KitchenAid Food Processors

KitchenAid food processors are a great addition to any kitchen for a variety of slicing, blending and even dough kneading tasks. They can save time by automating tasks that would have taken a significant amount of time to accomplish by hand and bring some efficiency to your cooking. They are available in a variety of capacity sizes and motor powers that are useful for various tasks and quantities of food. In general, a processor with more capacity and power costs more. You can choose a finish or color that matches your counters or kitchen decor. The most common colors available are Onyx Black, White, Chrome, Brushed Nickel and Empire Red. Many models come with two sizes of bowls and a variety of different blades and accessories designed for different food preparation tasks. In addition to the common tasks of chopping, slicing and shredding, many cooks are increasing choosing a KitchenAid food processor for making doughs and batters as well and believe that it complements a stand mixer. Here are some examples of the models available:

KitchenAid 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processors: This is one of the largest capacity food processors available. It’s almost 22 inches tall which may not fit on some counters or in some cabinets. It also comes with a 4 cup capacity mini bowl for smaller tasks that don’t require the larger 12 cup capacity. It comes with several different blades and accessories. It usually costs around $200.

KitchenAid Chef Series 3 Cup Food Chopper: This is the smallest food processor available and is only suitable for smaller chopping and mixing tasks. It won’t be big enough to make most dough or batter recipes. It’s a good replacement for chopping by hand and won’t take up room since it’s only 9.5 inches tall and about 8 inches deep. For added convenience, you can store its power cord in the base of the processor. It costs about $40.

KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor with 3-Cup Mini Bowl: This is a mid-size food processor that stands about 14.5 inches tall. It comes with a second smaller mini bowl for smaller chopping jobs. The smaller size may require you to do some jobs in two batches, but it makes for a lighter and more easily movable food processor. It costs about $100.

KitchenAid 9-Cup Food Processor with 4-Cup Mini Bowl: This model is has a slightly larger capacity and is about 14.5 inches as well. It costs about $150.