Customers are enthusiastic about the Ninja Foodi 8qt 9-in-1 Deluxe XL Digital Multi Cooker's ease of use and cooking performance, with many praising its even and fast cooking capabilities and simple cleaning. The product's ability to steam food also receives positive feedback. However, some customers note that its large size and considerable weight are drawbacks. While the price is mentioned, opinions vary on its value.
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Pros mentioned:
Cooking performance, Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Made a Good Choice
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I'm having an interesting time learning the Foodi -- I've made delicious chili with cheesy cornbread on top, a whole chicken, a pork roast with sweet potatoes, and spicy chicken and rice. Getting the seal JUST RIGHT is a challenge, but the results are wonderful -- moist, tasty, and inviting. I've found the Foodi easy to clean and program. But remember -- it is REALLY BIG. For me, it replaces a rice maker and a slow cooker. One less thing to store in a medium sized kitchen.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This has completely replaced our Instant Pot
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I was not expecting this to be the best culinary device I've ever purchased, but it has completely replaced our Instant Pot, indoor grill, and some other things.
There are a lot of memes out there about people getting air fryers turning into holier than thou types - but to be honest, the hype is real.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooking performance, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
No recipes
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great little all in one cooker. Now, I have to say, while easy to use, it does not come with a great cook book. It really needs to me more inclusive to teach you how to use.
Overall, great purchase and after the learning curve, it is nice unit to have around the kitchen
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooking performance, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My main appliance
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this thing!! Love what I can do with it! Love that it is healthier and tastier then a microwave! Air fryer for kids stuff? They love it! My 5 yr old says I am hands down the best cook! Who knew nuggets would be that much better? Get it love it everyone will love what you can do
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I wasn’t going to get this one because it’s so big but it’s doing the job. We’ve made potato wedges and chicken in the air fryer and it’s delicious! Next up is a full chicken. The parts are easy to clean and wash up well. We’ll get lots of use from this and are throwing away the deep fryer.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I can only think of one word when describing this kitchen appliance - AWESOME! I love all the ways you can use it. Everything I have made in the Ninja has been delicious. It is easy to use and super easy to clean up! I think this is a great value when you consider all the appliances it replaces!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cooking performance
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Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pretty Good But Very Big
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I've really enjoyed using this cooker. I underestimated how big it would be. It's BIG. My apartment has a small kitchen and lack of counter space which I failed to consider or I might have gone with the 6qt. However, I've figured out how to make it work. Only thing I don't like is that the racks don't fit inside the air crisper basket like they can with the 6 qt which is kind of disappointing. So usually I have to use one or the other. Otherwise, I love it. Made some of the most amazing mashed potatoes I've ever had and steaks came out perfect.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great appliance
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Fast cook and easy to use. Love both the air fry and pressure cooker. Little bit bigger foot print than I would like and need to store the pressure cooker lid and racks separately taking more space than I wanted. Overall the unit is very convenient and I love the versatility
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooking performance, Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very versatile as advertised.
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This has become a staple appliance for cooking for me. While my favorite mode is the pressure cooker (being able to set the time and walk away, unlike an analog one is really amazing), I've found it's great to be able to instantly switch modes. Just like an instant pot, I'm able to have less dishes by browning food in it before using the slow cooker setting, etc. I'm still experimenting with the air fryer, but it works well on what I've tried. Being able to pressure cook and then crisp with the air fryer is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooking performance, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this Cooker!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this Cooker! Great for cooking anything. Cookbook provided I don't recommend but there are some great Youtubers with lots of vids for all of us newbies. Can't imagine how I got through life without this product and everything turns out moist and delicious.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wow
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I love this thing. It honestly works amazing. I was skeptical at first but I realized that it was worth it. The only thing I will say is that it’s huge! So if you only need it for 2 people I wouldn’t recommend this big one unless you cook a lot all of the time. No complaints.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooking performance, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It is big but works well!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this for my wife and she tried doing a small turkey for Christmas. It worked well even though she did not like the turkey as much compared to the traditional cooking method. She has done a couple other things and they came out great. So far so good! I recommend waiting for it to be on sale.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love this thing!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had a another InstaPot style pressure cooker, it was cool and I used it occasionally but this thing, I use it all the time! The pandemic forced me to up my cooking game, the combination of an air fryer and pressure cooker was pretty ingenious, I barely use my stove now. I bought this when the Best Buy stores first reopened, the shelves were a little bare and product was sparse but there was this assertive sales woman who was really passionate about this thing and convinced me to get it. The price was a little much and in hindsight even if this was a great impulse buy I should have waited for a better sale, still it’s a fantastic product, well designed and useful for all kinds of cooking. I should mention, being well built also means heavy, if you don’t have extra counter space I don’t recommend storing it on top of the refrigerator. I plan on buying some of accessories to expand its functionality, I’m looking forward to seeing what else I can do with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Capacity
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Noise level
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Replaced my pressure cooker and air fryer
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very large cooking area
It makes quite a bit of noise
At times it struggles with cooking evenly
The plastic control panel needs a better way to attach to the unit as it has already popped out and had to be pushed back in after 2 uses
Overall, we do like this machine and are very pleased with the volume of food it will hold. Not sure we would purchase again due to price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooking performance
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Lid design, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
foodi 8
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
love the look, love the way it cooks. it is bulky and the air fryer lid is not removable. as a pressure cooker it is the best I have used.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cooking at its finest
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Received Foodi as Christmas gift after many months of going through reviews. It sat in the box for over a month and another week after taking out the manual & enclosed cookbook. It is very intimidating but have joined several "Foodi" groups online and has made using it so much more enjoyable. Our family of four was eating out 4-5 days out of the week, we have transitioned to eating homemade healthy meals using this amazing device. I have never used any type of pressure cooker and using this was simple enough. This particular Ninja does up to 10 different types of cooking options. I already had a different named brand air fryer but nothing compared to the Ninja. I will still keep it so my teenage kids can continue to use it. The only complaint I do have which is not really a complaint, it has a variety of accessories that may require additional storage. Easy to use, cleaning is quick and easy and make sure you use plastic or silicone covered spoons so as not to scratch the inside pot.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cooking performance
Cons mentioned:
Lid design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Tons of features in one
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was looking for an air fryer that ultimately turned my attention to a pressure cooker. This one does both of them exceptionally well. The only caveat is that the main lid doesn't come off, you have to have it laying vertically when using the pressure lid.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooking performance, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best French fries ever
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Owned this since Christmas ‘19 and it’s used at least three times each week. The included book has countless easy, fun recipes to try and we do feel better using this than say a deep fryer. It honestly makes the best French fries I’ve ever had at home. Try it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooking performance, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this thing, cooks it faster, takes a little longer for set up compared to a rotisserie but the meat is much juicier, potatoes in with the chicken turn into chicken flavored potatoes, really really good product, very easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooking performance
Cons mentioned:
Size
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not really a time saver
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
When I saw the size of the box, I was afraid it was going to take all my counter space. However, that was not really a factor. I only made one thing in it, the baked chicken, which was the best baked chicken I have ever eaten. However here are the downsides: It didn't really save me time. The unit took 19 mins to get up to pressure, then 45 mins at pressure, then 15 mins with the crisper top. I usually make a baked chicken in a cooking bag and it takes about 55 mins. Yes, I don't have the crispy skin when I am using the bag, but I discard the skin anyway. Also, they claim you can cook 3 layers at a time in the cooker, but since the different foods usually have different cooking times, you will have to tend to it to put the foods in for for proper time. Also the book only talks about putting grains in the bottom layer. We don't eat a lot of rice, cous cous, etc. So that isn't something we would use either. I thought about it for a week, but decided to send it back because for the price, it wasn't going to do what I hoped it would do which is I could set it up and let it magically cook a complete meal without my constant supervision.