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For a long time, I told myself I didn’t need a stand mixer. It’s expensive and takes up a lot of countertop real estate. But I’m happy to admit I was very wrong. I took the plunge last year and got a stand mixer, and it has quickly become one of my absolute favorite appliances.
Not only does it make baking — which I do regularly — so much easier, but there are also so many cool attachments and accessories I can get that give it even more versatility. If you’re looking to add a little something — whether it’s for fun or to solve a problem — to your stand mixer, you can’t go wrong with any of these seven attachments and accessories.
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I’ve been writing about all the best products for your home, kitchen, and beyond for the last four years. In that time, I’ve tested literally hundreds of kitchen products alone, ranging from cookware to small appliances and meal delivery services to brand-new condiments. In the last year, I’ve tested, researched, and written about a bunch of stand mixer attachments and accessories (and yes, there were one or two duds I didn’t end up reviewing), so you can trust I’ve done my homework and ended up with some tasty dishes along the way.
On a regular basis I think to myself I should’ve gotten ice cream at the store . But with this KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment for my stand mixer, I can make it whenever I want — and in whatever flavor I want. The Kitchn’s former commerce assistant editor Morgan Pryor tried it out, and she’s convinced me I won’t need store-bought versions with this in tow: “This is the longest I’ve ever gone without purchasing a pint of ice cream from the store, and I don’t see myself buying one anytime soon,” she wrote in her&utm_source=yahoosyndication&utm_medium=referral-distro review .
This beater solves the problem of constantly needing to wipe down the sides of the bowl while mixing cake batter, cookie dough, and more, thanks to its flexible scraper side. Plus, it’s super popular — shoppers have bought more than 2,000 in the past month alone, and it has more than 13,400 five-star reviews.
More of a snow cone person? No problem. KitchenAid has an attachment for that, too. With the Shave Ice Attachment, you can make fine or coarse shaved ice. I tried this attachment out last summer , and instantly fell in love with the fine blade. It made fluffy shaved ice so fast — perfect for kids and guests at summertime get-togethers.
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If you, like me, sometimes struggle to get all the whipped cream, meringue, or buttercream frosting off your stand mixer’s whisk, then let this smart little tool be your solution . Slide the Whisk Wiper PRO to the top of the whisk before you start mixing, and then when you’re done you just slide it off — it takes all the goodness left on the whisk with it. So easy! Plus, you can use it to wipe out the bowl, so nothing gets left behind. Oh, and it’s just $25 on Amazon.
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Who needs a pasta machine when you have a stand mixer? Yep, with this set you can use your stand mixer to make homemade pasta like spaghetti or fettuccine. The set comes with cutters for both of those pasta shapes, as well as a pasta roller that offers eight different thickness options. Lasagna, spaghetti Bolognese, and fettuccine Alfredo, here we come!
One of my coworkers passed along an Instagram Reel of these Silicone Bowl Inserts in action, and the concept is so ingenious. The set comes with two inserts and lids that allow you to seamlessly move from cake batter to frosting, for example, without needing multiple stand mixer bowls. Plus, they’re good to go in the microwave, freezer, and dishwasher. And they’re currently on sale for just $27.
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This slider is, perhaps, my favorite stand mixer accessory of all time . It’s so simple, but so effective. You just place the Bamboo Slider underneath your stand mixer, and suddenly it’s so easy to move around your countertop. No more heavy lifting just to move it to the other end of the counter. Not to mention, it makes cleaning so much easier because I can slide it over to wipe down the counter underneath where it sits.
Which one will you be trying? Tell us about it in the comments below.
