This item has been cleaned, disinfected, and professionally restored to working order by a manufacturer-approved vendor. This means the product may show signs of use, but has been inspected and repaired to meet manufacturer specifications and is in the original working condition.
Specs
Product Name: Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker with Tender Crisp and Dehydrator (Refurbished)
Model: OP350CO_EAB
Condition: Refurbished
Air fry functions: Air crisp, bake/roast, broil, dehydrate
9 Cooking Functions:
Pressure Cook
Air Fry
Slow Cook
Grill
Bake/Roast
Sear/Sauté
Steam
Dehydrate
Cook from frozen
Auto switch to warming: Yes
BPA free: Yes
Capacity: 6.5 quarts
Ceramic coated pot: Nonstick, PTFE/PFOA free
Color: Black/gray
Cord length (ft.): 2.6
Dishwasher-safe parts: Yes
Programmable cooking functions: Yes
Wattage: 1400 watts
Product dimensions (in.): 19.25 L x 16.25 W x 19 H
What’s Included?
1x Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker with Tender Crisp and Dehydrator (Refurbished)
The food I get at the homeless shelter is already cooked. Will this work on cleaning my underwear and socks? If I add soap n water and pressure cook it will this clean the drag strip off my tighty whities?
i love my foodi and use it often. i do wish i hadn’t given away my dedicated air fryer but the foodi is good enough at it that i can’t justify getting another.
What’s the QC on these? I bought one from woot and sent it back because it was cracked so badly that the lid wouldn’t fit (Either that or it was cracked and they sent the wrong lid)
I have an air fryer from Mercatalyst still in box, a kitchenaid multicooker (no pressure ) and a stove top pressure cooker, so it tempts. the only thing my kitchenaid does is stir for you
Got the 8qt version here about a year and a half ago and use it probably 3 times a week. Made carnitas in it yesterday. Turned out great for less than an hour start to finish. Have ordered parts and accessories directly from Ninja and it was fast and reasonable. Just make sure you only use wood or plastic utensils.
@candiedisilvio1 It was a serious cheat. Used a pre-marinated roast from Aldi. ~ 2 pounds.
Added about a cup of water to the pot, put in the air-fry basket and the roast and pressure cooked about 25-30 min on high. Let it release naturally for about 20 min. Took the roast out and chunked it up and put it back in the pot without the air-fry basket. Then did sear/saute in high until the liquid was significantly reduced (basically just evaporated the water). Maybe another 10 min. Really turned out nice. Larger roast would be longer. Basically just followed a Ninja Pork Roast timing and adjusted for weight.
I have the instant pot version of this. My understanding is Ninjas are better air fryers than IP but IP are better pressure cookers. Either way, one should be in every RV and anyone’s first apartment.
They are just so darned convenient. The airfryer is effective on most foods that would call for a deep fryer (chicken, fish, fries, cheese sticks, egg rolls, etc) at almost the same speed (given the time to heat oil). Pressure cooking is faster (but not as fast as a real pressure cooker) but the sealed aspect means things like rice do cook easier because there’s minimal moisture loss. And being able to sear meat and/or saute vegetables first makes for one-pot meals.
It has some odd uses. Popcorn popper. Airfryer grilled cheese is interesting. Hotdogs taste like they came from a roller grill (without the fear of dysentery!) I have even made bread in it. (I call it faux-cacia)
We got one from an irk a few years back and still use it almost every day. Besides that it does a great job with convection and is way more efficient than an oven for smaller meals, it doesn’t heat up the kitchen so much in the summer.
@Seeds Exactly! My huge gas oven turns my entire kitchen into an oven in the summer, but the Foodi does the same job roasting veggies and doesn’t heat up the house
Bought this in September, '19. We use this something like three times a week in conjunction with our instantpot. We scoffed at the instantpot when it was first gifted to us, but we use that thing nearly every dang day. It makes bomb yogurt, and cooks rice and beans without soaking first. If it broke, I’d buy another instantly.
This unit works well, we just tend to use the smaller one more since it’s less clunky. This one gets used most for the air fryer function, but we have needed two pressure cookers before when we’ve had guests over.
I’d say if you have an instantpot and an air fryer, you most likely don’t need this, but if not, get it.
My senior-aged brother and my middle-aged son are both loving Instantpots, but I don’t know any women that use and like them? Small sample, but got me wondering if they are more of a guy cooking device than a woman one??
@romellex I use my Ninja Foodi almost every day. You can make rice or dried beans in a fraction of the time with the pressure cooker and roasting veggies doesn’t heat up the entire kitchen. I use the slow cook function for soups and a combo of pressure cooking then slow cooking for stews
@romellex My wife, spouse, s. o. , war department, or whatever does not like our Instant Pot. I think it is the bomb. So, if I buy one of these, I know for certain, I will end up telling it to the judge!
@romellex Most of the instantpot stuff I’ve seen on Youtube have been from women. I don’t know about other guys, but the reasons I like them although I’m using a Ninja, is that most of them are quick and easy with little fuss after. I think those are traits that are attractive to many guys and possibly not just when it relates to food and cooking.
I bought mine from Meh last time (almost 2 years ago?) and it is the best Meh purchase ever. I use some function (either air fry or pressure cooker) almost every day. It is large and heavy, so you will need to leave it out all the time, but it is the kind of item that is worth the full price
Just did some research on the various Ninja Foodi models, because there’s a ton of blogspam out there and zero actual information.
The OP305 vs the OP350 is a very small difference - apparently the 350 has a slightly stronger motor and a yogurt button built in (the 305 can do yogurt but has no button for it.)
Some models have a dehydrator, some don’t. The 301 does not have a dehydrator, the 305 and the 302 do. The only difference between the 302 and the 305 is the accessories (the 305 has more.) This model has the dehydrator.
Some models are stainless steel (models starting with FD - FD302, FD305 etc.) Some are plastic, like this one (OP305, OP350 etc.) The models seem to be identical aside from the stainless steel wrapper on the side.
@owenversteeg The ceramic vs stainless steel difference is huge. I owned an Instant Pot, and the stainless steel was a royal pain to clean. The Foodi is a dream. I own the 8 Qt size, which I would highly recommend.
Do these things really cook rice better than your typical cheap rice cooker? I’d buy it if having it means less of that gross starchy water bubbling out of the cooker, no matter how much I wash the rice beforehand.
@lljk no you don’t need to rinse the rice however the rice doesn’t taste as good as rice from a rice cooker.
I still use my Japan brand rice cooker (I also use my microwave for perfect jasmine and basmati) in the microwave:
two cups rice, three cups water in glass bowl. 15 minutes on high uncovered plus 5 minutes on high covered then fluff with fork and wait 5 or 10 minutes before serving.
As I mention in a separate comment I have this exact unit and it does many things well but the rice isn’t as good as rice made in rice cooker or microwave. It is merely faster.
(Actually a lot of pressure cooked recipes aren’t better than other methods but the time savings on stews, beans etc. are much greater than the time you save using it for rice).
If you don’t need to make more than two dry cups of rice at a time, I can’t recommend the microwave method more highly. No rinsing, perfect texture, perfect bite.
@brasscupcakes If you say so. I suppose I’d be better off putting $100 toward one of those Japanese rice cookers if I want to spend that much on a dedicated gadget, then.
Linked from CNET’s Cheapskate, so if you’re thinking about it, be aware it might sell out faster. Don’t miss it like some people missed their nip ticklers.
Bought the 8 qt one a year and a half ago. Great purchase!!! 6.5 qts is probably enough though, and my 8 qt does not quite fit under the cupboard with the pressure lid on top, so the lid has to stay off to the side, which looks a little messy. So get the 6.5 qt version
I have a Foodi XL. I love this thing. Made me not miss grilling in the winter. Use it all the time, and found new ways to air-fry stuff. My doesn’t have the pressure cooker, so can’t comment on that, but if I didn’t have one, I’d definitely consider this.
I have this exact unit and use it at least once a day. It is great but the nonstick doesn’t hold up great even with care (perfect for 9 months, then chipping in many places at once).
I suggest buying teflon sheet liners on Amazon and trimming to lay across bottom for air-drying (the copper color ones were 2.99 when I bought them)
Also: You can only use one function at a time and the pressure lid can’t be stored beneath the fryer lid, so it doesn’t save as much space as you’d expect.
If I had to do it over again, I’d buy the devoted ninja grill air fryer (even though it is way overpriced) plus grab a used ninja or instant pot pressure cooker off Craigslist.
That way I could use both functions simultaneously … Also, the devoted air fryer cooks much hotter than the combo unit if you think you’ll sear a lot of steaks and chops Plus the rectangle offers more space for grilling.
The multi cooker has a Max temp of only 400 Fahrenheit.
All that said, this isn’t a bad buy. I use mine constantly for chicken, french fries, incubating yogurt, making bone broth. (Don’t buy it for the dehydrator function though. There is only enough reheating capacity to make a few snack sized handfuls and the $20 dehydrator rack is a separate purchase.
This item has been cleaned, disinfected, and professionally restored to working order by a manufacturer-approved vendor. This means the product may show signs of use, but has been inspected and repaired to meet manufacturer specifications and is in the original working condition.
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What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$164.95 at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Aug 1 - Friday, Aug 5
The food I get at the homeless shelter is already cooked. Will this work on cleaning my underwear and socks? If I add soap n water and pressure cook it will this clean the drag strip off my tighty whities?
this would be great if I didn’t already have an electric pressure cooker and air fryer
i love my foodi and use it often. i do wish i hadn’t given away my dedicated air fryer but the foodi is good enough at it that i can’t justify getting another.
What’s the QC on these? I bought one from woot and sent it back because it was cracked so badly that the lid wouldn’t fit (Either that or it was cracked and they sent the wrong lid)
I have an air fryer from Mercatalyst still in box, a kitchenaid multicooker (no pressure ) and a stove top pressure cooker, so it tempts. the only thing my kitchenaid does is stir for you
Got the 8qt version here about a year and a half ago and use it probably 3 times a week. Made carnitas in it yesterday. Turned out great for less than an hour start to finish. Have ordered parts and accessories directly from Ninja and it was fast and reasonable. Just make sure you only use wood or plastic utensils.
@ybmuG recipe please
@candiedisilvio1 It was a serious cheat. Used a pre-marinated roast from Aldi. ~ 2 pounds.
Added about a cup of water to the pot, put in the air-fry basket and the roast and pressure cooked about 25-30 min on high. Let it release naturally for about 20 min. Took the roast out and chunked it up and put it back in the pot without the air-fry basket. Then did sear/saute in high until the liquid was significantly reduced (basically just evaporated the water). Maybe another 10 min. Really turned out nice. Larger roast would be longer. Basically just followed a Ninja Pork Roast timing and adjusted for weight.
And I just bought an instant pot for $60
I have the instant pot version of this. My understanding is Ninjas are better air fryers than IP but IP are better pressure cookers. Either way, one should be in every RV and anyone’s first apartment.
They are just so darned convenient. The airfryer is effective on most foods that would call for a deep fryer (chicken, fish, fries, cheese sticks, egg rolls, etc) at almost the same speed (given the time to heat oil). Pressure cooking is faster (but not as fast as a real pressure cooker) but the sealed aspect means things like rice do cook easier because there’s minimal moisture loss. And being able to sear meat and/or saute vegetables first makes for one-pot meals.
It has some odd uses. Popcorn popper. Airfryer grilled cheese is interesting. Hotdogs taste like they came from a roller grill (without the fear of dysentery!) I have even made bread in it. (I call it faux-cacia)
@jamesmcp I baked some banana bread in mine! It’s nice when the temperatures are so hot that you don’t want to heat up the oven.
“This item has been cleaned, disinfected, and professionally restored to working order…”
#Goals
A pot for all cooks can satisfy none.
Worst hair dryer ever. Just trust me on this.
We got one from an irk a few years back and still use it almost every day. Besides that it does a great job with convection and is way more efficient than an oven for smaller meals, it doesn’t heat up the kitchen so much in the summer.
@Seeds Exactly! My huge gas oven turns my entire kitchen into an oven in the summer, but the Foodi does the same job roasting veggies and doesn’t heat up the house
We have had one of these for over a year and I honestly can’t live without it now.
we didn’t plan on both posting about this at the same time- it’s that good
@valkyriered I absolutely love my Foodi. I bought it for the slow cooking but use the air fryer and pressure cooking more than the slow cooking
Will this soften my toenail clippings to the right “Al Dente”
mouth feel? I miss my Ronco dehydrator.
@Bumplepimp For best results, use it to soften the toenails before clipping/chewing.
@Bumplepimp @macromeh When making nailsoto, add the liquid slowly
Bought this in September, '19. We use this something like three times a week in conjunction with our instantpot. We scoffed at the instantpot when it was first gifted to us, but we use that thing nearly every dang day. It makes bomb yogurt, and cooks rice and beans without soaking first. If it broke, I’d buy another instantly.
This unit works well, we just tend to use the smaller one more since it’s less clunky. This one gets used most for the air fryer function, but we have needed two pressure cookers before when we’ve had guests over.
I’d say if you have an instantpot and an air fryer, you most likely don’t need this, but if not, get it.
My senior-aged brother and my middle-aged son are both loving Instantpots, but I don’t know any women that use and like them? Small sample, but got me wondering if they are more of a guy cooking device than a woman one??
@romellex I use my Ninja Foodi almost every day. You can make rice or dried beans in a fraction of the time with the pressure cooker and roasting veggies doesn’t heat up the entire kitchen. I use the slow cook function for soups and a combo of pressure cooking then slow cooking for stews
@romellex My wife, spouse, s. o. , war department, or whatever does not like our Instant Pot. I think it is the bomb. So, if I buy one of these, I know for certain, I will end up telling it to the judge!
@romellex Most of the instantpot stuff I’ve seen on Youtube have been from women. I don’t know about other guys, but the reasons I like them although I’m using a Ninja, is that most of them are quick and easy with little fuss after. I think those are traits that are attractive to many guys and possibly not just when it relates to food and cooking.
KuoH
@romellex They’re great if you forgot to thaw something. Like I did today.
I bought mine from Meh last time (almost 2 years ago?) and it is the best Meh purchase ever. I use some function (either air fry or pressure cooker) almost every day. It is large and heavy, so you will need to leave it out all the time, but it is the kind of item that is worth the full price
So how is this model (OP350Co) different from the model currently being sold for $99 refurbished on Amazon (OP300)?
Just did some research on the various Ninja Foodi models, because there’s a ton of blogspam out there and zero actual information.
The OP305 vs the OP350 is a very small difference - apparently the 350 has a slightly stronger motor and a yogurt button built in (the 305 can do yogurt but has no button for it.)
Some models have a dehydrator, some don’t. The 301 does not have a dehydrator, the 305 and the 302 do. The only difference between the 302 and the 305 is the accessories (the 305 has more.) This model has the dehydrator.
Some models are stainless steel (models starting with FD - FD302, FD305 etc.) Some are plastic, like this one (OP305, OP350 etc.) The models seem to be identical aside from the stainless steel wrapper on the side.
So, assuming that you actually want a multicooker that air-fries, the options are this or the Instant Pot Duo Crisp.
As far as I can tell, these are the main differences:
@owenversteeg The ceramic vs stainless steel difference is huge. I owned an Instant Pot, and the stainless steel was a royal pain to clean. The Foodi is a dream. I own the 8 Qt size, which I would highly recommend.
Do these things really cook rice better than your typical cheap rice cooker? I’d buy it if having it means less of that gross starchy water bubbling out of the cooker, no matter how much I wash the rice beforehand.
@lljk no you don’t need to rinse the rice however the rice doesn’t taste as good as rice from a rice cooker.
I still use my Japan brand rice cooker (I also use my microwave for perfect jasmine and basmati) in the microwave:
two cups rice, three cups water in glass bowl. 15 minutes on high uncovered plus 5 minutes on high covered then fluff with fork and wait 5 or 10 minutes before serving.
As I mention in a separate comment I have this exact unit and it does many things well but the rice isn’t as good as rice made in rice cooker or microwave. It is merely faster.
(Actually a lot of pressure cooked recipes aren’t better than other methods but the time savings on stews, beans etc. are much greater than the time you save using it for rice).
If you don’t need to make more than two dry cups of rice at a time, I can’t recommend the microwave method more highly. No rinsing, perfect texture, perfect bite.
@brasscupcakes If you say so. I suppose I’d be better off putting $100 toward one of those Japanese rice cookers if I want to spend that much on a dedicated gadget, then.
Linked from CNET’s Cheapskate, so if you’re thinking about it, be aware it might sell out faster. Don’t miss it like some people missed their nip ticklers.
@galewarning so that’s what they were?
and why you got 2?
@pmarin If only there were more nips to tickle.
How long before we can buy just a replicator that makes everything?
Bought the 8 qt one a year and a half ago. Great purchase!!! 6.5 qts is probably enough though, and my 8 qt does not quite fit under the cupboard with the pressure lid on top, so the lid has to stay off to the side, which looks a little messy. So get the 6.5 qt version
Best thing I ever bought from Meh!
/giphy pickled-convenient-buckeye
I have a Foodi XL. I love this thing. Made me not miss grilling in the winter. Use it all the time, and found new ways to air-fry stuff. My doesn’t have the pressure cooker, so can’t comment on that, but if I didn’t have one, I’d definitely consider this.
I have this exact unit and use it at least once a day. It is great but the nonstick doesn’t hold up great even with care (perfect for 9 months, then chipping in many places at once).
I suggest buying teflon sheet liners on Amazon and trimming to lay across bottom for air-drying (the copper color ones were 2.99 when I bought them)
Also: You can only use one function at a time and the pressure lid can’t be stored beneath the fryer lid, so it doesn’t save as much space as you’d expect.
If I had to do it over again, I’d buy the devoted ninja grill air fryer (even though it is way overpriced) plus grab a used ninja or instant pot pressure cooker off Craigslist.
That way I could use both functions simultaneously … Also, the devoted air fryer cooks much hotter than the combo unit if you think you’ll sear a lot of steaks and chops Plus the rectangle offers more space for grilling.
The multi cooker has a Max temp of only 400 Fahrenheit.
All that said, this isn’t a bad buy. I use mine constantly for chicken, french fries, incubating yogurt, making bone broth. (Don’t buy it for the dehydrator function though. There is only enough reheating capacity to make a few snack sized handfuls and the $20 dehydrator rack is a separate purchase.