Ninja OP302 Foodi 6.5-Quart 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker/Air Fryer Review

Ninja OP302 Foodi is a multi-functional appliance that’s pressure cooker and air fryer in the same device. With 6.5 quart capacity it’s the perfect size for most consumers however is it worth the money?

Cooking with Ninja OP302 Foodi

Ninja OP302 Foodi cooks exceptionally well and that alone makes it amazing however it also makes cooking simple and fast.

Being a multi-functional appliance it’s very versatile and you can cook almost anything in it. Chicken, french fries, pork loin, steak, baked potatoes, lasagna, mushroom risotto, rice, soup, brussel sprouts and many other foods come out delicious.

Meat comes out juicy, tender and falls off the bone. With some foods (like chicken) you can even combine pressure cooking and air frying to create exceptional results. First, pressure cook to get rich flavor and then air fry for nice, crispy texture on outside.

Ninja OP302 Foodi has 9 Cooking functions: Pressure cook, steam, slow cook, sear/sauté, air crisp, bake/roast, broil, dehydrate and keep warm. They all work great.

Even though Ninja OP302 Foodi is simple to use there’s still some learning curve behind choosing right settings for cooking. If the first meals cooked with Ninja OP302 Foodi don’t impress you then the chances are you are doing something wrong but don’t worry you will surely figure it out soon enough.

Accessories

Ninja OP302 Foodi comes with pressure lid, crisping lid, 6.5-quart ceramic coated pot, 4-quart ceramic-coated cook & crisp basket, stainless steel reversible steam/broil rack and recipe book.

Both cooking baskets are PTFE/PFOA free and are easy to clean since they are ceramic coated.

Control panel

Control panel is essentially divided in 3 parts making it intuitive to use. The upper part features display screen as well 4 buttons for adjusting time and temperature.

Middle part features buttons for main cooking modes: pressure cook, steam, slow cook, sear/sauté, air crisp, bake/roast, broil and dehydrate.

The bottom part features 3 buttons: “Keep warm”, “Start/Stop” and “Power”.

Size and weight

If there will be 1 thing you don’t like about Ninja OP302 Foodi it’s likely going to be it’s size and weight as it’s quite large and heavy.

Ninja OP302 Foodi weighs 24.9 pounds and measures 14.25 inches long, 16.75 inches wide and 13.1 inches tall.

Verdict

Ninja OP302 Foodi is a great kitchen appliance but is it the one you need? If you only need pressure cooker or air fryer but not both then it might not make sense to spend more when you can buy model that does 1 thing you need for less money. On the other hand you might not even realize how such a versatile appliance can change your whole cooking game. If you do want or need both then the answer is pretty obvious – the chances are you will fall in love with Ninja OP302 Foodi.

Ninja OP302 Foodi 6.5-Quart 9-in-1 Pressure/Broil/Dehydrate/Slow Cooker/Air Fryer Specifications:

• Voltage/Frequency: 120V/60Hz
• Power: 1460W
• Capacity: 6.5 quarts
• Cooking functions: 9
  • Pressure cook
  • Steam
  • Slow cook
  • Sear/sauté
  • Dehydrate
  • Tender crisp cooking modes:
    • Air crisp
    • Bake/roast
    • Broil
  • Keep warm
• Accessories:
  • Pressure lid
  • Crisping lid
  • 6.5-quart ceramic coated pot
  • Stainless steel reversible steam/broil rack
  • 4-quart ceramic-coated Cook & Crisp Basket
  • 45+ Recipe Book
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 14.25’’ x 16.75’’ x 13.1’’ inches
• Weight: 24.9 lb