The Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer is designed for individuals and families up to four, aiming to simplify meal preparation. Its unique Speedi Meals function allows you to create complete, 3-part meals in as little as 15 minutes by intelligently combining steam and air frying. While highly versatile with 10 cooking functions and a 5.7L capacity, its primary strength lies in its rapid, multi-faceted cooking approach, making it an excellent choice for quick, healthier meals, though its capacity is best suited for smaller households.
Speedi Meals Function: Create complete 3-part meals simultaneously in as little as 15 minutes. This function intelligently combines steaming and air frying to cook grains, vegetables, and main dishes all at once.
Rapid Cooking System: Utilizes a dual-technology approach, blending steam for moisture and tenderness with convection heat (air frying) for crispiness, ensuring efficient and thorough cooking.
10 Versatile Cooking Functions: Beyond Speedi Meals, the unit offers a wide range of cooking options including Air Fry, Steam, Grill, Bake, Roast, Sear, and Slow Cook, providing flexibility for diverse recipes.
Healthier Air Frying: The Air Fry function allows you to achieve crispy results with up to 75% less fat compared to traditional deep frying, supporting healthier eating habits.
5.7L Capacity: Designed to efficiently cook meals for up to 4 portions, making it ideal for small families or meal prepping for individuals.
Included Accessories: Comes with a Cook & Crisp Tray for easy layering and optimized cooking, a 5.7L removable cooking pot, silicone tongs for safe handling, and a recipe guide to get you started.
Speedi Meal Builder Site: Access thousands of custom recipes online, providing inspiration and helping you utilize ingredients you already have on hand.
Ultra-Fast Meal Prep: The Speedi Meals function drastically cuts down cooking time, delivering full meals in minutes.
Versatile Cooking Options: 10 functions provide immense flexibility for various culinary techniques, from steaming to air frying.
Healthier Results: Air frying significantly reduces fat consumption compared to deep frying.
Efficient Dual-Technology: Combines steam and air fry for perfectly cooked, moist, and crispy results.
User-Friendly Capacity: Ideal for individuals, couples, or small families up to 4 people.
Extensive Recipe Support: The Speedi Meal Builder site offers a vast library of recipes.
Capacity Limitation: The 5.7L size may be too small for larger families or for extensive batch cooking.
Countertop Footprint: Its dimensions (H31cm x W33cm x D35cm) require dedicated counter space.
Info needed: Cleaning complexity of specific parts beyond the removable pot, e.g., lid, internal components.
Ultra-Fast Meal Prep: The Speedi Meals function drastically cuts down cooking time, delivering full meals in minutes.
Versatile Cooking Options: 10 functions provide immense flexibility for various culinary techniques, from steaming to air frying.
Healthier Results: Air frying significantly reduces fat consumption compared to deep frying.
Efficient Dual-Technology: Combines steam and air fry for perfectly cooked, moist, and crispy results.
User-Friendly Capacity: Ideal for individuals, couples, or small families up to 4 people.
Extensive Recipe Support: The Speedi Meal Builder site offers a vast library of recipes.
Capacity Limitation: The 5.7L size may be too small for larger families or for extensive batch cooking.
Countertop Footprint: Its dimensions (H31cm x W33cm x D35cm) require dedicated counter space.
Info needed: Cleaning complexity of specific parts beyond the removable pot, e.g., lid, internal components.
The Ninja Speedi excels at its core promise: rapidly delivering complete meals. The Speedi Meals function truly shines in practical scenarios. Imagine simultaneously cooking fluffy rice at the bottom, perfectly steamed broccoli, and crispy air-fried chicken on the top tray. This intelligent combination of steam and convection heat ensures each component is cooked to perfection without drying out.
For everyday use, the Air Fry function transforms common foods like homemade chips, chicken wings, or frozen snacks into crispy delights with significantly less oil. This means healthier versions of your favorite 'fried' foods without compromising on texture.
Beyond rapid meals, the 10 versatile cooking functions allow for a wide range of culinary endeavors. Use the Roast function for tender meats, Bake for small cakes or bread, Grill for char marks on vegetables or protein, and Slow Cook for hearty stews. The Sear function is excellent for browning meats before slow cooking or for adding flavor.
This appliance is particularly useful for:
Busy weeknights: Quickly prepare a full dinner after work.
Meal prepping: Cook components efficiently for future meals.
Health-conscious cooking: Reduce oil usage for everyday dishes.
Variety: Easily switch between cooking methods to keep meals exciting.
Its compact design for a multi-cooker (H31cm x W33cm x D35cm) makes it a good fit for most kitchen countertops, offering powerful performance without dominating space.
Setup:
Unpack: Carefully remove all components from the packaging, including the main unit, 5.7L cooking pot, Cook & Crisp Tray, silicone tongs, and recipe guide.
Placement: Position the Ninja Speedi on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface, ensuring adequate clearance around the unit for ventilation.
Initial Cleaning: Before first use, wash the removable cooking pot, Cook & Crisp Tray, and silicone tongs with warm, soapy water. Wipe the exterior of the main unit with a damp cloth.
Power Connection: Plug the power cord securely into a grounded wall outlet. The unit is designed for standard UK power outlets.
Compatibility:
The Ninja Speedi is a standalone appliance and does not require compatibility with other smart devices or kitchen systems. It operates independently.
Care & Maintenance:
Removable Cooking Pot and Cook & Crisp Tray: For easiest cleaning, wash these components with warm, soapy water after each use. They feature a non-stick coating for easy food release.
Silicone Tongs: Wash with warm, soapy water or place in the dishwasher.
Exterior Cleaning: Wipe the exterior of the main unit with a clean, damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
Lid and Gasket: Periodically check the silicone gasket on the lid for food debris or wear. Clean as needed. Ensure the lid and its components are dry before storage.
Storage: Store the unit with the cooking pot and tray inside when not in use. Ensure the power cord is neatly wrapped.
Info needed: Confirmation of dishwasher safety for specific components (e.g., cooking pot, tray) from the official manual.