I found 6 Labor Day kitchen deals that really cook


Kitchen appliance sales can get silly fast. Half the time, you’re looking at a supposedly huge discount on something that seems to be permanently on sale anyway. I went through Amazon and Best Buy’s Labor Day deals and pulled out six that actually caught my attention, from cheap coffee gear to a full-size air fryer oven.

Ninja Prestige Smart XL Air Fryer & Countertop Oven

The Ninja Prestige Smart XL is the big-ticket pick here, but Best Buy is making the price much easier to swallow. It’s $249.99, down from a comparison value of $429.99, and it’s explicitly labeled a Labor Day Deal. We’ve previously highlighted its roomy two-rack design and versatility, and I’d look at this one if you want something capable of replacing several smaller countertop appliances.

bella PRO 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

This is the kind of deal I like because there’s very little to overthink. Best Buy has the bella PRO for $29.99 instead of $59.99, and it’s marked as a Labor Day Deal. It’s a straightforward 12-cup programmable coffee maker, so if your morning routine doesn’t need an app, a touchscreen, or a minor engineering degree, this does the job.

Outin Nano Portable Electric Espresso Machine

The Outin Nano is easily the strangest pick here, but that’s also why I like it. Best Buy has the Space Gray model for $109.99, down from $149.99, with a Labor Day Deal badge. It’s battery-powered and portable, so this makes a lot more sense for travel, camping, or the office than for someone building a serious home espresso setup.

Instant Pot Pro Plus 6-Quart

The Instant Pot Pro Plus is still one of those appliances that can justify taking up permanent counter space. Amazon has it for $169.95 instead of $229.99, which takes about $60 off. Our Instant Pot Pro Plus review found plenty to like about its versatility and usability improvements, and the ability to replace several one-purpose appliances remains its biggest appeal.

Ninja Blast Max Portable Blender

The Ninja Blast Max is down to $69.95 from $99.99 at Amazon, where it’s currently marked as a limited-time deal. I wouldn’t buy this expecting countertop-blender performance, but that’s not really the point. It’s rechargeable, compact, and built for smoothies or protein shakes when you don’t want to drag out a full-size blender or hunt for an outlet.

Cuisinart TOA-70NAS Air Fryer Toaster Oven

The Cuisinart TOA-70NAS is the one I’d choose if the Ninja Prestige feels like too much appliance. Amazon has it for $158.40 instead of $219.95, so you’re saving about 28%. We’ve covered this Cuisinart air fryer toaster oven before, and it still handles the everyday air-fryer and toaster-oven basics at roughly $90 less than the Ninja.