Mini food processor

Our expert culinary team tested and reviewed six appliances to find the best mini food processors for quick and easy prep work. Here's what we found.

We road tested the most popular small food processors and these were the standouts. Each gave high versatility for a remarkably low price.

The KitchenAid mini food processor comes in a range of fun colors, has two speed controls, a locking blade, and is easy to clean.

Full-size food processors are great for churning out enough salsa for a crowd, but it’s a pain to haul them out just to make a single serving of pesto. For those smaller jobs, you’ll want to grab one of the best mini food processors instead. They are a little cheaper than the full-sized thing and are much easier to store and clean.

I bought the mini food processor at an outlet years ago, for around $20. I wanted the real deal, but it just wasn’t in the budget. “Why not?” I asked myself, “What do I have to lose, other than $20?” But this was the little processor that could, and it got used often, even after the 14-cup model made its way into my kitchen. The other day, I dropped the prep bowl one too many times and it cracked for good.

The food processor is the unsung hero of the pastry kitchen, and here are 34 recipes that prove it.

Hello all - Some of you have been asking for recipes that can be made using the KitchenAid Chopper (Mini-Food Processor). Here I'll provide links to recipes I have created for use in the chopper and

Learn how to use a food processor in many creative ways. This small appliance is so helpful in the kitchen and will save you a lot of time.

This post explains why a food processor is an important kitchen appliance. It discusses what a food processor can do and lists recipes you can make with it.