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With people continuing to stay home, many have discovered a newfound love for cooking. To encourage this useful hobby, we’ve rounded up some of the best and most affordable holiday gift ideas for the amateur home cook.
With air fryers, cast iron pan sets, and so much more, there’s something here for everyone. Plus, this entire list has been marked down by up to 57%, so we wouldn’t be surprised if you pick up multiple items for your own kitchen. After all, it is the holidays.
You could survive with the GoWISE USA 8-in-1 Programmable 11.6QT Air Fryer Toaster Oven and no other appliances in your kitchen; that’s how versatile it really is. It has the capability to fry, roast, dehydrate, and more with its eight easy-to-use cooking presets. Order it for $124.99 (regularly $149) and have it ready for this year’s festivities.
Give the gift of a gourmet meal (or hundreds of meals, rather) with the Mellow Sous Vide Precision Cooker. The device only requires a 30-second setup and comes with an in-app assistant chef that makes preparing perfectly-cooked meats as simple as pressing a button. It typically costs $349, but it’s on sale for 42% off, bringing the price all the way down to just $199.99.
Who wouldn’t want an upgraded coffee machine in their life? It makes up to 10 cups of java and includes a grinder too, so your giftee can enjoy the freshest cups possible each morning. You can grab one for $99.99 for a limited time, which is a 28% discount off its original price of $139.
Got an extra busy guy or gal on your list? You’ll be gifting efficiency with the Gourmia GPC965 6-Qt Pressure Cooker. It speeds up cooking by 70%, all while locking in more nutrients and flavor via its 13 cooking modes. Add one to your cart for $99.99, which is a 50% markdown from its retail value of $199.
The Gourmia GPC419 4-Qt SmartPot Digital Multi-Function Pressure Cooker provides similar benefits to the one above, but offers slightly more with 15 cooking modes and a 10-level safety system. It typically costs $139, but it’s half off, dropping the price tag down to just $69.99.
Excellent knife skills are a huge part of being a good cook. The Promaja Handmade Serbian Chef Knife gives someone a great way to practice. This sharp knife is only $73.99, a huge 57% discount from its regular price of $175.
For a more authentic way of cooking Mexican cuisine, wrap up this Molcajete with a Tortilla Basket for the home chef in your life. It’s made with volcanic stone and is a century-old technique that creates big, bold flavors. You can grab one for just $54 (regularly $60).
Homemade tortillas — need we say more? Whoever you gift this Tortilla Press Kit to will get that perfect homemade flavor every time. Buy it for $40.99 (regularly $45).
A sharp set of knives is essential in the kitchen, which is why this Precision Professional 4-Piece Knife Set is perfect for the person on your list in need of an upgrade. The set includes an extra-large chef knife, a bread knife, a knife for filleting and deboning fish, and a slicing knife made for cutting the thinnest slices. It’s available for a low $89.90 (regularly $99).
Have a friend or co-worker who hates the tedious tasks of slicing, dicing, mixing, blending, and more? The Wolfgang Puck 7-in-1 Immersion Blender can easily take care of all that. This factory-remanufactured option works like brand new and only costs $64.99 (regularly $99).
The GrillEye Pro Plus: Hybrid Grilling and Smoking Thermometer, now on sale for $99.99, is the ideal gift for grilling enthusiasts. It lets you track eight different temperatures simultaneously from your smartphone resulting in perfectly cooked meals every time.
This one is for all the pizza lovers out there. The Firepod Portable Multi-Functional Pizza Oven is the dream gift, and on sale for just $349.99 (regularly $400). It can make stacks of stone-made pizza but also converts into a BBQ grill and a hot-rock cooker when you want to mix it up.
If you want the pizza oven without the barbeque, the Fremont Wood Fire Pizza Oven is your best bet. It’s lightweight and fueled directly by fire, allowing it to cook a solid pie in just three to four minutes. Take advantage of the sale price of $279 (regularly $368).
Have a major sweet tooth on your list? For just $48 (regularly $62), the Whisk Takers: Ready-to-Make Dessert Box Baking Bundle makes a great present. The two-box bundle has everything you need to make S’Mores Brownies and Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes. In one word: Yum.
With the Royal Brew Nitro Coffee Maker, your loved one can enjoy Nitro brew coffee without having to go to Starbucks. Considering all the savings, this $149.99 machine (regularly $179) pays for itself.
Who doesn’t love cheese and chocolate? The Emile Henry Fondue Kit is the ultimate gift when you’re all out of ideas. It’s hand-crafted and works directly on a stovetop, in the oven, or on a grill. It’s also nearly 50% off, which drops the price down to just $49.99 (regularly $99).
You can’t go wrong with giving a home cook a set of cast iron pans. The best part is the Pur Extra Large Cast Iron Pans Cookware: 3-Piece Set won’t break the bank at just $69.99, which is 30% off its regular price of $99.
The home chef who unwraps the Yedi Total Package 6-in-1 Grill over the holidays will have plenty of new dishes to try out. It’s a waffle maker, panini press, and more — and is a solid deal at $106.99 (regularly $115).
Blending on-the-go is the gift that keeps on giving with the BLENDi Pro 18oz Portable Blender. On sale for $69.99 (regularly $90), it runs on a built-in battery that can last up to a week and a half when used twice a day.
Shopping for a coffee connoisseur? Impress them with the beautifully-designed Milano Stella Aroma Stovetop Espresso Maker, which has received a high 4.6 out of 5 stars rating on Amazon. Buy it for a low $84.95, a drop from its original price tag of $125.