Here at T3 we're also big fans of the even more versatile Ninja Foodi 15-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker OL750, but for now, let me tell you more about the more affordable and almost exactly as good OL550UK. In fact, it even introduces two brand new “combi steam” functions, which combine gentle steaming with regular baking and air frying to produce fluffier cakes and juicier meats. Then there is the fact that it cooks so much faster than a conventional oven and you don’t have to wait for it to heat up so it saves on your electricity and means that you don’t need to switch a large oven on just to heat something up quickly.

Air Fry guilt-free fried food using little to no oil – up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods**. Aside from its cooking functions, the most notable improvement with the Foodi 11-in-1 – and indeed all of the Ninja’s new MultiLid models – is the single lid. Unlike the Sage which has a specific rice setting that didn’t work at all for me, this model mentions nothing about rice in the manual which suggests the bods an Ninja are fully aware that pressure cooked rice almost always comes out of the pot in sticky clumps rather than pour-off-the-spoon flakiness. Like when using the steam only function it emits lots of steam from the vent at the back and the noise level is similar to air frying.The chili thickened up significantly during cooking, giving us a rich and tasty dinner for very little effort. This is the smallest and least expensive of the innovative SmartLid range of multi-cookers from Ninja. For best performance and safety, use the cooking pot, pressure valve, condensation catcher and silicone ring which is included with the OL unit.

Ensure the silicone ring is clean and free of damage and then carefully reinstall the silicone ring into the unit's lid using the instructions listed in the instruction booklet. But this thing has proved to be so practical, fast and easy to use – and with very little washing up in the process – that I think it may become a permanent fixture for quick-fix lunches, slow-cooked stews and even the occasional pressure-cooked vegetation. The cooking chart didn’t let us down, giving the perfect time for pressure-cooked rice, but you may need to experiment if you want to make more or less than the suggested quantity.Moreover, this Ninja Foodi is easier to use for beginners and has a wide range of customisability with timings and temperatures. Introducing the next generation of Ninja multi-cookers, offering even more exciting ways to cook your favourite meals. When the lid is down the convection programs will illuminate - Air Fry, Grill, Bake, Dehydrate plus Prove is on select models. Perfect for cooking quick and easy meals – from lemon and herb chicken with garlic potatoes to prawn skewers with fluffy rice.

Well to start with if you have separate devices like an air fryer, a slow cooker, a pressure cooker, a steamer, a grill, an oven and a dehydrator you need a lot of space in your kitchen. The sides of the lid reached 45 C /113 F, which is the hottest temperature we recorded on the exterior of this appliance during any of our tests, for the most part it stays cool enough to touch.Press the up or down arrows on the right of the display to adjust the cook temperature and/or pressure level. Please allow for any and all pressure to be released, at which time the display will show "OPN LID" or "OPN," indicating you can now move the SmartLid Slider to Combi-Steam (position 2) or Air Fry/Hob (position 3) to unlock the lid.

Natural pressure release can take up to 20 minutes or more, depending on the type of food and/or the amount of liquid and food in the pot. Keep Warm mode is not intended to warm food from a cold state but to keep it warm at a food‐safe temperature (75°C) after cooking is complete. It’s a great multi-cooker that produced excellent results during testing, it’s very easy to use and really would suit most people looking for a multi-cooker that can also air fry and bake, but if you’re on a budget there are less expensive options so long as you’re happy to switch lids.

With three different modes and 11 different cooking functions including slow cooking, air frying and steaming, there’s not much this tabletop cooker can’t do. If you’re looking to cook pieces of meat, poultry or fish for a family, your oven still might be the best option. Create everything from golden chips, sweet potato fries and vegetable medleys to fish fingers, chicken wings and salmon fillets. uk/product/ninja-foodi-max-15-in-1-smartlid-multi-cooker-with-smart-cook-system-7-5l-ol750uk-zidOL750UK" on this server. 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.