

In other words, you can use the Ninja Foodi to make most Instant Pot recipes and vice versa. And, in my testing, I used Instant Pot recipes in all of the units and didn't notice a difference in performance between brands. Yet, in an interview for our electric pressure cookers guide, Jeffrey Eisner, the author of " The Step-by-Step Instant Pot Cookbook," said he'd heard from several people that his recipes work just as well in off-brand pressure cookers. The Ninja Foodi only has about 30 results. Plus, a search of Duo Crisp cookbooks on Amazon yields over 300 results. The Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL Cooker & Air Fryer just comes with a 45-recipe booklet. The Instant Pot Duo Crisp is supported by the Instant Brands Connect app (available for iOS and Android), featuring over 1,000 recipes that work with most Instant Pots. The Instant Brands Connect app has over 1,000 recipes that give you step-by-step instructions. The only negative was the water took longer to get up to temperature than it would if I were using a traditional immersion circulator. I cooked a beefsteak in the sous vide water bath at 129 degrees Fahrenheit for two hours, and it was excellent. So, you can enjoy tender and delicious meats, even when you're working with cheap cuts. The Instant Pot Duo Crisp has a sous vide function that the Foodi does not. The Ninja Foodi's pork was easier to shred and more flavorful.Ĭhicken seared in the Foodi had a nice, consistent crust, whereas the browning was more subtle on the Duo Crisp's chicken. The Duo Crisp's pulled pork turned out good, though slightly dry. I slow-cooked a 3.5-pound pork shoulder in each unit for 10 hours on low. While the Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL Cooker & Air Fryer was better at searing meats and slow cooking, we give the Instant Pot Duo Crisp the edge because it has a sous vide function. The Ninja Foodi did a better job of searing chicken than the Instant Pot Duo Crisp. The Instant Pot has a stainless steel pot that handles metal utensils.

However, you can't use metal utensils without damaging it.

I found that the nonstick ceramic coating of the Ninja Foodi pot made it easier to clean by hand. With the Duo Crisp, I needed to devote additional shelf space to the second lid.Īside from the base and lids, all of the elements of each cooker are dishwasher safe. This made storage easier since both lids could fit on top simultaneously. The Foodi's air fryer lid is attached by a hinge. The Instant Pot Duo Crisp has buttons for each function, while the Ninja Foodi relies on a dial for selecting functions and adjusting the time and temp, giving it a cleaner, less crowded appearance.īoth units come with separate lids for air frying and pressure cooking. I had both running within five minutes of opening the box. Though, I like that I can use metal utensils in the Instant Pot Duo Crisp. I give the Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL Cooker & Air Fryer the advantage in this category because of its convenient dial control, easy storage, and nonstick pot. Winner: Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL Cooker & Air Fryer
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