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Ninja Combi Multicooker combines steam and hot air, offers 14 cooking functions, and promises to cook complete meals in about 15 minutes.
Pressure cookers continue to be one of the most used utensils to speed up the preparation of foods like meats, rice, vegetables, and pasta. In recent years, however, manufacturers have started investing in multifunctional equipment that uses other technologies to reduce cooking time without relying on pressure cooking. One example is the Ninja Combi Multicooker, a device developed by Ninja Kitchen that features 14 cooking functions, combines superheated steam (HyperSteam) with hot air circulation (Air Fry), and promises to prepare complete meals for the whole family in approximately 15 minutes, depending on the recipe.
Technology combines superheated steam and Air Fry
The main differentiator of the Ninja Combi is the technology called Ninja Combi Cooker Technology. Instead of using pressure to speed up cooking, the device combines superheated steam with rapid hot air circulation.
According to the manufacturer, the steam quickly cooks the interior of the food while the hot air leaves the surface golden and crispy at the same time.
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This combination allows for simultaneous preparation of meats, vegetables, rice, pasta, and side dishes, using different levels within the device.
Complete meals can be ready in about 15 minutes
According to Ninja, the device was developed to prepare a complete meal in approximately 15 minutes.
The manufacturer claims that proteins, vegetables, and carbohydrates can be prepared simultaneously using the Combi Meals function, reducing the time by about 50% compared to preparation in a conventional wall oven.
Another highlighted feature is the ability to cook various foods directly from frozen, eliminating the need for prior defrosting in many recipes. The company states that the superheated steam accelerates this process and allows frozen foods to be brought to the table in less than 30 minutes, depending on the preparation.
The device combines 14 different functions
In addition to replacing the pressure cooker in various recipes, the Ninja Combi combines functions typically distributed among several appliances.
Among them are:
- Air Fry;
- Steam;
- Grill;
- Oven;
- Bake;
- Pizza;
- Toast;
- Slow Cooking;
- Sauté;
- Sous vide;
- Rice and pasta cooking;
- Reheating;
- Combi Bake;
- Combi Crisp.
According to the manufacturer, all these functions use the same accessories, reducing the number of appliances on the kitchen counter.
Capacity caters to meals for large families
The Ninja Combi has enough capacity to prepare meals for up to eight people, according to the manufacturer.
The equipment accommodates approximately:
- a 10-inch pizza;
- a whole chicken weighing about 2.7 kg;
- approximately 1 kg of French fries;
- about four cups of raw rice;
- large portions of pasta and vegetables.
The foods can be distributed among the main tray, the upper tray, and the Air Fry basket, allowing for the simultaneous preparation of different ingredients.
Equipment attempts to replace various appliances, including the traditional pressure cooker
In addition to the pressure cooker, Ninja positions the Combi as an alternative to replace several appliances used separately in the kitchen.
According to the company, the equipment can perform functions normally carried out by an electric oven, air fryer, electric pan, steamer, grill, and other utensils, concentrating everything into a single device.
In independent reviews, such as those by Trusted reviews, experts mainly highlighted the speed in preparing complete meals and the good performance in Air Fry, steaming, and rice cooking functions, although they note that the slow cooking mode performed worse than dedicated slow cooker pots.
An alternative for those looking to cook faster without using pressure
Although it does not fully replace the pressure cooker in all recipes, the Ninja Combi represents a growing trend of multifunctional equipment that uses steam, hot air circulation, and automation to reduce preparation time.
The proposal is to offer more versatility in a single device, allowing the preparation of complete meals, roasts, pasta, vegetables, and meats with different cooking methods, without resorting to pressure cooking.
