But will the KitchenAid, with its flimsy plastic bowl and two-part lid affixed by tiny plastic tabs, last several decades? Not likely.Ĭuisinart DLC-2ABC Mini Prep Plus Food Processor: Likely its closest rival on the market today, the Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus has many of the same features as the KitchenAid Chopper but a slightly smaller 3-cup workbowl. Just having a handle on the workbowl gave us a thrill, and an easier locking system meant we no longer had to fight to remove the bowl.
Sunbeam Oskar Original Food Processor: We’ve had a positively ancient Sunbeam Oskar for 30 years, so we were delighted by some of the design and performance upgrades in the KitchenAid Food Chopper. (The price does fluctuate quite a bit online, with some colors being more expensive than others.) The price seems to be consistent with the unit’s powerful motor, design features, and heavyweight base, but we were concerned about the durability of its plastic parts. With a price tag of $50, the KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Food Chopper ranks among the more expensive electric mini choppers. The Spruce Eats / Jennifer Burns Bright Price: Not cheap
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A quick look at the manual gave a solution to this problem-it includes a handy chart of vegetables and meats that should be pre-cut into 1-inch chunks before processing to allow the blade to chop more consistently. When we used the chopper on bell peppers, we ended up with larger pieces that wouldn’t break down and mush at the bottom of the bowl. However, we had problems with softer produce. The chopper worked best with harder items, like cloves of garlic, which were minced in just a few seconds. We tested the KitchenAid’s ability to both chop and puree a variety of nuts and produce, and we also made peanut butter, salad dressing, fruit puree, and pesto.Ĭhopping produce was quick and easy with the machine, and most items only needed four or five pulses to break down.
We then compiled a list of frequent tasks, including bean dips and hummus, salsa, mayonnaise, baby food, garlic, and other vegetable chopping needs. To get a better idea of how users might put the chopper to work, we polled a few friends who cook, asking how they typically use choppers. If you pour in a tablespoon of liquid as the machine is running, this allows liquid to drip in slowly-great for emulsifying. We liked that the lid has a drizzle basin. We also loved the cord storage feature: a channel in the base that allows the cord to be wrapped around the unit.
The base comes in a rainbow of colors, from Tangerine to Boysenberry, including both shiny and matte finishes. The appliance’s design is streamlined and attractive, almost resembling an old-fashioned blender with its columnar profile and clear polycarbonate plastic bowl. We found ourselves grabbing it for pretty much every chopping job, just because it was fun to use. The KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Food Chopper is lightweight and compact, measuring just under 9 inches tall and 6 inches wide, so it’s easy to keep on the counter or stash on a shelf. To see how well it performed when compared to full-size food processors, we tested this gadget over the course of a few weeks. The KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Food Chopper is made for exactly these situations, as its compact design is perfect for quick meal prep tasks.
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Keep reading for our full product review.Įven if you have a full-sized food processor for your chopping and pureeing needs, sometimes it just doesn’t seem worth it to drag the large appliance out of the cupboard for small jobs like chopping a few cups of onions. We purchased the KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Food Chopper so our reviewer could put it to the test in her kitchen.
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