KitchenAid Mini 3.5 Cups Chopper Onyx Black
5KFC3516AOB
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Product Overview
Key Features
- Food chopper with 820ml bowl capacity
- 240 Watt motor with 2 speeds and pulse setting
- Dishwasher safe bowl and accessories for easy cleaning
- One-touch operation and drizzle basin for added convenience
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- KitchenAid
- Model Number:
- 5KFC3516AOB
- 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:
- Black
- Supplier Colour:
- Onyx Black
- 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 Cups Chopper Onyx Black
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.8 out of 5 stars from 60 reviews
97% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Compact and lightweight, takes up minimal bench space and easy to store
- Very easy one-touch operation, ideal for everyday chopping needs
- Handles a range of tasks: nuts, vegetables, sauces, crumbs and dressings
- Powerful motor for its size, performs well with both soft and hard foods
- Quick and simple to clean, with minimal parts to handle or assemble
- Some reported minor quality concerns, such as a flimsy lever and a cracked jug
Pros
Easy (14)
Cleaning (11)
Quality (3)
Efficient (1)
Reliable (1)
Excellent tool.
Very easy to use and clean has become an essential in my kitchen.
Josephine Koh
Confirmed purchase 16 July 2026
Published on 12 August 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great little machine
A very compact but robust little food chopper. I use it mostly to chop nuts and hard vegetables for soups . It works really well , easy to clean and store.
Jenny
Confirmed purchase 18 July 2026
Published on 11 August 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Kitchena Mini Chopper
Excellent product which performs exactly as stated and well priced
colleen
Confirmed purchase 30 June 2026
Published on 21 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Amazing features
Works very well
Sharon Webb
Confirmed purchase 4 April 2026
Published on 29 April 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.
Amazing features
Works very well
Sharon Webb
Confirmed purchase 4 April 2026
Published on 29 April 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.
Amazing features
Works very well
Sharon Webb
Confirmed purchase 4 April 2026
Published on 29 April 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.
Convenient Little Appliance
Perfect size for everyday use it’s ideal for chopping onions, herbs, nuts, sauces, hummus. It doesn’t take up much bench space it’s lightweight and easy to store. Very easy to use one touch operation. Highly Recommend for quick easy use.
Anonymous
Confirmed purchase 19 March 2026
Published on 15 April 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Awesome Little Chopper
This Kitchenaid Mini Chopper gets a lot of use. It's handy for whipping up pesto and hommus.. really anything that requires a quick blitz. It's not huge, but can adequately make enough for our everyday use. Awesome for making dressings, blitzing nuts etc.
Fiona
Confirmed purchase 2 January 2026
Published on 10 April 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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I love this machine
This is the best kitchen appliance i absolutely swear by it and love it. Buy buy buy
Crystal
Confirmed purchase 19 November 2025
Published on 8 April 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Mini chopper
Great product, convenient for small amounts that need efficient chopping with no need to bring out the big food processor
Sylv
Confirmed purchase 27 November 2025
Published on 20 March 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 Cups Chopper is a compact food chopper designed for quick small-batch prep like onions, herbs, dips and dressings. It suits singles, couples and smaller kitchens thanks to its light build, simple controls and easy-clean parts. Its key strengths are convenient storage, texture control and straightforward operation. The main limitation is its 830mL bowl, which is less suitable for larger family-size batches.
What it’s great for
- Small-batch food prep
- Dips and dressings
- Chopping herbs and onions
- Quick everyday meal prep
- Sauce and puree making
Where it works best
- Apartment kitchens
- Small households
- Compact benchtops
- Everyday home kitchens
Who it’s for
- Singles
- Couples
- Small-household home cooks
- Time-poor home chefs
- Users wanting a compact prep appliance
Things to consider
The 830mL bowl is ideal for small prep jobs, but it is not the best fit if you regularly need to process larger quantities or prep for a family in one go.
Home chef suitability
8/10 - Great for everyday prep, sauces and small chopping jobs, especially in smaller kitchens.
Ease of cleaning score
9/10 - Dishwasher-safe bowl, lid and blade make post-prep cleanup simple.
Recipe versatility rating
7/10 - Well suited to chopping, mixing, pureeing and emulsifying, but the small bowl limits larger recipes.
Family use fit
Best for singles, couples and smaller households rather than larger family batch prep.
Noise level vs category average
About average for a compact 240W food chopper.
Key benefits
- 830mL WORK BOWL: Suits small batches such as one onion, herbs, dips or dressings without taking up much bench space.
- 240w motor: Provides powered assistance for chopping, mixing and pureeing everyday ingredients in small quantities.
- Two speeds plus pulse: Gives better texture control for ingredients like nuts, vegetables and sauces.
- Stainless steel blade with lock: Helps keep the blade securely in place during use and handling.
- Drizzle basin: Lets you add oil gradually to emulsify dressings and sauces directly in the bowl.
- Dishwasher-safe parts: The bowl, lid and blade are easier to clean after everyday prep tasks.
- Lightweight design: Easier to move, handle and put away between uses.
- Cord wrap storage: Helps keep storage neater in drawers or cupboards when not in use.
Q: Does this mini chopper slice or grate vegetables?
A: No. This KitchenAid model is built for chopping, mixing, pureeing and emulsifying with a blade, not for slicing or grating. If those jobs matter, a larger processor with dedicated discs will suit better.
Q: Can it handle nuts and firm vegetables without struggling?
A: Yes. The 240W motor, two speeds and pulse setting suit nuts and firmer vegetables in small batches. It is better for quick prep than heavy, continuous processing or larger family-size loads.
Q: Is the bowl BPA free and big enough for daily prep?
A: Yes. The bowl is BPA free and holds 830mL, which suits small everyday prep such as herbs, dips and a single onion. It is designed for compact batches, not big meal prep for larger households.
Q: Can you make dressings or mayonnaise with oil added gradually?
A: Yes. The drizzle basin lets oil be added slowly while the blade runs, which helps emulsify dressings and similar sauces in the bowl. The compact bowl suits smaller quantities rather than large batches.
Q: Is the lid tricky to fit on the KitchenAid mini chopper?
A: No. The bowl and lid are designed for straightforward assembly, and the sliding lever keeps operation simple once they are seated correctly. On first use, alignment can take a moment because the parts need to lock into place.
Q: Is it suitable for pesto, hummus or curry paste?
A: Yes. This mini chopper is suited to small-batch pesto, hummus and similar pastes because it chops, mixes and purees in the same bowl. The trade-off is capacity, so it is less suited to larger serves or batch cooking.