We started off by making chunky fries using the air fry function. One of the great things about this multi-cooker is that it comes with lots of cooking charts giving advice on times and settings, so we followed the suggestion for chunky fries and set it for 22 minutes. During cooking, we turned and stirred the fries three times to help with browning. At the end of the 22 minutes, we added an additional three minutes to increase the browning to our liking which gave us deliciously crisp fries with fluffy centers. READ NEXT: Our selection of the best pressure cookers Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid Multi Cooker review: Should you buy it?

The model we’re reviewing here isn’t available in Australia so your best bet is to visit the Ninja store over there and choose a similar machine. Likewise, Harvey Norman. What is an instant pot? ALWAYS allow the lid to completely cool down before cleaning. Wipe it down with a wet cloth or paper towel. If using mild cleaners, ALWAYS wipe down after with wet cloth or paper towel. NEVER immerse the lid in water or any other liquid. cooking modes - Pressure Cook, Air Fry, Grill, Bake, Dehydrate, Sear/Sauté, Steam, Slow Cook, Yoghurt, Steam Air Fry and Steam Bake. Introducing the next generation of Ninja multi-cookers, offering even more exciting ways to cook your favourite meals. Discover a new way to cook. Steam and crisp at the same time with 2 Combi-Steam Mode programs. Simultaneous steam and convection cooking creates juicy, speedy, crispy results.We used several different cooking methods and made some delicious meals with this easy-to-use appliance. To clean the cooker base and control panel, wipe them with a damp cloth. NEVER put the cooker base, digital cooking probe or probe cap (if included) in the dishwasher or immerse it in water or any other liquid. testing and calculations based on recommended cook time for sausages, using air fry function versus conventional ovens An Instant Pot is essentially a table-top multi-cooker that performs a variety of cooking methods from pressure cooking and steaming to sautéing and slow cooking. So successful have they been that other brands have, ahem, taken inspiration from Instant Pot and made their own multi-purpose cookers. Like this one for instance!

Air Fry guilt-free fried food using little to no oil – up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods**. **Tested against hand-cut deep-fried French fries.

Protect your appliance against the cost and hassle of unexpected failure and give yourself some added peace of mind with one of our great value extended warranties! In Air Fry mode, you can also choose from a range of other convection and hob-style functions. The possibilities are endless! You can spend less on a multi cooker, but you will be sacrificing a few functions that make the Ninja unique. Moreover, it’s delightfully simple to use, making it ideal for beginners. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current multi cooker or just want to dive straight in with an appliance that does (almost) everything, the 11-in-1 is worth paying a premium for.

So lets have a look at the comparison between the different models before we explain each of the features to help you choose which one you prefer SmartLid Multi CookersIncludes parts, labour, call out and delivery charges, so you can rest assured there are no hidden costs. Simply switch between cooking modes using the SmartLid Slider. The lid intelligently recognises which function you are using. The UK model has 11 cooking functions: pressure, steam air fry, steam bake, air fry, grill, bake, dehydrate, sear/ sauté, steam, slow cook and yogurt. The US model has all of the same cooking functions plus proof and sous vide. Steam Air Fry– Ideal for crispy vegetables, lasagnes or frozen foods where you want them to stay moist on the inside and crispy on the outside It might be the smallest multi-cooker in the range but the Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker isn’t exactly petite. It measures 33 x 35 x 36cm /13.07 x 14.21 x 15.39 inches (h x w x d) and at 10.9kg / 24 lb it’s not light either, so you won’t want to move it in and out of a cupboard every day.

There are so many different models available now it makes it a challenge to choose which Ninja Foodi multi cooker to buy. Each has a different size and cooking features so how do you choose? From the creators of the original game-changing Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker, this next-generation multi-cooker offers even more exciting ways to cook your favourite meals – including innovative Combi-Steam Mode for juicy, speedy, crispy results!