I ended up having to use a tong to keep it on the sealed side until it came up to pressure. You have to really make sure it’s on seal before you start it otherwise it starts to “leak” a little when it comes up to pressure and starts releasing a lot of steam.
The Ninja Foodi cost me roughly $193 including tax. The cost ends up being the same, if not more, depending on what brand air fryer you buy. So that’s kind of like you buying an Instant Pot AND an air fryer separately. So, it’s not cheap when you compare it to the Instant Pot BUT if you think about it, it includes an air fryer. You get the nonstick pan, the fry basket, the wire rack, and the pressure cooker lid. I have too many as it is and while I have the room for it, I just didn’t want to use up that space for a machine that I may or may not use often.
I got the Ninja Foodi because I have wanted an air fryer but I really didn’t want to buy another small appliance so I’m hoping that the Ninja Foodi can take place of my Instant Pot. A slow cooker, a pressure cooker, an air fryer, and a dehydrator. It’s basically four small appliances in one. It does everything the Instant Pot does (sauté, slow cook, pressure cook) and MORE. It’s a pressure cooker AND an air fryer AND dehydrator. I bought both machines myself so you can trust that this review is 100% unbiased. There is definitely more and more options out there starting with this Ninja Foodi! Perhaps this will help those of you who are still wondering whether or not you should get an Instant Pot.
I’ve put together an informative pro and con list for each and my final decision below.
I tested the Ninja Foodi out for a full week and made all our meals in it. I can’t wait to test it out and will be sure to give a review, but for now, the Ninja Foodi and Instant Pot review below! What a great option for just being able to attach it to a machine you already have! This is such great news for those of you who don’t want to buy yet another small appliance for another task.
UPDATE : Instant Pot came out with its own air fryer lid for their 6 quart machines! I have been testing out the Ninja Foodi because I’m trying to decide whether or not to get rid of my Instant Pot.