Vidalia Chop Wizard Review
The Vidalia Chop Wizard is a simple press-down chopper that dices onions and vegetables into even cubes fast. It is cheap and easy to use for uniform dice, though it is a dicing specialist rather than a versatile prep tool.
Overview
The Vidalia Chop Wizard is a long-selling press-down chopper. You place vegetables on the blade grid and press the lid to dice them into a catch container in one motion. It comes with a couple of grid sizes for different dice.
What stands out
Speed and even results for onions are the strengths: one firm press gives uniform dice with less mess and fewer tears. It is inexpensive, simple to use, and the catch container keeps things tidy. For diced onions, peppers and tomatoes, it does the job well.
Where it falls short
It only dices, so it cannot slice thin or shred, hard vegetables need a hard press, and the grid takes careful cleaning. The plastic build is basic.
Who it is for
Cooks who dice a lot of onions and vegetables and want a cheap, fast, dedicated dicer. For versatility, a box chopper with more inserts is a better buy.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Vidalia Chop Wizard really reduce tears?
It helps by dicing onions quickly under a lid, cutting the time they are open and releasing fumes. Chilling the onion first also reduces tears.
Can the Chop Wizard slice or shred?
No, it only dices through its grid. For slicing or shredding you need a mandoline or a food processor with the right discs.