Every KitchenAid Stand Mixer Attachment You Need in Your Collection
I still remember the day my mom passed me down her beloved Cherry-red KitchenAid stand mixer as a housewarming gift when I first moved out. Throughout my childhood, many magical nights were spent baking with this machine (which I lovingly nicknamed Ruby) and now it was my turn take this gorgeous device and make some beautiful things with it. And these mighty mixers are so much more than they seem thanks to their multi-function design that lets them transform from mixer to food processor to ice cream maker and more. How? With one of KitchenAid’s many mixer attachments.
If you own a KitchenAid stand mixer, you’re likely aware that attachments exist, or possibly even own one or two. But do you really know what’s out there and what exactly your KitchenAid can do? Below, we rounded up every KitchenAid attachment on the market today no matter what type of cooking you’re planning on doing. Here’s to making the most out of your time with your Ruby.
3-Piece Pasta Roller & Cutter Set 3-Piece Pasta Roller & Cutter Set
Love homemade pasta? Let this pasta maker set put in the elbow grease for you by working pasta dough into sheets — from there, you can use one of the two cutter attachments to turn the dough into delicious fettuccine or spaghetti. This set will be worth much more than the dough you spend on it after just a few at-home pasta nights — trust us.
KitchenAid Food Grinder Attachment KitchenAid Food Grinder Attachment
This classic food grinder serves so many unique purposes, and is a must-have attachment, even for stand mixer beginners. Most notably, it lets you grind your own meats for gourmet burgers or sausage (adding flavor-boosting ingredients right into the mix), shred cheeses, or even make breadcrumbs. Talk about versatility!
Citrus Juicer Citrus Juicer
Sure, you could buy an electric juicer, but why do that when you can simply pick up this juicer attachment? Complete with a strainer basket to catch any seeds or pulp, it's one of the most underrated KitchenAid attachments around.
Food Processor Attachment Food Processor Attachment
One of the most versatile attachments, this food processor is great for making salsa, mirepoix, shaggy doughs, shredded lettuce, and many more kitchen tasks. Plus, it takes the place of your bulky food processor, which saves space in your cabinets.
KitchenAid Stand Mixer Ice Cream Maker Attachment KitchenAid Stand Mixer Ice Cream Maker Attachment
It's always a good time for ice cream. This accessory — which makes churning homemade ice cream so easy — is bound to become a favorite. Just stick the 2-quart bowl in the freezer, then add all the ingredients for homemade ice cream, sorbet, or custard to deliver the creamiest, most customized flavors you can imagine.
Shave Ice Attachment Shave Ice Attachment
Looking for a different kind of sweet treat? With this fun shave ice attachment, you can turn your mixer into a delectable treat-maker that the whole family will get a kick out of.
5 Blade Spiralizer with Peel, Core and Slice 5 Blade Spiralizer with Peel, Core and Slice
This adjustable spiralizer attachment won’t take up precious space like bulky countertop models and even comes with a compact storage case to keep all of the parts neatly organized. It has three spiralizing blades (medium, fine, and extra-fine), as well as a peeling blade, and three slicing blades. You can make quick work of produce such as summer squash and beets to make fresh salads or garnishes.
Gourmet Pasta Press Gourmet Pasta Press
This pasta press attachment is the closest thing you’ll find to a commercial pasta extruder and comes with six dies to turn fresh pasta dough into spaghetti, bucatini, fusilli, rigatoni, small macaroni, and large macaroni. A small wire at the bottom of the press lets you cut the shapes to your desired length, whether you like your pasta short or twirl-ably long!
Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder Attachment Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder Attachment
If you're looking for something a bit more compact than the food processor attachments, this nifty attachment performs the same job and takes up a fraction of the space. Three blades can make quick work of cheese and firm fruits and vegetables, with your choice of fine, coarse, or flat slices. The best part? You can feed ingredients continuously and directly into your serving or prep bowl.
Stand Mixer Sifter + Scale Attachment Stand Mixer Sifter + Scale Attachment
Measuring and sifting your dry ingredients for baking can be such a pain, and it's even more intimidating if you're a novice baker. This genius sifter and scale attachment makes quick work of that pesky baking task by measuring, sifting, and adding ingredients to your mixing bowl in one seamless action. Bonus: It's dishwasher-safe, so cleaning up between batches of sourdough will be a breeze.
KitchenAid Bread Bowl KitchenAid Bread Bowl
While a bit different than the other attachments on this list, it's still a can't-miss addition to your cooking arsenal. Go straight from the mixing bowl to the oven with this bread bowl with a baking lid combo. The lid traps steam when baking to create an environment similar to a traditional steam oven, allowing for a better rise, and the ceramic mixing bowl retains and delivers even heat throughout the baking process.
