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Ninja FD401 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 | 26.04 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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Versatility | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Easy to clean | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Value for money | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.0 |
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capacity | 8 quarts | 5 quarts | 6.5 quarts | 6 quarts | 8 quarts | 6.5 liters |
operation mode | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
control method | touch | touch | touch | touch | touch | touch |
material | Plastic | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Heavy-duty 304 Stainless Steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
weight | 26.04 pounds | 2 pounds | 22.05 pounds | 12 pounds | 25.1 pounds | 12.88 kilograms |
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From the manufacturer
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
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Number of manual programs
| 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Nonstick ceramic coating
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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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Product information
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 | 26.04 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 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #12,569 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #56 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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Customers like the ease of use, speed, value, and quality of the pressure cooker. They mention that the settings are very clear, and the product cooks food in no time. They are also satisfied with ease of cleaning, versatility, and taste. That said, opinions are mixed on the size.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the pressure cooker. They say it's well-made, performs well in all categories, and the air fryer capability works good. The crisper top works as well as expected, and it makes the best yogurt. It's easy to clean and does everything a kitchen needs. Customers also say that it'd be great for chicken nuggets, baking, and rice.
"...to be pressure cooked for only 55 minutes, and the liquids left make a wonderful gravy...." 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
"...The build quality is outstanding. The appliance is sturdy and well-designed. It looks durable and ready to withstand the test of time...." Read more
"...-Wealth of recipes and information available online...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the pressure cooker. They mention that it is so easy to use and can switch between functions on the fly. They say the settings are very clear, the time and temperature can be easily changed, and the display is much brighter.
"...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..." Read more
"...The process was very easy, but I noticed that the timing is critical...." Read more
"...The touchscreen is intuitive and easy to use, and cleaning is hassle-free...." Read more
"...Ease of use. I am not a cook. I find many cooking utensils confusing and have trouble with anything but the simplest recipes...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the pressure cooker. They say it cooks food in no time, makes it tender, and can slow cook or air fry. They also appreciate that it is a true time saver for on-the-go families and that it can easily prepare large meals.
"...supply basically the same cooking functions, and both are excellent cooking appliances with multiple cooking functions that will enhance the cooking..." Read more
"...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
"...The Ninja FD401 has saved me time in the kitchen, and now I can easily prepare large quantities of food...." 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 like the ease of cleaning the pressure cooker. They mention that it's a breeze to clean, the pot and racks are dishwasher safe, and it contains the mess.
"...So far clean up has been very easy! More ideas and thoughts to follow! Happy Foodi-ing!..." Read more
"...The touchscreen is intuitive and easy to use, and cleaning is hassle-free...." Read more
"...Easy clean up. The main pot is ceramic glazed and non stick and has been absurdly easy to clean so far, no matter what has been cooked in it...." 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
Customers are satisfied with the taste of the pressure cooker. For example, they mention it's amazingly delicious, makes one of the best NY Strip steaks, and makes great recipes. It's simple to use and makes good recipes. Customers also mention that it really crisps their food, and it adds versatility to the cooking options. Overall, customers are happy with the product and find it useful for cooking.
"...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
"...Might not look beautiful but tastes so good!)Good luck and enjoy!" Read more
Customers like the versatility of the pressure cooker. For example,they mention it's an incredible multi-use cooker, a nice multi-function kitchen appliance, and can do many different things. Some customers also appreciate the super flexibility with types of cooking, saying it does pretty much everything all in one.
"...functions, and both are excellent cooking appliances with multiple cooking functions that will enhance the cooking abilities of anyone using them...." 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
"...Here’s the pros and cons:Pros:- Versatility...." 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
Customers like the value of the pressure cooker. They say it's worth every penny, an incredible appliance, and the ceramic coating is worth the extra money. They also mention that replacement parts are relatively cheap, and it' s still in good condition.
"...and quality in meal preparation, this appliance is a worthwhile investment. I couldn't be more pleased with my Ninja FD401.@ChrisCruzBolsonaro" Read more
"...We also love their Shark products as well. Great value and well built to last." Read more
"...It’s well worth the price. Every kitchen should have one. Another great purchase from Amazon." Read more
"Well worth the money. Love all the different functions. Easy to use. Matter of fact my family uses it daily." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the pressure cooker. Some mention that it's good size for 3 people with room to spare, while others say that it is massive and wastes a ton of space. The 8 quart Ninja model is large enough to hold the chicken and cook it to a satisfying end, while other customers say that the bathroom sink is a little small.
"...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..." Read more
"...The device is small. Honestly for my wife and I, the size is perfect to cook pretty much anything we want in a proper portion size for two...." Read more
"...I have is that, due to its capacity and versatility, the Ninja FD401 is a bit large. You'll need kitchen space to accommodate it...." Read more
"This is the Cadillac of air fryers! I love it. It's big and heavy but it definitely makes up for that with all the things it can do...." Read more
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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!
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.
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Reviewed in Canada on March 5, 2021