Best overall
94%of 894 owners rate it 4 or 5 starsNinja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker
- Pressure cooks and air fries under one lid
- Steam-crisp modes for juicy roasts
- 6 L non-stick pot for four
- Big and heavy: it stays on the worktop
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The Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 SmartLid is the multi-cooker most homes should get: it pressure cooks, slow cooks and air fries under one lid. For quick whole meals without pressure cooking, get the Ninja Speedi; for pressure and slow cooking on a budget, the Instant Pot Rio; and for an Instant Pot that also air fries, the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid.
Based on 3,976 verified owner ratings and 20 expert reviewsUpdated 3 Nov 2026
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Fastest whole meals
Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker & Air Fryer
- Whole meals in about 15 minutes
- Air fries above, steams below
- 5.7 L, feeds four
- No pressure cooking, and lots of steam
Best first Instant Pot
Instant Pot Rio 7-in-1
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- Pressure, slow cook, steam and sauté
- Pot that doesn't spin as you stir
- Dishwasher-safe pot
- Icons only, and no rice setting
Best Instant Pot that air fries
Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid
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- Pressure cooks and air fries under one lid
- Strong sauté for searing
- Sous vide built in
- Little guidance in the box, and the pot isn't non-stick
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