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Ninja FD401 LP3 Foodi 12-in-1 Deluxe XL 8 qt. Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer that Steams, Slow Cooks, Sears, Sautés, Dehydrates & More, with 5 qt. Crisper Basket, Reversible Rack & Recipe Book, Silver
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Brand | Ninja |
Capacity | 8 Quarts |
Material | Plastic |
Color | Silver |
Finish Type | Chrome |
Product Dimensions | 14.57"D x 16.1"W x 14.2"H |
Special Feature | Programmable |
Wattage | 1760 watts |
Item Weight | 26 Pounds |
Control Method | Touch |
About this item
- THE NINJA FOODI DELUXE XL: The deluxe pressure cooker that also crisps.
- TENDERCRISP TECHNOLOGY: Quickly pressure cook ingredients to lock in juices, then give them a crispy, golden air-fryer finish.
- COOK FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: With an extra-large capacity 8-quart ceramic-coated pot that is nonstick, PTFE PFOA free, and easy to hand-wash.
- XL AIR FRYING CAPACITY: With a family-sized 5-quart cook & crisp ceramic-coated basket that holds up to a 7-lb. chicken to feed your whole family. Basket is PTFE PFOA-free, nonstick, and dishwasher safe.
- DELUXE REVERSIBLE RACK: Steam and broil, as well as TenderCrisp up to 8 chicken breasts at once or add servings to layered 360.
- 12-IN-1 VERSATILITY: Utilize 12 programmable cooking functions to Pressure Cook, Air Fry/Air Crisp, Steam, Slow Cook, Yogurt, Sear/Sauté, Bake, Roast, Broil, Dehydrate, Sous Vide & Keep Warm.
- 45 RECIPES: Inspiration guide featuring delicious recipes to get you started in your Ninja Foodi Deluxe.
- 14 SAFETY FEATURES: Rigorous safety testing to give you peace of mind while you cook.
- WHAT'S INCLUDED: Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker, Crisping Lid, Pressure Lid, 8 qt. Ceramic Coated Pot, 5 qt. Ceramic Coated Cook & Crisp Basket, Stainless Steel Deluxe Reversible Rack & 45 Recipe Chef-Inspired Cookbook.
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The deluxe pressure cooker that crisps
With an 8-qt pot and a Deluxe Reversible Rack, the Ninja Foodi Deluxe Pressure Cooker offers more cooking capacity than ever before.
XL Cooking Capacity
The Ninja Foodi Deluxe Pressure Cooker makes it easy to cook delicious roasts and meals for large families and guests.
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Pressure Cooker
Cook up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods* and make dinner in an instant. *Versus slow-cooked, braised, or low-simmer recipes.
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Air Fryer
Air fry to make guilt-free food with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods*.
*Tested against deep-fried, hand-cut French fries.
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Frozen to Crispy
Pressure cook frozen meats to quickly defrost and cook them at the same time. Then drop the crisping lid to give your meal a crispy finish.
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One-Pot Wonders
Elevate your favorite casseroles, soups, and stews by finishing them off with a crispy, bubbly topping.
Deluxe Reversible Rack
Steam, broil, or TenderCrisp up to 8 chicken breasts at once.
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TenderCrisp Technology
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Number of manual programs
| 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Nonstick ceramic coating
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Capacity (qts.)
| 8 | 5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 8 |
Wattage
| 1760 | 1460 | 1460 | 1460 | 1700 |
Color
| Stainless Steel/Black | Stainless Steel/Black | Black | Stainless Steel/Black | Black |
Product dimensions (in.)
| 16.1 L x 14.57 W x 14.29 H | 15.95 L x 13.9 W x 13.19 H | 14.25 L x 16.75 W x 13.1 H | 13.35 L x 13.19 W x 13.15 H | 14.25 L x 16.75 W x 14.1 H |
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Brand | Ninja |
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Capacity | 8 Quarts |
Material | Plastic |
Color | Silver |
Finish Type | Chrome |
Product Dimensions | 14.57"D x 16.1"W x 14.2"H |
Special Feature | Programmable |
Wattage | 1760 watts |
Item Weight | 26 Pounds |
Control Method | Touch |
Controller Type | Hand Control |
Operation Mode | Automatic |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Closure Type | Outer Lid, Inner Lid |
Item Weight | 26 pounds |
Manufacturer | SharkNinja |
ASIN | B07S85TPLG |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | FD401 LP3 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,497 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #37 in Air Fryers |
Date First Available | July 26, 2019 |
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Meet the Ninja Foodi Deluxe Pressure Cooker. The 8-qt. deluxe pressure cooker that crisps. TenderCrisp Technology lets you quickly go from frozen to crispy in as little as 20 minutes. The 8-qt. cooking pot and 5-qt. Cook & Crisp Basket make it easy to cook and air fry delicious treats and meals in an instant. The stainless steel finish and enhanced user interface provide the most premium Foodi experience yet.
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Versatility | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Easy to clean | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
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capacity | 8 quarts | 5 quarts | 6.5 quarts | 8 quarts | 6.5 quarts | 8 quarts |
operation mode | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
control method | touch | touch | touch | touch | touch | touch |
material | Plastic | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
weight | 26.04 pounds | 2 pounds | 22.05 pounds | 26.2 pounds | 24.03 pounds | 15.83 pounds |
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Customers like the performance, efficiency, versatility, and ease of use of the pressure cooker. For example, they mention it performs well in all categories, it cooks food quickly, and has useful features. Some are satisfied with taste, ease of cooking, and easy of cleaning. Opinions are mixed on quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the pressure cooker. They mention that it performs well in all categories, with excellent results. Some appreciate the simple controls and the air fryer, which is much better than the Corsori they had been using.
"...supply basically the same cooking functions, and both are excellent cooking appliances with multiple cooking functions that will enhance the cooking..." Read more
"...I've used it to dehydrate apple slices so far and the results were fine, but honestly not worth 8 hours of having the Foodi on for the small output...." Read more
"...I stack the racks to make two levels of air fryer space. Works great & have not needed to un-load & re-load to switch positions of food...." Read more
"...It works. Yep, does everything it says it will do. Saves counter space. 10/10...." Read more
Customers find the pressure cooker easy to use. They say the process is very easy, the instructions are excellent, and the push button controls are simple to master. They also mention that the food tastes excellent and the settings are clear.
"...The process was very easy, but I noticed that the timing is critical...." Read more
"...It is super easy and intuitive to operate. I was worried there was not a lot of advice included in pamphlet, just a few basics...." Read more
"...The Ninja FD401 has saved me time in the kitchen, and now I can easily prepare large quantities of food...." Read more
"...Since this unit is easy to use, it really is no problem to just wing it and check the results until you are satisfied.COOKING :..." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the pressure cooker. They say it's super easy to use and clean, and it ends the cooking process clean every time.
"...So far clean up has been very easy! More ideas and thoughts to follow! Happy Foodi-ing!..." Read more
"...with grease (chicken wings especially), but it ends the cooking process clean every time!..." Read more
"...It's SUPER easy to clean. Generally speaking just rinse it out & lightly scrub it with a sponge & dish soap...good to go...." Read more
"...The touchscreen is intuitive and easy to use, and cleaning is hassle-free...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the versatility of the pressure cooker. They mention that it can do so many different things, and is easy to clean. Some say that it's one of the most versatile kitchen appliances they have ever owned.
"...The features make sense. We use it 4-5 times a week consistently. It does not heat up the house like using regular oven, so great in the summer...." Read more
"...The versatility of this appliance is incredible. From achieving crispy air frying to slow-cooking succulent dishes, it does it all...." Read more
"...With that being said, I LOVE THIS POT! It is great and can do everything, all in one pot. Less mess in the kitchen...." Read more
"...The best part is this is not just an air fryer, this has the ability to do so much more...." Read more
Customers like the efficiency of the pressure cooker. They say it cooks food quickly, is a true time saver, and allows them to make full nourishing meals very quickly. They mention that steaming veggies is s breeze and that it cook perfectly in 12 minutes from frozen.
"...As a pressure cooker, this Ninja Foodi saves so much time, and the results are always wonderful...." Read more
"...From achieving crispy air frying to slow-cooking succulent dishes, it does it all...." Read more
"...This pot saves so much time and the meats are so tender. And because of the size, I can easily cook a meal for my family of four...." Read more
"...Versatility. Saute, simmer, roast, bake, pressure cook, dehydrate, slow cook, pressure cook: You can do about anything but grill with the Foodi FD..." Read more
Customers find the pressure cooker easy to use and make great recipes. They say it's useful for cooking and saves time. Customers also mention that it can cook everything from steamed rice to tender pressure cooked pinto beans. They appreciate the versatility of the product and say it’s great for chicken nuggets, baking, rice, and most things you can think of.
"...The drumsticks were a bit red at the bone, but fully cooked on the outside after the two steps of pressure cooking and the air crisping option...." Read more
"...This allows you to pressure cook foods to keep them tender and juicy and then use the air fryer function to brown them and make them crispy...." Read more
"...And because of the size, I can easily cook a meal for my family of four. I love to cook and this has made cooking a little less hectic." Read more
"...This unit comes with a great little cookbook that can help give you ideas of how to best use it, but don't let it scare you either...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the taste of the food cooked in the pressure cooker. They mention that it is quite tasty and moist. They appreciate the crispiness of the foods and the tenderness of the meat. They also mention that the vegetables are better than restaurant versions. They say that the machine does everything and makes the best yogurt.
"...to be pressure cooked for only 55 minutes, and the liquids left make a wonderful gravy...." Read more
"...Interestingly enough, it was quite tasty and moist - it just took a two step process with two different appliances...." Read more
"...This allows you to pressure cook foods to keep them tender and juicy and then use the air fryer function to brown them and make them crispy...." Read more
"...All turned out absolutely delicious. I've already sold my instant pot and I am selling my rotisserie as this replaces both of those items...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the pressure cooker. Some mention it's well built to last and practically fail-proof, while others say it'll lose pressure and keep trying.
"...functions, and both are excellent cooking appliances with multiple cooking functions that will enhance the cooking abilities of anyone using them...." Read more
"This looked like it would be nice quality, but it arrived damaged so I had to return it. The return went very smoothly and I got a full refund...." Read more
"...It’s practically fail-proof! Even tells you if you need the other lid or if other problem. The features make sense...." Read more
"...Quite disappointing, especially because this is not a cheap unit. You pay premium price and get this ridiculous quality issue...." Read more
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I also have had the Ninja OP301 pressure cooker with the air crisp lid for over two years. I use it almost every day and it still works and looks like new. I like it so much, when I saw the Ninja FD401 unit on sale during the Amazon Prime days, I jumped on it. I wanted an extra in case the one I have fails. From experience, I have learned this usually happens in the middle of making dinner.
I have looked into the differences between the two units, and I'm not sure whether I prefer the OP301 unit to the DP401 unit. The OP301 is describes as a 9-in-one and the FD401 is described as a 12-in-1. The OP301 actually has 7 cooking functions to choose from and the FD401 has 8 functions to choose from. Some functions are combined to come up to the 9-in-1 for the OP301 and 12-in-1 for the FD401. The following is the differences between the two units.
- Cooking functions - The FD401 added Yogurt to the Slow Cook function.
OP301 - Pressure, Steam, Slow Cook, Sear/Sauté, Air Crisp, Bake/Roast, Broil, Dehydrate
FD401 - Pressure, Steam, Slow Cook/Yogurt, Sear/Sauté, Air Crisp, Bake/Roast, Broil, Dehydrate
- Cooking function selection - The FD401 uses the Start/Stop knob to scroll through the functions for selection and to increase or decrease time and temperature. The OP301 has buttons that can be pressed for each function. Personally, I prefer the selection buttons on the OP301 to the dial used for selection on the FD401.
- Time and Temperature - On both units there are default settings for both, but time and temperature can be easily changed on both by pressing the up/down buttons on the OP301 or using the dial on the FD401.
- Accessories - Both come with the same accessories: reversible rack, cook/crisp basket, etc.
I use my Ninja Foodi almost every day, and bought a couple accessories to increase the uses . Since I grow a number of veggie greens in my basement, I bought a steamer basket from Amazon for an 8 quart pressure cooker that I use to steam the veggies. The thicker leaves require 8-10 minutes of steaming, and the thinner leaves, like spinach, require only 2-3 minutes of steaming. I also bought the Ninja Foodi Skewer set that works wonderfully for cooking and browning BBQ'ed chicken wings, chicken thighs, and brochettes using chicken, fish, shrimp, or beef. The air crisping lid is used for the chicken wings and thighs after cooking them with the baking function.
As a pressure cooker, this Ninja Foodi saves so much time, and the results are always wonderful. For example, a pork shoulder roast needs to be pressure cooked for only 55 minutes, and the liquids left make a wonderful gravy. To do this, put 2 cups of beef broth in the bottom of the cooking pot, add 1 large onion cut into wedges, 5-6 garlic cloves (or to taste), and seasonings. After the pork shoulder is done, remove it and cover with tin foil to keep warm. Set the cooker to sauté low, use in immersion blender to blend the onion and garlic, add a mixture of 1/4 cup water and 2 tbsp. corn starch, and cook until the gravy thickens. Using the pressure cooking function, I have also made pot roast with potatoes and carrots, corned beef and cabbage, short ribs, beef stew, and more. All have come out perfect, and all were done in 1 hour or less.
In conclusion, both units supply basically the same cooking functions, and both are excellent cooking appliances with multiple cooking functions that will enhance the cooking abilities of anyone using them. Personally, I prefer the button selection of the OP302 over the FD401 unit simply because pushing a button for the desired function is much easier and faster than scrolling to the desired function with a dial.
As for storage of the Air Crisp lid, there is an option available on Amazon to store this lid on top of the pressure cooker. I have this, and now store my Air Crisp lid on top of the pressure cooker.
Another important point to mention is that many of the newer appliances use wattages from 1500 to 1800 watts. This unit is rated at 1760 units. We have a 40 year old home and most of the circuit breakers were 15 amps. This could handle 1 appliance if nothing else was running at the time of the appliance. I was having a problem with circuit breakers popping when using two appliances at the same time and sometimes when I was using only one. This made cooking dinners very frustrating as the cook times were lost when the breaker popped. We finally had an electrician come to the house to upgrade our circuit breakers to 20 amp and many of the outlets in my kitchen were wired to separate circuit breakers. This made dinner cooking a lot easier for me, but it came at a cost of over $3000. If you have only a couple of the newer appliances, including this one, you may have a problem if you have 15 amp circuits and anything else is running on the same circuit at the same time.
I hope this review was helpful for you. I will update my review if my opinion changes or I can add more information.
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2021
I also have had the Ninja OP301 pressure cooker with the air crisp lid for over two years. I use it almost every day and it still works and looks like new. I like it so much, when I saw the Ninja FD401 unit on sale during the Amazon Prime days, I jumped on it. I wanted an extra in case the one I have fails. From experience, I have learned this usually happens in the middle of making dinner.
I have looked into the differences between the two units, and I'm not sure whether I prefer the OP301 unit to the DP401 unit. The OP301 is describes as a 9-in-one and the FD401 is described as a 12-in-1. The OP301 actually has 7 cooking functions to choose from and the FD401 has 8 functions to choose from. Some functions are combined to come up to the 9-in-1 for the OP301 and 12-in-1 for the FD401. The following is the differences between the two units.
- Cooking functions - The FD401 added Yogurt to the Slow Cook function.
OP301 - Pressure, Steam, Slow Cook, Sear/Sauté, Air Crisp, Bake/Roast, Broil, Dehydrate
FD401 - Pressure, Steam, Slow Cook/Yogurt, Sear/Sauté, Air Crisp, Bake/Roast, Broil, Dehydrate
- Cooking function selection - The FD401 uses the Start/Stop knob to scroll through the functions for selection and to increase or decrease time and temperature. The OP301 has buttons that can be pressed for each function. Personally, I prefer the selection buttons on the OP301 to the dial used for selection on the FD401.
- Time and Temperature - On both units there are default settings for both, but time and temperature can be easily changed on both by pressing the up/down buttons on the OP301 or using the dial on the FD401.
- Accessories - Both come with the same accessories: reversible rack, cook/crisp basket, etc.
I use my Ninja Foodi almost every day, and bought a couple accessories to increase the uses . Since I grow a number of veggie greens in my basement, I bought a steamer basket from Amazon for an 8 quart pressure cooker that I use to steam the veggies. The thicker leaves require 8-10 minutes of steaming, and the thinner leaves, like spinach, require only 2-3 minutes of steaming. I also bought the Ninja Foodi Skewer set that works wonderfully for cooking and browning BBQ'ed chicken wings, chicken thighs, and brochettes using chicken, fish, shrimp, or beef. The air crisping lid is used for the chicken wings and thighs after cooking them with the baking function.
As a pressure cooker, this Ninja Foodi saves so much time, and the results are always wonderful. For example, a pork shoulder roast needs to be pressure cooked for only 55 minutes, and the liquids left make a wonderful gravy. To do this, put 2 cups of beef broth in the bottom of the cooking pot, add 1 large onion cut into wedges, 5-6 garlic cloves (or to taste), and seasonings. After the pork shoulder is done, remove it and cover with tin foil to keep warm. Set the cooker to sauté low, use in immersion blender to blend the onion and garlic, add a mixture of 1/4 cup water and 2 tbsp. corn starch, and cook until the gravy thickens. Using the pressure cooking function, I have also made pot roast with potatoes and carrots, corned beef and cabbage, short ribs, beef stew, and more. All have come out perfect, and all were done in 1 hour or less.
In conclusion, both units supply basically the same cooking functions, and both are excellent cooking appliances with multiple cooking functions that will enhance the cooking abilities of anyone using them. Personally, I prefer the button selection of the OP302 over the FD401 unit simply because pushing a button for the desired function is much easier and faster than scrolling to the desired function with a dial.
As for storage of the Air Crisp lid, there is an option available on Amazon to store this lid on top of the pressure cooker. I have this, and now store my Air Crisp lid on top of the pressure cooker.
Another important point to mention is that many of the newer appliances use wattages from 1500 to 1800 watts. This unit is rated at 1760 units. We have a 40 year old home and most of the circuit breakers were 15 amps. This could handle 1 appliance if nothing else was running at the time of the appliance. I was having a problem with circuit breakers popping when using two appliances at the same time and sometimes when I was using only one. This made cooking dinners very frustrating as the cook times were lost when the breaker popped. We finally had an electrician come to the house to upgrade our circuit breakers to 20 amp and many of the outlets in my kitchen were wired to separate circuit breakers. This made dinner cooking a lot easier for me, but it came at a cost of over $3000. If you have only a couple of the newer appliances, including this one, you may have a problem if you have 15 amp circuits and anything else is running on the same circuit at the same time.
I hope this review was helpful for you. I will update my review if my opinion changes or I can add more information.
Update: I still love my Ninja Foodi, but I've got to try out a few meals that require just the one appliance. I don't like the idea of using my vintage but still perfect Farberware countertop convection oven at the same time as the Foodi. I realized that certain functions of the Foodi are going to be more like a novelty for me than an actual function that I will use. For example, the dehydrate mode. I've used it to dehydrate apple slices so far and the results were fine, but honestly not worth 8 hours of having the Foodi on for the small output. I set the Foodi up and left it on overnight. Yogurt mode also sounds like something that requires having the Foodi on for a long time. I used my vintage convection oven to dehydrate ginger and cilantro and it took far less time. I like the idea of focusing on the "one pot" meals. I ordered the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker Cookbook by Justin Warner.
Update: I just made six chicken drumsticks from frozen to air crisped. The process was very easy, but I noticed that the timing is critical. The drumsticks were a bit red at the bone, but fully cooked on the outside after the two steps of pressure cooking and the air crisping option. The directions provided in the booklet that came with the Foodi don't cover drumsticks, so this is going to be a bit "trial and error" when it comes to cooking times. Also it's important to realize that even though this is an 8 quart capacity cooker, it really doesn't hold all that much when it comes to family size meals depending on the cooking functions. Beans are another story! You'll be able to make plenty of those!
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