The best early Labor Day kitchen deals, according to a professional baker

Mix, serve and store dishes in these stainless steel mixing bowls. The set includes five bowls ranging in size from 0.7 quarts to 4.5 quarts, and all come with colorful lids. Other perks: You can nest them in your cabinets to save space, they're dishwasher-friendly and they're dent- and rust-resistant.

So, your outdoor space is too small for a grill, and you'd really like to avoid a house full of smoke — but you're still craving those charred foods of summer. This baby will sear proteins and veggies like a champ, but its smoke-control system means you won't be breathing in soot while you cook. In addition to a grill plate, it comes with a flat-top griddle (smash burgers, anyone?) and you'll be able to fit up to six steaks at a time on its roomy cooking surface. Bonus: It comes with a food thermometer for accurate results every time. 

Check out our roundup of the best grills of 2024 for more. 

If you’re seeking a rustic fire pit for grilling up some grub, this top-rated model from Bali Outdoors is a solid pick. It has a food-friendly design that comes with a removable and FDA-compliant alloy steel grill grate for firing up meats, veggies and more in your backyard. The grill also adjusts up and down, swings left or right and has handles at both ends. (Just make sure you wear oven mitts or protective gloves to adjust it when the flame is roaring.)

"This was fairly easy to assemble and gives off great heat, enough to keep six to seven of us warm with one bundle of wood from the grocery store," said one shopper. "I love the additional burner for grilling. We’ve cooked corn, burgers and steak on this thing, and so far so good."

Check out more of the best fire pits, according to experts.

An air fryer is just the ticket when you want a hot meal without turning on the oven. This top-rated model heats up quickly and holds up to 2.5 pounds of fries or 14 wings at a time. Plus, it can be used to dehydrate food, proof bread and even bake desserts. We've never seen it on sale for as low as this before.

"I have had several air fryers that I’ve spent hundreds of dollars on and this one is my absolute favorite one of all!" gushed one satisfied shopper. "It does not smoke or smell. It’s so quiet too ... and you don’t have to use much oil."

Check out our roundup of the best air fryers for more. 

Emeril Lagasse's indoor smokeless grill is also an air fryer, but it can bake, roast, toast and dehydrate foods too. Bam! It might become your new favorite kitchen appliance. In addition to the oven itself, you'll also get a mesh crisper basket, a grill grate, a griddle pan, a baking tray and an oven rack. The drip tray will catch all the crumbs and drippings from your food, making cleanup a breeze. Plus, the tempered glass lid is dishwasher-safe. 

"It truly is smokeless technology," confirmed one shopper. "We love the ability to use the oven portion to roast vegetables and grill burgers on top at the same time. The extra wide capacity helps create a dinner for four in half the time with half the appliances and none of the kitchen heat or headaches."

Ahh, etched-in markings — much better! With these, you won't ever risk using the wrong cup or spoon, and what's helpful about this set is that it includes both U.S. and metric measurements. It's also dishwasher-safe, and the handles have nonslip undersides for improved grip. 

If purchasing a new microwave has been on your list, check out this option from Farberware — now 23% off. It’s powerful, has an intuitive LED dashboard, and the chrome accents add an elevated touch to your kitchen, right in time for guests.

Buy one, gift one! These compact blenders usually sell for $50 a pop and are petite enough to fit in most car cupholders. You — and a friend — will be able to blitz up and enjoy smoothies in transit, thanks to its cordless design (it comes with a rechargeable power base). It's got a sip lid built right in, so no need to transfer your drink to another vessel. This is as low as this duo's ever been. 

"I like to pre-make my smoothies and not blend them until I am ready to drink at work," explained a shopper. "This is perfect so my drink doesn't separate, and if I leave it and it does separate, I can re-blend. Easy to clean and charge. Holds [a] charge very well too."

This sleek appliance might look like a million bucks, but it'll set you back just $20, thanks to this deal. It's from Target's in-house kitchen line, which isn't often on sale, and features setting knobs on each side so you and your significant other will be able to brown your toast to your liking at the same time. It also has a handy auto-shutoff feature, juuust in case. 

"This is a beautiful toaster!" swooned a user. "The matte finish is great because it doesn’t show drips or fingerprints. The pinstripe chrome adds a perfect touch of elegance. I toasted a roll and it turned out perfectly!"