KitchenAid KFC3516IC 3.5 Cup Food Chopper, Ice Blue
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Best for everyday chopping
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Current price
$54.99
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
7 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Food Chopper is a popular compact alternative to the Cuisinart mini. thespruceeats.com, whose in-house testing we treat as load-bearing for measurements, notes it stands 'just under 9 inches tall and 6 inches wide,' making it easy to leave on the counter, and thepracticalkitchen.com calls it lightweight and easy to use. An r/AskCulinary thread is enthusiastic, with one owner saying they 'use it a lot' and that it's 'super easy to clean' for vegetables.
What reviewers liked
- thespruceeats.com verified testing praises its light, compact, counter-friendly design
- 4.6 stars across 30,000+ Amazon reviews
- r/AskCulinary reviewers find it easy to use and clean for vegetables
Where it falls short
- 3.5-cup capacity limits it to small jobs
- No slicing/shredding discs or dough capability
- Some cleaning friction reported around the locking blade
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Across the reviewers we read, the KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Food Chopper is a popular compact alternative to the Cuisinart mini. thespruceeats.com, whose in-house testing we treat as load-bearing for measurements, notes it stands 'just under 9 inches tall and 6 inches wide,' making it easy to leave on the counter, and thepracticalkitchen.com calls it lightweight and easy to use. An r/AskCulinary thread is enthusiastic, with one owner saying they 'use it a lot' and that it's 'super easy to clean' for vegetables.
Like all minis, the honest limits are capacity and scope: at 3.5 cups it's a chopping-and-puree tool, not a slicing/shredding or dough machine. Community reviewers also note some cleaning friction around the locking blade. With a 4.6 average across more than 30,000 Amazon ratings and verified-tier endorsement, the consensus is that it's a dependable everyday chopper for small tasks.
- Convenient 3.5 cup work bowl features a locking blade, handle and pour spout for easy serving,and dishwasher-safe for quick clean up
- With its small, countertop friendly footprint and simple cord wrap, its easy to store, neatly tucking away when you're finished prepping
- 2 speeds and pulse for coarse or fine results for anything from chunky pico de gallo and salsa, to a creamy hummus, smooth sauce or tasty dressing
- Easily incorporate liquid ingredients for sauces and dressings while processing with the drizzle basin
- Precisely chop or puree with the stainless steel multi-purpose blade that locks in place for convenient pouring
I love my food processor and use it a lot. When you're just chopping vegetables, it's super easy to clean. The only cleaning issue that comes up ...
It's great for doing baby foods. Post baby foods I use this for chopping up stuff - its great.
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