Are you ready for a pressure cooker that crisps? That’s exactly what the Ninja Foodi does and then some!
Be sure to check out these things you should know about the Ninja Foodi before you buy!
First, full disclosure: this is an honest, unpaid review based on my personal experience with the Ninja Foodi.
I already love my air fryer, but the Ninja Foodi combines the best features of an air fryer, a pressure cooker, and a slow cooker into one appliance.
Yes—the Ninja Foodi delivers on its promise.
What is the Ninja Foodi?
The Ninja Foodi is a multifunctional countertop appliance designed to pressure cook and crisp foods in the same pot. It’s marketed as “the pressure cooker that crisps,” and it truly lives up to that claim while offering many additional cooking modes. With the Foodi you can prepare full meals in a single pot—everything from proteins to sides—often much faster than traditional methods. For example, I followed a recipe from the Foodi cookbook for steaks, asparagus, and mashed potatoes and the entire meal finished in under 30 minutes.
What can the Ninja Foodi do?
The list is long—practically everything you need for everyday cooking:
- Air Fryer
- Pressure Cooker
- Sauté
- Broil
- Slow Cook
- Steam
This single appliance replaces several devices and frees up counter space. After using it for a while, I began consolidating other gadgets because the Foodi can handle most tasks I used to rely on separate tools for.
What size is the air fryer basket in the Ninja Foodi?
The air fryer basket is 4 quarts, and the main cooking pot is 6.5 quarts. The basket is noticeably larger than many standalone air fryers, and the 6.5-quart pot offers plenty of room for family-sized meals.
What stovetop settings does the Ninja Foodi have?
The Foodi provides five temperature settings for stovetop-style cooking, so you can sauté, sear, and simmer with good temperature control. For many households, the Foodi reduces the need for a conventional oven, freeing up even more space.
What does TenderCrisper mean?
TenderCrisper is the feature that combines pressure cooking with the crisping power of the air fryer. Pressure cooking quickly tenderizes the interior of foods, while the crisping function finishes them with a golden, crunchy exterior. Steaks, whole chickens, and other proteins come out juicy inside with a satisfying crisp outside—often faster and cleaner than oven roasting or deep frying.
Are you ready to get cooking with the Ninja Foodi?
Many air fryer recipes can be adapted for use in the Ninja Foodi. If you’re new to the appliance, start with recipes in the Foodi cookbook to learn the timing and settings, then experiment by converting your favorite air fryer and pressure cooker recipes.
How do you make Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken in the Ninja Foodi?
I’ve adapted my Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken recipe to the Foodi. While rice and beans can be cooked in the Foodi too, I often make them on the stove to save time while the chicken cooks. The Foodi handles the chicken beautifully—crispy outside and tender inside.