No point in running the blender at max speed by default. So, as a generic rule of thumb, you always want to start with the lowest speed and then raise it up step by step (my blender used to have 5 speed settings, for examples) just as necessary. Now, while it's pretty difficult to ruin oils or many other things with the blender temperature, vegetables and fruits on the other hand are really sensitive. Not every time you want to liquify or make a mush of your food quite the opposite, usually you want to keep a bit of texture into what you are blending.īlending heats up your ingredients, either by the friction of the blades and by the heating of the blender engine itself. One model I tested includes a milk frother, too, for crafting lattes and cappuccinos at home.There are many reasons for having a blender with selectable speeds: A whisk attachment will allow you to easily make whipped cream and meringue, while a food chopper will enable your hand blender to do the work of a food processor. While additional attachments aren't necessary, to get the most out of your immersion blender, a few key extras are great to have.

Immersion blender buying guide: What to look for KitchenAid Cordless Hand Blender KHBBV53BM In a pinch, you can certainly charge it for five or 10 minutes and still get enough battery life for most hand blender tasks. It takes 20 minutes or so to achieve a full charge, which gives you two hours of use. Worth noting that you can't use this model if it's uncharged, since it can only be plugged in while the blade is detached. It will run you closer to $160 if you choose the bundle with a whisk, food chopper attachment and blending cup. This basic cordless immersion blender with mixing cup can be had for $100. It has great weight distribution and is a true pleasure to use. I also love the look and feel of this stick blender with its durable matte-plastic build. The KitchenAid was one of the easiest to attach and operate with a comfortably placed safety switch on the backside of the handle.

It has adjustable variable speeds and plenty of power to whip potatoes, blend veggies and emulsify pesto and salad dressings with ease. If a corded immersion blender feels restrictive, KitchenAid's cordless hand blender is another excellent option.

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