When Ninja first released its 'game changing' Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer, it proved so popular, the website crashed. Ninja competes with other fantastic air fryer brands like Kenwood, Salter and Daewood, but for many, is the 'king' of air fryers.
But with a title comes a price tag. The machines are nowhere near the cheapest on the market - which is why people get so excited when it slashes its prices.
Now a huge sale has launched on the Ninja website, the Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer has been significantly reduced, The air fryer and rapid cooker combo usually costs £249.99, but for a limited time has been reduced to £199.99.
I tried the Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer myself to see if it's really worth forking out for - because while £199.99 is a big reduction, it is admittedly, still a considerable amount of money to be spending. After trying it, I now realise why it's the most popular product on the entire Ninja website.
While I wasn't overly keen on the design (I prefer things that look a bit sleeker, and I felt like my Speedi cooker looked more like a spaceship), its functionality far outweighed any aesthetic downsides. Without doubt, my favourite thing about the now-reduced Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer is how practical and multifunctional is.
The nifty Ninja air fryer has ten different settings to choose from, so you can make pretty much anything you want. The 10 settings are: Speedi Meals, Steam Air Fry, Steam Bake, Steam, Grill, Air Fry, Bake/Roast, Dehydrate, Sear/Sauté and Slow Cook.
Because the Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer has two different compartments - the bottom is for making things like rice and pasta, while the top is for air frying, baking and grilling things like meat and fish - you can make an entire meal in fifteen minutes.
You don't have to wait for the air fryer to heat up as you do with other machines. So that can significantly reduce cooking time.
As an editor, I have a ridiculously busy life, and I often struggle to find time to make myself meals - even though I love cooking. The Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer has allowed me to get back into cooking, without it being time consuming.
So far I've made dishes like lamb chops, chicken wings, halloumi and even a roast dinner. It's been marvellous.
The Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer's Rapid Cooking System combines steam and convection heat for quick meals in one pot, while its Air Fryer function uses up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods.
I definitely noticed how little oil I needed to cook things - something which I really appreciate. The Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer made my food gorgeously crispy with next to no oil, so if, like me, you're health conscious, you'll like it.
Another feature I can't get enough of when it comes to the Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer is how easy it is to clean. I've had some air fryers which have proven an absolute pain in the backside when it comes to washing up, but because this one is a nice square shape with two seperate compartments, it cleans like a breeze.
I'm not lucky enough to have a dishwasher, but apparently its removable compartments are dishwasher friendly. A small win in these difficult times.
Away from my own experience of using the Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer, it has proven popular with online reviewers. The Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer has an average rating of 4.9 on the Ninja website, and has seen more than 120 five-star reviews.
One five-star reviewer wrote: "This is a fantastic piece of kit! I needed a new oven but decided to get this instead as my hob still works ok and I'm not disappointed. I haven't tried all of the functions yet but the speedi meals in 15 mins is bloody brilliant and I was able to bake a cake within 10 minutes! The slow cooker function is awesome although I find you don't need to set the time for as long and I think it's because it's.metal and not ceramic like a slow cooker pot is. Ive made egg muffins, dinners, cakes, pasta dishes and rice dishes so far and everything has been absolutely brilliant plus it's easier on the electric. I defo recommend this machine to all!!"
A second five star reviewer said: "Restaurant ready meals at click of a button. So easy to make restaurant ready meals. I'm loving it."
A third raved: "I absolutely love this machine! I have 10 different Ninja appliances and without a doubt the Speedi is fast becoming my absolute favourite. The speedi meals function is a total game changer as I can put a full plated dinner or pasta/rice dish on the table in 15 minutes (plus pre-heat time). Juicy chicken, perfect omelettes, steamed fish and/or vegetables, everything comes out beautifully cooked and so FAST! My only criticism is that the meal builder is very carb heavy, being based around pasta, rice, lentils or other grains. Ninja have missed a trick by not including vegetable options as the base of a meal but it's a minor point as I'm sure people will experiment to find out just what this machine can do. As far as I'm concerned Ninja have outdone themselves with the Speedi and produced a simple to use, incredibly versatile appliance that cooks brilliantly!"
Somebody else wrote: "I’ve had my Speedi for a couple of weeks and used it nearly every day using the recipe book and recipe builder cooking healthy hearty Speedi meals on the table in less than half an hour I’ve also cooked rice pudding, bread and butter pudding, brownies and cakes couldn’t ask for more best thing I ever bought."
"I did a lot of research before purchasing a ninja Speedi. I’m very pleased with my choice. Disappointed with the lack of UK recipes but have joined a Facebook group of Speedi users and gaining lots of knowledge. I would recommend to anyone. So much more than an air fryer! I have baked cakes, roasted a whole chicken! The list is endless! Such a versatile machine!" said another.
"Firstly, I love how much you can do with this. I’ve been wanting a Ninja Speedi for ages and I love it. It’s so easy to use and I love how quick it is to make a meal, perfect for making dinner after work! So far we’ve used it to make chicken and pasta which has been so quick and easy. It’s also super easy to clean and I like that it’s not bulky!" raved another.
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