I want to compliment you first on your presentation. Thank you so much for not wasting our time with silly little comments that have nothing to do with your mission. You were thorough and clear and I like the cooker after seeing your video. Also, I know you are a real cook by seasoning the food before you cooked it. GREAT JOB. I'm a new subscriber.
I've been looking at a bunch of videos for one to be detailed enough to see if I want it, and your the only one to sell me on it. Thank you very much for sharing.
You’re awesome! I’ve watched a lot of TH-cam videos on a variety of topics and yours is by far the best. Watching your video was like watching a friend. You are humble and funny, yet thorough and knowledgeable. I’ve never subscribed to anyone’s channel but I subscribed to yours and look forward to watching more of you Ninja videos. Thanks for posting!!!!!
I’m a ninja Foodi newbie so really appreciate your channel. Did my first roast chick last night and it’s delicious. This morning I’m making carcus stock under pressure. ❤
Love the review! Shopping for an air fryer for my daughter & my son-in-law, but, I came across your channel & am so glad. 2-in-1? Wow! She already has a pressure cooker but she had mentioned she'd been kinda thinking about an air fryer! I'll surprise them with this one. I'll send your video to her so she'll get an idea of what they might be able to do with this baby! Thanks so much! Really appreciate the ease with which you presented this. It'll even encourage my 15-year-old granddaughter to cook along side her mom, once in a while. Lol. ♡
I really like it so far. I'm going to do a more direct comparison between this Ninja Foodi and the Instant Pot to see how they measure up to each other. Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much. I will post more demonstrations of the Ninja FOODi very soon. I want to make sure I give as much information as possible. Thanks so much for watching and thank you for your support!
Girl, you made one of the best purchases, I'm telling you. I bought a Foodi Ninja, this thing is amazing. But what's really cool is you can incorporate old school style of cooking with various results. You're gonna love it & just enjoy it. Think outside the box... I use the one I Bought for my mother she thinks it should work like a microwave. Any real cook knows you have to preheat certain utilities. Just if you didn't have preheated tires in colder climates if you're going out racing. 🤔
FANTASTIC! I so glad you found the video helpful. Enjoy your Foodi and let me know if there is a recipe you would like me to demonstrate. Thanks for watching!
@@sweetsavant Today I did the chicken you demo'ed and I also tried shrimp & grits...both came out really, really good! I would love to see you do some chicken fingers...I subscribed so I can keep watching your detailed videos! Woo Hoo!
I absolutely agree with you! That is the way you should season a whole chicken, from the inside out before even attempt to cook it...so you get all the seasoning to penetrate the meat and get an amazing flavor. I see many video in which people season the chicken in the outside only, not a good way in my opinion, the meat wouldn’t be as tasty. Thank you! For the great review, I’m buying the Ninja Foodi, it has so many great features in just one appliance.
I got a Ninja for Christmas and am really looking forward to using it, glad I came across your site first, I have subscribed! Thanks, looking forward to a great New Year learning from you, thanks for sharing!
Hi Stephen! I'm so glad you came to my channel. I really hope you enjoy the videos. Enjoy your new Ninja Foodi. I'd love to hear about what you cook in it. Please keep me posted
Thank you so much for the great and informative video. I am looking forward to more of your videos. I have had a Ninja Foodi for three weeks now and have been too intimidated to try using it at all. So thanks for going step by step. Also, would you please show how to clean the air crisping lid? I am confused about this. Do you unscrew the inside parts to clean under the top parts where leftover juices and steam from other foods are deposited? Would appreciate some help with this issue. God bless 🙂
I also love the cookbook that is included. Unlike many products the Foodi cookbook actually is beneficial and helpful and has the type of recipes, you will make.
I won't deny that! You're really tuned in on the seasoning also and I think they could improve on many of the recipes if they would only give it a "sweetsavant" boot in flavor :).. Great Video but girl, you got some kind of strength the way you lifted and moved that unopened box around. this is a great cooker but light in weight it's not ... just like some of the recipes could use a little kick in it up in the spice and seasoning department. I have to be really careful, with my stomach, on some of the seasonings though because if it's too *HOT* spicy then my stomach condition will not let me forget it easily. .
Hi!!! I just ordered a Ninja foodie from QVC. I saw you and In hoping you are still on You Tube!!! Looking forward to seeing more of your recipes. A new fan&friend from OHIO. Di Di ( die die)
I just got the Emeril air fryer on QVC and love it. Now I see this I like the Ninja better. My granddaughter got a ninja cooker that does everything for her bridal shower and I was impressed with it. Chicken looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Veroni! I like a lot on Ninja products. They're well made and do what they say they're going to do. I wish I had known about the Ninja Foodi sooner. I like the idea of having a 2 in 1 appliance. Thanks so much for watching!
Loved your video. I have been contemplating as to whether or not I should buy this Ninja PC/AF combo since I already own an Instant Pot and an air fryer. One appliance to do both was a great idea. After watching just how great your chicken cooked both under pressure and then air fried, I think I'm convinced to get myself one. Totally agree with you about seasoning the chicken beforehand. Your finished product looks delicious!
Hi John. I really like this combo appliance so far but it will take a bit more testing for me to be totally convinced. I'll post more demo videos soon. Thanks for watching
I recently bought a Ninja Foodi and so far I love it!! I want to make a whole chicken tomorrow so I’m glad the recipe that came with it works well! Thank you and please share all the recipes you make with the Ninja because I want to try them all and get a good use out of it! 😋😋😋❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
HI Oneida! I will definitely keep posting more Ninja Foodi recipes. Please let me know if there is anything you would like me to try. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you so much for replying! ❤️mmm 🤔 I was craving a potato soup the other day and I was wondering if I could make it in the Ninja Foodi so can you please share a recipe if you know one? Thanks ❤️
Yasss!!! I love it I am going to purchase one for the holidays. wow you brought that chicken straight to the screen looks good..Thanks for buying it..Be bless thumbs up..
Hi Brittney! I'm so glad you liked the video. The Ninja Foodi really does a great job on whole chicken. I hope you like it as much as I do. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for the great review!! A real woman who loves to cook giving us her honest opinion! My Ninja Foodi is on its way and I'm doing a chicken first now :)
Great video! I've looked everywhere on the product site and can't find anywhere the footprint of the device to know how much space it needs to sit on a counter or anything like that. Would you be willing to measure it around or at it's widest points? TY!
18 inches at the widest by approx 16 inches front to back and remember that the crisper top stays attached and when it's raised up it needs about 24 inches clearance to the top. In fact information about the Ninja Foodi states that you need a lot of room for this device and under a counter is not the place for it. Hot air vents out the back also so you don't want something too close to the back of the device when cooking. I use mine on a kitchen island but as long as you have enough clearance to raise the crisping lid (which is always attached) then a countertop should surfice as long as you have some clearance to the back where the hot air is released.
Thank you for mentioning the hot air venting issue. I asked about it on another video because I have an AF that does the same thing but forgot to consider that because it seemed like it kept the air inside. I loaded all the associated PDF's and nothing showed images all the way around. TYSM for measuring it! Now if they would just put out a side-by-side explanation of the differences between the model #'s. like they do with IP's.
Hi Brian! I was very happy with the results of the roast chicken in the Ninja Foodi. I've really been enjoying creating new recipes with it. Thanks so much for watching!
It’s funny how the host of a program will influence its followers. I’ve seen other TH-cam videos referencing this product and their followers will agree with them in either to purchase or not based on the host viewpoint. How the host has that much influence is amazing to watch. You liked it. Many have commented they’re going to buy it. This image gives a positive view of it. I pay close attention to the negative comments. I, for one, enjoy this product. Would I cook a whole chicken? Probably not. I find the space too small. I prefer to use my stove oven for that. I have quite a few ninja products and they have been good to use and I still have them. I watch your channel quite often. Thanks for your calm and thorough opinion. Thanks for sharing and for posting this item.
I try to produce several videos using a product so viewers can get a realistic idea of how the item works. My hope is, that by watching several, if not all, of the videos viewers can make informed choices before purchasing. Thanks so much for watcing!
I want to buy one of these I absolutely hate using my oven it's a new stove but the oven gets very hot an I have little ones so my oven has become a pan storage, I'm still looking into this my question is it about how long does it take to cook things? Would you say it's worth it? Is it easy to clean? Easy to use I feel like so many steps ? Ty for your videos 💖
Ok i JUST saw an ad for this yesterday and have only seen good reviews so far. It looks amazing for the most part but how would you clean the crisping lid inside? It seems a little unsanitary
Hi! You bring up a good point. I have only wipe down the surface of the crisping lid after cooking as recommended by the manufacturer. I will see if I can get more info from them about further cleaning instructions. Thanks for watching!
Can you please do a ribs video and the broil option on there to finish it? I saw your air crisp one and noticed you referenced the char on the other one.
Hi Tashi! I hear you. This is a pretty large appliance and it's heavy to be moving it back and forth. So far I think it's a good purchase if you have the space.
Hi Gail! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I just can not deal with unseasoned food, it's against my nature! LOL! Got to spice things up. Thanks so much for watching!
I just received my Foodi from Walmart yesterday, and I am looking forward to trying the roast chicken recipe this weekend. Looking forward to comparing it vs. the Bundt pan vertical-roast chicken I usually prepare. If this works out, I promised a coworker I'd gift her my old Instant Pot (since she doesn't own a pressure cooker at all).
I'm really impressed with how the roast chicken turned out. It was so moist on the inside and the skin got nice and crispy with the air fryer. That really shocked me. I'll do more testing with it to see if it can really replace two appliances. I'd like to hear what you cook with your FOODi. I've never tried the Bundt pan chicken roasting, I'll have to give that a shot.
sweetsavant Bundt pan vertical-roast chicken is pretty easy, although it does take longer than the FOODI roast chicken (of course). I got the instructions from a Chowhound discussion thread several years ago. Basically, you put a Bundt pan inside a round cake pan (so no chicken juices on the bottom of your oven), spray the inside of the Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray, chop up some onion and potatoes to set inside the bottom of the Bundt pan (where they'll cook in the chicken juices), then spritz the outside of the chicken with some more non-stick cooking spray and season with salt, pepper and paprika. You then impale the chicken on the center tube of the Bundt pan (just like "beer can chicken," but more stable and no alcohol required). Give it 20 minutes in a 450-degree oven, then about 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees. The initial blast of heat browns the skin, and then the lower temperature afterwards cooks the meat through.
I thaw whole chickens overnight (or just put them directly in the bottom part of the fridge when I come home from the store, if I know I'll be using it the next day). Chicken parts supposedly can be cooked from frozen in the Foodi; I haven't tried that myself yet, but for oven cooking, I thaw those overnight, too.
@sweetsavant.. I made a 5 lb chicken but the skin never crisped..Are you supposed to dry the chicken with a towel after pressure cooker is done? Crisping 16 minutes did not work..
Hello again. I prepared my 4.5 lb chicken in my Ninja Foodi last evening. Somewhat disappointed though--- I pressure cooked my chicken (and seasoned it up beforehand, as I totally agree with you) for 18 minutes, quick released pressure, and set air crisp at 400 for 15 min. Upon taking temp of chicken on the thigh, it registered only at 145. Turned chicken upside down & cooked an additional 5-6 min. Temp then rose to 170. Breast meat was a bit dry. Will try it again and see what happens. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Hi Roland. I'm not ready to fully recommend this yet. I still need to try it purely as an air fryer before I can say it replaces both appliances. I'm doing more testing, I should know for sure soon. Thanks for watching
Try to do this test to text the air fryer function. Instead of using the pressure cooker function to cook the chicken first. Try cooking the chicken in the air fryer mode. First breast side down after half way cooking breast side up. This will let you know if it really acts as an air fryer. 6lb chicken about an hour temp at 360
I recommend it I have had mine for a couple of weeks and use it every day. It broils steaks beautifully. I've used it for steaks, hamburger patties, potatoes and chicken and cabbage.
This was a great run through. Thanks. And not to nitpick but I think I know why they don't say to Season it first. It usually helps to Spray the Surface of the food with some Oil, before Air Frying it. Which helps the surface to get crispy and golden brown. But they probably needed to keep the recipe as simple and foolproof as possible for the masses. Anyways, Thanks for sharing. Looks Tasty.
I hear what you're saying about keeping things simple. Seasoning proteins before cooking is mandatory around here. That's the only way to get the flavor to penetrate. Its sometimes I can't sacrifice. Thanks for watching and commenting, I'll have more Ninja FOODI demos posted soon.
Great. I'm going to give it a try tonight. I'll let you know how it goes. You're so fun and absolutely adorable. I'm so glad I found your channel. My husband is going to be so glad I'm learning how to use this thing!
OK, so I tried it with a whole frozen chicken, and it came out great. The package gave the guidelines as to how long to cook it in the pressure cooker -- it was a certain number of minutes per pound, and it came out great!
Was that the basic package? They have one for $179 and one for $229 or so? Mine arrives tomorrow so I just want to make sure I get everything that comes with the basic package.
Hi there sweet lady....We really appreciate this review.When you see an infomercial it is natural to wonder if the hype is real.Thanks to you,Now we know it is!Have a blessed Week.
Hi! I actually expect to be disappointed so I was pleasantly surprised that it worked so well. I'm excited to work with it. Thanks so much for watching
I don't have this 1 but I love my pressure cooker, And Wow this one is huge.I would imagine the crisping part is like my air fryer (which I use several times a week,So this thing does it all in one a nice idea ,very cool :) Oh my gosh my mouth is watering,this chicken looks delicious.Awesome review thumbs up 👍..Gabby..
Hi Gabby. So far I'm really impressed with the Ninja FOODi but I'll need to work with it more before I can fully endorse it. It seems to pressure cook and air fry well, I was concerned that a combo unit wouldn't do either thing well. Thanks so much for watching!
I understand that,I think the only probably I'd have with it is the size,but if you set my air fryer & pressure cooker beside each other it probably would be about the same size lol & of coarse the price is a bit more than I gave for both together (I looked the price up). And you are very welcome..
Thank you, Just curious to hear your take on the frying aspect. Whether it does the job in comparison to other air fryers. Also, is this one the 1700 watt or the 1200 watt?. I ask, as I will be purchasing one within a month from now. Thanks for your review
can you please tell me how big your chick is... i am thinking about buying one..but last time i bought an instapot i had trouble getting certain size meats in the pan
Hi Falon! The chicken I used was a little less than 5 pounds. The Foodi is a bit wider than the Intstant Pot so it can fit bit of a larger bird. Thanks so much for watching.
Hello Sweetsavant. I finally caved in & purchased my Ninja Foodi awaiting its arrival tomorrow. Can't wait to try out the chicken dinner you prepared. Got to run out to buy my chicken. Question: Will it hold a 4.5 - 5 lb chicken? Thanks for your great videos & please make more.
Hi John. Yes, the Foodi will hold a 4.5 - 5 lb chicken. I was very happy with the way the Foodi handled roasting the chicken. The chicken breast was very juicy and the skin was nice and crispy, I was impressed. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the video. I already ordered one based on another video (Jeff @ pressureluckcooking), but now I've subscribed to your channel as well. That chicken looked fantastic.
I saw another TH-camr reviewed the Ninja Foodi by cooking the chicken without seasoning it before cooking and the chicken looked awful. Not appetizing at all. Thanks for showing folks how to cook properly.
I want to compliment you first on your presentation. Thank you so much for not wasting our time with silly little comments that have nothing to do with your mission. You were thorough and clear and I like the cooker after seeing your video. Also, I know you are a real cook by seasoning the food before you cooked it. GREAT JOB. I'm a new subscriber.
Hi Nancy
Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate your support.
LOVE your comment about seasoning... Makes SO much sense to me. Thank you.
Thank you for all your comprehensive videos. I watched ALL of them and they informed my pruchase to get the Ninja 8QT Deluxe which I now LOVE!
I've been looking at a bunch of videos for one to be detailed enough to see if I want it, and your the only one to sell me on it. Thank you very much for sharing.
I'm so glad you found the video helpful, that makes me so happy! Thanks so much for letting me know and thanks for watching!
You’re awesome! I’ve watched a lot of TH-cam videos on a variety of topics and yours is by far the best. Watching your video was like watching a friend. You are humble and funny, yet thorough and knowledgeable. I’ve never subscribed to anyone’s channel but I subscribed to yours and look forward to watching more of you Ninja videos. Thanks for posting!!!!!
I’m a ninja Foodi newbie so really appreciate your channel. Did my first roast chick last night and it’s delicious. This morning I’m making carcus stock under pressure. ❤
You are great! We just got a Foodi and it was very helpful to see this. Thanks!
Love the review! Shopping for an air fryer for my daughter & my son-in-law, but, I came across your channel & am so glad. 2-in-1? Wow! She already has a pressure cooker but she had mentioned she'd been kinda thinking about an air fryer! I'll surprise them with this one. I'll send your video to her so she'll get an idea of what they might be able to do with this baby! Thanks so much! Really appreciate the ease with which you presented this. It'll even encourage my 15-year-old granddaughter to cook along side her mom, once in a while. Lol. ♡
That’s a pretty nifty piece of equipment. It did that chicken beautifully. Can’t wait to see more things cooked in there.
I really like it so far. I'm going to do a more direct comparison between this Ninja Foodi and the Instant Pot to see how they measure up to each other. Thanks for watching!
That looked delicious and easy to use! That pic of the pale bird didn't sit right with my spirit either. LOL
Hi Gretchen! Yes, the Ninja Foodi is very easy to use and clean.
You know I can't live with no pale bird, that just won't fly! LOL
Thanks for watching
Awesome. Now I have no choice but to get one😁😏. Lovely review.
Thanks so much. I will post more demonstrations of the Ninja FOODi very soon. I want to make sure I give as much information as possible. Thanks so much for watching and thank you for your support!
Girl, you made one of the best purchases, I'm telling you. I bought a Foodi Ninja, this thing is amazing. But what's really cool is you can incorporate old school style of cooking with various results. You're gonna love it & just enjoy it. Think outside the box... I use the one I Bought for my mother she thinks it should work like a microwave. Any real cook knows you have to preheat certain utilities. Just if you didn't have preheated tires in colder climates if you're going out racing. 🤔
I looked everywhere for a step by step video...thank you for this! Just unboxing my Foodi today! :)
FANTASTIC! I so glad you found the video helpful. Enjoy your Foodi and let me know if there is a recipe you would like me to demonstrate. Thanks for watching!
@@sweetsavant Today I did the chicken you demo'ed and I also tried shrimp & grits...both came out really, really good! I would love to see you do some chicken fingers...I subscribed so I can keep watching your detailed videos! Woo Hoo!
Not the naked chicken in the pot that affected your spirit!!! 🤣😂💯 Love your channel!
I absolutely agree with you! That is the way you should season a whole chicken, from the inside out before even attempt to cook it...so you get all the seasoning to penetrate the meat and get an amazing flavor. I see many video in which people season the chicken in the outside only, not a good way in my opinion, the meat wouldn’t be as tasty. Thank you! For the great review, I’m buying the Ninja Foodi, it has so many great features in just one appliance.
I got a Ninja for Christmas and am really looking forward to using it, glad I came across your site first, I have subscribed! Thanks, looking forward to a great New Year learning from you, thanks for sharing!
Hi Stephen! I'm so glad you came to my channel. I really hope you enjoy the videos. Enjoy your new Ninja Foodi. I'd love to hear about what you cook in it. Please keep me posted
Ty I’ve been binge watching your videos thanks for the tutorial
Thank you so much for the great and informative video. I am looking forward to more of your videos. I have had a Ninja Foodi for three weeks now and have been too intimidated to try using it at all. So thanks for going step by step. Also, would you please show how to clean the air crisping lid? I am confused about this. Do you unscrew the inside parts to clean under the top parts where leftover juices and steam from other foods are deposited? Would appreciate some help with this issue. God bless 🙂
Yay! You got it! That chicken looked so good! I’m making that soon. I know you’re gonna enjoy your Foodi. Can’t wait to see what else you cook in it.🤗
Hi Amy! I'm excited about working more with this. I think this first look was successful and I'm going to do a lot with it. Thanks for watching!
I also love the cookbook that is included. Unlike many products the Foodi cookbook actually is beneficial and helpful and has the type of recipes, you will make.
HI Gary, I like the Foodi cookbook but I find the seasonings need a bit of adjustment. The cooking times seem right on. Thanks so much for watching!
I won't deny that! You're really tuned in on the seasoning also and I think they could improve on many of the recipes if they would only give it a "sweetsavant" boot in flavor :).. Great Video but girl, you got some kind of strength the way you lifted and moved that unopened box around. this is a great cooker but light in weight it's not ... just like some of the recipes could use a little kick in it up in the spice and seasoning department. I have to be really careful, with my stomach, on some of the seasonings though because if it's too *HOT* spicy then my stomach condition will not let me forget it easily. .
Hi!!! I just ordered a Ninja foodie from QVC. I saw you and In hoping you are still on You Tube!!! Looking forward to seeing more of your recipes. A new fan&friend from OHIO. Di Di ( die die)
Hi DiDi! Thank you so much for watching. I'll be sure to keep the Ninja Foodi videos coming. Let me know if you have any requests
Thanks for sharing and yes seasoning beforehand is super important!
Oh yes! Got to season that food before cooking, that's mandatory. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you so much for doing the review. I am sold and I really appreciate you taking the time to do these!! You're really good at it.
I just got the Emeril air fryer on QVC and love it. Now I see this I like the Ninja better. My granddaughter got a ninja cooker that does everything for her bridal shower and I was impressed with it. Chicken looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Veroni! I like a lot on Ninja products. They're well made and do what they say they're going to do. I wish I had known about the Ninja Foodi sooner. I like the idea of having a 2 in 1 appliance. Thanks so much for watching!
Loved your video. I have been contemplating as to whether or not I should buy this Ninja PC/AF combo since I already own an Instant Pot and an air fryer. One appliance to do both was a great idea. After watching just how great your chicken cooked both under pressure and then air fried, I think I'm convinced to get myself one. Totally agree with you about seasoning the chicken beforehand. Your finished product looks delicious!
Hi John. I really like this combo appliance so far but it will take a bit more testing for me to be totally convinced. I'll post more demo videos soon. Thanks for watching
I recently bought a Ninja Foodi and so far I love it!! I want to make a whole chicken tomorrow so I’m glad the recipe that came with it works well! Thank you and please share all the recipes you make with the Ninja because I want to try them all and get a good use out of it! 😋😋😋❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
HI Oneida! I will definitely keep posting more Ninja Foodi recipes. Please let me know if there is anything you would like me to try. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you so much for replying! ❤️mmm 🤔 I was craving a potato soup the other day and I was wondering if I could make it in the Ninja Foodi so can you please share a recipe if you know one? Thanks ❤️
Could listen to you all day I mite even get a ninja cooker
Yasss!!! I love it I am going to purchase one for the holidays. wow you brought that chicken straight to the screen looks good..Thanks for buying it..Be bless thumbs up..
I really like it after this first look. I'll post more demos so we can give it a real test. Thanks for watching and thanks so much for your support
Great video. I'm sold on it. Going to buy one tomorrow. Thanks
Great video
Thanks for the video. You saved our chicken supper!!
I watch your video en loveee how your explain thxs so much do more recipes when you can blessings
Thank you so much for watching!
You are adorable and a pleasure to watch. Your review is better than any other I could find on TH-cam.
This was such a great video. I purchased one of these just recently and planning to cook a chicken in the next day or two.
Hi Brittney! I'm so glad you liked the video. The Ninja Foodi really does a great job on whole chicken. I hope you like it as much as I do. Thanks so much for watching!
Very helpful video for us Newbies! Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you for the great review!! A real woman who loves to cook giving us her honest opinion! My Ninja Foodi is on its way and I'm doing a chicken first now :)
That looks delicious awesome job!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the great review!
Thank you so much for watching, Elizabeth!
Great video! I've looked everywhere on the product site and can't find anywhere the footprint of the device to know how much space it needs to sit on a counter or anything like that. Would you be willing to measure it around or at it's widest points? TY!
Walmart's website has the measurements as 14.25 x 16.75 x 13.10 Inches.
18 inches at the widest by approx 16 inches front to back and remember that the crisper top stays attached and when it's raised up it needs about 24 inches clearance to the top. In fact information about the Ninja Foodi states that you need a lot of room for this device and under a counter is not the place for it. Hot air vents out the back also so you don't want something too close to the back of the device when cooking. I use mine on a kitchen island but as long as you have enough clearance to raise the crisping lid (which is always attached) then a countertop should surfice as long as you have some clearance to the back where the hot air is released.
Thank you for mentioning the hot air venting issue. I asked about it on another video because I have an AF that does the same thing but forgot to consider that because it seemed like it kept the air inside. I loaded all the associated PDF's and nothing showed images all the way around. TYSM for measuring it! Now if they would just put out a side-by-side explanation of the differences between the model #'s. like they do with IP's.
Alright, wish me luck. I'm gonna try this tonight for dinner!
Thanks for doing this. This thing looks incredible. 30 mins....LOVE IT.
Hi Brian! I was very happy with the results of the roast chicken in the Ninja Foodi. I've really been enjoying creating new recipes with it. Thanks so much for watching!
It’s funny how the host of a program will influence its followers. I’ve seen other TH-cam videos referencing this product and their followers will agree with them in either to purchase or not based on the host viewpoint. How the host has that much influence is amazing to watch. You liked it. Many have commented they’re going to buy it. This image gives a positive view of it. I pay close attention to the negative comments. I, for one, enjoy this product. Would I cook a whole chicken? Probably not. I find the space too small. I prefer to use my stove oven for that. I have quite a few ninja products and they have been good to use and I still have them. I watch your channel quite often. Thanks for your calm and thorough opinion. Thanks for sharing and for posting this item.
I try to produce several videos using a product so viewers can get a realistic idea of how the item works. My hope is, that by watching several, if not all, of the videos viewers can make informed choices before purchasing. Thanks so much for watcing!
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching
Love your videos!
Thank you sup much, Kyla! I really appreciate your support. Thanks for watching
Great review! Because of you, Ninja has just sold me a Foodi.
AWESOME! I really hope you like it. Please keep me updated and let me know what you cook in it. Thanks so much for watching!
Pretty nice piece of equipment thanks for sharing
Hi Helen! I really like it so far. I'm looking forward to working with it more
I want to buy one of these I absolutely hate using my oven it's a new stove but the oven gets very hot an I have little ones so my oven has become a pan storage, I'm still looking into this my question is it about how long does it take to cook things? Would you say it's worth it? Is it easy to clean? Easy to use I feel like so many steps ? Ty for your videos 💖
Does it come with the temperature thingy 😁
What size foodi did you buy ? Thanks
Oh my goodness. That's gorgeous. How was clean up?
ConstantCompanion I have one... clean up is super easy which is a requirement for my lazy self.
Ok i JUST saw an ad for this yesterday and have only seen good reviews so far. It looks amazing for the most part but how would you clean the crisping lid inside? It seems a little unsanitary
Hi! You bring up a good point. I have only wipe down the surface of the crisping lid after cooking as recommended by the manufacturer. I will see if I can get more info from them about further cleaning instructions. Thanks for watching!
@@sweetsavant thank you :)
Can you please do a ribs video and the broil option on there to finish it? I saw your air crisp one and noticed you referenced the char on the other one.
Chicken looks delicious. I can wait to see more demos before buying. TFS~Anani
Thanks so much, Anani. I will get more demonstrations up as soon as possible!
Very nice. Today I made first dish boneless chicken thigh and rice in ninja foodi and it was so yummy
That sounds DELICIOUS! Thanks so much for watching!
you're whole chicken looks so good
I really wish I had enough space to store ninja in my home... It seems amazing! Thanks for sharing 😉
Hi Tashi! I hear you. This is a pretty large appliance and it's heavy to be moving it back and forth. So far I think it's a good purchase if you have the space.
I’m anew subscriber to your channel and can’t wait to see more. I want me one now😂😂😂
Great, enjoyable review! You had me laughing at the "..didn't sit right with my spirit" part - LOL I gotcha and I would've done the same - LOL.
Hi Gail! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I just can not deal with unseasoned food, it's against my nature! LOL! Got to spice things up. Thanks so much for watching!
I just received my Foodi from Walmart yesterday, and I am looking forward to trying the roast chicken recipe this weekend. Looking forward to comparing it vs. the Bundt pan vertical-roast chicken I usually prepare. If this works out, I promised a coworker I'd gift her my old Instant Pot (since she doesn't own a pressure cooker at all).
I'm really impressed with how the roast chicken turned out. It was so moist on the inside and the skin got nice and crispy with the air fryer. That really shocked me. I'll do more testing with it to see if it can really replace two appliances. I'd like to hear what you cook with your FOODi. I've never tried the Bundt pan chicken roasting, I'll have to give that a shot.
sweetsavant Bundt pan vertical-roast chicken is pretty easy, although it does take longer than the FOODI roast chicken (of course). I got the instructions from a Chowhound discussion thread several years ago. Basically, you put a Bundt pan inside a round cake pan (so no chicken juices on the bottom of your oven), spray the inside of the Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray, chop up some onion and potatoes to set inside the bottom of the Bundt pan (where they'll cook in the chicken juices), then spritz the outside of the chicken with some more non-stick cooking spray and season with salt, pepper and paprika. You then impale the chicken on the center tube of the Bundt pan (just like "beer can chicken," but more stable and no alcohol required). Give it 20 minutes in a 450-degree oven, then about 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees. The initial blast of heat browns the skin, and then the lower temperature afterwards cooks the meat through.
Interesting, is that thawed chicken or mostly frozen/cleaned that you do like that?
I thaw whole chickens overnight (or just put them directly in the bottom part of the fridge when I come home from the store, if I know I'll be using it the next day). Chicken parts supposedly can be cooked from frozen in the Foodi; I haven't tried that myself yet, but for oven cooking, I thaw those overnight, too.
@sweetsavant.. I made a 5 lb chicken but the skin never crisped..Are you supposed to dry the chicken with a towel after pressure cooker is done? Crisping 16 minutes did not work..
Hi Ken. I'm not sure why your chicken didn't crisp. I found that brushing a little oil on top and using the air crisp setting worked well
That looks delicious. I'm thinking of getting one. What is the maximum size chicken you can put in it?
Hi! 5 pounds is about the largest chicken you can fit in the Ninja Foodi
New subscriber..... this looks so good. Thank you for great video.
Get rid of everything else you have. It's all in one and its awesome. I picked one up last week. Amazing.
I'm really impressed with the Ninja Foodi so far. I can't wait to do more with it. Thanks for watching
Hello again. I prepared my 4.5 lb chicken in my Ninja Foodi last evening. Somewhat disappointed though--- I pressure cooked my chicken (and seasoned it up beforehand, as I totally agree with you) for 18 minutes, quick released pressure, and set air crisp at 400 for 15 min. Upon taking temp of chicken on the thigh, it registered only at 145. Turned chicken upside down & cooked an additional 5-6 min. Temp then rose to 170. Breast meat was a bit dry. Will try it again and see what happens. Any suggestions? Thank you.
So do you think this would replace the air fryer and pressure cooker? I have both 4 air fryers and 3 pressure cookers now.
Hi Roland. I'm not ready to fully recommend this yet. I still need to try it purely as an air fryer before I can say it replaces both appliances. I'm doing more testing, I should know for sure soon. Thanks for watching
Try to do this test to text the air fryer function. Instead of using the pressure cooker function to cook the chicken first. Try cooking the chicken in the air fryer mode. First breast side down after half way cooking breast side up. This will let you know if it really acts as an air fryer. 6lb chicken about an hour temp at 360
I recommend it I have had mine for a couple of weeks and use it every day. It broils steaks beautifully. I've used it for steaks, hamburger patties, potatoes and chicken and cabbage.
Just bought one..great video...your voice is so pleasant
how long does it take to cook french fries ?
This was a great run through. Thanks.
And not to nitpick but I think I know why they don't say to Season it first.
It usually helps to Spray the Surface of the food with some Oil, before Air Frying it.
Which helps the surface to get crispy and golden brown.
But they probably needed to keep the recipe as simple and foolproof as possible for the masses.
Anyways, Thanks for sharing. Looks Tasty.
I hear what you're saying about keeping things simple. Seasoning proteins before cooking is mandatory around here. That's the only way to get the flavor to penetrate. Its sometimes I can't sacrifice.
Thanks for watching and commenting, I'll have more Ninja FOODI demos posted soon.
Can this recipe be done with a frozen chicken? How long would it be pressure cooked for? Thanks!
Hi Elizabeth! I have not tried this with a frozen chicken. If I do I will post an update here with cooking times. Thanks for watching
Great. I'm going to give it a try tonight. I'll let you know how it goes. You're so fun and absolutely adorable. I'm so glad I found your channel. My husband is going to be so glad I'm learning how to use this thing!
OK, so I tried it with a whole frozen chicken, and it came out great. The package gave the guidelines as to how long to cook it in the pressure cooker -- it was a certain number of minutes per pound, and it came out great!
I don't cook as much as I'd love to, but great video!
Can you cook oxtails in the Ninja foodi.
You absolutely can. Here's a link to my Ninja Foodi oxtail video th-cam.com/video/RZG-3VPMhNo/w-d-xo.html
Was that the basic package? They have one for $179 and one for $229 or so? Mine arrives tomorrow so I just want to make sure I get everything that comes with the basic package.
Hi there sweet lady....We really appreciate this review.When you see an infomercial it is natural to wonder if the hype is real.Thanks to you,Now we know it is!Have a blessed Week.
Hi! I actually expect to be disappointed so I was pleasantly surprised that it worked so well. I'm excited to work with it. Thanks so much for watching
I feel your spirit on that seasoning Ma
Thanks so much!
"They put a naked chicken in the pot, that didn't rest right with my spirit..." 😂😂😂 DEAD. WHO DOESN'T SEASON CHICKEN BEFORE COOKING IT?!
I don't know how people live without unseasoned food. It's just so wrong! Thanks so much for watching!
Did crisp it all the way around ?
Great question, Mary. It crisped the top and most of the sides. The very bottom wasn't crisp. Thanks for watching
I just love how you reviewed this item, I'm convinced to go ahead and buy it. And season my chicken before cooking. Thank you sista!
Great video :)
You make me want one!!!
It may be big but it smaller than having both items to cook with, great job on the bird too
Absolutely right, Trey! I'm going to use it more to see if it can really replace individual pressure cooker and air fryer. Thanks for watching!
Awesome!!
Thanks so much!
I don't have this 1 but I love my pressure cooker, And Wow this one is huge.I would imagine the crisping part is like my air fryer (which I use several times a week,So this thing does it all in one a nice idea ,very cool :) Oh my gosh my mouth is watering,this chicken looks delicious.Awesome review thumbs up 👍..Gabby..
Hi Gabby. So far I'm really impressed with the Ninja FOODi but I'll need to work with it more before I can fully endorse it. It seems to pressure cook and air fry well, I was concerned that a combo unit wouldn't do either thing well. Thanks so much for watching!
I understand that,I think the only probably I'd have with it is the size,but if you set my air fryer & pressure cooker beside each other it probably would be about the same size lol & of coarse the price is a bit more than I gave for both together (I looked the price up). And you are very welcome..
no link for the gloves
So sorry about that. I just added the link. here it is as well amzn.to/2CJlWKH thank you for pointing that out
Love this sis
This woman gonna have me ninjad-out with ALL the gear 😂😂
Great presentation thank you !!!
LOL! I just want to give everyone a full review before they make a purchase
i like your style, you don't waffle on. What size of chicken is that?
Please dial back the volume on the background music. Otherwise, great video!
well done !!👏for the 🎥
Have you attempted to air fry something like french fries or fried green tomatoes as a test?
I will definitely try making fries in the Ninja Foodi. I think that's a great suggestion, thanks for watching!
Thank you, Just curious to hear your take on the frying aspect. Whether it does the job in comparison to other air fryers. Also, is this one the 1700 watt or the 1200 watt?. I ask, as I will be purchasing one within a month from now. Thanks for your review
Good job
Thanks so much!
Wonderful
Thanks so much!
I have one and all I have to say is, rotisserie chicken in 30 min folks and great tasting.
Absolutely, Shawn! I agree with you 100%
can you please tell me how big your chick is... i am thinking about buying one..but last time i bought an instapot i had trouble getting certain size meats in the pan
Hi Falon! The chicken I used was a little less than 5 pounds. The Foodi is a bit wider than the Intstant Pot so it can fit bit of a larger bird. Thanks so much for watching.
TELL THEM HOW TO SEASON, MAMA
Oh yes! You MUST season the food. Pale chicken is unforgivable. Thanks for watching!
Facts.
Hello Sweetsavant. I finally caved in & purchased my Ninja Foodi awaiting its arrival tomorrow. Can't wait to try out the chicken dinner you prepared. Got to run out to buy my chicken. Question: Will it hold a 4.5 - 5 lb chicken? Thanks for your great videos & please make more.
Hi John. Yes, the Foodi will hold a 4.5 - 5 lb chicken. I was very happy with the way the Foodi handled roasting the chicken. The chicken breast was very juicy and the skin was nice and crispy, I was impressed. Thanks for watching!
Hope power pressure cooker company comes out with one. I do not buy ninja products after they said and showed wrong demos on the Vitamix on youtube.
I'll keep an eye out for one by Power pressure cooker. Thanks for watching
You are a beautiful sister. I love your presentation. Thank you.
That didn’t rest my spirit either! #noflava 😂
Thank you for the video. I already ordered one based on another video (Jeff @ pressureluckcooking), but now I've subscribed to your channel as well. That chicken looked fantastic.
Hi Kevin! Thanks for subscribing, I'll be posting more videos with the Ninja FOODI very soon.
Debating getting one of these, I just hope my truck inverter can handle 1400 watts... That's alot x.x
Do something from frozen with dry pasta.
Interesting suggestion, thanks so much Reiko! I'll give it a try
I saw another TH-camr reviewed the Ninja Foodi by cooking the chicken without seasoning it before cooking and the chicken looked awful. Not appetizing at all. Thanks for showing folks how to cook properly.
Hi Allison! I really don't see the point of cooking without seasoning first, that's the only way to get good flavor. Thanks so much for watching!