Get the GE Opal “good ice” machine and 30 other kitchen Black Friday deals right now (updating)

One of the best things about Sonic is that crunchable ice, but one of the worst things is having to go get it. Now you can chew without the drive-thru with Amazon's deal on the Opal 2.0 XL Countertop Nugget Ice Maker. Plus save on coffee makers, smart ovens, cookware, and more.

By Tony Ware

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Thanksgiving is done, and you have regrets. No, not because you burned the turkey, or couldn’t get your favorite pie, or a relative will go on a rant. It’s because you don’t have the good ice … that crisp, chewable nugget ice that makes a trip through Sonic Drive-In or Chick-fil-A so satisfying. But you could have it every day at home if you invest in a GE Profile nugget ice maker, which is almost 40% off during Amazon’s Black Friday sale. And that’s just one of many deeply discounted kitchen upgrades—including top picks from Ninja, All-Clad, Breville, Fellow, and more—available for a limited time.

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GE Profile Opal 2.0 XL Countertop Nugget Ice Maker — Only $399 (was $649)

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The GE Profile Opal 2.0 XL cranks out up to 38 pounds of glorious crunchable nugget ice per day, with the first batch ready in under 10 minutes. No hookups are required; there’s a detachable water tank on the side of the machine. Once you’ve connected it to your home Wi-Fi network, you can engage all of the icemaker’s controls and even schedule it to turn on at a specific time through the Opal Profile app on iOS and Android. You also have the option to hook it up to Alexa or Google Assistant to operate it totally hands-free.

If you buy the GE Profile Opal now, while it’s discounted by $250, you’ll be ready to host or just unwind for the rest of the holidays and beyond. Black is pictured, but maybe you’d prefer it in Stainless Steel or Moonstone Blue. Not a problem—the sale includes different finishes, same refreshing end result … drive-thru ice minus the drive.

Ninja CREAMi Deluxe Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker — Only $199 (was $249.99)

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The Ninja CREAMi Deluxe turns your freezer into a frozen-dessert lab. Instead of a big, noisy compressor machine hogging your counter, you prep your bases in pints, freeze them solid, then “spin” them into ice cream, gelato-style treats, sorbet, or milkshakes on demand. Need dairy-free options, high-protein pints, or lower-sugar experiments? The CREAMi’s multi-pass re-spin tech helps salvage even slightly icy mixes into surprisingly smooth scoops. Multiple preset programs, extra capacity, and a compact footprint make it just as good for weeknight sundaes as it is for holiday dessert one-upmanship. Stay frosty!

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro — Only $299 (was $399)

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Breville’s highly rated Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is one of the most capable countertop ovens available. It cooks quickly and evenly, handles everything from air frying to roasting, and has the space to fit family-size meals. It may very well replace your full-sized oven for most day-to-day cooking.

MEATER Pro: Smart Bluetooth Long-Range Meat Digital Thermometer w/ 1000°F Heat Resistance $90.95 (was $129.95)

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Regardless of whether you or someone you know is getting into Keto or a strict pescatarian, a meat thermometer is a must-have kitchen device. No one wants to develop a case of food nasties from an undercooked cut of meat in their own home! And a probe that can make any grill into a smart grill is even better. The next-gen. MEATER Pro Thermometer requires no wires, thanks to a Bluetooth connection. Dad won’t even need to stand like a hawk over the grill or oven—the thermometer, with a coordinating app for iPhone and Android, gives time projections based on meat and weight selected and sends notifications when it’s time to flip the food, reduce the heat, when the food is done cooking, and how long to let it rest. There are even presets to completely take the guesswork out of getting the perfect medium rare doneness—no “Dirty Work” here. They’re easy to clean and easy to charge. A MEATER PRO even comes in your choice of Honey or Walnut case. While you’re at it, pair it with a new Traeger grill, with select models up to 18% off for Black Friday.

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Tony Ware is the Managing Editor, Gear & Commerce for PopSci.com. He’s been writing about how to make and break music since the mid-’90s when his college newspaper said they already had a film critic but maybe he wanted to look through the free promo CDs. Immediately hooked on outlining intangibles, he’s covered everything audio for countless alt. weeklies, international magazines, websites, and heated bar trivia contests ever since.