a reputation for crafting high-quality knives: Made in Germany from durable stainless steel, this knife has more than 3,800 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers impressed by its performance. One shopper called it “razor sharp” — sharp enough to make “1/16' slices of tomato and cleanly cut through the skin.” And because it's lightweight, with a comfortable-to-hold handle, both newcomers to the kitchen and experienced cooks will enjoy using it. 

Staub Brasier with Glass Lid

This Staub pan is as beautiful as it is versatile. It’s designed with a shallow depth and a wide surface area, which makes it ideal for braising and slow cooking large cuts of meat like chicken breasts and short ribs, while the rounded high sides contain liquid without splashing over the sides. The glass lid not only allows you to check in on the cooking process, but it also helps moisture circulate throughout the pan so that your meat doesn’t dry out. And since it's also oven safe, it’s also handy for baking pasta and other casserole dishes. 

Le Creuset Cast Iron Signature Saucepan

Most metal saucepans, no matter how great they are, tend to develop unsightly burn marks on the outside over time, which is why you might consider investing in a much more durable version. Le Creuset cookware is famously resistant to chipping, denting, and staining, and this saucepan is no different. Though it carries a high price tag, it’s still on a rare 33% off sale right now — and as an heirloom piece, it will last for decades, so that you won’t have to worry about replacing it for a long time to come. One other aspect that makes it stand out from other saucepans is that it has handles on both sides of the pot, making it extra easy to move from the stove to the dinner table. 

Lodge Cast Iron 16.75-Inch Reversible Griddle

Everybody loves breakfast food but breakfast is also one of the most hectic and rushed times of the day. That’s why a flat, smooth pan like this Lodge cast iron griddle can handle eggs and bacon — the 16.75-inch griddle has enough space to accommodate both at the same time. Thanks to the fact that cast iron has excellent heat retention properties, fried eggs achieve perfectly crispy edges. And when you’re not using it for bacon and eggs, it’s a handy griddle not just for pancakes but for searing steaks and hamburgers, too. 

New England Stories Revolving Spice Rack

The way my spices are organized right now is chaos  — bottles of different sizes stacked on top of one another or crowded together on random shelves. That’s why this rotating spice rack is so appealing — not to mention the fact that it's 25% off right now. Measuring 6.89 by 6.89 by 13.39-inches, it's designed to fit snugly in the corner of your kitchen counter. The spice rack comes with 20 jars, plus sticker labels that can be attached to the lids, this way not only will all your spices look neat and uniform but you can find exactly what you need at a glance. 

KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Food Chopper

Even if you’re skilled with a knife, having a compact food chopper in your back pocket when you don't have the time or the energy to chop all the onions or garlic by hand will be a game changer. This KitchenAid chopper comes with a 3.5-cup bowl — that’s enough space to fit a halved onion, a can of beans, or several gloves of garlic. And because it measures just 5.95 by 7 by 8.74-inches and weighs just over 6 ounces, it's so much lighter and less bulky than the average food processor making storage much easier. 

Dash Mini Waffle Maker

I’m a big fan of appliances that look small and unassuming but are actually big time helpers in the kitchen, and this Dash waffle maker fits the bill. It makes one adorable mini waffle at a time, enough for a quick breakfast, or you can make a stack for fun, leisurely weekend brunch. And because the cooking surface is only 4-inches wide, it's compact enough to take to college or to fit in apartments that don’t offer much storage space.

Luukmonde Electric Citrus Juicer

Manually juicing citrus fruit is a task that most people dread, unless you own an electric citrus juicer. Just press the halved fruit down on the juicing cone (it comes with two sizes, large and small to accommodate grapefruit, lemons, and other varying sizes of fruit), and it immediately starts extracting all the juice with minimal effort on your part. The 1.2-liter pitcher has enough space to make fresh juice for your family in the morning, and can accommodate most baking recipes that involve citrus juice.