10 Best Food Processors of 2023 [Tested and Reviewed]

American toolmaker Black & Decker makes this Easy Assembly food processor. In addition to its blades, it comes with a reversible disc that allows for different types of slicing on each side. Onions turned into fine pieces in just five seconds. If you want a coarser finish, a quick two- to three-second pulse should do the trick. On the other hand, a 10-second chop turned it into a smooth consistency that's perfect for sauces and seasonings. Basil was finely minced in 10 seconds, and garlic was mostly finely chopped, in the same amount of time. The speed at which it can chop any ingredient is truly impressive.

The machine operates automatically when you press the button and stops when you hit the off button. The chopping button has only low and high settings, along with a separate pulse button. The design is so straightforward that even those new to food processors will find it intuitive to use. The bowl is lightweight and easy to handle, and its transparent design allows you to check the chopping progress easily.

Assembly is a breeze, with only the work bowl, blades, lid, and feed chute lid to put together. While it's dishwasher-safe, the minimal number of parts and simple design mean that hand washing is also quick and easy. In short, this food processor is all about speed and simplicity, making both cooking and cleanup super simple.

The Professional Plus, from Ninja, comes equipped with a four-blade Chopping Blade Assembly, Dough Blade Assembly, and a Disc Spindle for slicing. The four blades evenly chop ingredients. Onions were coarsely but uniformly chopped in just five seconds. Garlic and basil took 10 seconds and, although there were some slightly larger pieces, the overall finish was fine.

The bowl is lightweight and easy to move, and its transparent design makes it easy to check the progress of your chopping. The machine continues to operate when you press the button, so you'll need to press it again to stop. However, it also has a feature that automatically stops the machine when a preset program is complete. 

In addition to the bowl and blades, there are only three other parts: the lid, feed chute lid, and gasket, making for a total of five parts. Assembly is easy, and it's dishwasher-safe, so if you have a dishwasher at home, maintenance won't be an issue. This is a food processor that can handle foods of any size or hardness, making it a top contender for your kitchen.

Operated by Whirlpool Corporation, KitchenAid offers this Food Chopper with a 3.5-cup capacity, making it one of the smaller-sized processors. Onions were finely chopped in five seconds, and garlic achieved a similar texture in 10 seconds. Basil, however, took 10 seconds and still had some uneven pieces, including longer stems. While it easily chops hard ingredients, leafy vegetables take a bit longer to get finely chopped.

The operation is straightforward: press the switch on the top handle to start, and release to stop. This makes it easy to adjust to your preferred coarseness. Plus, you can choose between chop and purée settings using the side lever. The bowl is lightweight and easy to handle, and its transparency allows you to check the chopping progress easily. It only has three parts: the work bowl, blade, and lid, so cleaning is a breeze, whether by hand or in the dishwasher. The bowl is small, so things like half an onion won't fit, making it better for those who cook in smaller quantities. If you're living alone or want something easy to store when not in use, this is a convenient option.

Hamilton Beach, known for their kitchen appliances and gadgets, offers the Stack & Snap Food Processor and Vegetable Chopper. In addition to the chopper blade, it comes with a reversible disc for slicing and shredding. Onions took five seconds to chop but left some larger pieces. Garlic was chopped in 10 seconds but retained a somewhat coarse texture. Basil also took 10 seconds and had a slightly rough finish. If you're aiming for a finer texture, you'll need to chop for more than 10 seconds.

The bowl is lightweight and makes it easy to transfer ingredients. Its transparent design also lets you easily check the chopping progress. While it does have an off button, pressing and releasing the button starts and stops the machine, making it pretty straightforward to use. With five parts, the bowl, blade, lid, and two types of pushers, cleaning is easy, especially if you have a dishwasher at home. While it may not be the best choice for those who want to chop quickly, its ease of use and versatility make it a good option if speed isn't a top priority for you.

From the Australian kitchen appliance brand Breville, the Sous Chef comes with a chopper blade, a slicing disc adjustable from 0.3 to eight millimeters in 24 steps, and a dough blade. Onions were finely chopped in just five seconds, turning out perfectly minced. Basil took 10 seconds and ended up as fine as dried parsley. Garlic was mostly finely chopped in 10 seconds, although a few coarser pieces were mixed in. The ability to finely chop any ingredient in under 10 seconds is definitely a plus.

The bowl is lightweight, making it easy to transfer ingredients, and its transparent design allows you to easily check the chopping progress. While it takes some getting used to timing your chops, the controls are fairly straightforward. With six parts, the bowl, blade, lid, and two types of feed tube parts plus the pusher, it might feel a bit cumbersome when setting up or washing by hand. However, it's dishwasher-safe, so if you have a dishwasher at home, cleaning will be less of a hassle.

Cuisinart, known for a wide range of kitchen appliances including food processors, makes the Core Custom food processor. It features a chopper blade as well as shredding and slicing discs. Onions were mostly finely chopped in five seconds, although a few larger pieces were present. Basil was mostly chopped fine after 10 seconds, with only a small amount of coarser pieces. Garlic, however, was a different story. Some pieces were long and thin, and others were not chopped at all, giving the impression that it struggles with smaller ingredients.

The work bowl is lightweight and easy to handle, and its transparent design makes it easy to check on your ingredients. To operate, you press the on button and to stop, you press the off button. With only two buttons, it's intuitive enough for first-time users. The unit comes with five parts: the work bowl, blade, lid, and two types of pushers. It's dishwasher-safe, so if you have a dishwasher at home, cleaning will be a breeze.

Oster, a brand known for its range of kitchen appliances including blenders, makes this food processor. It comes with a chopper blade, a reversible slice and shred disc, and a dough blade. Onions were mostly coarsely chopped in five seconds, although some pieces were a bit elongated. Garlic and basil, however, didn't fare as well. Even after 10 seconds, some pieces and stems remained, resulting in a coarser finish. If you want finer chopping, you'll need to run it for more than 10 seconds.

The work bowl is lightweight and transparent, making it easy to check the progress of your ingredients. The buttons are designed for different functions and will keep running once pressed. To stop, you'll need to press the off button, which might be a bit confusing the first time around. The unit comes with five parts: the work bowl, blade, lid, and two types of pushers. It's dishwasher-safe, so if you have a dishwasher at home, upkeep should be minimal.

From the French appliance maker Magimix comes the 4200 XL Food Processor, a kitchen workhorse that includes two types of chopper blades, two slicing discs, two shredding discs, a blender attachment, a dough blade, and even a recipe book. This machine is incredibly fast. Onions were uniformly and finely chopped in just five seconds. Garlic and basil were finely minced in 10 seconds, which you'd be hard-pressed to achieve with a knife. It's incredibly powerful, making pastes and purées in no time.

The bowl is light enough to hold with one hand and transparent, so you can easily check on your ingredients. It has three buttons; pressing Auto keeps it running, and you'll need to hit stop to turn it off. The controls are straightforward, so even first-timers should get the hang of it quickly. However, it comes with a lot of parts: the bowl, blades, lid, and three types of pushers, totaling six pieces. Unfortunately, it's not dishwasher-safe, so you'll have to wash everything by hand. While its quick chopping ability is a major plus, the time-consuming cleanup is a drawback.

From the multinational conglomerate GE, known not just for appliances but also for power systems and aircraft engines, comes this food processor. It comes with a chopper blade and reversible discs for slicing and shredding. Garlic and basil were finely chopped within 10 seconds. Onions, however, didn't come out so well. After five seconds, large chunks remained, resulting in an uneven mix of fine and coarse pieces. Even after running it for an additional 10 seconds, the result was still a mix of finely chopped and unchopped pieces.

The bowl is lightweight and transparent, making it easy to check the progress. The machine operates with a simple dial that you turn to start and turn back to off to stop. The intuitive controls are definitely a plus. As for the parts, you get the bowl, blade, lid, and two types of pushers, totaling five pieces. It's dishwasher-safe, so if you have a dishwasher at home, cleanup is a breeze. While it's easy to operate and does a good job with smaller ingredients and leafy greens, its inconsistent performance with onions keeps it from earning top marks.

From the well-known kitchen appliance brand Cuisinart comes the Elemental 11 Cup Food Processor. It features not just a chopping blade, but also a mixing blade, along with reversible discs for slicing and shredding. Garlic and basil were finely chopped into uniform pieces after just 10 seconds. Onions, however, were a different story. Even after five seconds, some larger chunks remained, resulting in a coarse chop. Even running the machine for an additional 10 seconds still left some unchopped pieces, making it clear that this machine struggles with harder ingredients.

The work bowl is lightweight and transparent, making it easy to monitor your chopping progress. The machine has high and low buttons for operation, and an off button to stop it. The controls are straightforward, so you'll get the hang of it after a few uses. In terms of parts, you get the work bowl, blades, lid, and two types of pushers, totaling five pieces. It's dishwasher-safe, so if you have one at home, cleaning up is a cinch. While it excels at chopping smaller ingredients and leafy greens, its difficulty with onions brought down its overall rating.