Ninja makes a range of “Foodi” multi cookers that combine several appliances into one, typically offering pressure cooking, slow cooking, air frying and more in a single pot. These units are designed so you can cook complete meals faster and with less energy than a conventional oven, often in around 15 minutes for many family-sized dishes.
What a Ninja multi cooker is
A Ninja multi cooker (often called Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker or Combi) is an electric countertop appliance that can pressure cook, steam, slow cook, air fry, bake and more using one main nonstick pot and a digital control panel. The idea is to replace several separate tools like a slow cooker, air fryer and oven for everyday meals.
Key functions and features
Typical Ninja multi cookers include functions such as:
- Pressure cook, steam and slow cook for stews, curries, rice and braises.
- Air fry, grill and bake for crispy potatoes, chicken, cakes and roasted vegetables.
Many models add specialized modes like yogurt, dehydrate, steam air fry or “Combi” programs that cook mains, grains and vegetables at the same time for 360° meals.
Sizes and popular models
Common capacities are around 5.7–6 liters for 3–6 people and up to about 7.5 liters (or roughly 8.5 quarts in some regions) for larger families or entertaining. Product lines include SmartLid multi cookers with multiple lid positions and Combi or PossibleCooker units that can also go from cooker to oven to table.
Pros and typical use cases
People use Ninja multi cookers to:
- Make one-pot meals like pasta dishes, chilis and curries with minimal cleanup.
- Cook frozen ingredients without defrosting and achieve crispy finishes using air fry or combi-steam modes.
The brand emphasizes faster cooking than a conventional oven and nonstick, dishwasher-safe parts to simplify everyday cooking and cleaning.
If you’re choosing a model
When picking a Ninja multi cooker, check:
- Capacity (how many people you cook for).
- Whether you want pressure cook plus air fry, or mainly slow cook/oven features such as the PossibleCooker style that replaces many pans and can go in the oven.
If you share your budget, region, and how many people you cook for, a more specific model recommendation can be suggested.
