Time is money, and nowhere is that truer than in the kitchen. Every minute you spend wrestling with stuck-on food, hand-mixing cookie dough, or scrubbing grease off your stovetop is time you’re not spending on literally anything else. The right kitchen tools don’t just make cooking easier; they give you back hours every week.
I’ve tested dozens of kitchen gadgets and appliances, like seriously, you should see our pantry of appliances and tools, and most end up collecting dust. But these three? I use them constantly. They’ve genuinely changed how much time I spend cooking and cleaning, and all three are on sale for Black Friday on Amazon.
My Top 3 Time-Saving Kitchen Tools
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer — $329.95 (regularly $450)
The KitchenAid Artisan 5-quart mixer is currently available at Amazon for $329.95, a 27% discount from its typical $450 price. This is one of the lowest prices tracked for this model.
If you’ve been hand-mixing anything — cookie dough, bread, whipped cream, world-famous Greek chicken meatballs — you’re burning time and energy for no reason. This mixer has a 325-watt motor and 10 speeds that handle everything from gently folding ingredients to kneading heavy bread dough. The 5-quart stainless steel bowl is large enough for 9 dozen cookies in one batch and it even has a cute lil handle.
Beyond basic mixing, you can add attachments that turn it into a pasta maker, meat grinder, or vegetable spiralizer. One appliance, multiple functions, less cabinet space wasted.
Available in 20+ colors at this sale price through Amazon. (Ad Links, thank you for supporting my content!)
HexClad Hybrid Cookware — Up to 40% off on Amazon
HexClad is offering discounts up to 40% through December 2nd on Amazon. The 12-piece set (6-piece pan set paired with the 6-piece pot set) drops from $778 to $621. So, girl math, that means a few pans are free, right?
Here’s what makes these pans worth it: the hybrid construction combines tri-ply stainless steel with a ceramic nonstick surface, allowing excellent searing while remaining easy to clean. You get the browning power of stainless with the convenience of nonstick.
My praises show up in two places. First, you can actually sear proteins properly, no more gray, steamed chicken breast, because your nonstick couldn’t handle high heat. Second, cleanup is genuinely a breeze. The pans are dishwasher-safe, metal-utensil safe, and oven-safe up to 900°F. Yes, you read that right, you can use metal spatulas without worrying about scratching the surface, which means you’re not babying your cookware or replacing it every few years.
Gordon Ramsay endorses these, but more importantly, they work on all cooktops, including induction. The 12-piece set includes three frying pans (8″, 10″, 12″), two saucepans, one stock pot, and matching lids.
Available now on Amazon through December 2nd. (Ad Links, thank you for supporting my content!)
Frywall Splatter Guard — Around $25 on Amazon
This one product eliminates the 10-minute post-cooking stovetop cleanup that nobody wants to do. This silicone ring sits inside your pan and stops grease splatter without blocking access to your food. Unlike flat splatter screens that you have to lift every time you want to stir or flip something, the Frywall provides continuous protection while allowing complete access to the cooking surface.
While it’s not necessarily a Black Friday deal, you’ll appreciate the value each time you use it. No more wiping down your entire stovetop, backsplash, and surrounding counters after frying bacon or searing steak. The Frywall blocks fine oil mist that traditional splatter screens let through, while still letting steam escape so food sears properly.
Made from BPA-free, FDA-compliant silicone that handles temperatures up to 450°F. It’s dishwasher safe and rolls into a compact sleeve for storage. Available in sizes for 8″, 10″, 11″, 12″, and 13″ pans on Amazon — measure your pan’s diameter before ordering.
Available on Amazon in multiple sizes and colors. (Ad Links, thank you for supporting my content!)
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