Ninja Foodi 3-in-1 Hand Blender, Hand Mixer & Chopper, Food Processor with 3 Attachments, 850W Powerbase, Immersion Blender, 5 Mixing Speeds, 2 Blending Speeds, 1.5m Cord, Black CI100UK

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Whisk An attachment to incorporate air into a mixture. Good for whipping up egg whites, cream cake mixes and batters. We selected the best-selling hand blenders from the most popular brands available at key retailers. Ninja Foodi: This is the largest Ninja blender line right now, featuring the signature built-in tamper, smoothie bowl cup and many presets with a speed variable dial in large full-sized models. These offer an intuitive design for both blender newbies and pros.

Cordless immersion blenders can offer a comparable performance to conventional plug-in models and give you the freedom to move around the kitchen. However, some immersion blenders come with a warning not to run the blender continuously for more than a few minutes. Also, most aren't as well-suited as a full-size or personal blender if you want to make smoothies for the whole family or process tougher ingredients like nuts and ice cubes. We assumed that all these extra attachments would give similar results, but we found big differences in quality. Members can see what these differences were. Log in or join Which? now for instant access. We also tried each hand blender with Cambridge simulation gloves , which simulates reduced hand mobility, to see which ones are more comfortable to use for people with limited dexterity or strength. You also get a standard blending foot and a whisk attachment, plus two jugs – an 800ml for soups and a smaller one for sauces. All attachments worked really well during testing, with a variable speed dial for adjusting just how much welly the job at hand needs. And if you need a burst of power to finish it off, there’s a turbo button for exactly that.Almost the same way as we do with full-size and personal blenders, with some small differences.We measure blending arm lengthas well as other dimensions.We don't crush a dozen ice cubes at once with an immersion blender like we do for full-size blenders. Immersion blenders aren't given a capacity score since even if a beaker is included, you can use the blender in your own container. Not everyone is on the hunt for a hand blender with lots of bells and whistles, but we still tested every attachment they came with, so we can tell you which ones are the best.

We made soup, houmous and smoothies with each hand blender, running each ran for the same length of time, on the highest setting. For making soups, you’re unlikely to need as many attachments, but if you’ll be using your blender to prepare lots of vegetables then a chopping tool will be a godsend. Also, is the beaker or bowl included – and how big is it? If it doesn’t fit your size requirements then you may need to look elsewhere. How much power do I need? They were originally designed forhot blending and are well-suited for that. You can blend pureed soup or sauce without pouring hot ingredients into a blending jar. Their compact design is also helpful for blending small batches of dips, dressing, or even single-serve smoothies without pulling out your big full-size blender. You can usually store them in a kitchen drawer, so they can also appeal to people looking to save valuable counter space. Splash guard Usually sold separately, these fit over a bowl, with a hole for the hand blender to pass through. It helps prevent splashes from going on to your work surface. The Ninja Foodi Power Mixer System is the best immersion blender we've tested. If you need a blender to process hot ingredients for soups and sauces or simply want a compact machine, it's a great option. It smoothlyblends fibrous ingredients, which is important if you want smooth vegetable soups or purees.This model alsostands out from other immersion blenders because it converts into a hand mixer. With the included beaters attached, you can use the blender to mix cookie dough or cake batter. A beaker and a whisk attachment for whipping cream or stirring salad dressing are also included for blending. The blending arm and all the accessories are dishwasher-safe.For those with additional extras, we test the ability to knead dough, julienne vegetables and chop and dice. Unlike other kinds of blenders, you must hold onto an immersion blender while using it. They usually aren't as powerful as full-size blenders and process ingredients more slowly. We've found theblender's weight, controls, and the shape of the motor body can all affect how easy a particular immersion blender is to use.

The worst hand blenders left us with chopped nuts and herbs of a variety of sizes, lumpy mash and us wondering if the egg whites would ever reach stiff peaks. Ease of use There are downsides: it's loud for an immersion blender, and the motor body is heavy, so it's more tiring to hold onto than lighter models. If you're not a baker, you might also prefer a blender that doubles as a food processor instead of a mixer. The Breville Control Grip is a sturdy option with a bowl and blade meant for chopping vegetables. You can use it directly in a pot or pan, but it doesn't handle raw fibrous ingredients as well as the Ninja. If all you need is a blender, and any extra attachments will accumulate dust in a cupboard, consider one of the cheaper options below. Mini chopper A small food processor that's well suited to chopping up nuts and herbs, and softer vegetables such as onions and carrots.

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Handle and grip: To operate an immersion blender, you’ll grip the handle with one hand and press the on, off or speed buttons with your fingers, so it needs to feel comfortable to hold and operate simultaneously. Your hands will fatigue if the handle is too large, if the buttons are too small or awkwardly placed or if the blender feels heavy. Also, the buttons should be easy to press without much force. Ideally, your fingers will fall naturally on the buttons when you hold the handle. We found non-slip rubber handles to be softer and easier to grip. Our testers assessed each hand blender's build quality. The best had casing that didn't flex when pressed, premium materials such as rubberised grips and attachments that felt secure and solid when attached to the main handle. More power comes in the form of a Turbo button, while a host of accessories make pureeing, blending, chopping, crushing ice, whisking and mashing super-easy. There are even storage lids included for both containers. Fuss-free, easy to clean and plenty powerful, the Morphy Richards Total Control Hand Blender is a versatile kitchen tool that will be your go-to for almost any food-prep task. Read the full review Those with difficult-to-reach crevasses or blender heads that couldn't be removed were the worst products we tried. The best hand blenders were easy to rinse out and clean by hand. Build quality Full-sized: This type of blender is the most common type, great for full-sized recipes and larger families.