I’m cautious of as-seen-on-TV stuff or stuff you see in informercials and generally avoid them. Ninja and Shark are two of the brands that come to mind. But… I was a given a Ninja multicooker and it’s fabulous. Not only does it work well, but it appears to built well too. If I were looking to buy a multicooker, would I have considered a Ninja? No, but now I’ll consider the brand. The Crispi looks pretty good except that you can’t set the temperature, I don’t think. I’d have to read a lot of reviews to make a decision about that one.
P.S. America’s Test Kitchen is my go-to for appliance recommendations. I’ve always had good luck with their top and best buy choices.
@Kyeh It works different than a classic air fryer. Is why I am trying to find a real person who has used it. The review sites give positive things, but you never know how much grease they have been given for that review
@aetris@Kyeh I tried the slow cooker setting on my foodi for the first time yesterday, belated corned beef and cabbage. A bunch of reviews said it was terrible on the slow cooker setting but I threw away my dedicated once a year slow cooker a while back.
It came out perfectly. It takes up a ton of counter space but is worth it.
The Crispi looks fun, let us know @Cerridwyn? The first video that popped up said the crisping tray fell apart.
I love using mine, I pretty much use it daily. The thing I brag about is how easy it is clean and store away (even though mine doesn’t leave the counter). Make sure you get the big bowl, I haven’t found a use for the small one yet. I’ve cooked frozen foods, raw chicken, frozen veggies, pan pizzas, etc. it’s all pretty easy and you can watch it while it cooks.
@flatthew Easier cleaning seemed to me like one big advantage of the Crispi over typical air fryers and the Ninja Foodi multicooker I’ve had/have. I got a silicone liner floppy bucket thing as a gift and it has helped a lot with cleaning and doesn’t seem to affect air frying at all.
@flatthew thank you so much!! I live where it is 100+ half the year so not using the oven is a big plus. Back before I retired, I cooked on Sundays for the week and it wasn’t as bad, LOL
I’m cautious of as-seen-on-TV stuff or stuff you see in informercials and generally avoid them. Ninja and Shark are two of the brands that come to mind. But… I was a given a Ninja multicooker and it’s fabulous. Not only does it work well, but it appears to built well too. If I were looking to buy a multicooker, would I have considered a Ninja? No, but now I’ll consider the brand. The Crispi looks pretty good except that you can’t set the temperature, I don’t think. I’d have to read a lot of reviews to make a decision about that one.
P.S. America’s Test Kitchen is my go-to for appliance recommendations. I’ve always had good luck with their top and best buy choices.
@ItalianScallion America’s Test Kitchen is great!!
@ItalianScallion I really like both Ninja and Shark products - I wasn’t persuaded by their TV commercials, though.
@ItalianScallion I received a Ninja blender in an IRK years ago, always loved it
I have a Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker
and a Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven
and I’m happy with both of them. Never tried the Crispi, though.
I’m still ve-ery happy with my Ninja kitchen system! I use it or at least one of its elements every day. Thanks again Meh!
@Kyeh It works different than a classic air fryer. Is why I am trying to find a real person who has used it. The review sites give positive things, but you never know how much grease they have been given for that review
@aetris @Kyeh I tried the slow cooker setting on my foodi for the first time yesterday, belated corned beef and cabbage. A bunch of reviews said it was terrible on the slow cooker setting but I threw away my dedicated once a year slow cooker a while back.
It came out perfectly. It takes up a ton of counter space but is worth it.
The Crispi looks fun, let us know @Cerridwyn? The first video that popped up said the crisping tray fell apart.
I love using mine, I pretty much use it daily. The thing I brag about is how easy it is clean and store away (even though mine doesn’t leave the counter). Make sure you get the big bowl, I haven’t found a use for the small one yet. I’ve cooked frozen foods, raw chicken, frozen veggies, pan pizzas, etc. it’s all pretty easy and you can watch it while it cooks.
@flatthew Easier cleaning seemed to me like one big advantage of the Crispi over typical air fryers and the Ninja Foodi multicooker I’ve had/have. I got a silicone liner floppy bucket thing as a gift and it has helped a lot with cleaning and doesn’t seem to affect air frying at all.
@flatthew thank you so much!! I live where it is 100+ half the year so not using the oven is a big plus. Back before I retired, I cooked on Sundays for the week and it wasn’t as bad, LOL