I also like the flexibility. One night, I used the bottom layer to cook rice. Towards the end of the cooking period, I added some pre-cooked onions, pepper and sliced steak, reheating them. Once finished, I removed half of the rice, and used that with a Thai green curry. That combination means you can cook two different types of food at once, giving a complete meal with very little hassle. My only minor complaint is that the crisper plate is a bit fiddly to remove to get to the bottom layer: I found using a pair of insulated rubber oven gloves was the best way.

Default temperatures and times are suggested for each setting, but there are arrows to adjust both, which are clearly displayed and very responsive to touch. No double taps necessary to go up or down. There’s a lever on the lid to switch between Air Fry (convection) and Rapid Cooker (steam convection) modes depending on the function you want to use. On the front, the Ninja Speedi has a touchscreen to control all 12 functions.

The Ninja Speedi multi cooker is a versatile, good-looking appliance that excels at fast, fresh cooking

For instance, one of my personal favorites is this Ninja Foodi Pumpkin Bread, it can easily be made in the Ninja Speedi with the Bake Function just as it was in the Ninja Foodi. We took it function by function to see how each one performs. Here is a summary of our testing process, and what we thought of each function. Everything I've cooked so far has followed the format of protein in the top (salmon was a favourite with the grown ups and done in just 8 minutes, a new record and no smell of fish afterwards) and then a carbohydrate like pasta, rice or bulgur wheat in the bottom but as my confidence has built I'm looking to branch out. Speedi Meals - The perfect programme for cooking one-pot meals. Build your own Speedi Meal by choosing a base grain and layering with vegetables, meat or fish, and other flavours - this dedicated pre-set programme does the rest. The standard position is to have this crisper plate at the bottom, which works for regular air frying. In this way, the Speedi is similar to most air fryers. I did find that it was easier to use silicone tongues to turn food, as the pot is a little hard (and hot) to remove and shake.

Remember that it can take several tries to get used to using the machine, once you do though it will be worth it. At about 14 inches square and 12 inches high, the Ninja Speedi takes up a big chunk of countertop space. It fits below a cabinet when it’s closed but not with the lid raised. That means when you’re using it, you have to pull it forward.In spite of its many functions, the Ninja is exceptionally easy to program. The lever to switch between air fry or rapid cooker mode is large and easy to flip. Once you do that, it’s completely intuitive to select a cooking program, temperature, and time on the control panel. There is no automatic preheat cycle but the manual instructs to add 5 minutes to air fry cooking times to heat up the oven before you begin cooking. That means you have to set a timer to remind you when to add your food, but that’s a relatively minor inconvenience. Cleanup is a breeze Slow Cook - Slowly cook food at a lower temperature for tender results - perfect for pulled pork, veggie chilli and more. Any baking pans can be used in the Ninja Speedi that would normally be used in the oven as long as they fit the Ninja Speedi.

Cooking weeknight meals just got a whole lot speedier - and tastier - thanks to Ninja's innovative Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker. So much more than a regular multi-cooker, you can cook three different parts of your meal in ten different ways, in as little as 15 minutes* - just because you're short on time, doesn't mean you have to compromise on delicious, home-cooked meals. From the outside, the Ninja Speedi looks much like the company’s other air fryer/grill combination products, such as the Ninja AG651UK. In truth, the Speedi, despite the focus on its 15-minute meals, is a similar product in most regards. The Ninja Speedi is 6 quarts, which ends up feeding a family of 4 quite well all in one pot! Can you use pans in the Ninja Speedi? While the Speedi is almost silent when it steams, the air fry setting makes a whooshing noise that sounds like a hair dryer on low speed. It’s certainly not louder than your average air fryer, but it does make noise. There are no handles on the pot and the crisper tray

Although the exterior gets warm on some functions, it always remains cool enough to touch without risking a burn. That’s a definite advantage for anyone working in tight kitchen spaces who wants a multipurpose machine like this on their counter. What we don’t like The commercial-looking design isn't an attractive countertop staple The Speedi weighs 16 pounds, which makes it hard to maneuver. It’s not an appliance that you will want to be stashing away in a cabinet or closet often. You know what it's like. Whether you're wrangling children or dashing in from work, weeknight meals always seem a bit of a pain.