Ninja (OP300) Foodi TenderCrisp Pressure Cooker Reviews

Used it for about a month when noticed the silicone ring was cut.

I have never used a pressure cooker but this one is pretty easy to use and comes with plenty of instructions and recipes. This thing is pretty large and heavy though, so if space is an issue, it may be a problem. The quality is very nice for this type of kitchen gadget. I have cooked large baked potatoes and they came out perfect in 25 minutes. The pressure cooker lid is separate and clicks into place easily. I also used the crisping lid that comes attached and acts as the new type of air fryer and it worked very well also. Cook time was about the same as on the package but the fries were very crispy and delicious. There are also many other things that can be cooked in it. I haven't cooked meat yet. Cleans up easily.

I love my pressure cooker! So many nights I have no idea what I am going to cook for dinner and don't have very much time between the kids' homework, basketball practice, church, step team activities etc. I love that I can throw food frozen or thawed in the pressure cooker and cook up a wonderful, tender meal so quickly! I also love my Ninja Airfryer! Chicken patties, burritos, reheated french fries, frozen onion rings and so much more! It is healthy, crunchy, crispy, I don't have to heat up my kitchen with the oven or waste vast amounts of oil and it tastes great in minutes! My kids love using the Airfryer too! Now with the Foodi I have the best of both worlds!! No really... no joke! I can pressure cook, steam, roast, air fry, and so much more all in ONE pot. No need for the air fryer and the pressure cooker my Ninja Foodi can do both!! While I love the pressure cooker it really does leave much to be desired because all of the food comes out fall off the bone good.. but sometimes comes out soupy, and doesn't have any crispy, crunchy texture. Fall off the bone wings are good but crispy, air fried fall off the bone wings are better! Fall off the bone ribs are awesome but Crispy, air fried ribs are amazing!!! It does take some practice and getting used to the way it works but once you get the hang of it you'll use it every night!

Ninja Foodi OP300...........  Now, this BEHEMOTH is somewhat easy to use if you follow the instructions carefully. BUT, BUT, BUT, it is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too heavy & cumbersome to use daily. It's shape & weight is that of a propane tank  or a short stocky hot water heater or gas tank. That's what it looks like. Very intimidating as a kitchen appliance. Ninja's appliances are just so gargantuan. The ATTACHED lid id super awkward as it does not remove for when using the pressure cooling lid of which comes separately. That means, you have to leave it openwhile the pressure top isbon & in use. The attached lid has a fan in it which serves as the crisper lid. The product slips show that there should be three different lids included. There are NOT. There is the attached lid (which really can't be counted as a separate lid as  it's attached to the unit & can not be removed )& there is a second lid. The pamplets also show the lids are supposed to be 3 different colors, black, blue & red of which the separate lids are the blue & red ones. Well, you only get one lid which is the pressure cooking lid & neither the attached nor the crisper lids are different colors. Both are the same as the unit, black/gray/silver. I cooked a bunch of steam veggies in this. The pressure cooker is my fave. The crisper is a sham. Nothing's crisp. A pretty brown color but, not crisp. I followed the instructions to the letter. I tried a head of cauliflower & turned out delicious but NOT crisp. The seasonings definitely need to be added before cooking. I used dry rubs that I concoct on the fly. Usually salt free but of course, salt of any kind or mix can be used. I actually did use some salt on some the other veggies I cooked. Back to the cauli, it turned a beautiful color as my pic shows. It just wasn't crispy at all. In fact, it cooked even more making it softer than I expected. The instructions state to add 1/2 cup h20 to pressure it first on low for 3 mins. Then, pat dry & rub with oil & use crisper lid for 10 mins to crisp. I tried this TWICE. Once removing the h20 before crisping & once, leaving the h20 in while crisping. Both times yielded a soft cauli. One with more color. The pic shows you the second time without the h20 when using the crisper. I am least looking forward to trying the searing, broil & slow cooking features. The roasting feature turned out the same results as the crispier feature. The food was soft with no roasting effect. More of a bake-boil type texture. Perhaps I need to try more proteins. For the sake of the "spark program", I have to give the reviews as they request. I do intend to write another review of the other features. It's going to take me a bit more time though. Nowadays, money + food = broke. Sooo, yeah, that part.  All in all, I don't know if I'd recommend this or not. I'm on the fence with this one. I'm leaning more towards no on this one. I still don't know even as I type this. Perhaps, for experiments' sake, I'll say yes, give it a try but, don't .......... It just a big machine that's not offering anything different from those like it that take up lesser space, weigh less & are easier to use. It's just TOO big, HEAVY & BULKY & not worth all the hype. It doesn't do what is says aside from pressure cooking. The crispig feature sucks. Perhaps if they redesigned it to a more sleeker, easier to use, taking up WAY less space & not feel like it needs a 2 man job to pick it up. I appreciate you allowing me to 'vent".

I was a little skeptical when I first saw this Ninja Foodi, I thought it was going to be just another multifunction pot. But this is more than that, I first tried the pressure cooking it was easy to put the lid on and it was not noisy as other pressure cookers can be, I cooked beef it was done and tender in 45 minutes. Then I decided to cook a boneless chicken breast I first pressure cooked it for 15 minutes then I broiled it for 10 minutes with the crisping lid, this was the easiest most delicious chicken I ever cooked! It was moist in the inside and crispy on the outside I could not believe it. It actually works perfectly. The cleaning of the pot was easy no sticky mess or complicated washing. I also tried the saute option with meat but it was not great, sauteing works better with veggies or something with less volume. I absolutely love the Njnja foodi, this will be a part of my kitchen for years to come. The size is perfect for all your cooking needs.

I love this ninja foodi, it is an all in one, you have no idea how many things you can cook in this thing, you can make an thing from just a simple steamed rice to a whole roasted chicken to French fries, it is incredible. I personally love the pressure cooker setting the most, it let's me cook my food in half the time of not maybe even less, I do have to say is that it does take like 15 minutes to reach the right temperature and pressure point to where It will start cooking the food and counting down on the timer but the wait is way worth it, the weight of this thing is unbelievable, I had to get my husbands help just to get it through my door and out of the box, it does come with two covers/tops but only one is completely removable which is the only thing I didn't like since when you are using let's say the pressure cooker top you have to keep the other one opened and it gets on the way specially when the pot is installed in your kitchen counter tops, I love that it comes with a book full of recipes you can't even imagine how many different choices there is and it even helps you create your own dishes, I really recommend this you will not regret purchasing it, it is worth every single penny and much more.

After not using a pressure cooker for several years I was amazed at the Ninja cooker. I have only used it a few times and it worked as advertised (that is if you follow the instructions). If not you have over done (burnt) food. I like the look and feel of the cooker and judging by it's weight it is a well made. The only dislike is the two tops. This is a very minor dislike but this enables you to have a multi use cooker with only one base. The instructions are clear if you follow them. It can burn food if you don't. The cooker is heavy so it is really meant to be a counter top appliance. It doesn't need to be under cabinets as you need to let off steam or raise the top if you are broiling food. I feel this is one appliance you will enjoy using

I wanted a pressure cooker, I got so much more. I can Air fry, bake, crisp, saute, steam and pressure cook in this awesome Pot ! ! I had a pressure pot for more than a year which was having trouble sealing at times, I used it a lot, so I wanted a replacement and this seemed like such a great concept. For cooking, this really is a wonder. The pot size is large and can do enough food for a family but works well with smaller amounts too. It has a really neat reversible rack that goes one way for broiling and the other for steaming. The recipe book has some great items and I have made 3 meals in it after only one week of ownership. Tender, crispy meats and veggies that you wont believe came from one pot. The designers thought out all the options for cooking full meals in one pot without making everything like a casserole or stew. It is a heavy unit and and seems like mechanically it will last long. I was only disappointed in a few things. Rack seems thin, vent knob seams weak and removable pot is a bit thin. This means care to not dent or bend when storing. Makes storing in a small kitchen a challenge. The one part that I feel should be redesigned, is the lid function. When using the pressure cooker, the fryer baking lid has to stand open attached to the unit. I realize there is a lot of electronic reasons for this but feel a simple plug and disconnect would have solved this. It makes it hard to use on any counter in most kitchens. Overall I will use it many times a week and am happy with it, I just wish they make it a bit more kitchen friendly before I buy my next one.

I have wanted a pressure cooker for so long. Almost all of my friends have one and so I am super excited about this Ninja Foodi OP300. It's not just a pressure cooker either, it's also a crisper. So firstly it is pretty heavy and heavy duty. It's all black and looks sleek. Its big too. It came with the main lid which is the lid you use for the tendercrisper. But it also came with another lid that locks in for the pressure cooking. It also came with a little metal reversible rack you can set inside it, and inside is also a 6.5 quart cooking pot, a crisp basket and a diffuser. It also comes with a cheat sheet quick guide for cooking different things and a recipe book full of different types of food and meals to cook. I love how quick and easy it is to use this. Just don't forget the water when using the pressure cooker. It can also be used as a steamer, an air crisper and tender crisper. There are literally so many uses and so many things you can do with this. Plus it's relatively easy to clean. I love cooking my chicken breasts on the rack and veggies on the bottom. You can even broil steaks in this thing. Omg yum! This is like the best thing ever. I work really long days and then have to come home and cook and now it's not as much of a chore. I seriously love this thing! Just make sure you read the directions and do not overfill it. The control panel is easy to read and the cheat sheet and recipe book tell you everything you need to know and the food tastes delicious. I did get to try this for free through the Spark review program but the experience and opinions are my own.

Pros: - All-in-One Multi Functions: Pressure, Steam, Air Crisp, Tender Crisp - Big cooking pot Cons: - Power Cord way too short - Quite heavy - Having a separate lid isn't convenient - Storage takes too much space because can't put everything (second lid, pot, basket, diffuser, rack) inside the cooker - If only the Cooking Sheet was written on the cooker, it would be nice because a piece of paper tends to disappear - Nothing Automatic or Preset - Not simple I tried to cook regular rice. A normal Rice cooker only need to press one button and it stops when done without asking any temperature or time and it keeps warm after cooking done, I can open it at any time to check This cooker asks for the temperature, the cooking time, and then press the start button When the cooking time ended, the lid was locked and couldn't be open before turning the valve to completely depressurize (I though I almost broke the lid by trying to rotate the lid) Luckily I set almost the right time (just a little bit too much water) otherwise I would have to cook again which is really not convenient at all.