8 Clever Kitchen Finds Every Home Cook Needs This Month, Starting at $12 at Amazon

The month of May brings us warm nights and weekends filled with hosting family for barbecues and dining al fresco. And, since we’re likely hosting more, it’s key to have the kitchen tools and gadgets on hand. One top-notch place to find timely essentials and fresh kitchenware drops is Amazon’s new release section.

This section is teeming with the latest launches from top brands like Le Creuset, Yeti, Ninja, and KitchenAid. We’ve been browsing through and have found eight clever and exciting products that caught our eye, and are perfect for this time of year. From a nifty gadget that keeps your pantry organized, to an automatic rice cooker, there’s an option for you. Prices start at just $12. 

Best New Amazon Kitchen Releases This May 

Le Creuset 3.5-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Sauteuse Oven

When you see anything Le Creuset, you know it’s heirloom quality. This pan is no different. It makes whipping up everything from summer tomato sauce to one pot meals a cinch. Its slightly domed lid keeps in the moisture and flavor, so everything you cook in it stays tender and juicy. The exterior is resistant to chipping and cracking, and the interior is stain-resistant and nonstick. Plus, you can use it on the stove or in the oven. True to the brand, it comes in a slew of colors, and shoppers have already been putting them in their shopping carts, so don’t wait too long, as they’re disappearing fast.

Tcamp Tumbler Ice Cube Tray

How many times have you wished for an ice cube that fits snugly inside your large tumbler or a pitcher to keep your drinks colder, longer? Enter the Tcamp ice cube tray. This unique and clever silicone tray can make three different-sized hollow ice cubes that are cylinder-shaped. These ice cubes fit in tumblers with up to a 40-ounce capacity, and best of all, they’re slow melting due to their size. Simply drop one in your drink tumbler and it will keep your beverages ice cold while you chill out on the patio. Snag one now in brown while it’s only $15, or grab it in green or yellow.

Yeti Rambler 20-Ounce Stackable Tumbler

You are likely familiar with the Yeti Rambler 20-ounce tumbler, but the new color that launched on Amazon is what’s caught our attention. It’s a medium ocean blue that is simply stunning. The tumbler sports all the same features that the brand is known for including the double-wall insulation and the magslider lid that keeps beverages easily sippable yet secure. Drink your favorite hot beverage or choose a cool one to enjoy in the car, in your house, or in the great outdoors. And if you can bear to part with it, this tumbler stacks neatly in the cupboard for streamlined storage. At $30, this tumbler in the new gorgeous blue color is hard to pass up.

KitchenAid Go Cordless Hand Mixer

It’s the perfect time of year to make lemon cookies, blueberry cobbler, and more refreshing desserts to snack on. KitchenAid’s new hand mixer will make it even easier to mix these batters up, as it’s cordless. You can move freely about the kitchen, or choose any place in your kitchen to mix up a batter. This mixer is rechargeable and runs for up to 60 minutes, so there’s plenty of working time. It comes with stainless steel turbo beaters and has seven speeds to help mix everything from softened butter to egg whites with ease. It weighs less than three pounds, making it a lightweight option, too. At the moment, it’s nearly 25% off and would be a great addition to any kitchen.

Ninja Hot & Iced XL Coffee Maker

This Ninja coffee maker was just dropped at Amazon and has a multitude of unique functions. It has four different brew styles that you can choose from, including classic, rich, over ice, and cold brew, so you can select which fits best depending on your mood or time of day. Not only can you customize the type, but you can also customize the size with its selection of eight different types, from a single cup to an extra-large travel-size tumbler. It’s perfect for individual cups each morning, or for brewing up a batch for guests. You can even prepare a batch of cold brew in under 20 minutes to sip while lounging by the pool. It makes the “best cup of coffee [they’ve had] in years,” writes one reviewer. It’s only been out for a very short period, just in time for the upcoming summer months.

Cosori 9-Quart Dual Basket Air Fryer 

An air fryer is a great appliance to have on hand, especially in warmer months, but one with a dual basket for cooking everything at once is an even bigger benefit. Cosori released its 9-quart model on Amazon just a few months ago, and it’s already getting praise from shoppers. “It’s quick, always [cooks] to perfection and [everything is] so crispy,” says one reviewer, who loves the convenience of the two baskets. This air fryer has six cooking functions, including air fry, air broil, roast, bake, reheat, and dehydrate. Plus it cleverly syncs the cooking functions between the two baskets ensuring that the meal is done at the same time. Score it now for $140.

Lamu 2-Tier Turntable Organizer

When you’re in the middle of creating your favorite dinner or baked goods, having spices and other condiments within easy reach is essential. This newly released two-tier lazy susan turntable gives easy access in addition to organization, all at your fingertips. The trays are made of clear acrylic, and there are solid metal rods that connect the tiers. Simply spin it around on the ball bearings and grab what you need without any fuss. It’s great for holding spices, canned goods, and more. Pop it in your pantry or even your refrigerator.  And, yet another perk is that it’s on sale for just $12.

KitchenAid 8-Cup Grain and Rice Cooker 

KitchenAid has launched a new grain and rice cooker that shoppers are already raving about. “Never has the rice tasted so good,” says one reviewer. “Perfect cook for everything I have tried,” states a second person. It has 21 preset options so you can make rice, beans, oats, quinoa, barley, and more in a snap. The integrated scale automatically senses how much you’ve placed on top, and calculates the water-to-grain ratio for perfect results each time. The water tank is also automated and dispenses the water, making it a hands-off process. It’s as simple as pushing the button for the type of rice or grain you have, and the machine does the rest. Plus, it has a cleaning cycle, so it cleans itself. It’s a no-brainer to grab this while it’s on sale for 27% off.