With the household electronic industry standing tall we easily forget about the little machines that make life simpler. But not us, We’ve compiled a list of top-notch appliances for processing your foods. It was no easy search, but it made for one tasty adventure.
Each item was a ferocious beast waiting to be unboxed and tamed. I guarantee that any of these mini-beasts is a foe your food would love to face, and you’ll be glad it’s around.
Contents
- List of the Best Mini Food Processors of 2020
- #1. KitchenAid KFC3516ACS 3.5 Cup Food Chopper
- #2. Cuisinart DLC-2APK Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor
- #3. Aicok 8-Cup Food Processor – Exact Slice/Shred/Grind System
- #4. Cuisinart DLC-1CP Mini-Prep 21 Ounce Food Processor
- #5. Hamilton Beach (72850) Food Processor – Mini Chopper
- #6. LINKChef FC-5125 Food Processor – Mini Food Chopper
- #7. Hamilton Beach (70760) 10-Cup Food Processor
- #8. ZYLISS Easy Pull Food Chopper and Manual Food Processor
- #9. Breville BFP800CBXL Food Processor
- #10. Hamilton Beach (70730) Food Processor & Vegetable Chopper
- Advice for Buyers
List of the Best Mini Food Processors of 2020
#1. KitchenAid KFC3516ACS 3.5 Cup Food Chopper
The KitchenAid brand always manages to live up to its name, making life in the kitchen that much easier. This time around they’ve gone and produced one mean processing machine. Upon this sleek design is the 3.5 cup featuring a locking blade, handle and spout for convenient serving.
With two speeds and a pulse option, you’re able to dice your food as coarse and as finely as you like. Easy to clean with a dishwasher safe bowl, blade, and lid that’s even easier to store away with the simple cord wrap and a compact design.
The KitchenAid Mini Food Processor may not be as quirky as some like, but it’s certainly got enough colors to prove that they’re the pot of gold you’ve been looking for at the end of the rainbow.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Perfect for all homes, all kitchens, the KitchenAid KFC3516ACS 3.5 Cup Mini Food Processor shines in a busy lifestyle, compact and easy to clean this the product for a kitchen on the go.
Pros
• Two speeds and a pulse setting.
• Easy to clean.
• Easy to store.
• Handle, spout and locking blade for convenient serving.
• Many colors to fit many styles.
Cons
• Small cup size.
#2. Cuisinart DLC-2APK Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor
Cuisinart brings us back to the simpler times of cooking. A masterpiece of food processing power in an elementary design.
This masterpiece stays clean thanks to it’s wipe down touchpad and dishwasher safe parts, letting you gaze at its beauty ever so easily.
The auto-reversing blade brings out true versatility allowing you to process both soft and hard foods at your leisure.
It may be a masterpiece, but this is a beast nonetheless, featuring a 250-watt motor that works hard to bring your food to perfection.
The 3 cup size may not be the biggest on the market, but is a wonderful sizing to suit any households daily needs.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
The Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus has a soft design that fits into any family home, and the ease of use only emphasizes that sometimes all we need is simplicity at it’s finest. Recommended for family kitchens.
Pros
• Easy to clean and dishwasher safe parts.
• Powerful 250-watt motor.
• Auto-reversing blade for versatility.
• Simple, soft design.
Cons
• One of the smaller cup sizes available on the market.
• Lack of colors to choose from.
VIDEO
Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor (DLC-2A)
#3. Aicok 8-Cup Food Processor – Exact Slice/Shred/Grind System
Here to slice, shred, puree and grind itself all the way to the top of your to buy list is the Aicok 8-Cup Food Processor. This beauty is what we call a beast among beasts.
With a 500 Watt motor at the core of it, power is only expected. Aicok delivers on that expectation.
The stainless steel slicing disk and blades allow for an easy process of any chef’s worst enemy, uncut food. Slice, shred, grate, chop, puree, mix and so much more with ease.
Larger than most, but capable of handling 8-cups of dry ingredients or 5 cups of liquid ingredients, the Aicok can do it all and in large quantity.
Easy control thanks to the two-speed settings and a momentary pulse button gives you power over your food.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Powerful, precise and easy to clean this monster is best handled in the hands of those who love to cook or prepare meals in quantity. Recommended for cooking lovers and large families.
Pros
• 500 Watt motor.
• Easy to clean with dishwasher safe parts.
• 8-cup work bowl.
• Two-speed settings and a pulse button.
• Slicing disk allowing for multiple forms of food processing.
Cons
• Bulkier design than most mini food processors.
• Lack of multiple colors to fit any kitchen.
#4. Cuisinart DLC-1CP Mini-Prep 21 Ounce Food Processor
Another beautiful piece of art from Cuisinart, the Mini-Prep 21 Ounce Food Processor is here to bring simplistic sophistication to your kitchen.
Two speeds precision processing that uses Cuisinart’s reversible blade you’re guaranteed an outcome that’s going to make you smile and lick your lips.
Including a recipe book, this stylish appliance gives you all you need to get started processing food, including a spatula.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Featuring a smaller 21-ounce bowl and smaller 110 Watt motor, this beauty is recommended for those who cook or prepare food only for themselves.
Pros
• Perfect size for single servings
• Includes Recipe book
• Two-speed modes
• Reversible blade
• Dishwasher safe parts
Cons
• Small Bowl size
VIDEO
Cuisinart DLC-1CP Mini-Prep 21 Ounce Food Processor, 21 oz, Copper
#5. Hamilton Beach (72850) Food Processor – Mini Chopper
Hamilton Beach brings us a sleek, mini food processor that would be right at home in any kitchen.
With an easy assembly, this beast is ready to slice and dice in mere moments. Food had best beware.
Between the stainless steel blades and the 350 Watt motor, this is one mean chopping machine.
Perfect for making dressing thanks to a built-in oil dispenser. And in turn, making a great salad. Size truly doesn’t matter here.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
The Mini Chopper is perfect for those who love salads and are looking for the perfect salad making aid but is a wonderful all-rounder.
Pros
• Built-in oil dispenser.
• Easy assembly.
• Powerful 350 Watt motor.
• Dishwasher safe parts.
Cons
• One of the smaller sizes on the market.
#6. LINKChef FC-5125 Food Processor – Mini Food Chopper
Taking advantage of 4 bi-level blades technology the LINKChef Mini Food Chopper is here to rock your world.
A powerful low noise motor drives this beast, ensuring the quality of your food isn’t sacrificed in its speed. Tough against scratch and corrosion, the Mini Chopper also features dishwasher safe parts for an easy clean.
The compact design only makes us want this bad boy more. Easy to store or beautiful to display, a machine that fits in anywhere. Easy control of the two speeds is readily available to us through one lone key. Giving you perfect control over your food.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This beautiful and powerful companion can be used by anyone, from master to novice, everyone will enjoy this one.
Pros
• Two-speed modes
• Tough
• Easy to clean
• Compact design
• Low noise motor
Cons
• Inconsistent motor wattage listings.
#7. Hamilton Beach (70760) 10-Cup Food Processor
Hamilton Beach brings us a 10-cup Food Processor that can handle almost anything thanks to its powerful 500 Watt motor.
We can hardly believe this beast of burden also features a compact storage design. All the while including a massive feed tube capable of fitting an entire block of cheese.
An easy to use switch gives you absolute control over the machine. And when you’re done, the cord wraps up quick and easy.
Featuring among the dishwasher safe parts are reversible slice/shred blades.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
The Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food Processor is perfect for anyone looking to serve a family or entertain guests. Capable of handling anything, anyone looking for size can handle this one.
Pros
• 10-cup size
• Dishwasher safe parts
• Reversible blades
• Compact storage design.
Cons
• One power mode and a pulse mode.
#8. ZYLISS Easy Pull Food Chopper and Manual Food Processor
Powered by the most magnificent machine ever created, the handheld ZYLISS Easy Pull Food Chopper is an excellent alternative to modern appliances all powered by electricity.
This man powered beast features a multi-blade design that can shred ingredients in mere seconds. And it does this with little discomfort to you, thanks to an ergonomic grip.
The 3-cup bowl allows for ease of use without over exerting ourselves. The booster arms on the top and bottom let you chop, blend, puree and prepare ingredients without fear of anything getting stuck to the bowl.
Handheld and compact mean this little kitchen tool is very mobile. Great for any travels, whether camping or simply for an RV trip, you can easily bring a great part of your kitchen with you.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This little beast is for anyone looking to save on electric use or that enjoys traveling and wants to take their favorite kitchen tool with them.
Pros
• Compact
• Travel-ready
• Dishwasher safe parts
• Booster arms to prevent ingredients from getting stuck.
Cons
• Hand powered
VIDEO
ZYLISS® Easy Pull Food Processor
#9. Breville BFP800CBXL Food Processor
Breville brings us back to the traditional style of a food processor, and it looks incredible.
Coming with five multi-function discs and three blades this versatile beast is rearing to go. Just choose how you want your ingredients and feed the beast.
The extra-wide 5.5-inch feed chute reduces the need for pre-cutting most ingredients, letting you get right into the action.
Including two work bowls in different sizes, a 16 cup and 2.5 cup work bowl, only furthers the versatility of this magnificent beast.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
The Breville Food Processor is for anyone who’s looking for power and versatility. For those of you who like to have parties for one and parties for many others. This one will provide for both.
Pros
• Two bowls of varied sizes.
• LCD display and timer.
• Extra wide feeding chute.
• Includes five disks and three blades.
Cons
• Bulkier design due to multiple bowls.
#10. Hamilton Beach (70730) Food Processor & Vegetable Chopper
Hamilton Beach finishes our list off with another large capacity Food processor.
Featuring a bowl scraper to help keep ingredients chopping, this beast does it all with the versatility of a Food processor, Food chopper and vegetable chopper.
A large feeding tube aids to help cut down prep time, while the two speeds and pulse mode gives you full control over your ingredients.
Not only does this beast give you a 10-cup capacity bowl, but it also includes a shred/slice disc and a 5-blade.
The only thing you don’t get is a color besides silver.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This one is especially for those who love to cook or to eat and don’t want to waste time scraping up the sides of the work bowl or making multiple batches in a smaller machine. Check out our complete guide about the best sushi kits.
Pros
• Two speed plus pulse.
• Side scraper.
• 10 cup bowl.
• Large feeding tube.
Cons
• The side scraper doesn’t reach to the bottom of the bowl.
VIDEO
Hamilton Beach® Bowl Scraper Food Processor 70730
Advice for Buyers
There’s a lot out there, so here’s a quick recap for what you should be looking for when buying a mini food processor for yourself.
• BUY TO YOUR SERVING SIZE.
Often people buy things far bigger than they need. Look at how much you’ll use the appliance and how big your servings will be when you do use it.
• BUY FOR WHAT YOU NEED.
Ask yourself what you need a food processor for? Are you grating, grinding, chopping or anything else? Get one that does what you need, there’s no point in buying something you wouldn’t use.
• READ PRODUCT REVIEWS.
If you’re ordering online, take the few extra minutes and read the reviews. These can point out things that aren’t in the product description or reinforce your decision to buy if you’re still considering.
• DON’T BE AFRAID TO GET INSPIRED.
There are many recipes out there, get inspired. A food processor will open up the mealtime door to new destinations, be ready.
Final Conclusion
The line up this year for mini food processors is certainly amazing, with so much variety to choose from it’s hard to choose the right product for you. But have faith, take a look at what you need, we know you’ll make the right choice.
