Countertop kitchen appliances have been very popular lately. For good reason! Being able to cook entire meals often from the press of a button and skip out on damaging or cleaning your main appliances is unmatched. So needless to say, when my mom gifted me the new Ninja Combi Multicooker, excited is a bit of an understatement!
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The big question here is…is the Ninja Combi really worth it? I put it to use the same day that it arrived on my doorstep (after dancing all over the kitchen). This is how I really feel about it.
What Does the Ninja Combi Do Exactly? What is It?
The Ninja Combi All-in-One Multicooker, in simple terms, is a multicooker, oven and air fryer combo that headlines a pretty irresistible perk: complete meals in 15 minutes. It has two levels and comes with a combi cooker pan, bake tray, and crisper tray. The cooker has 14 functions all in 1 including Combi Crisp, Rice/Pasta, Sear/Saute and more. This is appealing because, for example, you can literally insert pasta on bottom, meat on top and have dinner ready in less than 20 minutes. No more waiting around the stove!
First Impression of the Ninja Combi
I aim to be 100% honest with product reviews and this is no exception. If you don’t have the Ninja Combi yet or you’re looking for the perfect adult holiday or housewarming gift…just buy it. I rarely say that!
To keep it simple for my first Ninja Kitchen product, I decided to try fried chicken drumsticks for dinner. This uses Combi Crisp mode and it took no time to preheat, maybe 3 minutes. After seasoning and popping the chicken in, I had perfectly fried, crispy drumsticks in 25 minutes. Blown away! Did I mention the pan and trays are non-stick and dishwasher friendly?
It’s important to note that the multicooker does come with an inspiration guide book that details prep and cook time for various types of food so there’s little to no guess work. This is helpful for you if you are a little intimidated by your Ninja product as I was. There are also tasty Combi recipe ideas in the book as well!
Final Rating
This appliance absolutely lives up to the hype. It makes me want to try more Ninja Kitchen products for sure. My overall thoughts, I love it. The food’s taste or texture wasn’t compromised at all, it is pretty quiet and there’s not an overwhelming amount of steam output. I did notice a bit of water underneath the appliance after cooking, so I would recommend an absorbent mat to protect the countertop. Other than that, it’s a 5 out of 5 for me! As a person that struggles to keep up with cooked meals during the work week, this is worth every penny. Do I responsibly recommend the Ninja Combi to you? Yes!