Dealing with prep work in the kitchen — all that chopping, dicing, and slicing of veggies, meats, and aromatics — is probably one of the least favorite parts of cooking. It’s tedious and time-consuming, especially if you have a heap of ingredients to chop up and the recipe calls for specific cuts for each one. Wouldn’t it be great if you could just snap your fingers and have all those ingredients prepped instantly? Well, while you can’t, unfortunately, do magic, electric food choppers are the next best thing.

These handy devices offer a quicker way to prepare your ingredients, whether you need minced garlic for your marinade, bread crumbs for your chicken breading, or even chopped cucumbers for your salad. Many models also double as food processors that you can use to prep things like tomato purée, guacamole, and even soft baby foods. Another great thing about typical home kitchen electric food choppers is their cordless design, making them super convenient to move around your space. Food choppers usually come in various sizes, like three, five, and eight cups. But if you’re often cooking smaller meals, mini food choppers with just 250-milliliter capacities are also available.