Take Your KitchenAid to the Next Level With These Five KitchenAid Attachments

Owning a KitchenAid stand mixer is a rite of passage for home cooks. It’s a workhorse that has saved many a tired arm from beating egg whites and kneading dough. If you’re looking to take your mixing abilities to the next level, however, it may be time to invest in some of the brand’s more specialized attachments. From milling your own grains to creating homemade sausage, these attachments expand the possibilities of your home kitchen.

Weighing and sifting dry ingredients remains a labor-intensive task, but this handy attachment takes all the guesswork out. It fits over the hub at the front of your mixer and works as both a kitchen scale and hands-free sifter. It also helps prevent overworking the motor, which can be an issue if you mix dense doughs like breads and cookies.

Everyone loves pasta, but the one thing that holds most people back from making it at home is the time commitment. This attachment makes it easy to make your own fresh pasta, including fettuccine and capellini, in just minutes. The roller is adjustable to your desired thickness and the cutter cuts perfect long noodles. Plus, the attachment is so easy to use that even amateur pasta makers can feel like pros.

Cheese graters are messy, dangerous, and nearly impossible to clean, so this KitchenAid attachment is a must-have for anyone who’s ever used one. It slices, dices, and shreds vegetables, cheeses, and nuts with minimal effort—and it’s a whole lot safer than a handheld grater.

A KitchenAid’s standard paddle is fine for most mixing tasks, but if you want to whip up some fluffy, light-as-air dessert topping or whipped cream, this whisk will do the trick. It’s also great for blending soups, making smoothies, and whisking eggs. The only drawback is that it can overwork your mixer’s motor, so be mindful of how often you use it and be prepared to give it a break after long bouts with dense doughs.

Another great way to expand your home cooking horizons is with this KitchenAid attachment, which turns the stand mixer into an ice cream maker. It creates up to two quarts of cold treats in just 20 to 30 minutes. It also works well with homemade sorbet and gelato.

For the meat lovers in your life, this attachment lets you grind your own burger blends and make savory and tasty sausages from scratch. It’s a lot easier and more efficient than using a handheld grinder, and it comes with two adapters to help you stuff your own pork and Italian sausages.

You can find individual KitchenAid mixer attachments, but if you’re stocking up, consider this pack that includes the food grinder, citrus juicer, and sausage stuffer for some serious versatility. It ends up saving you a bit of money and space in your cabinet, too.