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Hands on review of Hand Blenders

This Small Appliance Is A Must In Any Kitchen

Whether you call it a hand blender, immersion blender, a stick blender or wand mixer, this small applicance is one small wonder in the kitchen.

The first incarnation of the hand blender emerged in the 1950's in Europe, quickly becoming a standard professional appliance. Since then, it has become a staple in most households in the USA * and it's no wonder why: it eliminates the need for transferring and mixing your blender recipe in a separate vessel. This is especially useful when what you are blending is hot and moving it to a separate container could be dangerous.

Great for preparing delicious soup recipes or shake recipes, a hand blender is the perfect small appliance to add to your kitchen. Cleanup is a breeze and some are even have detachable, dishwasher safe wands. For these types of immersion blenders, there are also often a wide array of attachments that can convert your device into a top notch balloon whisk or even a mini food processor! Yes, an immersion blender is a great tool, especially if you are tight on space since they can be stored away in a drawer and will not occupy premium countertop space.

What to look for

We have a few suggestions of features your hand blender should have before you make a purchase. While not required, these features will greatly enhance your hand blender experience.

  • Many hand blenders are cordless nowadays. For ease of use, consider cordless hand blenders or units with longer cords (aim for 5 ft.)
  • Hand blenders should also have removable shafts that are dishwasher safe, like the Cuisinart CSB-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender.
  • Your Hand Mixer Blender should also have a protective guard at the tip to prevent a splattering mess. One of the benefits of hand blenders should be the easy clean up, so make sure the hand blender you buy is truly an easy clean up.
  • A suite of attachments, likes whisks, are also a nice thing to look for as it expands on the functionality of your hand blender.

    • Hand Sticks are pretty powerful nowadays. However, if you are in need of a commercial blender to take on a big task, sometimes hand blenders won't cut it.

    Top Rated Models

    There are so many hand blenders on the market that it can be confusing to spot the best ones. Kitchen aid hand blenders, Cuisinart, and Braun among others a few of the brands to look out for. Below is a best of list to help you find the best hand blender for you.

    Cuisinart CSB-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender - The Top Rated, best selling hand blender at Amazon, this cuisinart hand blender is affordable and sexy. Stainless steel and easy to use with ergonomic handle, it is designed for easy clean up with its protective splatter guard and is also dishwasher safe. Reviews confirm how powerful it is and how easy it is to use.


    KitchenAid KHB300 Hand Blender - Equipped with a whisk attachment, this Kitchen Aid Hand Blender is one of the more powerful hand blenders on the market and reviewed extremely favorably online. KitcehnAid commitment to quality is not lost on this hand blender, with owners raving how it holds up against tough jobs. It also has an efficient chopper, rivaling the chopping capabilities of food processors.


    Proctor Silex 59735 Immersion Hand Blender - Built for blending, pureeing and mixing this Proctor Silex Hand Blender is one of the most affordable ways to blend. For the price, it is a great buy, and many reviews back up this hand blender's efficiency. Not to be used for tough jobs, it is great for soups and smoothies and also includes a long cord so you won't be constrained in the kitchen during use.


    Rival IB954W Ultrablend 2-Speed Handheld Immersion Blender - Another perfect option for smoothies and simple mixing this 100 watt Rival Immersion blender comes in at a great price point. Currently, it goes online for under $20. The detachable shaft is dishwasher safe and the blender has two speed settings.


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