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KitchenAid Mini 3.5 Cup Chopper Empire Red
5KFC3516AER
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Product Overview
Key Features
- Food chopper with 830ml bowl capacity
- 240 Watt motor with 2 speeds and pulse setting
- Dishwasher safe parts and one-touch operation
- Drizzle basin for easy ingredient addition
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- KitchenAid
- Model Number:
- 5KFC3516AER
- Capacity:
- 0.83
- Blades:
- Stainless steel
- Power (W):
- 240
- Dishwasher Safe:
- Work Bowl, Lid and stainless steel blade
Capacity
- Storage:
- Cord wrap
- Capacity Range:
- Below 1L
Options
- Settings:
- 2 Speeds and Pulse
- Controls:
- Sliding lever
Safety
- Safety:
- Locking blade
General Information
- Type:
- Food Chopper
- Colour:
- Red
- Supplier Colour:
- Empire Red
- Additional Features:
- One-touch operation, Drizzle Basin for emulsifying
- What's In The Box:
- 3.5 Cup Work Bowl w/ Handle & Spout, Stainless Steel Multi Purpose Blade, Lid with Drizzle Basin
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Capacity
- Storage:
- Cord wrap
- Capacity Range:
- Below 1L
Safety
- Safety:
- Locking blade
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 222
- Product Width (mm):
- 178
- Product Depth (mm):
- 143
- Product Weight (kg):
- 1.2
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 170
- Box Width (mm):
- 250
- Box Depth (mm):
- 210
- Box Weight (kg):
- 2
Product Reviews of KitchenAid Mini 3.5 Cup Chopper Empire Red
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.8 out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
95% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Compact and lightweight, ideal for everyday use and small kitchens
- Easy to clean, with dishwasher-safe parts for added convenience
- Efficiently handles chopping, blending, and pureeing small portions
- Significantly reduces meal prep time for smaller families
- Build quality generally praised, though a few expect higher for the price
- Some users find fitting bowl and blade a bit tricky initially
Pros
Cleaning (17)
Easy (17)
Quality (4)
Value (2)
Portable (1)
Awesome
5 star coz it's very handy.
Sudil
Confirmed purchase 8 October 2026
Published on 4 November 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Anonymous
Confirmed purchase 6 October 2026
Published on 27 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Handy Mini Food Processor
The KitchenAid 3.5 cup mini food processor is a handy and convenient kitchen appliance. Great for smaller portions of food preparation. It's compact and lightweight enough for easy everyday use. Saving me the need to bring out my full size food processor. It's a practical convenience for quickly preparing meals after work. Easy to clean. Happy with my purchase.
MISSHINGH16
Confirmed purchase 15 September 2026
Published on 12 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Handy Mini Food Processor
The KitchenAid 3.5 cup mini food processor is a handy and convenient kitchen appliance. Great for smaller portions of food preparation. It’s compact and lightweight enough for easy everyday use. Saving me the need to bring out my full size food processor. It’s a practical convenience for quickly preparing meals after work. Easy to clean. Happy with my purchase.
MISSINGH16
Confirmed purchase 15 September 2026
Published on 12 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Great little food processor
The KitchenAid 3.5 cup mini food processor is super lightweight and very easy to operate by pressing down on the lid. Such a great kitchen appliance, it’s compact for when I don’t want to use my full sized processor and easy to clean. What’s there not to love! This mini food chopper checks all the boxes it’s handy and lightweight for everyday use, portable, and can do a variety of different ingredients. A handy little appliance. Happy with purchase.
MISSINGH
Confirmed purchase 15 September 2026
Published on 7 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Really like it
really suggest this chopper
Saeed
Confirmed purchase 31 August 2026
Published on 22 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Good product
This chopper was recommended by a friend tome and it didn't disappoint. I should say it is better than expected with shopping size adjustment and much less noisy.
Angad
Confirmed purchase 1 September 2026
Published on 22 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Suits us perfectly
Simple and easy to use. .Keen to experiment with other uses.
Peter John Lakey and Kathryn Mary Lakey
Confirmed purchase 2 July 2026
Published on 29 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Excellent Chopper – Easy to Use and Perfect for Family Meals
This chopper is so easy to use and makes meal prep much quicker. It's the perfect size to chop enough vegetables or onions for a one-time meal for a family of four. The blades are sharp, it works efficiently, and cleaning it is simple. On top of that, it looks awesome on the kitchen bench. A great combination of functionality and style—highly recommended!
Jatinder Singh
Confirmed purchase 21 June 2026
Published on 15 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Excellent
Value for money
Naveen
Confirmed purchase 21 June 2026
Published on 14 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
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At a glance
The KitchenAid Mini 3.5 Cup Chopper is a compact food chopper designed for quick prep tasks like herbs, nuts, dips and dressings. It suits small households, apartment kitchens and cooks who want simple controls and easy cleaning. Its strengths are its small footprint, 830 mL bowl and dishwasher-safe parts. The main limitation is its smaller capacity compared with full-size food processors.
What it’s great for
- Quick meal prep
- Small-batch chopping
- Mixing dips and dressings
- Pureeing small portions
- Everyday kitchen assistance
Where it works best
- Small kitchens
- Apartment benchtops
- Cupboard storage
- One to two person households
- Everyday home cooking
Who it’s for
- Singles
- Couples
- Small-household cooks
- Busy home cooks
- KitchenAid style-focused buyers
Things to consider
Its 830 mL bowl is ideal for small batches, but it is less suitable than larger food processors for family-size prep or bigger, more varied processing tasks.
Home chef suitability
7/10 - well suited to everyday prep and small-batch cooking, but not a substitute for a full-size processor
Ease of cleaning score
9/10 - dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup straightforward
Recipe versatility rating
7/10 - useful for chopping, mixing and pureeing, though limited by its compact bowl size
Family use fit
Best for one to two people rather than larger family meal prep
Noise level vs category average
About average for a compact food chopper
Key benefits
- 830 mL bowl: Handles small prep jobs like herbs, nuts, dips and dressings without taking up much bench space.
- 240 W motor: Provides the power needed for everyday chopping, mixing and pureeing tasks.
- Two speeds plus pulse: Gives you better texture control for coarse chops or smoother mixtures.
- Compact and lightweight design: Easy to leave on the bench or store in a cupboard when space is limited.
- Stainless steel blade with lock-in design: Helps keep the blade secure during operation and handling.
- Sliding lever controls: Makes switching between settings simple during food prep.
- Dishwasher-safe parts: Reduces cleanup time after everyday use.
- Empire Red finish: Coordinates easily with other KitchenAid appliances for a matching kitchen setup.
Q: What are the main limitations of this mini chopper?
A: KitchenAid Mini 3.5 Cup Chopper is designed for small, quick prep rather than large batches. The 830 mL bowl suits herbs, dips and dressings, but it is not the right pick if you regularly prep for a larger household.
Q: Is the bowl big enough for everyday meals for two?
A: Yes. The 830 mL bowl is sized for small household prep, so it suits singles, couples, and side tasks for larger meals. If you want to batch prep sauces or vegetables for several meals at once, a larger processor will suit better.
Q: Can it make pesto, dips and smooth purees well?
A: Yes. This chopper is built to chop, mix and puree, with two speeds plus pulse for texture control. It suits pesto, dips, dressings and other small-batch blends, but the compact bowl limits larger recipes.
Q: Is this mini chopper a substitute for a full-size processor?
A: No. KitchenAid Mini 3.5 Cup Chopper covers quick chopping, mixing and pureeing, but it is not a full-size food processor replacement. Its smaller bowl is the trade-off for easier storage and simpler everyday use.
Q: Will it take up much room on a small bench?
A: No. The compact, lightweight design is made for kitchens where bench space and cupboard space are limited. It is easier to leave out for daily prep than a larger processor, but it still suits small-batch tasks best.
Q: Is the KitchenAid Mini 3.5 Cup Chopper noisy to use?
A: KitchenAid Mini 3.5 Cup Chopper is about average in noise for a compact chopper. Its 240 W motor is intended for quick everyday prep, so expect normal processor sound when chopping firmer ingredients or using pulse.