Some may be used to finely dice, and some even have attachments that turn them into one of the best blenders, giving you a complete kitchen system in one equipment.
While breaking out your favorite kitchen knife and doing some julienning of your own can be satisfying, nothing beats the best food processor for grating cheese, slicing veggies, and chopping meat or fish into mince for burgers.
1. NINJA PROFESSIONAL 9-CUP FOOD PROCESSOR
BUY NOW $89
Ninja is a favorite of ours because of its affordability and high-quality design. With a variety of clever programs and many attachments, the Ninja Professional 9-Cup Food Processor is excellent in this regard, all for around $100.
Why do we like it?
Chop, Puree, Dough, and Disc, which is another way of stating you’re using the shredding disc, are the four Auto-IQ programs on the Ninja Professional 9-Cup Food Processor. This reversible disc can also be used for slicing.
The normal capacity for food processors is 9 cups, which is excellent for both large and small batches. The side has liter measurements on it, which is useful for creating sauces and adding ingredients as you go.
2. CUISINART ELEMENTAL 13 CUP FOOD PROCESSOR
BUY NOW $169
If you take your cooking seriously, you’ll realize that dicing is sometimes preferable to chopping when it comes to preparing great soups and stew bases. That’s why the Cuisinart Elemental 13 Cup Food Processor with Dicing Attachment is one of our favorites.
Why do we like it?
The Cuisinart Elemental 13 Cup Food Processor has a powerful 550-watt engine that keeps it on top of heavy chores, which is a good thing given the bowl’s size. A little 4.5-cup work bowl is also included to make washing easy while making smaller dishes.
The dicing attachment cuts vegetables and cheese into evenly-sized square shapes after pushing them through a grid insert.
3. KITCHENAID CORDLESS 5 CUP FOOD CHOPPER
BUY NOW $69
We were completely converted to the cordless lifestyle after using the KitchenAid Cordless 5 Cup Food Chopper. We could suddenly produce sauces and dips while standing outdoors with the grill and walk freely around the kitchen.
Why do we like it?
The KitchenAid Cordless 5 Cup Food Chopper is here to change the game, whether you want to make salsa while grilling or simply don’t have place in your kitchen for more wires.
We blitzed onions, carrots, tomato sauce, guacamole, and even made a delectable aioli with the mayonnaise attachment in this five-cup food processor. It left an impression at every turn.
4.NINJA PROFESSIONAL PLUS KITCHEN SYSTEM WITH AUTO-IQ
BUY NOW $169
The Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-IQ is an excellent investment for those looking for a blender and food processor in one. It even goes one step further by including a personal blender attachment and two to-go glasses for those morning smoothies.
Why do we like it?
The food processor bowl holds 64 ounces, while the large blender holds 72 ounces, making it ideal for soups and large drinks. You could even start preparing your soup in the food processor bowl and finish in the pitcher. We particularly appreciated the base’s 1400-watt motor, which provided plenty of power. It contains blending settings for making smoothies, crushing ice, and chopping dough, as well as adjustable speeds from low to high.
5. CUISINART 14-CUP FOOD PROCESSOR
BUY NOW $229
The Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a reliable kitchen workhorse. A slicing disc, a shredding disc, and a chopping/dough blade are included.
Why do we like it?
The Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor is distinguished by its enormous capacity. It has five cups more than the industry norm if you need to shred industrial volumes of cheese or create a huge salsa all at once.
6. MAGIC BULLET KITCHEN EXPRESS FOOD PROCESSOR
BUY NOW $59
The Magic Bullet Kitchen Express Food Processor wowed us when we checked it out, despite the fact that it lacks the powerful motor found in some of the top food processors in this review.
Why do we like it?
To begin with, the compact size will fit into any kitchen. It’s also cost-effective, like the rest of Magic Bullet’s lineup, without sacrificing strength. Using the blender cups included with the Kitchen Express, thick and creamy smoothie bowls are made from frozen fruit and ice.
The food processor, on the other hand, is the star of the show. The reversible disc shreds carrots and cucumbers thoroughly in seconds. Because the chopper is double-stacked, it can quickly chop through a full bowl.
7. KITCHENAID 9 CUP FOOD PROCESSOR
BUY NOW $149
The KitchenAid 9-Cup Food Processor has a large capacity, but it only has an 8-inch diameter footprint. Even if you’re cooking for a party, that’s small enough to fit on almost any kitchen surface.
Why do we like it?
Every item, including the blade and discs, can be washed in the dishwasher, and there are attachments to purée, knead, shred, slice, and more.
When you consider the power level, the color spectrum is appealing, and we like how compact the base itself is.
8. BELLA PRO SERIES 8-CUP FOOD PROCESSOR
BUY NOW $32
For those seeking for an inexpensive food processor, the Bella Pro Series 8-Cup Food Processor is an excellent choice. It’s only available at Best Buy, where customers rave about its powerful motor and good pricing.
Why do we like it?
The 500-watt motor outperforms some of the more expensive food processors in our survey. It also has a pulse option and a high and low speed setting, which will come in helpful for creating salsa and sauces.
