Ninja FD401 Foodi 8-Quart 9-in-1 Deluxe XL
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8-quart 9-in-1 pressure cooker with an attached crisping lid. TenderCrisp means pressure cooking first, then browning and crisping with the second lid in the same pot. Takes more counter space than a 6-quart cooker.
The choice if air frying is a real requirement — TenderCrisp pressure cooks, then crisps under the attached lid, in an 8-quart pot. Takes more counter space than a 6-quart Instant Pot. Not among the Ninja OP300-series models in the 2025 CPSC recall.
TenderCrisp — pressure cook first, then switch to the attached crisping lid to brown and crisp — is the Foodi's defining capability, and the 8-quart pot is the largest in this comparison. It usually costs noticeably more than the Duo and takes more counter space. The trade-off makes sense if air frying is a regular requirement; if it's an occasional add-on, the Duo Crisp is the smaller option.
Pros
- TenderCrisp combines pressure cooking and crisping in one pot
- 8-quart capacity suits larger households and batch cooking
- Not among the models in the 2025 Ninja OP300-series recall
Cons
- Larger than a 6-quart Instant Pot — needs counter space and lid clearance
Score breakdown
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