Customer Ratings & Reviews

This KitchenAid 38 oz. Chopper is a great addition to my selection of small kitchen appliances, designed to help save time and effort with food preparation. The quality you’d expect from the KitchenAid brand, is found here. One of the big pluses for me is that this food chopper is rechargeable, so no inconvenient cord to get in the way or forcing you to be tied to being near an outlet. So you can move around your kitchen, going to different ‘cooking stations’; it’s not that heavy either. I really like how all you need to do is push down on the Pulse On Button located on the lid at the top of the handle and the chopper starts/stops. This give you immediate control over how long you want the chopper to chop, whisk, or purée. This KitchenAid food chopper’s 5-cup capacity is just the right size, at least for my needs - it’s not too much and not too little. My husband loves making his “world famous” salsa with it. The pour spout and handle are really convenient, too. So is the Drizzle basin that’s built into the lid, for adding liquid ingredients. The two speeds settings do the job. I didn’t find the chopper to be excessively loud, except of course, when chopping harder chunks of food. All the parts are dishwasher safe (except for the base unit, of course); top rack only. There’s also a battery status indicator light, to let you know when to recharge. And, the price for this KitchenAid chopper is just right. I’d definitely recommend this handy little food prep appliance.

I wasn’t impressed with the performance of the product.

This is the food chopper made by KitchenAid, model KFC B519. To open the box, cut the clear tape on the side and the flap will open. Don't try to open the box on the top, because this is not how it works and you can hurt yourself from the sharp edge of the cardboard. The surprise came just a little later. I'm one of those who try to read the manual and the QuickStart guide of every product to try to familiarize myself. A food chopper is not something I would ever try to use without learning how to use it because I don't want to chop off my finger. Obviously this is not something children should be using regardless of how mature they seem to be. Some will not agree with me – but unfortunately, that is why there are instructions on how to shampoo one's hair (on the bottle of shampoo.) The QuickStart guide is incomplete. It is unbelievable that whoever came up with this and the manual did not see the shortcoming. Perhaps there were no testers to go through the steps, either. Even a printer nowadays comes with a more thorough QuickStart guide. This chopper's QuickStart guide tells you to charge the appliance. And step two is to place the bowl onto the base. The problem and I feel that this is a very important shortcoming is that it doesn't tell you how to remove the lid from the bowl. There are foam pieces inside the bowl to keep things from moving around which includes two very sharp blades on the bottom. Step four tells us how to place the lid on top of the bowl and twist to the right to lock in place. They will be others out there who could not figure out the "button" needs to be twisted clockwise so it can be removed. I did read the entire QuickStart guide (it is on cardboard) and I thought to myself that I could have easily have broken the bowl and the lid if I had tried to remove the lid differently. The multipurpose blade or the whisking accessory cannot be used together. This is in the manual and not on the QuickStart guide. If both are in the bowl and it is turned on, I would not know what happened (because I didn't want to try it.) There is a hole on the top you can pour some liquid such as oil. Unfortunately, the whole is very small so if you ported in too fast, it will quickly overflow. To turn on (and operate) the shopper, you press with your thumb while you hold on to the handle. You let go of the thumb and it stops. The bowl has to be seated correctly before it can be securely locked into place. I did not see any mark on the bowl itself and had to follow the illustrated manual. I realize bowl is made from transparent plastic, but this should've been some sort of indentation that could line up to the base of the chopper. There isn't one. But when it works, it works fine. The battery lasts per charge (per the manual, for two hours.) The battery itself is not removable, and the machine will not operate while it is plugged in. (The power button blocks the connector from being plugged in when it is turned on.) So when the battery is worn out and cannot be recharged anymore, it's time to retire it. Probably like many wireless headsets (or cell phones/tablets out there. Once the battery can no longer be charged, it is the end of life.) How does the whole thing felt in my hands? The base is pretty sturdy – but the bowl itself will probably break if I drop it. Once I figured out how to take it apart, it is fairly easy to clean. Just like any blender/chopper, it makes a bit of noise and this is not a complaint. Is it a good buy? If I were to use it every day, it probably would last me a year. When the battery can no longer be charged, I will have to throw it away because I look at the base and it doesn't look like I could take it apart and replaced the battery. Are there any advantages of having battery-powered food chopper? It is hard to say. But I have a strong reservation about how incomplete the manual and the QuickStart guide are. They should have been a "how to unpack" guide. And for those who argued that I don't need one – there are two very sharp blades in there – how could average users don't need such a guide is beyond me.

I didn't really anticipate how handy it would be to have a cordless chopper. Though limited in capacity, this has plenty of power--enough to dice raw carrots. With the dual speed settings, you can also chop softer ingredients without pureeing them. Battery life is good, and recharging is quick. Two different inserts allow for both mixing and chopping.

After using this chopper for a week I am really impressed. This is the first battery powered chopper I ever tested and I would say it is well worth buying. For the most part, I have used it to chop onions, mince garlic and make chimichurri sauce. In all the scenarios the chopping and mixing quality was excellent. Some other things I like is that it doesn't take up much counter space, it's easy to clean, there is no attached cord to limit where you can use it and one charge can last a really long time. I've used it at least 6 times without charging and the battery light still shows green. The only thing that I didn't like about it was that putting it together the first couple times was a little difficult. There are no markings to highlight where the twist points for the lid, cup and base are. However, I was able to fix that issue by marking them with a sharpie. Overall, If you are in the market for a chopper, this is the one to get.

It’s nice BUT the charge doesn’t last long on it. Keep it on charge until ready for use then immediately put it back on charge. Would not purchase again.

Did not like this at all just wasn’t what I expected. Liquified everything I tried chopping

KitchenAid - 38-Oz. Chopper - Black Matte The manual is short, well laid out, and beneficial to read. Because of the size you have to start with vegetables cut to 1” or less. Cabbage and lettuce come out extra fine with some untouched leaves. Pulsing to get all the leaves shredded turns some of the bits to liquid so you have to empty the container and take out the big pieces. Nuts and carrots (and other hard vegetables) come out in mostly tiny chunks. Not all the chunks are tiny so you need to sort through them a bit. I was unable to get any vegetables to slice. The whisker turned 2% milk to the consistency of lightly whipped cream in about 6 pulses. It got rid of all the lumps without an issue. Easy to clean and great that it’s dishwasher safe. Overall easy to use and quick to clean up. It is a nice addition to my kitchen.

Did not chop well, had to return it. Like that it was cordless.

I own a lot of KitchenAid items in my kitchen. All of them are well built and sturdy and this chopper falls right in along with the rest. Assembly was quick and easy. Plug it in let it fully charge and you're ready to slice and dice! The size is great for making party dips and salsa for chips. We tried to make buffalo chicken ranch dip like what's offered at a local favorite restaurant. Used some canned already cooked white chicken and this baby had no problems separating and mixing everything nicely. Recipe below: 4 - 5 large chicken breast, cooked and shredded 1½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese 2 8 ou. pkg. cream cheese, softened (room temp. is best) 1 12 ou. jar Hot Wing Sauce 1 cup Ranch dressing I've never made my own salsa but that is definitely next on the list. I did use it to chop my toppings for my salad which worked flawlessly!. Break down for cleaning was fast and simple for hand washing or dishwasher whatever your choice may be. This chipper is a welcomed member to my KitchenAid family! I'd highly recommend it to others who are looking for a great chipper!

I've been looking for a long time for a mini food processor to replace a Cuisinart one I had years ago. I've tried a couple, but they never seem to really work to chop small quantities (like chimichurri). This one absolutely works. The key is that the blade skims the bottom of the bowl so it doesn't just whir above what you want to chop. The only negatives are the instructions aren't the clearest so it took me a bit to figure out how to get the lid off. It also doesn't work if it isn't charged. But by charging it just a couple minutes I was able to pulse it enough for the salsa I was making. The negatives are minor to it actually working. Overall its a great product and I certainly recommend it!

I always cry with onions and I am so grateful to have this chopper! Of course it does with with other foods, but this has saved my burning eyes! I did find I would have to cut up a chunk or two that gets pressed up against the walls, but I'm okay with that. I love that it runs on batteries and you don't have to be close to an outlet to use. The capacity is good size too! I also like the way it runs safely. The lid has to be on and locked in order for it to start. I've yet to find out how long a charge lasts, but I'm pretty happy with this chopper! Interestingly the manual shows a storage case, but none came in my box.

It's a good little chopper. Charges up quickly and does a good job at chopping up veggies. I like it's size because I can pull it out and quickly get the job done without having to deal with the larger processor or cords. It will save a few mins here or there. Using it to chop peppers and onions though it didn't do a great job at chopping a large number at one time. I had to only put a small amount in at one time. Any more and to get it all chopped it ended up more of a puree. This is just something you have to account for.

Not bad. The fact that it's cordless isn't really a big deal for me. I don't think I would use this anywhere other than my kitchen which has outlets in arms reach. It is convenient and powerful for a cordless chopper. I've only used a few times so I haven't had to charge just yet.

As a hard-core KitchenAid lover, the Cordless 5 Cup Chopper is the first KitchenAid product that I’ve not been able to get excited about. Out of the gate, it seems KitchenAid was only thinking about chopping onions with this machine. They rate the usage time by how many onions you can chop on a full charge. 40 if you were wondering. I guess this would be approximately 30 – 40 minutes of constant run time on a full charge. This is listed as a 5-cup chopper which, when using solid or dry foods may be the case. The bowl will hold 4 cups of liquid before it spills over the center post but when you turn it on with this much liquid, a good portion shoots out the pour spout. 2 cups of liquid at best, any more and you have a mess to clean up. The chopper includes a blade and a whisking disk. Not sure why I would want to use the whisking disk and apparently, neither is KitchenAid, as other than listing it as included, there is no further mention of it in the instruction guide, and using it causes even more liquid to shoot out the spout. I was able to chop onions just fine, using the pulse (your only option, there is no constant on) function to get them to a somewhat uniform size. I also tried a single tomato but it didn’t fare as well, until it was almost a puree, which would be great if you like your salsa more pureed than chunky, or if this is your intention for a tomato sauce. There is a drizzle hole in the top of the lid if you are making dressings or sauces like mayonnaise or vinaigrette, or dishes like a pesto. Also, there is a small delay when you press the button till the blade kicks in. Not a big deal once you get used to it. The bowl and attachments are top-rack dishwasher safe. I was confused by the lid, which has a black ring that has a tab that you press to operate the chopper. I attempted to take it off to clean it to keep gunk from getting up under it when sink washing. It is clearly not intended to be taken off as there is no indication in the instructions on how to do it and I broke a small clear tab off the lid that I imagine was there to keep it locked on. This did not affect the operation of the chopper though. This is a cordless device and the battery takes about two hours to a full charge. There is a three-color LED that shows the charging status, Green, Yellow and Red. Other than the freedom to use it anywhere (keep in mind the limited run time), or perhaps if your kitchen has limited electrical outlets, I feel the cordless option is more a gimmick than a useful feature. There is no corded option, you cannot use this while charging. I will continue to use this for making small batches of pesto and chopping onions and peppers when making small batches of salsa, or grinding fresh bread crumbs, crackers or chips for breading items to be fried. For the price, I don’t think I would recommend the KitchenAid cordless chopper to my family or friends.