The KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry is a great choice for kitchens with limited space where you can’t buy a separate air fryer, toaster oven, toaster, and dehydrator.

It’s also a great alternative to a full-size oven when preparing side or even main dishes since it preheats so quickly. A super-legible digital display and simple control panel are designed for easy use, and a convection fan helps to ensure even cooking.

Other features, like a built-in timer and a preheat time of under four minutes, make this one of the best air fryers on the market. See how I got on testing seven of the 12 cook functions.

KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry review

KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry specifications

What I thought of the KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry

The KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry preheats in less than four minutes, so it’s great for cooking air fryer recipes or reheating foods. With just two knobs and three buttons, it’s easy to learn to use. While the design limits what you can cook in an air fryer (most whole chickens won’t fit), I was impressed by the oven's efficiency.

Setting up the KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry

The setup process is very simple. I removed the protective packaging and some tape from the oven, and then unwrapped each accessory. KitchenAid states that the accessories can be cleaned in the dishwasher, but I hand washed them before using the oven for the first time.  

Using the KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry

The countertop oven features one knob to select a cook mode, and another to adjust time and temperature. The oven also features Start, Cancel, and Convection buttons. You can figure out how to operate it in just a few minutes. 

Choosing settings

When you select a setting, the oven automatically displays a suggested temperature and cooking time. The instruction manual also provides some time recommendations for air frying. 

Since the oven offers two rack positions, you do need to pay attention to the recommended rack position for each setting. When testing the bagel function, I had the rack positioned too low and burned the bottom of the bagel. 

I quickly realized that I should use the higher rack position for most cooking settings, and didn’t have additional issues. 

The oven’s digital display is large, so I had no trouble changing the temperature and cooking times. Once set, it provides a countdown of cooking time that I could see from across my kitchen. 

The timer was quiet, and I had difficulty hearing it from the next room while the television was on. The oven’s automatic shutoff feature stops the cooking cycle once the timer goes off, so even if I didn’t hear the timer right away, it didn’t burn the food. 

Preheating and general operation

One of my favorite features is this oven’s rapid preheating capability. I found in every mode, the oven reached its desired temperature in three and a half minutes. That rapid preheat made it a convenient addition to my kitchen, and I found that I quickly started using it for most of my cooking needs. 

The interior light remains on throughout its entire use. It’s bright and illuminates the food well, so it’s easy to keep an eye on cooking progress. On most settings, like the toast, bagel, bake, and broil settings, the oven is nearly silent.

The convection fan, which must operate during the air fry cycle, can be turned on and off for other cooking settings. Even when running, the fan is quiet. I would compare it to a desktop fan running on medium, and you could easily hold a conversation in the kitchen without feeling the need to talk over it.

Toast and bagel

The toast and bagel functions display different darkness settings, and turning the dial changes the settings. I found that the default darkness setting for both the toast and the bagel settings were perfect and toasted the foods to my preferences. 

The oven can accommodate up to six slices at a time (most of the best toasters can only fit four), ideal for preparing meals for multiple people.

The toasting was even (once I raised the rack to the right level), and even a thicker bagel was well-toasted but not burnt. I used the oven to make toast and bagels daily for a week, and the results were consistent. 

Baking function

I found the bake and broil settings were very convenient, especially since the oven preheats so quickly. I baked several frozen foods, including a frozen chicken meal, according to the meal manufacturer’s cooking instructions. Those meals were cooked thoroughly and completely, and not at all burnt. 

While KitchenAid markets the oven as being able to accommodate up to two full chickens weighing 3.4 lbs each, I couldn’t find poultry that small available in any grocery store. 

Broiling function

Air fryer mode

This small kitchen appliance's air fry mode doesn’t require you to turn the foods and features a convection fan for even cooking. I made four batches of French fries with the air fryer and used the default settings.

I found the default time was a little long and burnt the ends of the fries, but after decreasing it by two minutes the results were perfectly crisp, thoroughly-cooked fries. 

Cooking bacon

I also used the air fry setting to cook bacon. The bacon was a little softer than I'm used to when using my best non-stick frying pan, but I think if I’d left it in for another few minutes it would have crisped up. The air frying took longer to cook than the broil function, but the bacon was evenly cooked and I didn’t have to worry about turning it.

Reheating function

The reheat and keep warm functions also performed well. I reheated refrigerated pizza several times, and the reheat function worked well without overly baking or burning it. I also used the keep warm function to keep the bacon hot with no problems. 

I should mention that if you enjoy making pizza from scratch, but hate waiting for the yeast to activate, the KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry has a dough-proofing function too.

Dehydrating fruit

While I’ve never dehydrated food before, I sliced an apple and tested the dehydrate feature. I used the default settings, which are a 150° Fahrenheit cook temperature and a six-hour cook time. 

The apple slices were not fully dehydrated by the end of the cycle, but I suspect if I had sliced them thinner, or used a mandoline slicer (like this one from OXO at Amazon) they would have been. They were a bit chewy, but tasted extra sweet, as if the flavor were concentrated. 

Cleaning the KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry

KitchenAid specifies that the oven rack, multipurpose pan, and broiling rack are dishwasher safe, but that hand washing with a little unfragranced dish soap (like Palmolive's Pure+Clear on Amazon) is recommended. I found that all three were easy to wash by hand. 

After several uses, the multipurpose pan’s surface started to lose a bit of its shine, though the food didn’t stick and I couldn’t feel any residue on the pan. The crumb tray slides out of the oven, and it’s easy to hand wash. It’s a convenient feature and simplifies the process of cleaning the air fryer. 

I noticed that the oven’s interior, especially the interior of the door, gets dirty quickly, and I imagine that’s because the oven is small. Since the interior walls feature a nonstick coating, I was able to easily wipe the oven clean using a damp microfiber cloth (we like these on Amazon). 

Is the KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry right for you?

Outside of the recipe testing that I conducted, KitchenAid claims that it can be used to cook sheet cakes, full one-pan meals, and beef tenderloin/rib roast. 

It includes a 62-page instruction manual, and the first 18 pages are in English. The manual includes clear instructions and detailed graphics. KitchenAid offers a one-year warranty from the date of purchase on this oven.

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How we test air fryers

KitchenAid sent me the KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry and I tested this air fryer in my home for several weeks. I used these criteria during the testing and review process. 

Unboxing: I considered the condition of the packaging and the oven when it arrived. I evaluated the types of packing materials used, including whether the materials were recyclable. I also evaluated how easily I was able to remove and assemble the oven. 

The countertop oven was shipped via FedEx, and it was double-boxed. When it arrived, there was a large hole and tear through the top of the exterior box. The hole was also present in the interior box, but because the oven was so well packed with Styrofoam inserts, there was no damage to the oven, itself. 

The oven and the accessories were individually wrapped in protective plastic, and the accessories were also packaged in a smaller cardboard box. Everything was in excellent condition upon unboxing.

Operation: I considered my entire experience in using the oven, including how easily I could understand the instructions and operate the appliance. I evaluated how well the different cooking modes worked, and tested the oven using many different types of foods. I repeated many of those tests and looked for a quality cook. 

Ease of use: I also evaluated the machine’s ease of use, considering factors like how simple its operation is, the usefulness of the presets, and my experience in using the different accessories and modes. 

Ease of cleaning: Finally, I considered how easily I could clean the machine, including whether accessories are dishwasher-safe, and the process of cleaning the interior.

I don’t think I’m alone in coveting KitchenAid’s stylish appliances, with their streamlined curves and beautiful colors. The brand is known for producing practical kitchen appliances that tick the boxes for form as well as function. But they usually come with a price tag that can put them out of reach for some. And with most of the blenders available from KitchenAid costing several hundred dollars, the K150 is positively a bargain at under $100.

I was interested to see whether this budget-friendly blender would stack up against the more expensive models in the range, some of which I’ve had the privilege to try out in the past. It is the most basic blender you can buy from KitchenAid and as such it doesn’t come with loads of accessories bundled in, nor is it the most powerful. But, not all of us need a super powerful, industrial-strength blending appliance, especially if it’s just for the odd milkshake or batter.

I tried it out for a week in my home putting it to the test by blending everyday soups, smoothies, and more. For general blending tasks, it’s certainly up to the job. Though if you’re a serious smoothie enthusiast looking for the silkiest possible drink, or a budding chef, it might leave you wanting more. Read on to find out more about its strengths and weaknesses.

TLDR: what I thought of the KitchenAid K150 blender

The KitchenAid K150 is a good all-rounder and despite being low cost with just three speeds, it can blitz and liquidize its way through most foods and is more than capable of crushing ice. Whether you’re making smoothies or soup, it’ll get the job done. But the plastic jar isn’t huge so if you’re hoping to make big batches you may have to consider other models. That said, it’s easy to clean and simple to use, plus, it looks nice on the counter. 

Testing the KitchenAid K150 blender

The techy bits

• Material: BPA free plastic jar
• Capacity: 48 oz blender jar
• Settings: 3 speeds plus ice crush/ pulse
• Power: 650 Watts
• Dishwasher safe: yes
• Other features: Intelli-speed motor control, soft start

Unboxing the KitchenAid K150 blender 

When the parcel first arrived, I was somewhat concerned as the box was way bigger than I would expect for a blender. But it turns out the inner box was a more typical size and for some reason, it was just packed in a secondary box that was double the size. When I opened the blender box and found the blender sandwiched between two thick chunks of Styrofoam it did make me audibly sigh with frustration. It’s such a horrible packing material and I hope KitchenAid is working on replacing it with cardboard that’s easier to recycle.

The blender lifted from the box fully assembled, I peeled off the stickers and rinsed the jar and lid to remove any dust and manufacturing residues, then it was ready to go. There’s nothing else in the box other than a manual. And if like me, you already have an appliance for every possible situation, you’ll be pleased by the lack of additional accessories. But if you do want personal blender jars, these are available to buy separately.

First impressions

Unlike some of the more expensive blenders I’ve reviewed from KitchenAid, which consist of a heavy die-cast metal base, this one has a plastic base, so it doesn’t have the same sturdiness. That’s not to say it’s flimsy or poor quality though and I do appreciate that when buying a blender for under $100 there’s only so much you can expect. What you do get though, is the unmistakable KitchenAid style and that’s a big bonus.

The chunky dial on the front of the base offers up just three speed levels or there’s a dual-purpose pulse and ice crush setting. Not only are the controls simple, but the setup is too. There’s no twisting to lock the jar onto the base, it just slots straight on and the handle can sit to either the left or right side depending on your dominant hand.

One of my main first impressions was that the jar is quite small, so it won’t suit those looking to blend large capacities, but at 48 oz it’s easily big enough for a couple of smoothies or a small batch of soup. The lid pushes straight down and has a lip on one corner to help with removing it, there’s also a removable insert so that you can pour in extra ingredients without having to remove the entire lid. 

Disappointingly though, it lacks any safety features to stop it being switched on when the lid isn’t in place, which may be a consideration if you have little ones around.

Crushing ice and making blended ice drinks

The pulse function doubles as the ice crush function, which means you have to hold the dial in place while blitzing or it automatically flicks back to the off position. To crush ice, the manual recommends 7-8 standard ice cubes at a time, so naturally, I chose eight.

I held the dial in the pulse/ ice crush position until there were no longer any large chunks of ice, which took just eight seconds. The result was perfectly crushed, snowy ice.

I also used it to make a blended frozen margarita-style cocktail. I added the ice and all the various liquids and used the ice crush function again. It was super effective and within 15 seconds I had a slushy blended frozen margarita with no chunky ice lumps.

Making smoothies

The first smoothie I made is a regular breakfast smoothie in my house. It contains coconut milk, oats, protein powder, peanut butter, yogurt, ice, and frozen raspberries. And I made enough for two hungry adults, which meant the blender was pretty much filled to its maximum capacity.

I started blending on speed one and gradually increased to max speed. After one minute I stopped it and tasted the smoothie, but it wasn’t smooth enough. So I blended it for a further minute at the maximum speed which did the job. 

The texture was a little gritty, mostly due to the raspberry seeds which were still present in the drink. But overall, it successfully combined and liquidized all the ingredients into a tasty drink.

For my next smoothie, I blitzed almond milk, fresh spinach, shredded carrot, protein powder, sliced almonds, and crushed flaxseed with ice. Once again, I started the blender on speed one, but increased it fairly quickly to speed three. I blended it for around one minute, by which point I could no longer see any pieces of spinach or carrot, so that seemed like a good time to stop.

The finished smoothie was more aerated than I expected, and the texture was pulpy which I find is quite common when you add carrot. All of the ingredients were blended, with no obvious lumps or pieces of spinach leaf. Though I did notice some small gritty pieces of flaxseed and almond had settled in the bottom of my glass. Personally, I like pulpy smoothies and when I add ingredients like flaxseed and nuts I expect a bit of grittiness. But if you want a blender that can completely obliterate these ingredients into a liquid, this won’t be the blender for you.

As you’d expect, it’s at its loudest at the highest speed and hit around 83dB on my noise meter, which is a typical noise level for a blender, but not uncomfortably noisy. And the defined pouring lip on the jar makes it easy to pour out liquids without spilling or dripping.

Blending soup

I made a speedy pea and mint soup, which is a regular lunch choice for me on account of it being so quick to make as well as healthy. Plus, it tastes excellent if you load it up with crumbled feta cheese and a sprinkling of seeds.

After frying some onion, I poured in frozen peas and some vegetable stock, then simmered for five minutes. The manual says the blender jar can be used for hot ingredients so long as the center cap stays in place and you start off at a slow speed. So I poured the hot pea and stock mixture in, added some fresh mint, and switched it on to speed one.

I quickly moved through the speeds so that it was blending on the highest of the three speeds. The cap in the lid allows steam to escape, which is essential for safety when blending hot foods. 

It took just one and a half minutes to blend up a full pitcher (about three portions) into a smooth delicious soup. There were no lumps or pieces of unblended peas or mint, it was a smooth soup made in under 10 minutes, what’s not to love?

Cleaning the KitchenAid K150 blender

With three different ways to wash the jar, getting it clean is quick and easy. The most hassle-free option is to wash the jar and lid in a dishwasher. But I must say, it’s not always necessary and washing it by hand is easy thanks to its small size. Unlike some blender jars, the blade assembly doesn’t unscrew, so it helps if you have a dishwashing brush that you can use to remove residues from around the sharp blades. But the base is rounded so there are no areas for food to get lodged.

Alternatively, adding warm water and some dishwashing liquid and running it on speed 3 for 15-20 seconds is an easy way to loosen stubborn foods, so that all it needs is a quick rinse and wipe. Likewise, the curvy base and chunky control dial are easily wiped clean and rarely get dirty.

How does the KitchenAid K150 compare to other juicers?

If you can find a bit of extra cash in the pot, the KitchenAid K400 is a great upgrade. Not only does it come with a built-to-last diecast metal base, but there are plenty of color options to choose from so you can style it to suit your kitchen design. Furthermore, with five speeds as well as three auto programs to choose from, there’s added functionality as well as a larger 56 oz jar. However, at $289.99 it’s almost three times the price, which will be difficult to swallow if your budget is tight.

Alternatively, for those looking for a high-powered blender that can make nut butter, smoothie bowls, and blended drinks to-go, the Ninja Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker and Nutrient Extractor is worth considering. This very powerful blender can blitz through the toughest frozen ingredients, and it’ll only set you back an extra $20. The downside is that it doesn’t come with a full-size blending jar. 

Should you buy the KitchenAid K150 blender?

If you want to adorn your kitchen counter with a covetable KitchenAid appliance, this blender is an affordable way to get there. But it’s more than that, it’s a decent blender that will cover the majority of your everyday general blending requirements. But, if a large capacity is important to you, or if you really want a high-powered blender that is capable of pulverizing and liquidizing even the toughest ingredients to a silky-smooth liquid, you’ll probably need to spend a bit more to get a model that meets your needs.

The KitchenAid Cordless Food Chopper is available in both the UK and the US. In the States, it’s known as the KitchenAid KFCB519ER Cordless Chopper, and in the UK you can find it available on the KitchenAid website. 

There’s no denying that a cord-free kitchen counter looks a little easier on the eye, but can a cordless chopper live up to its corded counterparts? We put the KitchenAid Cordless Food Chopper to the test in our review, trying out all its functions and considering how easy it is to use and clean. 

The verdict? This is a lovely addition to your kitchen, but where it really shines is its portability. It is one of the best food processors you can buy for convenience, but it’s a little small for something so expensive. You can take this chopper on the go to cookouts, picnics and camping trips, making it a great way to expand your outdoor cooking capabilities.  

• Shopping in the UK? Buy direct from the KitchenAid store

What’s in the box?

• Capacity: 5 cups/1.19 litres
• Attachments: Multi-purpose stainless steel blade, Whisk accessory
• Speed settings: 2
• Recharge time: 2 hours
• Battery life: 40 onions
• Charger: Included

This cordless chopper arrives with two attachments. The one you’ll use the most is the multipurpose blade, but there’s also a whisking accessory which slots neatly onto the work bowl. Once you’ve attached the bowl onto the base and the lid onto the bowl, it’s just a case of pressing down on the notched lid that overhangs the handle and your chopper will begin to whiz. It’s easy to do one-handed, and I could imagine myself grilling a chicken with one hand while I blend up a salsa verde with the other. There are two speed settings on the KitchenAid Cordless Food Chopper, which can be adjusted by sliding along the dial on the base. Adjacent to these is the charging port.

How long does the battery last?  

KitchenAid claims that one battery charge can chop up to 40 onions, which isn’t a time metric we’ve used before but it feels fairly accurate. I was really impressed by the battery life on the KitchenAid Cordless Food Chopper. I only needed to charge it once in the process of testing, and I used it for about three weeks. 

You can absolutely take this chopper with you on a trip and unless you’re doing some serious cooking, the battery running out won’t be a problem. Even if it does run out, charging time is around two hours and even a short charge will give it a new lease of life. 

What does the KitchenAid Cordless Food Chopper look like?  

For those who have a KitchenAid stand mixer, it’s nice to know this chopper comes in the basic colours you’ll find on the best stand mixers. That includes Blue Velvet, Empire Red, Matte Black and White. The base is plastic though, which was a surprise to me as I associate KitchenAid with high-quality metal materials. At first I was a little disappointed that the plastic design felt a little on the lightweight side, but it does make this mini chopper immensely portable, weighing just under four pounds .

What it’s like to use the KitchenAid Cordless Food Chopper?

Using this cordless chopper is nothing short of delightful. In the past I’ve thought that cordless kitchen appliances can be a little gimmicky, but you don’t realise quite how convenient they can be until you use them. I was able to take this chopper anywhere - that included parts of the kitchen that had no power sockets, and even outdoors when reviewing some of the best grills. If you love to barbecue, this will be a game-changer. I used it to make all sorts - guacamole, chopped onions, salad dressings and aioli, and I think it would be a real game-changer for taking on trips or cooking outdoors.  

Using the multipurpose blade

The multipurpose blade is powerful and easy to use. It’s great for chopping onions, garlic and other vegetables, and I found that it blitzed evenly and quickly. 

I’ve also chopped wet ingredients in this mini chopper, including a marinara sauce. It only took a few seconds to smooth my chopped tomatoes out to my desired consistency. 

The inside of the plastic bowl is ridged, which does make it difficult to clear out completely. Things can get stuck in the ridges and even though it’s a dishwasher-safe bowl, it does make it difficult to clean by hand. 

Using the whisking accessory

I made a lemon and herb mayonnaise in the KitchenAid Cordless Food Chopper and it came out brilliantly. It thickened out in a few minutes, and I was confident that it wouldn’t split because of the slow-pour drizzle basin in the lid. 

One thing I would say about using this mini food chopper is because you’ll need to have your thumb on the lid while it’s chopping, it’s harder to use the drizzle basin. This requires your other hand, whereas when I make sauces in my regular food processor I can switch it on and pay full attention to the sauce. 

Is it easy to clean?

As I said, all of the attachments for the KitchenAid Cordless Food Chopper are dishwasher-safe. The base wipes clean thanks to its smooth design. 

After cleaning the mixing bowl in the dishwasher a few times I noticed that the clear inside of the handle is prone to catching sediment and other scraps. This is unpleasant, and because of the small and hard-to-reach areas, when the sediment gets stuck it’s virtually impossible to remove. While it’s perfectly usable after this happens, it does slightly get in the way of the visual appeal. The same happens with the drizzle basin, which is also a little hard to clean by hand. 

Should you buy the KitchenAid Cordless Food Chopper? 

I would recommend this food chopper to those who want a new toy for the kitchen, but it's by no means an essential. As a food processor it does work very well, with a surprising amount of power for something cordless and rechargeable. It's good to have two speeds to choose from, and it's also very easy to use. 

Where the KitchenAid Cordless Food Chopper will really shine is in an outdoor cooking space or somewhere without any power sockets. Its battery has an impressive life and it's very lightweight. 

About this review, and the reviewer

Millie Fender is an editor at Real Homes, specialising in small appliances and all things cooking. She loves putting new products to the test, whether they're air fryers, blenders, or even pizza ovens, and her family and friends love eating the results. 

Millie has a constant stream of new products waiting to be reviewed in her kitchen. It's a little snug, so if she thinks anything deserves to stay there, you know it's something special. 

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The best KitchenAid mixer will raise your cooking game in which you didn't know was possible.  Whether you dream of becoming a professional baker, or you simply love cooking treats for your family, a KitchenAid mixer will inspire you to create something new in the kitchen. And they're good for so much more than just baking, with a huge range of attachments that will help you mince meat, roll pasta and even make ice cream. 

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And bear in mind that lots of KitchenAid products will be sold with huge discounts come Black Friday. Keep an eye on this page for announcements about the best deals. 

This is the single best kitchen mixer out there, and we're not exaggerating. From clever attachments that do exactly what you need them to do to its spectacular energy efficiency, the Artisan is the last word in KitchenAid mixers.

Versatilty

There's hardly a task this KitchenAid mixer can't do, whether it's beating eggs, mixing dough, or whisking together the perfect cream. There's also an impressive range of extra attachments you can get, from a pasta maker to an ice cream maker. It comes with two bowls so switching from batter to buttercream is easy.

No waste

The flex edge beater attachment is particularly good for scooping up every last bit of that precious sauce or batter – it gently scrapes everything from the sides of the mixing bowl, preventing waste.

No mess

The pouring shield ensures raw ingredients aren't spilled as you're pouring them into the mixing bowl.

A simpler – but no less effective – cousin of the Artisan, the KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer makes a great introduction to KitchenAid (and kitchen mixers in general). 

Ten speeds

This is quite impressive and way more than your typical mixer: choose from the lowest speed for dough-making, or a high speed for whipping cream, for example.

Tilt-head design

A signature KitchenAid invention, the head of this mixer tilts back in order to make removing the bowl easy and to prevent spills and splashes. 

Planetary action

Rather than simply mixing in just one spot in the centre of the mixing bowl, the mixer head travels all around the bowl to ensure perfect consistency without any lumps.

If you have a small kitchen, but still want a mighty mixer, this is for you. Only 30cm tall and 30cm wide, this will fit into most space.

Small but powerful

What's really great about the KitchenAid mini is that you're not losing any of the power of the bigger models. It also comes with the signature tilt-head design that makes KitchenAid so popular.

Surprisingly roomy bowl

Although the bowl is smaller in this model, it will still take a lot of ingredients: eight eggs and up to 680 grams of flour – more than enough for a large Victoria sponge. 

Will fit attachments designed for the larger mixers

You can still use the pasta maker and other fascinating attachments KitchenAid make with the mini mixer.

Do you regularly bake for a large family? Or perhaps you've got the Bake Off itch and are trying to take your baking to the next level by making birthday and wedding cakes for friends? The KitchenAid Heavy Duty mixer is the best companion to larger-scale baking.

Sturdy and stable

This mixer has an impressive full-metal build that will not shake or wobble, even if you're working it hard and fast, an important feature for the busy home cook.  

No power loss

Like other KitchenAid mixers, this model boasts no loss of power between the different components, so you're not wasting energy while using it.

Switch between small and large batches

This mixer can handle a lot of ingredients: for example, it can make two kilos of dough in one go. But you can also use it for small-batch cooking: there's no minimum amount of ingredients it needs to mix them well. 

If you're running a small bakery, baking for sale from home, or travel to catering events, this is the perfect mixer. More advanced than the other models on our list but still easy to carry, the Professional Mixer will meet all your needs as an aspiring baker.

Powerful but quiet

This mixer sports a super-efficient motor, but it's quiet, which anyone mixing ingredients all day will appreciate.

Bowl-lift technology

Mixing large batches of dough or batter can involve quite a bit of heavy lifting, but not with this mixer, which will lift the bowl for you for easy scooping.

Wire guard for extra safety

Baking for commercial purposes can be very fast-paced, and one wrong move can lead to a nasty hand injury. The wire guard on this mixer will protect your hands from nasty surprises in the kitchen. 

What is the best KitchenAid mixer?

For ease of use, versatility and sleekness of design, the Artisan Mixer will not be beaten. If you want something a little cheaper, on the other hand, the Classic Mixer is your best bet. Small kitchen? Try the Mini Stand Mixer.

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All aboard the Bake Off bandwagon! There's no feeling more emblematic of the changing of the seasons than seeing that big, white tent bustling with bakers – and Aldi has jumped in with stylish stand mixers, starting at under £50. Getting our hands on one of those stand mixers would be the icing on the cake!

Our love of KitchenAid stand mixers the Bake Off cooks use is an unhealthy obsession (as the consequence is a whole load of cakes and an empty wallet); however, these budget Aldi dupes can get the job done (and look fabulous while they're at it) at a fraction of the price. 

Available in pink, white, grey, black and silver (in classic and premium models), they look as good as the best stand mixers. 

A must-have kitchen accessory, the Classic stand mixer from Aldi comes decked out with all the basic baker kneads (sorry, we had to) for just £49.99! Or, if you're already a bit of a pro baker you're going to want to get your hands on the Premium model – star baker style – for £149.99. 

These stand mixers have a swing engine head for easy filling and removing as well as dishwasher safe accessories, there's a rotary switch and eight speed levels. Keep reading to discover the fab features each model has to offer!

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