8 Best Food Processors of 2022

Best overall food processor:

Ninja BN601 Professional Plus Food Processor

• Price: $$
• Wattage: 1,000
• Number of attachments: 3
• Capacity: 9 cups

For best all-around machine, we’re crowning Ninja’s BN601 Professional Plus model king (*cue trumpet fanfare*).

This moderately priced processor offers tons of important features without breaking the bank. Its 1,000-watt motor powers through tough ingredients, its three speeds give you flexibility and control, and its medium 9-cup size means it’s not a space hog. Meanwhile, all its parts are dishwasher-safe.

Considering all the boxes it checks, it’s not surprising that the Ninja gets rave reviews from home cooks and pro chefs alike. However, some reviewers say it doesn’t hold up as long as they’d like.

Best mini prepper food processor:

Cuisinart DLC-2ABC Mini Prep Plus Food Processor

• Price: $
• Wattage: 250
• Number of attachments: 0
• Capacity: 3 cups

Sometimes you don’t need an epic processor that pulls out all the stops. When a solo salsa or mini batch of cookie dough is more your style, a mini prep machine will do just fine.

Cuisinart’s Mini Prep Plus is a grown-up food processor’s efficient kid brother. Its 3-cup capacity is just right for smaller recipes, and its more petite size makes it easy to store in tight spaces.

Of course, because it doesn’t have attachments, a mini prep won’t do everything a full-size food processor will do (like slicing and grating). But, depending on your needs, that may be A-OK.