But with so many well-reviewed energy efficient airfryers already available and most homes already having one taking up valuable space - in my case my trusty family-friendly Acti-Fry Genius XL - does the market (or more importantly my counter top) need another one? The Ninja Speedi has an industrial aesthetic. It looks like a piece of equipment that you’d see in a restaurant or food service kitchen not on a home countertop. While it has some stainless-steel accents, its primary color is battleship gray. The Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker not only has the functions of many of the brand's other popular air fryer and grill models, acting as a steamer, grill, air fryer, roaster, dehydrator, saute pan and slow cooker, but it also has a new function that gives the gadget its name and which allows you cook a full meal in around 15 minutes. The Speedi weighs 16 pounds, which makes it hard to maneuver. It’s not an appliance that you will want to be stashing away in a cabinet or closet often.

That combination means you can cook two different types of food at once, giving a complete meal with very little hassle. My only minor complaint is that the crisper plate is a bit fiddly to remove to get to the bottom layer: I found using a pair of insulated rubber oven gloves was the best way. Slow Cook - Slowly cook food at a lower temperature for tender results - perfect for pulled pork, veggie chilli and more.

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Using the Speedi is easy. With a mode set, it’s a matter of setting the target temperature and then the cook time. For any option involving steam, there’s a pre-heat phase before the main cooking time is started; regular modes just start the timer automatically. For the latter, I needed to add a few minutes to the cooking time, compared to an air fryer with a pre-heat function. Everything I've cooked so far has followed the format of protein in the top (salmon was a favourite with the grown ups and done in just 8 minutes, a new record and no smell of fish afterwards) and then a carbohydrate like pasta, rice or bulgur wheat in the bottom but as my confidence has built I'm looking to branch out.

With the lid down, the Speedi fits easily under a cabinet but when in use, it has to be pulled forward on the countertop to provide enough room to raise the lid. This Ninja air fryer and multicooker comes with a large removable cooking pot and a flat crisper tray. I was happy with the final result. The liquid from the kebabs drips through onto the rice a little, so just be aware that what you cook on top will slightly come through to the bottom layer. That shouldn’t be an issue, as it is one meal that you’re making. I tested the Bake and Steam & Bake functions by making double chocolate chunk banana bread and yellow cake. While both turned out well, the results didn't outperform a standard oven and left me feeling as though I'd only use the Speedi for baking if I was in a pinch for oven space. However, it is a solidly built kitchen appliance and looks like a high-quality item. It reminds me a bit of the original Vitamix blender which wasn’t particularly attractive but became a status symbol because of its professional look and performance. It’s big and heavy, and can be a bit noisy

What's more, despite having made space for it in a cupboard the Speedi hasn't actually been put away since it arrived. Any baking pans can be used in the Ninja Speedi that would normally be used in the oven as long as they fit the Ninja Speedi. Many of these Ninja Foodi Recipes and Air Fryer Recipes can easily be adapted to the Ninja Speedi because the functions are the same. Remember that it can take several tries to get used to using the machine, once you do though it will be worth it. At the end of cooking, everything is dishwasher safe, although it’s just as easy to manually wash everything up. Performance