The thing I love about the Speedi is it is so easy to clean the element and fan because it is in the lid and easily accessible. The last multi cooker I had that air fried, baked, etc with a glass front and element up inside the unit was a nightmare to keep clean. You couldn't get to any of the fan or the element to clean anything. I'd be curious to see what it looks like up inside of the Combi. Other than potential amount you can cook with this, I am not convinced it is worth upgrading to, if you already have a Speedi. However I'll be watching your experience with this new unit and see how it does. Ninja sure does come out with some great kitchen appliances. I absolutely love my Speedi.
James, your a wonderful teacher, I learned to use the speedi from you and as soon as this is available in England, I will be cooking along with you. Thank you so much for your always informative, honest and no nonsense reviews. Love your recipe ideas and have cooked up so many of them. Take care Jane
Welcome back, we've missed you. Anyway I love my Combi, I consider it to be a Speedi on steroids. I have both and love them both. In fact I love all of the Ninja products. Them seem to produce some really great products, I have never been disappointed in any of them. I'll be interested in seeing your recipes with the Combi. Take care and stay safe.
I was waiting for you to come out with the Combi and wanted to know what you think about it I got mine yesterday and haven't use it yet looking forward to your recipes Im glad you got the combi
`so I just found this guy TODAY... I actually was gifted an Oven Elite power air fryer and because I'm so visual ... I looked up a YT video and James popped up.. I watched his very detailed 6-month review on the power air fryer.. He went through all of the attachment details and showed us the condition of his fryer after 6 months. I also liked to hear that like myself, his family uses their air fryer on a daily basis!!!!... THANK YOU JAMES... LOOOOOOVE THIS GUY!!!
James, is the cooking element at the top covered? It being exposed is the one thing that gets on my nerves about the Speedi. It gives me the blues when it’s time to clean because you can’t really get behind the cooking/heating coil!😭
Interesting. How the Speedi is set up in terms of the fan and element, in my experience, makes it easy to clean. I've had mine about 8 months and it still looks great. I usually put about 3 cups of water in the pan and set it on steam for 15 minutes and it melts most stuff right off from the top side. Then take about half of a paper towel, stick it in between one of the fan blades through the element and make a full rotation of the fan and the paper towel will pick up anything that remains behind there. Previously had a multi cooker similar to the Combi and you couldn't get to anything because it was all up inside the unit. I'd love to see up in the Combi to see how easy it will be to clean. Just the fact that the Speedi is in the lid apart from the rest of the unit makes it easier to access (in my humble opinion.)
Okay, I like that! I think our methods are similar! I boil water in the electric kettle and let the water sit, then just as you do, I come back and go between the coils with the paper towels. It comes out clean looking, but being paranoid, I’m always thinking I’m possibly missing something on the underside of the coil. I’m going to try your way exactly, though. I think the idea of running it on steam for a while will make me feel better and like I’ve really done my due diligence.😂
Great video James, you're the goat! Wanted to ask, how do you recommend cleaning the top of the ninja foodi XL grill? The parts that come out it's easy enough to clean but the top lid of my unit is getting dirty and I'd like to clean it
I haven't read all of the comments so I don't know if anyone else has said this, but judging by the condition of the box and the various marks inside the Combi it looks like a used or display model to me.
Did you get this direct from Ninja? How except for toast iscthiscdifferent from the Speedi? Do you prefer side of Combo or top of Speedi? Or would you have preferred an oven style open or the micro style open
First of all, great reciepts and work and all the fäeffort you put in it. I have a question, is it possible to get playlists sorted in each Ninja product so it's more easy to find all videos for the same product one have? Like a Ninja Combi, Ninja Speedi, Ninja Airfryer playlists?
Thanks for doing this video. I was thinking about buying this but got to thinking that it might be hard to brown hamburger for casseroles since it doe not open on top like the speedi does. Any thoughts?
Nope no machine for me. Its difficult to work with, got to take the trays in and out if you want to ad something or check..With the speedi you open the lid and can see what is going on, so much easier !
Can you do a video comparing the Speedi and the combo - with your preferences? Love your videos! Thanks!
The combi seems great for a family And speedy more suitable for us single folk
Hi James, you just made my day. Thrilled to see you have the combi. Can’t wait for your awesome recipes!
The thing I love about the Speedi is it is so easy to clean the element and fan because it is in the lid and easily accessible. The last multi cooker I had that air fried, baked, etc with a glass front and element up inside the unit was a nightmare to keep clean. You couldn't get to any of the fan or the element to clean anything. I'd be curious to see what it looks like up inside of the Combi. Other than potential amount you can cook with this, I am not convinced it is worth upgrading to, if you already have a Speedi. However I'll be watching your experience with this new unit and see how it does. Ninja sure does come out with some great kitchen appliances. I absolutely love my Speedi.
James, your a wonderful teacher, I learned to use the speedi from you and as soon as this is available in England, I will be cooking along with you. Thank you so much for your always informative, honest and no nonsense reviews. Love your recipe ideas and have cooked up so many of them. Take care Jane
The combi is a fantastic machine. It has amazed me every time I test it out with different recipes. It has not let me down yet.
James, the Combi is a fantastic machine. You're going to have so much fun with it.
Welcome back James! Glad you got the Combi, can’t wait for some killer cooks! Awesome unboxing and quick cook. Cheers 🍻
I LOVE my Combi! Happy to see that you got one.
Welcome back, we've missed you. Anyway I love my Combi, I consider it to be a Speedi on steroids. I have both and love them both. In fact I love all of the Ninja products. Them seem to produce some really great products, I have never been disappointed in any of them. I'll be interested in seeing your recipes with the Combi. Take care and stay safe.
Show how you clean after cooking rubs
I HAVE NINJA speedi love it easy to clean
Another excellent video, James! Looks like a great product. Look forward to your recipes.
I was waiting for you to come out with the Combi and wanted to know what you think about it I got mine yesterday and haven't use it yet looking forward to your recipes Im glad you got the combi
Can’t wait to see what you create with this! I’ve had mine for a few weeks.
Thanks James. Been thinking about this one due to it's size. Some times the Speedi is too small.
Thank you for the review. It will be a good gift for my daughter.
Good vid and welcome back!!
Good to see you back! It’s not available yet here in the UK 😢
Love the combi. Have had it for a while. Gifted speedi to a friend. Love the way it opens, love toast function. Thank you for reviewing
good to see you back
Would love to see more before I buy it
`so I just found this guy TODAY... I actually was gifted an Oven Elite power air fryer and because I'm so visual ... I looked up a YT video and James popped up.. I watched his very detailed 6-month review on the power air fryer.. He went through all of the attachment details and showed us the condition of his fryer after 6 months. I also liked to hear that like myself, his family uses their air fryer on a daily basis!!!!... THANK YOU JAMES... LOOOOOOVE THIS GUY!!!
Awesome! Thanks so much I appreciate it!
James, is the cooking element at the top covered? It being exposed is the one thing that gets on my nerves about the Speedi. It gives me the blues when it’s time to clean because you can’t really get behind the cooking/heating coil!😭
Interesting. How the Speedi is set up in terms of the fan and element, in my experience, makes it easy to clean. I've had mine about 8 months and it still looks great. I usually put about 3 cups of water in the pan and set it on steam for 15 minutes and it melts most stuff right off from the top side. Then take about half of a paper towel, stick it in between one of the fan blades through the element and make a full rotation of the fan and the paper towel will pick up anything that remains behind there. Previously had a multi cooker similar to the Combi and you couldn't get to anything because it was all up inside the unit. I'd love to see up in the Combi to see how easy it will be to clean. Just the fact that the Speedi is in the lid apart from the rest of the unit makes it easier to access (in my humble opinion.)
Okay, I like that!
I think our methods are similar! I boil water in the electric kettle and let the water sit, then just as you do, I come back and go between the coils with the paper towels. It comes out clean looking, but being paranoid, I’m always thinking I’m possibly missing something on the underside of the coil.
I’m going to try your way exactly, though. I think the idea of running it on steam for a while will make me feel better and like I’ve really done my due diligence.😂
We just ordered ours will keep you in the loop
How much bigger (outside dims) than the speedi?
Great video James, you're the goat!
Wanted to ask, how do you recommend cleaning the top of the ninja foodi XL grill? The parts that come out it's easy enough to clean but the top lid of my unit is getting dirty and I'd like to clean it
Is it stainless steel inside and easy to clean. Not like the xl oven
I haven't read all of the comments so I don't know if anyone else has said this, but judging by the condition of the box and the various marks inside the Combi it looks like a used or display model to me.
Did you get this direct from Ninja? How except for toast iscthiscdifferent from the Speedi? Do you prefer side of Combo or top of Speedi? Or would you have preferred an oven style open or the micro style open
First of all, great reciepts and work and all the fäeffort you put in it.
I have a question, is it possible to get playlists sorted in each Ninja product so it's more easy to find all videos for the same product one have? Like a Ninja Combi, Ninja Speedi, Ninja Airfryer playlists?
Thanks for doing this video. I was thinking about buying this but got to thinking that it might be hard to brown hamburger for casseroles since it doe not open on top like the speedi does. Any thoughts?
I agree. I like the speedi better. The combi has more capacity though
Can you use it like a microwave just to warm things up
Ya. Some things. It's a little oven but faster
Why does it look like someone used yours? The pan was dirty and the grate was upside down. Plus the box was open. That’s weird
made 3 lobster tails the other night 375 for 9 mins at 375
That mitt is dirty!!!!!
Nope no machine for me. Its difficult to work with, got to take the trays in and out if you want to ad something or check..With the speedi you open the lid and can see what is going on, so much easier !
Agree 💯 Im Speedi all the way.