Here at Underscored, we test hundreds of products, and our kitchen has seen their fair share of mixers, air fryers, pans, and coffee makers. Through all the cutting, chopping, baking and frying, we’ve found products that can transform our cooking from amateur to MasterChef with just a few clicks. knot.
We’ve rounded up the 17 best products we’ve tested that are on sale Cyber Monday. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift to give to loved ones who love to bake or are hoping to add some modern upgrades to your own kitchen, these picks have you covered.
Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Bread Maker
If you’ve recently found a new love for baking, a bread machine is a great kitchen accessory that can turn your sourdough starter into a beautiful soft loaf with ease. One of our testers called this customizable Zojirushi model Rolls-Royce of bread maker.
Lodge Chef Collection 12-inch dinnerware set
A good cast iron skillet can be a good tool in your kitchen if you know how to take care of it. This 12-inch skillet from the Lodge is Our favorite cast iron skillet of 2021, with comfortable handle, fast heating and enough cooking space for the whole family.
KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Food Chopper
Food processors can easily cut your meal prep time in half (if not more). This KitchenAid blender is perfect for handling small batches and Works well as a full size machine without taking up valuable counter space.
Best stand mixer overall: KitchenAid’s 5-Quart Artisan Series tilting stand mixer ($349.95, originally $429.95; williams-sonoma.com)
5-Quart KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer
If you’ve ever watched any baking show, you’ve no doubt seen a stand mixer (or two, or three) that quickly whips the dough, whisks, and filling. Performing with top scores when it comes to mixing and kneading dough, this KitchenAid 5-quart mixer is Our top picks for 2021.
Best stand mixer for large batches: KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer ($429.95, originally $529.95; williams-sonoma.com)
KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart stand mixer
You can complete large batches of cakes for your holiday party, hungry family or to take away this holiday season in a snap with This KitchenAid Professional mixer.
Ninja AF101
If you’ve missed the air fryer craze over the past few years, now is the perfect time to buy one. Even if you’re hungry while cooking crispy Brussels sprouts and crisps, Ninja AF101 still Our pick to solve them all.
Dash Tasti-Crisp
The Dash Express Tasti-Crisp 2.6-Quart air fryer is easy to use and simpler than other premium products. Faster, more convenient and easier to store, thanks to its small size, this air fryer is our pick for those who are looking for an affordable air fryer.
Cuisinart Air Fryer . Convection Toaster Oven
The oven-style air fryer is a versatile option that gives you more space to cook vegetables and more. This Cuisinart refrigerator model also has an interior light that allows you to see your food without openings and losing heat.
Gorilla Grip Stackable magnetic measuring spoon set, stainless steel, double-sided
While large appliances increase the overall capacity of your kitchen, nothing beats having quality staples like these stackable measuring spoons. Easy to clean and with two different ends to fit any jar size, these Gorilla Grip spoons Our top picks for 2021.
Cuisinart DCC-T20 14 cup programmable coffee machine touch screen, black
Amid all the new methods for brewing a classic cup of joe, some coffee connoisseurs still love the convenience of a drip coffee maker. This Clothing manufacturer Big enough to make a morning cup of coffee for each member of your family (and a second round for those who can’t drink enough).
Best overall single-serve espresso machine: Breville-Nespresso VertuoPlus ($172, originally $199.95; bedbathandbeyond.com)
Breville’s Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee Machine
If there’s one thing you want from your coffee, it’s consistency. And Breville-Nespresso VertuoPlus just that delivers, consistently hot brew, consistent flavor and consistently easy brew.
Dexas Mini Grippmat . Flexible Cutting Board
If you prefer a lighter board over a hard, heavy board, these Dexas Mini flexible rugs is a great choice. Available in four different colors to help prevent cross-contamination, these mats let you sweep carefully cut vegetables into stews, stir-fries and salads with ease.
Camp Chef 6-Quart Seasoned cast iron Dutch oven
Who says you can’t have a beautiful campfire meal while camping? Forget instant ramen and freeze-dried meals; With this 6-Quart Cast-Iron Deluxe Dutch Oven from Camp Chef you can slow cook chili and stew while lowering the tent and spreading out the sleeping bag.
Best Affordable Hand Mixer: Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Hand Mixer ($9.99, originally $22.99; macys.com)
Hamilton Beach 6-speed hand mixer
Hand mixers give you powerful mixing without making you commit to a large-scale equipment. Our picks for Best affordable hand mixers of 2021 is this Hamilton Beach model, proven to be lightweight, easy to use, and to cause little splashing.
Cuisinart 1.5 Quart Frozen Yogurt ICE-21P1
Make your dream ice cream with Cuisinart 1.5 Quart Frozen Yogurt ICE-21P1. Our picks for best ice cream maker 2021, this model will create smooth, creamy and customizable frozen desserts with a simple push of a button.
ThermoWorks Thermapen One
Accurate reading of your meats takes seconds with this ThermoWorks thermometer. Easy to hold without fear of getting burned when rotating the piece of meat, This thermometer is our top tested pick for 2021.
T-fal . extra-hard titanium non-stick frying pan set
While not every non-stick pan is created equal, these T-fal pans are impressive. Scratch-resistant and deep enough to replace a pot for cooking rice and stews, This pan is our top tested pick for 2021.
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