11 Best KitchenAid Attachments of 2026 and Which Ones Fit Your Mixer
From the pasta roller set to the ice cream maker, the KitchenAid attachments worth buying, which mixers each one fits, and gift ideas at every budget.
Best overall: Pasta Roller & Cutter Set. Best budget: Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder. Best for meat: Metal Food Grinder. Best for desserts: Ice Cream Maker.
A KitchenAid stand mixer’s attachment hub can power a pasta roller, a meat grinder, a spiralizer and more, so one motor can replace several countertop gadgets. Most attachments fit any household KitchenAid mixer, but two on this list don’t.
These eleven are all genuine KitchenAid parts sold on Amazon US.
Quick Picks: The Best KitchenAid Attachments
Best overallKitchenAid 3-Piece Pasta Roller & Cutter Set (KSMPRA)
Best budgetKitchenAid Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder Attachment (KSMVSA)
Best for meatKitchenAid Metal Food Grinder Attachment (KSMMGA)
Best for dessertsKitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment, 2 Qt (KSMICM)
KitchenAid Attachments Comparison Chart
All eleven side by side. “Any household mixer” means it fits every household KitchenAid stand mixer through the attachment hub, according to KitchenAid’s listings.
| Attachment | What it does | Fits | Dishwasher-safe | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KitchenAid 3-Piece Pasta Roller & Cutter Set (KSMPRA) | Rolls sheets; cuts spaghetti and fettuccine | Any household mixer | No, wipe clean | 4.8 ★ (9,041) | $$$ |
| KitchenAid Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder Attachment (KSMVSA) | Slices and shreds | Any household mixer | Blades, top rack | 4.6 ★ (17,506) | $ |
| KitchenAid Metal Food Grinder Attachment (KSMMGA) | Grinds meat; stuffs sausage | Any household mixer | Hand wash | 4.7 ★ (10,999) | $$ |
| KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment, 2 Qt (KSMICM) | Churns 2 qt ice cream | Most 4.5 qt+ tilt-head and 6 qt+ bowl-lift | No, hand wash | 4.5 ★ (3,395) | $$ |
 KitchenAid 7-Blade Spiralizer Plus with Peel, Core & Slice (KSM2APC) | Spiralizes, slices, peels and cores | Any household mixer | Blades, top rack | 4.7 ★ (10,256) | $$ |
 KitchenAid Sifter + Scale Attachment (KSMSFTA) | Weighs and sifts flour | Any household mixer | Yes, except scale and housing | 4.6 ★ (2,710) | $$ |
 KitchenAid Flex Edge Beater for 4.5/5-Qt Tilt-Head Mixers (KFE5T) | Scrapes the bowl while mixing | 4.5–5 qt tilt-head only | Yes | 4.7 ★ (16,665) | $ |
 KitchenAid Food Processor Attachment with Commercial-Style Dicing Kit (KSM2FPA) | Slices, shreds, juliennes and dices | Any household mixer | Not listed | 4.4 ★ (5,080) | $$$ |
 KitchenAid Gourmet Pasta Press Attachment (KSMPEXTA) | Extrudes 6 pasta shapes | Any household mixer | Auger, ring and tool | 4.6 ★ (4,502) | $$$ |
 KitchenAid Vegetable Sheet Cutter Attachment (KSMSCA) | Cuts fruit and veggie sheets | Any household mixer | Blades and parts, top rack | 4.6 ★ (2,012) | $$ |
 KitchenAid Ravioli Maker Attachment (KRAV) | Fills and seals ravioli | Any household mixer | Not listed | 4.2 ★ (536) | $$$ |
Ratings and review counts are as listed on Amazon at time of writing and change over time. Price tiers: $ under $75 · $$ $75–150 · $$$ over $150.
The 11 Best KitchenAid Attachments, Reviewed
Ranked by how useful each one is for most kitchens, starting with the attachments that get used every week.
KitchenAid 3-Piece Pasta Roller & Cutter Set (KSMPRA)
The attachment most worth owning. CNN Underscored named it the best KitchenAid attachment, and America’s Test Kitchen recommended it, finding the motorized cutters made pasta up to 4 minutes faster than a hand-cranked machine.
The roller makes 6-inch sheets with 8 thickness settings, then the spaghetti and fettuccine cutters slice them into noodles. The rollers are wipe-clean only, with a brush included. A roller-only option and a 5-piece deluxe set are on the same listing.
- Top pick from CNN Underscored
- Recommended by America’s Test Kitchen
- 4.8 stars from 9,000+ ratings
- Not dishwasher-safe
- Fast rolling needs your attention
KitchenAid Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder Attachment (KSMVSA)
The cheapest useful attachment here, and the most-reviewed, with more than 17,500 ratings. Three blades cover most weeknight prep: a 3 mm slicing blade, a 4 mm medium shredder and a 6 mm coarse shredder.
Slice cucumbers and zucchini, shred cheese or carrots, or coarse-shred cabbage and potatoes straight into any bowl. The 2-in-1 pusher handles both wide and skinny produce, and the blades go on the top rack of the dishwasher. Everything packs into its own case. More hand tools in our best box graters.
- Lowest price tier
- 17,500+ ratings
- Dishwasher-safe blades
- No dicing or julienne
- Plastic body
KitchenAid Metal Food Grinder Attachment (KSMMGA)
Amazon’s #1 best seller in stand mixer accessories, with nearly 11,000 ratings. It comes with fine, medium and coarse grinding plates plus two sausage stuffer tubes, so you control exactly what goes into burgers, kebabs and beef or chicken sausage.
The food tray is larger than the older FGA grinder’s, so you refill less often. CNN Underscored recommends the metal version for anyone grinding meat often. Chill it in the fridge or freezer first for a cleaner grind.
- #1 best seller in its category
- All three grinding plates
- Sausage tubes included
- Hand wash only
- Needs pre-chilling for best results
KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment, 2 Qt (KSMICM)
Turns your mixer into an ice cream machine: the 2-quart freezer bowl makes ice cream, gelato or sorbet in under 30 minutes, not counting prep. KitchenAid says to freeze the bowl for 24 hours before churning.
This version has a redesigned dasher that spreads and scrapes as it turns, plus new handles for easier fitting. Check your model first, because it doesn’t fit every mixer (see the fit chart). Try it with our no-cook vanilla ice cream.
- Redesigned dasher
- 2-quart batches
- Under 30 minutes
- Doesn’t fit every mixer
- Bowl takes a day to freeze
KitchenAid 7-Blade Spiralizer Plus with Peel, Core & Slice (KSM2APC)
Seven quick-change blades: three spiralizing, three slicing and one peeling blade. Make extra-fine to medium veggie noodles, slice apples or potatoes around a small or large core, and peel at the same time.
The metal body stays steady on the mixer, the blades go on the top rack of the dishwasher, and the body wipes clean. A cheaper 5-blade version is on the same listing. Compare it with hand-crank models in our best spiralizers.
- 7 blades including a peeler
- 4.7 stars from 10,000+ ratings
- Sturdy metal build
- Leaves a core behind
- More parts to store
KitchenAid Sifter + Scale Attachment (KSMSFTA)
Weighs and sifts in one step. Pour flour into the 4-cup hopper, weigh it on the built-in digital scale, and it sifts gradually into the mixing bowl while the mixer runs.
The scale also works on its own on the counter with the included plate, up to 4.4 pounds. Everything except the scale and sifter housing goes in the dishwasher, and it all packs into a storage case.
- Weighing makes baking more precise
- Scale doubles as a countertop scale
- Hands-free sifting
- Bulky to store
- Scale isn’t dishwasher-safe
KitchenAid Flex Edge Beater for 4.5/5-Qt Tilt-Head Mixers (KFE5T)
Not a hub attachment, but the upgrade most owners notice first. The flexible silicone edge scrapes the bowl as it mixes, so you stop stopping to scrape, and KitchenAid says it cuts mixing time.
It’s dishwasher-safe and fits 4.5- and 5-quart tilt-head mixers, including the Classic and Artisan. Other sizes need a different model: KFE35T for the Artisan Mini, KFEW6L for many 6-quart bowl-lifts and KAFE7L for 7- and 8-quart mixers, according to KitchenAid.
- Lowest price tier
- 16,000+ ratings
- Saves scraping time
- Fits 4.5–5 qt tilt-head only
- Check your model first
KitchenAid Food Processor Attachment with Commercial-Style Dicing Kit (KSM2FPA)
The only attachment here that dices. It slices, shreds and juliennes too, and the external ExactSlice lever adjusts thickness from thick to thin without stopping to swap parts.
A wide feed tube takes larger fruits, vegetables and cheese with less pre-cutting. It comes with slicing, shredding and julienne discs, a dicing kit and a storage case. If you only slice and shred, the Fresh Prep Slicer is much cheaper.
- Dices like a food processor
- Adjustable slicing thickness
- Wide feed tube
- Top price tier
- Plastic housing
KitchenAid Gourmet Pasta Press Attachment (KSMPEXTA)
Makes the shapes a roller can’t: spaghetti, bucatini, rigatoni, fusilli, large macaroni and small macaroni. Swap discs to change shapes, and use the built-in wire cutter to trim pasta to length.
Everything packs into its own case, with a stainless cleaning tool for dough stuck in the discs. The auger, pasta ring and combination tool are dishwasher-safe. America’s Test Kitchen didn’t recommend it in a 2020 test, finding extrusion slow, so follow the manual’s dough recipe closely.
- Six shapes in one attachment
- Built-in cutter
- 4.6 stars from 4,500+ ratings
- Slower than rolling sheets
- Discs need hand cleaning
KitchenAid Vegetable Sheet Cutter Attachment (KSMSCA)
Turns zucchini, apples and cucumbers into long, thin or thick sheets for wraps, roll-ups and lasagna-style layers. It has a thin blade, a thick blade and an adapter for slim produce like zucchini and cucumber.
The metal body stays steady while it turns. The blades, adapter, skewer and food holder go on the top rack, and the body wipes clean.
- Something no hand tool does well
- Metal construction
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- One specialty job
- Leaves a core behind
KitchenAid Ravioli Maker Attachment (KRAV)
Fills and seals ravioli in one pass: feed in a 6-inch pasta sheet, add filling to the hopper, and the rollers crimp three rows of large ravioli as you turn the crank. A filling scoop spreads cheese, spinach or meat into every pocket.
It mounts on the mixer hub but is turned by hand, and you’ll need pasta sheets from the roller set.
- Fills and seals in one pass
- Pairs with the roller set
- Top price tier
- Hand-cranked, not motor-driven
Will It Fit Your Mixer? KitchenAid Attachment Compatibility
Attachments that plug into the hub on the front of the mixer fit every household KitchenAid stand mixer. Bowls and beaters are different: they depend on your mixer’s size and style, so check the model number before you buy.
| Attachment | Fits | Doesn’t fit |
|---|---|---|
| Hub attachments (9 on this list) | Any household KitchenAid stand mixer, through the attachment hub on the front | No household models are excluded on the listings |
| Ice Cream Maker (KSMICM) | Tilt-head mixers 4.5 qt and up; bowl-lift mixers 6 qt and up | Artisan Mini KSM3316 and KSM3317; bowl-lift K5SS, KSM50, KSM500, KSM450; Professional KSM90 and KG25H |
| Flex Edge Beater (KFE5T) | 4.5- and 5-qt tilt-head mixers (Classic, Artisan and similar) | Accolade KN15E1X, bowl-lift and Mini mixers; use KFE35T (Mini), KFEW6L (many 6-qt bowl-lifts) or KAFE7L (7–8 qt) |
Compatibility from KitchenAid’s product listings and its Flex Edge beater fit guide.
Pasta Roller vs Pasta Press vs Ravioli Maker
The three pasta attachments do different jobs, and most people only need one to start.
Roller & cutter set
Rolls soft dough into sheets, then cuts spaghetti and fettuccine. The best first buy, and the sheets also feed the ravioli maker. See the roller set
Pasta press
Pushes a stiffer dough through discs to make tube and twist shapes like rigatoni, fusilli and macaroni. See the pasta press
Ravioli maker
Fills and seals three rows of ravioli from 6-inch sheets. It needs the roller set to make those sheets first. See the ravioli maker
Need something to put on your noodles? Try our homemade pasta sauces.
KitchenAid Attachment Gift Ideas by Budget
An attachment is an easy gift for anyone who already owns a KitchenAid. If you’re buying the ice cream maker or a Flex Edge beater, find out their mixer model first.
| Budget | Gift ideas | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Under $75 | Flex Edge Beater, Fresh Prep Slicer | Stocking stuffers and everyday cooks |
| $75 to $150 | Food Grinder, Ice Cream Maker, Spiralizer Plus, Sifter + Scale, Sheet Cutter | Hobby cooks, bakers and dessert fans |
| Over $150 | Pasta Roller Set, Pasta Press, Food Processor | Big gifts and serious home cooks |
Budgets are approximate, based on Amazon US prices, which change often. Shopping for the mixer itself? See our stand mixer deals.
How to Choose a KitchenAid Attachment
Six things to check before you buy.
Buy for what you cook weekly
A slicer or grinder used every week beats a specialty tool used twice a year.
Check your model number
Hub attachments fit all household mixers; the ice cream bowl and beaters don’t.
Start with the roller
The roller set makes sheets and noodles, and the ravioli maker needs its sheets.
Check what’s dishwasher-safe
The pasta roller is wipe-clean only; spiralizer and slicer blades go on the top rack.
Look for a case
Most attachments here come with a storage case that keeps blades and discs together.
Buy genuine KitchenAid
Every pick here is made by KitchenAid, so it’s designed for the mixer’s hub.
KitchenAid Attachment FAQs
Are KitchenAid attachments universal?▼
Hub attachments are. Pasta rollers, grinders, spiralizers and slicers fit every household KitchenAid stand mixer through the hub. Bowls and beaters, like the ice cream maker and Flex Edge beater, depend on your mixer’s size and style.
What is the best KitchenAid attachment?▼
The 3-Piece Pasta Roller & Cutter Set (KSMPRA). CNN Underscored named it the best KitchenAid attachment, and America’s Test Kitchen recommended it.
What is the most useful KitchenAid attachment?▼
The Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder for everyday cooking. It slices and shreds into any bowl, costs the least here and has the most ratings.
Does the KitchenAid ice cream maker fit my mixer?▼
It fits most 4.5-quart and larger tilt-head mixers and 6-quart and larger bowl-lifts. It doesn’t fit the Artisan Mini (KSM3316, KSM3317), bowl-lift K5SS, KSM50, KSM500 or KSM450, or Professional KSM90 and KG25H.
How long do you freeze the KitchenAid ice cream bowl?▼
24 hours, according to KitchenAid. It then churns up to 2 quarts in under 30 minutes.
Which Flex Edge beater fits my mixer?▼
KFE5T fits 4.5- and 5-quart tilt-head mixers. KitchenAid makes KFE35T for the Artisan Mini, KFEW6L for many 6-quart bowl-lifts and KAFE7L for 7- and 8-quart mixers.
What is the difference between the pasta roller and pasta press?▼
The roller makes flat sheets and long noodles; the press pushes dough through discs to make shapes like rigatoni, fusilli and macaroni.
Are KitchenAid attachments dishwasher-safe?▼
Some parts are. Spiralizer, slicer and sheet cutter blades go on the top rack, but the pasta roller is wipe-clean only and the grinder is hand wash.
Can the KitchenAid grinder make sausage?▼
Yes. The metal grinder includes two sausage stuffer tubes for beef, lamb or chicken sausage, plus fine, medium and coarse plates.
Food processor attachment or Fresh Prep slicer?▼
Get the food processor attachment if you want to dice. It also juliennes and adjusts slice thickness. The Fresh Prep slicer only slices and shreds, but costs much less.
Is the KitchenAid ravioli maker hand-cranked?▼
Yes. It mounts on the mixer hub, but you turn it by hand. Feed it 6-inch pasta sheets from the roller set.
What is a good KitchenAid gift under $50?▼
The Flex Edge beater or the Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder. Check the mixer size before buying the beater.
The Bottom Line
- Best overall: Pasta Roller & Cutter Set. Picked by CNN Underscored and America’s Test Kitchen.
- Best value: Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder or the Flex Edge beater.
- For cooks: Metal Food Grinder, Spiralizer Plus or the Food Processor.
- For bakers and dessert fans: Sifter + Scale or the Ice Cream Maker.
- For pasta lovers: add the Pasta Press or Ravioli Maker once you own the roller set.
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