Save on KitchenAid stand mixers (finally) for Black Friday

Upgrade your baking skills with these KitchenAid stand mixers, which are on sale as of Nov. 22:

OUR TOP PICK: Artisan 5 qt. Stand Mixer — $329.99 ~~$429.99~~ (save $100)
BEST FOR SAVING SPACE: Artisan Mini Stand Mixer with Flex Edge Beater, 3.5-Qt. — $299.95 ~~$349.95~~ (save $50)

KitchenAid stand mixers are multipurpose beasts. With the proper attachments, the typical KitchenAid stand mixer doesn't just mix your dough: It can cream butter, shred vegetables, grind meat, whip cream, and mash potatoes.

But since early in the pandemic, KitchenAid stand mixers have been incredibly difficult to find. Their iconic red model (you know the one — retro vibes, suits every kitchen) has consistently been out of stock on the KitchenAid website, Amazon, and Best Buy — you name it, there's a greyed out "Out of Stock" banner in place of the "Add to Cart" link for almost every KitchenAid model.

Excessive demand through the pandemic baking hype (think cloud bread, or everyone and their mom making their own sourdough) accounts for some of the KitchenAid scarcity. But another key factor is supply chain shortages. Even now, as manufacturers regain their footing, it's been difficult to catch up with consumer demands — just look at Mashable's scarcity score index.

All this to say: However hard it's been to get your hands on popular items like the Playstation 5 and the Dyson Airwrap, it probably won't be any easier for a while yet. So the most popular stand mixer of the year not only in stock, but on sale? It's a rare deal indeed.

Artisan 5 qt. Stand Mixer — save $100

The classic option. This stand mixer's streamlined tilt-head design allows it to reach every last part of the bowl. It has 10 speed options and is compatible with KitchenAid's many accessories — including the Pasta Press Attachment and Citrus Juicer, both of which are also on sale for Black Friday. Quick and efficient, this mixer will incorporate ingredients with nary a lump to be found.

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KitchenAid Artisan 5 qt. Stand Mixer in Empire Red

$329.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond (save 23%)

Artisan Mini Stand Mixer with Flex Edge Beater, 3.5-Qt. — save $50

If you want to save space, here's the perfect little mini stand mixer. With just as much power as the standard and only 1.5 quarts less capacity, the Artisan Mini will still make up to five dozen cookies in one batch. Its Flex Edge beater scrapes the sides of the bowl to get every last bit, while the soft-start feature minimizes splash-back.