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The **Ninja Foodi SmartLid 15-in-1 Pressure Cooker** aims to be the only countertop appliance you’ll ever need. But does it live up to the hype? We put it through its paces, pressure cooking, air frying, and slow cooking to see if it earns a permanent spot in our test kitchen.

What You’re Paying For

The primary draw is the SmartLid, which mechanically switches between pressure cooking, air frying, and combination steam modes. We found the pressure cooking reliable, achieving perfectly tender pot roast in 55 minutes at high pressure, followed by a 15-minute natural release. Air frying produced crispy chicken wings at 400°F for 20 minutes, and the steam-crisp function yielded impressive results with roasted vegetables.

The Compromise

While versatile, the integrated lid isn’t perfect. Cleaning can be awkward, requiring careful maneuvering around the attached lid. The air frying basket is also smaller than dedicated air fryers, limiting batch sizes. The ‘steam’ function isn’t a true steamer, but rather a hybrid steam/bake mode, and we struggled to achieve consistently fluffy rice using the automatic rice setting.

Warranty and Value

The Ninja Foodi SmartLid occupies the premium end of the multi-cooker market. It includes a one-year limited warranty, standard for small appliances. While it consolidates several functions, consider whether you truly need all 15 presets. If you’re primarily interested in pressure cooking or air frying, dedicated appliances might offer better performance at a lower cost.

A convenient all-in-one that doesn’t quite master every task, but does most of them well.