Ninja OL701 Foodi 14-in-1 SMART XL 8 Qt. Pressure Cooker Steam Fryer with SmartLid & Thermometer + Auto-Steam Release, that Air Fries, Proofs & More, 3-Layer Capacity, 5 Qt. Crisp Basket, Silver/Black

I can't tell you how much I hate being in the kitchen. Cooking, baking, whatever, doesn't matter I flipping hate it. I am even nervous being in the kitchen, I am almost shaking because I want to get out of there so bad.I am a widower Dad who works full time and does all the shopping, cooking, cleaning, lunch packing, etc, etc, etc. So adding all this time to cook just makes my blood boil. And I'm super particular on healthy diet and exercise, for myself and my kids, so going out is not an option 99% of the time. I only use the microwave to heat up water for crying out loud.With this Ninja Foodi 8qt, with a thermometer, I have actually almost enjoyed cooking. Not all the way :) but at least now I don't despise being in the kitchen so much. And, I actually do get enjoyment, via my amazement, at how easy this thing is to use. In addition, I am amazed when I see the food come out of this device in perfect shape, condition and in way less time... with way easier cleanup.Yes, I am a perfectionist and when my fish comes out at perfect temperature, still juicy and in way less time, I actually get enjoyment from it. Then cleanup could not be easier and quicker. Trust me, I have tried experimenting with many different methods of cooking just to get the clean up faster and this Ninja Foodi gets the award.I originally had the 6.5 quart, because I thought the 8 quart was a lot bigger, but it wasn't doing it for me because I kept overcooking my meat and having to continually babysit the thing. Experimenting with cooking times is a complete waste of time for me. This all just reinforced how much I hate cooking and how much it makes my stress levels go into the red zone :).However, I did see promise on how easy it is to steam, pressure cook, steam & crisp and clean up afterwards. I didn't even know how to pressure cook until I bought this thing. But now I use pressure cooking and steam & crisp all the time and love it.So I did some more research and decided to get the 8-quart because of the thermometer. I almost bought the Instant Pot with the wifi lid, but no thermometer and no steam & crisp combo, so it was out.I was hesitant to get the 8 court because I thought it was quite a bit larger and heavier. I did not want some behemoth appliance on my counter. However, after I pulled it out of the box I thought it was the 6.5 quart as the two seemed about the same size. So I looked it up and did a quick comparison. The 8 quart is only 1.18 inch taller and 1.6 pounds heavier, which is basically nothing. And trust me I can't even tell.So that made me happy. What made me even happier is the first time I did Steam & Crisp on my Cod filet and Salmon filet and each time they came out perfectly moist, tender and flaky and at the exact temperature that I set. I even checked the temp on my instant meat thermometer and it was spot on.I immediately thought holy crap this is a complete game changer!Then it only took me 3 minutes to clean up. Love it!Thank you Ninja Kitchen for making such a smart, perfect appliance that makes my life in the kitchen sooooo much easier.And thank you Amazon for making purchasing and returns so easy as I likely would not have returned the 6.5 quart if it wasn't so easy. Then, I would have been forced to just continue living in kitchen misery :).BONUS: Another reason that I am glad that I got the 8 quart is it has the double rack. This ended up being a big bonus because it allows me to cook more food at one time. I try to cook as much as possible at one time and then have leftovers. This definitely helps in that department.

Wow, this new kitchen device has me speechless! Coming from a busy working mama of 2 young kids, this saves me so much time everyday. Less time I spend in the kitchen means more time I can spend with my family. I knew I wanted a pressure cooker and did so many reviews/research before buying the Ninja Smart Pressure Cooker. Pressure cookers have always intimated me which is why I never bought one but now kicking myself for not getting one sooner! I love to cook and it never bothered me to spend time in the kitchen but now I can still make a delicious meal and havemore time to relax at night.Pros:I really thank Ninja for creating an easy to read instruction manual. As a first time buyer of a pressure cooker I really needed a good manual to read over to learn how to use the device. I really liked it also came with a recipe book. I love that I can make a 3 course meal. I know some of the insta pots you can’t tier your food and I really like the option that I can. The air fryer is great and the 8 qt basket is big enough to make my kids their tenders/fries. I have not yet made a whole chicken but I’m really curious how the thermometer works. The last thing I really love is the multi function lid. That was a big selling point for me because I wanted a multi function unit but only wanted 1 lid. I don’t have a lot of storage and ninja blew the design out of the water. It’s so simple yet so functional to just slide the lever depending on if you want to pressure cook, air fry or steam.Cons:The cooker is very heavy and bulky. You won’t want to put this away and take it out every time you use it due to the weight. This isn’t really a con for me since I don’t mind leaving on my counter but for someone who doesn’t like things on their counter, it could be a con. The stainless part of the cooker like any stainless is hard to keep clean. It’s fingerprint galore but looks sharp when it’s clean!If you are a first time buyer or just wanting to upgrade, I’d definitely get this! If you have a big family just go ahead and get the 8 quart like I did. This is a very expensive machine but I do think it’s worth it! This unit basically replaced all my oven baked meals! Thank you ninja for creating an esthetically pleasing a yet easy to use cooker. Like all Ninja products, they never fail to disappoint.