Ninja Foodi TenderCrisp Pressure Cooker – 5 Quart – Black

We have evolved from a slow cooker to pressure cooker to air fryer to the Foodi. Our InstatPot was the closest thing to the Foodi. We loved it. And still do but… it doesn’t do all that the Foodi will do. Yes it is larger, heavier and has a separate piece (the crisping lid) but we find it still more convenient than all separate appliances. I guess the drawback is if it breaks you likely loose all of those cooking options. We’ll cross that bridge if that happens. For now, we will continue to enjoy the all-in-one Foodi.The first thing I made was simple air fried sweet potatoes. Slice them up, shake up in a baggie with some olive oil, salt, pepper then drop them in the basket. Drop the crisping lid, follow the suggested cooking instructions and wait. You can check the progress by opening the lid. The timer/temperature pauses and restarts where you left off when you close the lid. Foolproof.The next thing we tried was a frozen pork steak. There are many recipes online but all of the ones I found called for lots of ingredients. Vegetables, gravy mix, herbs, spices, etc. We just wanted to cook the steak to use in a shredded pork sandwich. So we kind of guessed at it. Since it was frozen we added some time and about 1 cup of water. They say add 50% more time if the meat is frozen. We set it on high for one hour, then let the pressure release (not the quick release) that took about 30 minutes and opened the lid. When the countdown timer reaches zero it begins to count up. The meat thermometer said 170* so we knew it was done. Perfect! Tender, moist and lots of flavor.We also tried a small beef roast. First searing it in the Foodi, adding a little water, closing the pressure lid, pressing a couple buttons and waited. Again, it came out perfect. We cant’ wait to try it for some more complicated recipes.Cleaning is easy as many of the parts are dishwasher safe. The pressure lid is not but the silicone gasket is. The gasket does take on the smell of the food you cooked but a little soaking in soap and water took care of that.This is a terrific all-in-one cooking appliance that should provide years of satisfaction. We have had the need to contact Ninja’s customer service for one of their other products and they were very knowledgeable and responsive.

Purchased less than a month ago & as each week goes by, we are starting to use more & more!Our actifry was 5+ years old & we used it at least 2x per week but were sick of the cleaning its PITA stirring paddle, the chipping teflon coating, & how poorly it fit in the dishwasher.Finally purchased the Foodi & are sure glad we did! So far, we have done rice (excellent), wings (way better than actifry, & as near to deep-fried as one can get without a deep fryer), two beef roasts (excellent & moist) one with potatoes/carrots (turned out gret), one without, & beef jerky (first time ever & it was freaking phen-om-en-al!!Pros: – Pressure cooking reduces time cooking certain foods & leaves them moist – Tendercrisp function crisps up wings way better (than actifry) – Dehydrating function — soo easy to make beef jerky! – All pots fit in dishwasher nicely AND clean by hand easily – At least 60% quieter than the actifry – Multi-pot / trays are great for variety of mealsCons: – Takes up counterspace (but same as actifry just taller) – Have to store pressure cooking lid separately – Have to teach the wife how to use it now (she’s upset I can cook circles around her now)In summary, if you are on the fence about investing in, don’t hesitate when it goes on sale because it is so very versatile!

I just received my ninja foodi and could not wait to try it. I made my air fryer chicken recipe and did not even need to flip the chicken and it came out perfect. Nice crispy skin. Moist meat and cooked thoroughly with no dry parts. My husband said it was the best fried chicken he ever ate. He has been complaining about a sore knee all day but this great chicken made him forget all about the pain. Now we can’t wait to try other things. It is also a pressure cooker and a slow cooker and roaster so we will be cooking up a storm Hope this unit keeps working well for years to come. You will not be disappointed if you decide to spend the extra money and get this multi purpose cooker

Pour la cuisine, préparation de mets, cuissons des viandes roties etc, cette instrument est d’une polyvalence incroyable.Nous à la maison ont ne s’en passerais plus, je recommande ce produit qui va vous allèger les tâches cuisinières. Sa capacité de 8 qts est mesurée au delà de la marque de 24 tasses ( 7,57 qts au rebord du chaudron) sa capacité utile est de 6 litres. 5.

NINJA does exactly like its advertised. Did a 5lb. chicken perfectly. Crisper function worked great. Did a 5lb. prime rib roast . Browned out side first then oven function to 140f. Meat was most tender ever.

Well made. Works well. I am truly surprised how well it works and how often I use the pressure cooking mode.It pressure cooks foods perfect! Steams perfect. I absolutely love the sear/sauté function. Not really happy with the air crisp, but I have other air fryers that do the job.I am pleased with the purchase. I use it twice a day, everyday. I will probably purchase the 6 quart as well.

I was looking forward to using the multi-cooker. I read all the instructions and put the unit through the pressure cycle with water as was suggested. When I tried to pull off the Anti-Clog Cap with a squeeze and pull for cleaning, it wouldn’t come off. I spoke to Ninja’s customer service twice. They had no solution to offer except return the unit. It was admitted that it could be rather tight. To say I’m disappointed over such a small part causing such a big problem is an understatement.