The best early October Prime Day kitchen deals: We found live deals Ninja and Keurig deals worth grabbing

The best October Prime Day kitchen deals at a glance: Best air fryer deal Ninja Foodi Air Fryer (10-Quart) $149.99 (save $80) Get Deal Best blender deal Ninja UltraCrush Pro Kitchen System 72 oz. Blender $159.98 (save $60.01) Get Deal Best ice cream maker deal Black+Decker Ice Cream Maker $129.99 (save $40) Get Deal Best espresso machine deal Casabrews 3700 Espresso Machine with Steam Wand $99.99 (save $10) Get Deal

Cooking at home is supposed to save money, but between grocery prices and the cost of decent appliances, it doesn't always feel like it.

Amazon's October Prime Day (officially Prime Big Deal Days) doesn't start until Oct. 6, but many early kitchen deals are already live. If you need a new air fryer, want to upgrade your morning coffee station, or just need to replace a worn-out pan without spending a fortune, we found the best early discounts to grab right now.

Best kitchen deal

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer (10-Quart) $149.99 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $80   Get Deal at Amazon

Why we like it

At $149.99 (down from $229.99), the Ninja Foodi 10-Quart DualZone is just 99 cents above its all-time low.

Instead of cooking in batches or relying on your oven, it gives you two separate 5-quart baskets that run at different temperatures simultaneously. The Smart Finish setting automatically syncs the timers so both baskets finish cooking at the exact same time, while Match Cook lets you duplicate settings across both sides for full 10-quart meals. It also includes six standard functions — air fry, broil, roast, bake, dehydrate, and keep warm — and has enough total capacity to handle about eight pounds of wings.

More early Prime Day kitchen deals

Air fryers and countertop appliances

• Instant Pot Vortex 6-in-1 — $65 $89.99 (save $24.99)

• Chefman 6-quart Compact Air Fryer — $74.99 $119.99 (save $45)

• Instant Pot Vortex Plus XL ClearCook Double Basket — $159.99 $189.99 (save $30)

• Ninja French Door Premier Air Fry Oven with Cutting Board — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)

Coffee and espresso makers

• Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker — $71 $99.99 (save $28.99)

• Keurig K-Express — $89.99 $109.99 (save $20)

• Keurig K-Elite — $149.99 $209.99 (save $60)

• Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee & Espresso Maker by De'Longhi — $163.32 $189 (save $25.68)

• Ninja Luxe Café Premier Espresso & Rapid Cold Brew — $499.99 $599.99 (save $100)

Cookware and bakeware

• Carote Pots and Pans 21-Piece Set — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)

• Cuisinart Stainless Steel Pots and Pans 7-Piece Set — $108.04 $119.95 (save $11.91)

• Carote Pots and Pans 26-Piece Set — $139.99 $219.99 (save $80)

• Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless Steel Pots and Pans 11-Piece Set — $171.36 $179.95 (save $8.59)

• KitchenAid Hard-Anodized Induction Ceramic Pots and Pans 9-Piece Set — $246.49 $289.99 (save $43.50)

Blenders and ice cream makers

• Ninja Professional Blender 2.0 (72 oz) — $79.99 $109.99 (save $30)

• Oster Extreme Mix Blender — $129 $189.99 (save $60.99)

• Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker (NC301) — $207 $229.99 (save $22.99)

• Chefman Iceman Slush-Ease Slushie Machine — $179.99 $299.99 (save $120)

Products to watch (aka the stuff that will probably go on sale soon)

These items aren't on sale just yet, but if past sales have taught us anything, they usually drop as soon as Prime Big Deal Days officially begins. If you've been eyeing any of these, add them to your cart now and hold off on buying until Oct. 6.

• Our Place Wonder Oven — We typically see these get $60+ price cuts during major Amazon sales events. Hold off until next week if you want one.

• Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer — The Ninja Crispi saw a $50 discount during June's Prime Day event.

• KitchenAid Artisan, 5-Qt Tilt Head Stand Mixer — We saw this go for $379.99 during June's Prime Day event.