Mini Chopper Wars ~ Ninja, KitchenAid, Cuisinart, & Oster ~ Mini Food Processor Review 

This lady is absolutely hilarious. I watched for entertainment value alone. But also, she gives great reviews and watching this helped me decide which processor to buy.

Dear Amy! I am from Russia and i am just watching this review 3 years later. And it’s so helpful! Thank you very much! I’ve ordered the kitchenaid!

Thank you Amy Learns To Cook for taking the time to review, comment and compare these products. Very thorough and very much appreciated. I'm a Cuisinart girl (but open minded to other options) and just ordered my Cuisinart mini-chopper but if that does not work out, I"m going to return it and buy the Kitchen Aid one. You are awesome!!! Bet you don't get tired of hearing that. Thank you again for your great videos.

I've had the Ninja Prep for 8 YEARS. It kicks ass! I use it everyday and not one single part or function has failed or even slowed down. With this basic model, you can eliminate the need for a blender, mixer, food processor, mini-chop, juicer, Nutri-bullet, blah blah blah. I tossed them all (including my Cuisinart, the same one shown in this video) and I regained tons of storage space! I keep my Ninja on the countertop where my red KA stand mixer USED TO BE. To be honest I didn't toss that one, I take it out at holidays because I do a lot of baking and I still need my Ninja for daily cooking tasks. As info, I was gifted a Ninja Kitchen System 1100 a few years ago and it's still in the original box. I have no doubt it would be an asset in the kitchen (power base on bottom, more like a traditional blender), but honestly I don't have a need for an upgrade. The 8-year old pulsing POD style that I use daily does everything and I do mean EVERYTHING, and the footprint is small which I prefer that. Not to mention it's ridiculously easy to clean. Whatever Ninja you end up with, it will exceed your expectations. I absolutely swear by Ninja, I have the multi-cooker (slow cooker) as well as Shark Ninja vac (which means my overpriced Dyson pretty much stays in the closet now) and I couldn't be happier with all my Ninja products. To be clear, this is not a paid endorsement, I just love the brand and want to share my experience.

Thanks, Amy! That was great. We have had the Kitchenaid Mini food processor for several years and got it for much less than $50 thru QVC. It's been a little workhorse for us and is great for making mayonnaise and salsa. Have had no issues with the "pegs". But we do treat it with kindness as we do with all of our kitchen appliances. Good to know that we have the winner. Love your videos.

Amy, thank you so much for doing this review. I am sending it to friends and cousins. Look forward to all that is coming !

I have the Kitchen Aid 3.5 Cup and just got the 5 Cup. I love both and I think one of the nicest features of the Kitchen Aid is the way you can wind the cord around the bottom to contain it and it's not loose when it's not being used.

The Ninja choppers are the best. The Ninja Storm is my favorite. A bit bigger than the one she has here, works about the same. Just love it. Ninjas also come in several colors.

You were funny, thorough, and excellent at communicating the pros and cons of the mini choppers. I give you an A+!! Really enjoyed this. Thank you

This video is awesome! Great humor and super helpful feedback comparing them.

Thank you so much for your down to earth reviews. I am shopping for a mini chopper just /food processor just helped me tremendously. Being Indian I use onions and cilantro in pretty much everything. Thank you again!😊💖

I love the way you live your life - having fun.

Excellent review. Analytical, precise, professional, unbiased, careful, and...:-) entertaining. Thank you!

I was going to buy the Cuisinart, but this video persuaded me to get the Kitchen Aid. Thank you.

Amy is very professional and very honest in her views and functional capacity of products. just love her honest opinion !

Thank you for these comparisons. You helped me make a decision with a purchase.

Thanks for posting this review. For my needs, the Ninja will serve my purposes just fine.

first time I watched a video of yours. Loved it! You give info with a great sense of humor. will be going through the rest of your videos. thanks.

Great review, thanks to this one, I decided to go for the kitchenAid instead of the Cuisinart.

Thanks for the review. I have an old Cuisinart mini prep and it leaks whenever I make vinaigrettes so I was specifically looking for a new small processor that doesn't leak!

Funny, entertaining, and exactly the info I needed. Thank you!!

I have had the Ninja in black for years and I love it; it came with 3 different bases - large (like a blender), medium, and small (as in your demo model). Does everything I need and replaced both my big heavy blender and food processor.👍

Thank you so much for this video!! It was extremely helpful. Great video and a lot of details. Thank you

You almost always have to open up food processors and use a spatula to push down particles off the sides for it to process everything. I agree that the parsley got caught in the lid of Ninja. As for the dressing, I'll bet the Ninja would have emulsified it all just fine without adding the vinegar in parts--it's not like mayonnaise. The mustard would have been enough. My Ninja chopper came as a set with the larger pitcher which would allow drizzling through the pour spout.

I absolutely love the Kitchenaid!!!

That was great! Thank you. Im looking for a chopper, but like people's reviews online before buying/investing. Note: The KitchenAid is meant to be pulsed with the thumb, in order to get that grab feel of holding a mug ect.

The cuisinart blades rotating in different directions is actually really clever. If you look at spice and coffee grinders the blades are typically blunt because coffee and spices don't need a sharp blade. In fact, they would dull a sharp blade a lot faster than softer ingredients like vegetables. Essentially it is more efficient at both tasks over a long period of time because the sharp side of the blade doesn't come into unnecessary contact with ingredients that would dull it. If you really need a dual purpose grinder/chopper and you're on a tight budget it's probably a good way to go. Personally, I'll probably be getting the 5 cup version of the Ktchenaid since it has the drizzle basin and comes with a whisking attachment as well as the chopping blade. Basically it gives the option of mixing things without breaking down ingredients that you might want to keep for texture reasons. Thank you so much for this video! It was extremely helpful.

love this video - really hilarious. Great revews of all the machines and very fair testing 🙂

I pretty much hold the buttons down and dont pulse, so not sure a fair test with some. Always love your videos

Came back just for the dressing recipe :) Thanks for posting this review. For my needs, the Ninja will serve my purposes just fine.

I know I’m late to the party but thank you so much for doing this video. I’m searching for a good food processor & you did a marvelous job showing me the differences between the ones I was interested in; you did all my homework for me! 😉. Thank you!

👍 great video thanks for helping me make my decision on chopper.

I agree. I have the Kitchenaid and it does a great job of chopping things thoroughly without pulverizing. I got it on sale at Macys for $39.00.

Great review, thanks so much! I definitely know to order the kitchenaid now. I hope it's good for nut butters and hummus as well.

Very helpful info. Thanks for posting.

Very helpfull presentation. Can it also for minced meat? Which one is better kitchenaid mini or magimix? Txs

I have that exact Kitchenaid mini chopper. I bought it last year and I don't think it's changed much since 2017 because it looks the same and this is the first time I'm seeing this video. Amy is correct when she said she is worried about the top breaking because that's exactly what mine did after a few uses. It started with a crack that only got worst!

I love this video so much because of your personality!

very helpful video, was going to buy a ninja chopper based on recommendation from other website, but after watching this video I went with kitchenaid.

Thank you for taking your time to do this video, Im on the hunt for a mini chopper, so this helped :)

I got my kitchenaid from Walmart and I absolutely love it🤗

So glad you're testing mini-choppers! I've been wanting one for a long time, but didn't know which one was the best!

Thanks for a grate review..... went for the kitchen aid....

thank you so much chef amy!!! i was looking at the mini ninja and found your review here. its exactly what i wanted. great, great job thx again.

I’m 11 and I saved up 50$ and bought the kitchen aid today

You are great. Thanks for this video. I am shopping for mini chopper and your video is very detailed. 👌

Thanks, Amy. Kinda long, but I'm glad I had the time to watch.

On some things-like the onions-I don't always want it to be chopped so small/fine. In fact, it would be nice to find one that actually 'chops' when you want it to, and pulverizes when you want it to, but uniformity would be nice no matter what you are chopping

Thank you!! I learned to make dressing!! I came here to evaluate the Kitchenaid... Yeah!!!!

Amy, I'll give you an A+ for your personality!!! I didn't expect the funny part when I clicked on your clip but I really enjoy watching the review :). A+

So which one to go with? Ninja or KA? Which model? Looking to buy my first one.

The best review ever! Thanks!

You have such a fun personality! Had fun watching your video!

Loved the information and y'all's video cracked me up! Now I have an idea of what chopper to buy. You and Eric always have so much fun.

Ninja is far less trouble to put together, use and much easier to clean than the other ones...and when you close the little lid you can even store your food in it. I'm actually a big Kitchen Aid girl but having both the traditional mini chopper and the little Ninja....I much prefer the Ninja. Not to mention it is also one of the cheapest.

I just bought the Ninja last week at Walmart for their regular price of 13.00! I really was sceptical for something so inexpensive but I Love it! I've chopped garlic, onions, carrots and pecans and they all worked great! Just found your channel and love it!

Thanks for this great review, so helpful!

Yup is almost the same sounds between high and low button..😃

Excellent ~ thank you very much! I made my decision. I trust your reviews above American test kitchen. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Thank you for the info now I know which one to get

Thanks Amy! Helpful stuff :)

On the Cuisinart, the reason for the blade reversing is the sharp side (chop) is for herbs and soft vegetables and the reverse (grind) uses the duller side of the blade is for nuts and harder items. It does this to extend the blade life.

Hey thanks for the video! i have a question : are you able to crush or chop ice cubes in the kitcheaid one? ❤️

Hi Amy! Thank you for this! I just want to ask... can this grind fennel seeds? How about coffee beans (I might be asking for too much here) thanks again!

I have the same problem with my Cuisinart chopper... I bought it specifically to chop onions.. and all I ever get are large uneven chunks or onion soup.

You are hilarious! Thanks for the review; this is very helpful!

Thank you very much for this video! I bought the ninja one 😊😊😊

Thank you Amy!

Very informative. Enjoying your videos.

Well, this was great and i was goingwith the Cuisinart but had to bite the bullet and get Kitchenaid. More expensive but looks like its worth it. Wow, you did a great job.

Great review! Thank you!

Came back just for the dressing recipe :)

Just wanted to let you know that, thanks to you, I now have the perfect chopper for me - the Ninja Express. I have been looking for a chopper/blender, something, that makes hummus without having to constantly open up the container to push the ingredients back into the middle. The Ninja handles it and frozen fruits into a sorbet quickly and with no fuss. It goes together so easily. The only issue is that the top needs to be held as it does not lock as I discovered when I started it and the top started to spin off. Thank you!

Loved the video.. entertaining and informative ..Thanks Amy! I subscribed!

I have a cuisinart same problem with some big pieces but I learned how to use the oil spout, I have never used it..""thanks Amy

This video is the best review👍

Muy buen video te agradezco la explicación.

Love your upbeat attitude and quirkiness!

I have the older version of the KitchenAid mini chopper, and it has never let me down. Very faithful, and it does everything I would expect. I see what appears to be a Cuisinart Elemental 13 food processor in the background on your counter, Amy. Are you gonna review it?

I got a lot of information from you .Thank you for shares.

Curious to know if their is any difference in the $50 kitchenaid at cooking stores and the identical looking one at target for $40. Had the Ninja for about 8 years and loved it. It recently cracked and I am debating about getting a new Ninja or a kitchenaid.

My old mini Cuisinart gave up the ghost and it looks like it'll be the Kitchenaid. I I'll take another quick look at the new Sandor (?). The one with the continuous feed feature. I can't live without a mini chopper, I used the heck out of the Cuisinart for several years. Thanks as always for your help testing out these gadgets.

Hi! Can i use chicken with the kitchenaid chopper?

We bought a mini Kitchenaid food processor since the blade locks in place and the handle isn't a pain to clean like a Hamilton is based on reviews. Can't wait to try it! Surprising that these mini's are the same price as their bigger counterparts right now. Considered a big one but don't have the space.

That was awesome Amy, I had to watch all the way though, to see which one was the winner, cause I was holding up my Kitchen Aid, which I got for myself a month ago, and not knowing which to buy, and that’s what it was, that picked, 🙏🏼 thank you 😊 so much

Amy, thanks so much for this review. All of your videos are so helpful. On the basis of your testing, I bought the Kitchenaid Mini processor some time ago, and I absolutely love it. No problems with the pegs on the lid, so far.

thank you for this video!!! i appreciate your time

I bought the newer version of the cuisinart. I hope they improved it over the one you tested.

Thanks for this video, it was so informative! I didn't know which one to buy and now I do. Also, I saw the KA in a store yesterday and it was marked at $79.99. I now know I won't buy it there. Thanks again! :)

Thanks for the review. FYI, it looks like the large bunch of unchopped parsley in the ninja was actually caught between the cup and the lid. Maybe why it didn't get processed?

Love your review videos!!

Houston! Houston! We got a problem! WE GOT A PROBLEM! LMAO! Great reviews Amy. Enjoyed watching!

Thank you for your video. I one to get one . And happy New year.

Thanks Amy..... did you say you had the Cuisinart already, just wondering if it was new like the others for testing purposes?

Love your videos. One thing I notice is that the Ninja has more blades than the other choppers. That is a bonus for power. Could you please tell us what is the power in watts for each of the chopper you reviewed in this video? Im looking for a powerful mini chopper. Thank you!

Oyster lol, thank you so much for a very thorough review/comparison. I enjoy your humor - especially compared to all the others. For what I need one of these for though, I'm kinda liking that lil Ninja guy! :-)

Thank you for this video!

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Also you can hold the top of the blade with one finger as you’re pouring everything out. That’s what I do.

I wonder if the Ninja express blade fits any other chopper brand . I like how the Ninja chops nuts and dry foods but I prefer a glass bowl.