6 Best Food Choppers to Cut Down Your Prep Time in the Kitchen
Say goodbye to hours of slicing and dicing.
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Best news ever: You may never have to cut an onion by hand again! If you pick up one of these best food choppers, pulling out your best knife sets and cutting board will be a thing of the past. Well, okay, maybe not for everything. But all you'll need to do is toss your veggies into one of these choppers and the rest is history. Just think about how much time you'll save in the kitchen doing prep work! A lot of them are also great multitaskers and can chop herbs or nuts, as well as incorporate liquid ingredients. So while they are vegetable choppers first, you can likely use them for other tedious jobs in the kitchen.
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Regardless of your budget, there's a food chopper for any type of cook. First, you'll want to decide which type of chopper works for you: manual or electric. You'll find your most cost-friendly picks when choosing manual. The best part about these is that they often have different blade settings that allow for slicing or cutting ribbons, as well as chopping. In fact, Alex Drummond called her favorite manual chopper a "game changer" (and yes, it's near the top of this list!). Of course, we've also included Ree's pretty 8-in-1 Food Slicer & Chopper, too.
As for electric choppers, these are like mini food processors and can be used to make sauces and dressings, too. Regardless of which one you choose, these vegetable choppers are great for anyone who wants to cut their food prep time in half. And who doesn't want that?
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Ree Drummond definitely knows a thing or two about chopping, so you can rest assured this option from her collection will definitely get the job done! It comes with eight interchangeable stainless steel blades so you can dice and chop any ingredients in just one press. It has a safety holder for hand protection when slicing, as well as a detachable design for easy cleaning. Plus, it'll look so pretty sitting on your countertops with that fabulous floral design.
| Dimensions: | 10.71 x 5.43 x 4.17 inches |
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| Weight: | 1.98 pounds |
Alex's favorite chopper is a #1 bestseller that does so much more than dice veggies. Choose from four different blades, including a small and large dicer, a spiralizer, and a ribbon blade. Since they're made of stainless steel, they'll retain razor sharpness for crisp and smooth dicing. It also has a soft grip handle and non-skid bottom to keep it firmly in place on your counter. When you're done, just toss everything that has collected in the container into the pan!
| Dimensions | 8 x 4.5 x 3 inches |
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| Weight | 2.01 pounds |
| Capacity | 6.5 cups |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
Thanks to three interchangeable stainless steel blades, you can chop, dice, and slice all your veggies with this one handy tool. The catch container has an easy pour front and also doubles as a measuring cup with marks from 1/2 cup up to 3 cups. It's dishwasher safe, so cleanup will be a breeze—and there's even a nifty lift tab for even easier cleaning.
| Dimensions | 11.38 x 4.8 x 4.09 inches |
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| Weight | 1.83 pounds |
| Capacity | 3 cups |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
This pick is great for those who don't have a ton of space. The knob can lock down when not in use, making it under eight inches tall. Then when you're ready to use, simply unlock, fill the cup, then press down to commence chopping! The stainless-steel blade rotates for even chops while an internal bumper absorbs any shock. The included clear cup has measurement markings and a storage lid, plus the blade cartridge removes for quick cleaning.
| Dimensions | 8.9 x 4.1 x 3.9 inches |
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| Weight | 11.2 ounces |
| Capacity | 1 cup |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
Looking for a food chopper with a little bit more power? This bestselling KitchenAid device is electric, so all you have to do is press a button. It's also more versatile, as you can incorporate liquid ingredients to make sauces or dressings. The chopping and pureeing bowl features a locking blade, handle, and pour spout for convenient pouring. You'll also enjoy the countertop friendly design and simple cord wrap.
| Dimensions | 5.64 x 6.99 x 8.74 inches |
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| Weight | 3 pounds |
| Capacity | 3.5 cups |
| Dishwasher safe | Partially |
If variety is what you're after, then this 13-in-1 food chopper is what you need. It'll do just about anything, including dice, chop, slice, and even grate. Therefore, it's perfect for vegetables, nuts, and cheese! The stainless steel blades are rust-resistant and will maintain sharp edges throughout uses. Bonus: the built-in cutting lid allows you to cut food directly into the large food container. Once you're finished, it can easily be cleaned in minutes with the matching scrubbing fork.
| Dimensions: | 13.3 x 4.3 x 4.6 inches |
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| Weight: | 1.79 lbs |
| Capacity: | 5 cups |
| Dishwasher Safe: | No |
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