KitchenAid Mixer Accessories

You might think that mixing is the sole function of a KitchenAid mixer. Certainly, there are plenty of attachments for mixing: dough hooks for kneading, whisks for whipping up light and airy concoctions and beaters for creating perfect pastries. However, there is also a whole range of KitchenAid attachments that make use of your mixer’s powerful motor to achieve things that several separate small appliances can do.

In fact, one of the reasons the KitchenAid stand mixer maintains its position as a go-to small kitchen appliance for home bakers and chefs is the number of KitchenAid stand mixer attachments and accessories that expand its capabilities. You can use a pasta attachment to make fresh noodles, create ice cream sensations or mill your own flour from corn, wheat or other grains. It can even take over the role of your KitchenAid food processor when you affix the food processor attachment. In other words, there isn’t much you can’t do with your KitchenAid stand mixer and accessories.

Before using your new KitchenAid mixer attachments, always begin by thoroughly reading all instructions. Remember that you will want to unplug your mixer when setting it up for attachments that operate using the attachment shaft. It is not enough to simply have your mixer turned off.

Storing large KitchenAid accessories can be challenging because there are many pieces available for different purposes. Therefore, it makes sense to have a dedicated shelf in the pantry or a large cabinet for these items. In terms of storing the mixer itself, choose a KitchenAid tilt-head stand mixer if you want to store it off the counter in a cabinet. Bowl-lift stand mixer designs will be too tall to fit into most kitchen storage areas, but they can look very picturesque on your counter if you have the space. It can also be convenient to have a KitchenAid hand mixer for simple tasks since these are lightweight and easy to take out and put away.