My sweet children got me the absolute BEST Christmas gift this year. Have you seen or heard about the Ninja Foodi? It is a pressure cooker, slow cooker and air fryer all in one. You can also saute, bake and steam in it.
I am not exaggerating when I tell you that I have used this thing almost every day since I got it. I really struggle at meal time, especially now with another baby, to avoid eating out and cook at home. The struggle to plan meals that are healthy, economical for a single mom of 7 kids, and quick to prepare is a daily struggle. So obviously, when I saw the Ninja Foodi I was intrigued. I had thought about getting an Instapot and I had looked into an Air Fryer also. I am so limited on counter and cabinet space in my kitchen, it just never seemed feasible for both appliances. The Foodi seamed like the answer to my problems so I asked for one for Christmas. I was SHOCKED when I actually got it!
I will not lie, I was so intimidated at first. I have never used a pressure cooker before but have heard many horror stories over the years. When I opened the box on Christmas day and saw the size of the instruction manual, I almost put it all back in the box and said "no thanks". I pushed through though and thank the heavens I did. I turned to Pinterest (because she never fails me) and found several recipes to try. I'm telling you though, when I made meatloaf and mashed potatoes from start to finish in less than half and hour I was sold!
I am so glad that I had not purchased the Instapot instead because the extra things you can do with the Foodi because of the Air Fryer function are amazing. For instance, when I cooked the potatoes and meatloaf on the pressure cooker setting for 10 minutes, the potatoes were ready to mash and the meat was cooked. I took the potatoes out and added my ketchup glaze to the top of the meatloaf and set it on the Air Fryer setting for 5 more minutes while I mashed the potatoes and it browned the meat and glaze perfectly.
I would have had a hard time justifying the cost of the machine if it was not gifted to me, but I could have already payed for one with the money I have saved in one month of not running to grab fast food after 10+ hours on my feet and coming home to a bunch of hungry kids.
I have not come across any negatives about it, but I will keep using it and keep you posted. I feel like I have just scratched the surface of what the Ninja Foodi is capable of doing.
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