Amazon’s October Prime sales are a chance to outfit your kitchen with sought-after items without paying full price. With everything more expensive, you’d be wise to take advantage of discounts if you’re hoping to upgrade your coffee maker, air fryer, blender and other helpful cooking equipment. There’s a lot to parse, with thousands of deals on Amazon and plenty of knock-offs that look tempting but may not be worth it even at a discount. I’ve been testing kitchen gear for years and know how to spot a great kitchen deal through the smoke and mirrors. Of the hundreds I sifted through, these are the four I’d recommend to friends, family or anyone gift shopping for a home cook — established or aspiring. $295 (save $205) Vitamix Propel Series 510 blender All Vitamix blenders pack big power, but the Propel Series has a little extra — at least compared to the VX series (formerly called the Explorian)
