Moving on up, our next multicooker of note is the Ninja Foodi FD402, a cooker that ups the ante in several ways. For starters, you’ll be getting a number of the same core features found on the aforementioned OP101BRN model. That’s everything from TenderCrisp tech to the previously touted cook settings, and even the recipe book (with an additional 30 recipes compared to the OP101BRN). So what makes it different? Size, for one. Speaking of simultaneous, Ninja’s patented DualZone Technology allows you fry two foods at once, but there’s more. The Smart Finish feature ensures that foods cooked at the same settings are finished at the same time, while the Match Cook function transposes the cook settings of one bay to another. Like the AF161, the DZ201 has six cooking functions: air fry, air broil, roast, bake, reheat, and dehydrate. The Duo does everything you can do with 7 other appliances: pressure cooker, saute pan, steamer, slow cooker, rice cooker, food warmer, and yoghurt maker. Clear the clutter from your counter and do it all with just one tool. While it might be on the large side, the Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 is aesthetically pleasing and well designed, with a clear and readable digital display and easy to use controls. You can switch between three modes – pressure cooking, air frying and steaming – as well as 11 different cooking functions. These include classic functions such as slow cooking, air frying, and roasting, as well as two new “combi-steam” functions, which combine steaming with baking or air frying for fluffier bakes and juicier, more tender meats.

SAVE ON YOUR ENERGY BILLS – Cooking with Instant® is an energy-efficient solution, using up to 80% less energy and costs compared to cooking in an electric oven. It doesn’t offer you the 13 dfferent cooking programs or the convenience of 7 items. Instead, you will have to stand by the instant pot throughout the cooking period despite setting a time. If you go for this item, washing the pot will be far more challenging, and it requires a higher wattage of 1500 watts than the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1.The included basket can be used for rinsing rice before cooking and steaming vegetables while rice cooks in the pot below. For easy cleaning after cooking, the removable aluminum pot is dishwasher-safe. The downside to this cooker, though, is that is doesn't have a pressure cooking function, which would otherwise cut down on cook time for dense ingredients like dried beans. Learn more about the Instant Pot What we like about the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker Whether you’re frying a lot or a little, the 4-quart ceramic basket is plenty big for any meal size. If you’re into dehydrated foods like vegetables and potatoes, there’s a setting for that, too. Best of all, the major internal components of the fryer are all dishwasher safe.

The best-selling Instant Pot Duo multicooker not only replaces 7 appliances but also speeds cooking by 2-6 times and saves up to 70% of the energy used in traditional cooking methods. This world-famous appliance protects you with 10 proven safety mechanisms and patented technologies to meet the highest safety standards and UL certification and give you uncompromised safety and peace of mind. It has a stylish look and is perfect for carrying around without any shame. The prestigious design and look is there for a reason! You can wave the trouble of carrying different cookers and steamers good bye. No need to overload your bag and bother carrying so many things to your destination. One is enough now. Want to cook a little more? The Ninja AF161 takes the fundamentals of the AF101 but cranks up the size. Instead of a 4-quart ceramic basket, the AF101 sports a 5.5 quart version. That’s enough cooking space for 3 whole pounds of French fries. FEED UP TO 6 PEOPLE WITH ITS SPACIOUS 6-PORTION CAPACITY – perfect for easy weekday meals, family dinners, entertaining and even batch cookingMost multi-cookers hold 6 quarts or less, but this cooker gives more cooking space with a 7-quart cooking pot. It has four cooking functions: slow cook, roast, brown/sauté, and steam, so it’s great for all types of cooking. Even better, all functions except steam can be customized. Make sure to select the 7-quart version if you're going for the large-capacity option, as it comes in 3.5, 4, 6, and 6.5 quarts, too. It has sturdy handles for easy transportation and looks beautiful on a buffet line. The most versatile multi-cookers give you plenty of manual control, too. These may be important if you want to use them for your favorite stovetop recipes, choose your preferred tanginess for yogurt, or adjust pressure or temperature to handle delicate foods like eggs and fish. Want the option to keep your meals heated if you can’t get to them right away? How about a vacuum-sealed steak dinner? While the Ninja Foodi FD403 may not have the deluxe pot and crisper of the FD402, this multicooker adds anothertwo cooking presets to the FD402’s nine: sous vide and warming.

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The Instant Pot Duo Series uses the latest 3rd generation technology with an advanced microprocessor that monitors the pressure and temperature, keeps time, and automatically adjusts heating intensity and duration. Even the volume of food is considered, ensuring that your meals turn out perfectly every time. For those looking to ditch the cooker in favor of something more daring and delectable, the Ninja AF101 is a dedicated air fryer with plenty to love about it. The fryer’s cooking range lives between 105 and 400 degrees, an ideal variance for keeping moisture baked into the foods that need it while allowing for a golden-crisp outer shell for grub like fries and onion rings. The trouble is over because it can cook up to five different dishes at once. Just put the ingredients in the cooker and program it according to your wish. The steamer will allow you to prepare fresh vegetables within the span of 3 minutes and the potatoes can be perfectly steamed within 15 minutes. The stew will simply take an hour, and boy will your Greek yogurt taste good! What a great time saver you have in your kitchen, right? You can enjoy your cooking time without hesitation because now you are totally free do to other things while the pressure cooker does your job for you and safely cooks every dish.

Our one gripe with the Duo Crisp is that, unlike Ninja, Instant Pot doesn’t provide in-depth instructions or detailed recipe booklets with its products, meaning you’ll have to figure things out as you go. Aside from a little trial and error though, the relative economy, range of features and top-drawer performance of the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid all make it our overall favourite product from the brand – and one of our favourite multi cookers currently available. With similar styling to the Instant Pot, Tefal’s impressively affordable all-in-one cooker excels in a lot of areas. We’re particularly fond of its pressure cook and steaming functions, but it also does a whole host of other things including slow cooking, rice steaming, baking and browning. Rather unusually, this multi cooker also has its own one-touch function for warming and preparing baby food, which is very neat. For features, the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid offers all the classics, with settings for pressure cooking, slow cooking, sautéing, steaming, air frying, baking, grilling, roasting, dehydrating, proofing and yoghurt making – while its new sous vide mode helps it stand out from the crowd. Performance wise, it produced some very impressive results with many of these settings, with the Duo Crisp’s air frying, pressure cooking and sautéing drawing particular praise. Overall, we found the Instant Pot Duo Crisp difficult to separate from the brilliant Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid, aside from the former being a touch more affordable. This multi-cooker is relatively inexpensive for being so versatile and offering such a large cooking capacity. It offers 15 cooking presets, half of which utilize pressure cooking for faster cook times and consistent results. You can use this cooker to brown/sear, sauté, slow cook, simmer, boil, make yogurt, keep warm, cook meat/poultry, make beans/chili, make soup/broth, make rice/grains, make dessert, steam, and even sterilize items like baby bottles or canning jars. It also has manual control of temperature and pressure along with a delay timer. A steam release dial on top of the cooker allows you to keep your hands away from the steam.

ONE-TOUCH SMART PROGRAMMES – Revolutionize the way you cook with one-touch programs: Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Slow Cook, Sauté, Rice, Porridge, Steam, Yogurt, Multigrain and Poultry. Keep Warm, and Pressure Cook The Instant Pot Duo is the best when you want a healthy, consistent cooking experience. You can act upon the “set and forget” idea thanks to the convenient gadget with customizable settings. It remembers the kind of cook you like and the smart programs you use on a regular basis.