I grew up using a KitchenAid for so many things. Whether that was making cookies, pie dough, or mashed potatoes, it saved our family so much time and made cooking easy when prepping food.
Also, it never broke down. It was always so sturdy that it lasted for over 20 YEARS (my parents only replaced it because they wanted a new one).
Right now I don’t have room for a KitchenAid; we’re full-time travelers so of course that wouldn’t make any sense. However when I finally have a home base, you can bet that I’ll have one in my kitchen, and I’m definitely trying out these stand mixer uses and hacks.
So check these KitchenAid mixer uses and tips out, do a bit of culinary exploration, and let me know what you think!
1. Use a Towel to Stop Messes
One of the only things that makes me stand back from the KitchenAid when starting to mix is when there’s a whole bunch of flour that might get on me. But that’s why I really love this KitchenAid stand mixer hack. You just drape a clean towel over the mixer so nothing goes flying.
2. Chill Your Bowl Before to Get Fluffier Whipped Cream
I love making homemade whipped cream, and a good stand mixer makes it so much easier. But if you want lighter and fluffier whipped cream for a recipe, just chill the KitchenAid mixing bowl beforehand!
3. Use a Pasta Maker Attachment
A KitchenAid really is one of the most versatile additions to your kitchen. It comes with so many different attachments which makes cooking so much easier! And one of my favorites is the pasta making attachment. I love making homemade pasta, so I can’t wait to try this one out!
You can get a stand mixer pasta-extruder attachment here!
4. Shred Chicken (or Pork) With Your KitchenAid
I’m not a huge fan of shredding meat with forks, so as you can imagine, I’m liking this idea. It’s a great way to save time when in the kitchen and makes recipes like pulled pork so much simpler.
5. Use an Ice Cream Lid as a Splash Guard
If you have an empty ice cream bucket hanging around for something like storage, then why why not finally put it to good use? Just cut the lid to fit the KitchenAid for splatter control.
6. Slide it Over More Easily With a Towel
I kinda hate picking up the KitchenAid since it’s so heavy, so I end up trying to slide it which ends up making a weird (and annoying) thud noise. So this towel hack will definitely come in handy!
7. Try Using it in Every Way Possible for a Year
KitchenAid has a 1 year warranty. So during this time, make sure you use it for a lot more than just cookies and the occasional pie.
Use it for anything and everything to make sure there’s nothing wrong with your mixer. You don’t wanna find out after the warranty is up (it’s not a cheap appliance!).
8. Store the Attachments in Bowl for More Room (and Easy Access)
The KitchenAid mixer really is the ultimate kitchen companion. But it can take up a bit of space in drawers with it’s tools. So to save yourself a bit of time and save room, just put the KitchenAid attachments straight into the bowl. Super easy!
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I used to teach Wilton Cake Decorating classes for 10 years plus did cakes commercially (wedding, birthday etc) and only used on Kitchenaid. I had it repaired once but I still have it to this day and plan on handing it down to my son who has asked for it since I’m 75 now and don’t use it much. Time to pass the torch. I also have several of the attachments and they also work very well.
This appliance is the BEST!! My son’s home was flooded out after a storm and my daughter in law was going to throw away the kitchenaid – but my son brought it to me – it was filled with mud! I took my time and cleaned it out and I got a mechanic to change out the grease in the motor! It’s been almost four years and it’s still going strong! I use it practically three times a week – no more store brought bread!!! I’m just sorry I didn’t get the other attachments too!
I sewed a kitchen towel in the form of the base of my Kitchen aid so it stays on top of that for easy moving.
a cover made of jersey with elastic in the edge closes neatly and keeps everything dust-free. because it stretches it isn’t bulky
I’m glad to learn the meat shredding trick. That’s always the worst part a pulled pork or chicken salad. My KitchenAid is Harvest Gold if that tells you anything. I bought it in the early 70’s and it is still going strong. Too bad all companies don’t put the quality into their products like KitchenAid does.
If you make a lot of bread, you will want the heavier duty, more expensive model. I use mine a lot, but Kitchen Aid stand mixers don’t last forever, but they are repairable. I stripped the gears preparing for.my daughters graduation party. I found a person who could repair it, they said they already had the part from ordering extra gears for another Kitchen Aid mixer they had repaired. By the time I got home after dropping it off, they had called to let me know that the past they had was nylon while the same gear on mine is aluminum. I had to wait a few days for the repair, but it was worth it!
Thanks for letting us know Sally! That’s interesting!
I just love my KitchenAid, the Best Birthday present my awesome daughter gave me because I love baking and cooking. Thank you for sharing the hacks.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the hacks Judith! 🙂
I love mine. Quite a bargain. $30 at the fl8and that included tools. Works like a dream
That’s so cool Michael! Glad you like yours! ^_^
I need to re grease mine but to order the grease online is very expensive so i am not using it much.
I love my mixer, but I can’t whip anything in it. The beater head doesn’t go all the way to the bottom of the bowl. I guess it would work if I used a quart of two of heavy cream. Doesn’t reach for cake mixes either. I use it for dough .
You need to adjust the bowl/stand. Several good tutorials on YouTube. You should be able to DIY.
I love my KitchenAid. I keep it on an old typewriter table.. I can roll it into the corner of my kitchen when not in use.. The sides of the table let up to use as a shelf, to hold ingredients while mixing a cake. Great tips. Thanks. Clare
My KitchenAid is about 25 years old now, and still running like a champ. I keep it on a plastic cutting board that has a cut-out handle. It is easy to slide it into and out of the corner where it lives.
That’s so cool to hear about Barbara! 🙂
my daughter has 2 , a regular one and a new PRO size . she bought me one 2 xmas’ ago. love it and her ! they are both pretty great!
My dad gave 1 to my mom over 50 years ago and shevgave it to me and I am 55 and it still works
That’s so awesome Mary Jo! I love Kitchen Aids. ^_^
I love my kitchen aid stand mixer!!! I’ve always had the hand mixer. Well after my house burned down in 2011, which meant I had to replace EVERYTHING! I splurged and got the stand mixer. So glad I did. Thanks for the hacks!!
I’m so glad you love yours Dawn 🙂
Great ideas. I LOVE my Kitchen Aid. =)
-AnchoredinSweets
I have had one for years and love it dearly. Best present my ex ever gave me except my children. One thing I do is keep a dish towel over mine all the time when not in use .I don’t even let mine get dusty such a wonderful tool. Happy baking!
I’m glad you get so much use and enjoyment out of it Carol! 🙂
Awesome hacks! I do not have the kitchen Aid yet but, I will get it someday. Who knows? I’ve pinned this. Thank you for sharing.
when you do buy one – buy from QVC …. – at a low price per month you to can own a kitchen aid – that’s how i bought mine / All different colors to choose from