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Ninja FD401 Foodi 12-in-1 Deluxe XL 8 qt. Pressure Cooker Reviews

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Ninja FD401 Foodi 12-in-1 Deluxe XL 8 qt. Pressure Cooker Reviews

The Ninja Food Deluxe Pressure Cooker Air Fryer FD401 is a great option for those looking for a device that can do both air frying and pressure cooking. 


Ninja's concept is to provide you with TenderCrisp foods from a single appliance. To accomplish this, the Ninja has two lids: a detachable pressure-cooking lid for tenderness and a non-removable crisping lid. 


Design 


The stainless-steel exterior is appealing, giving the appearance of being sleek and sophisticated. The improved user interface includes a large central dial that makes it easier to set the time and temperature. 


The larger 8-quart cooking pot comes with a 5-quart Cook & Crisp basket. We like how it allows you to cook for a larger group. 


The nonstick 8-quart cooking pot is simple to clean by hand. The dishwasher-safe 5-quart ceramic-coated Cook & Crisp basket holds up to a 7-pound chicken. 


The white line on the housing and pressure cooking lid aids in the securement of the pressure cooker lid. The sealing ring on the Ninja Deluxe Pressure Cooker is black, which sets it apart from other pressure cooker rings. The reversible and stackable two-piece rack allows you to steam, broil, or air fry more food. 


Performance 


Despite its extensive functionality, we found the Foodi Deluxe XL to be very user-friendly, with only a few minor annoyances. 


It was a joy to cook with the Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL Pressure Cooker Air Fryer! One obvious reason was the speed with which food is prepared. Can you make a delicious meal in less than 20 minutes? 


That is 1760 watts of power output. What struck us the most was its adaptability. The Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL is capable of air-crisping, searing, sautéing, baking, broiling, steaming, dehydrating, and even making yogurt. Simply combine a few ingredients and press one or two buttons to get started. 


Ninja added a yogurt function to the Ninja Foodi Deluxe. The beeping sounds are louder on the new Deluxe. 


Cleaning 


The cleaning requirements of the Foodi Deluxe XL are comparable to those of most other pressure cookers. When the crisping lid is set to air fry, it usually stays clean. Cleaning the crisping lid, on the other hand, can be a chore if your recipe explodes or splatters. 


This device makes use of a nonstick pressure cooker, which we found to be relatively easy to clean. The pot was easy to clean even after slightly overcooking vegetables with the sauté function. Similarly, cleaning the pressure cooker lid is simple. 


The lid remained relatively clean after we used the air crisping function, requiring only a quick wipe with a rag. If a recipe explodes or splatters, the air fryer's lid gets quite dirty. Cleaning and drying required some awkward scrubbing and wiping because it is permanently attached to the device. 


Should you purchase the Ninja Food Deluxe Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer FD401? 


The Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL is one of the best iterations of the recent multi-purpose pressure cooker/air fryer trend. If you have any reason to believe that you will need both options soon, we believe the investment is worthwhile. 


While this device is more expensive than many pressure cookers, it is comparable in price and takes up far less counter space than buying an air fryer and pressure cooker separately. 


The Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL is one of the best options on the market if you want a pressure cooker that can also air fry or a pressure cooker that can add crispy skin to chicken.

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