The Ninja Foodi FD302 11-in-1 Air Fryer

Imagine any cooking process and you can be sure that the Ninja FD302 can do it. You may not use them all, but you will be able to make any dish that the family wants. And, you can try out some of the more fancy functions before giving the meal to the family, just in case it doesn’t turn out as expected.

These are some of the functions you can choose by selecting the program you want on the touchscreen –

Pressure Cook – Just like grandma used to do in that massive pot with a valve on the top. But, with modern-day technology, you won’t need to worry about an explosion and a kitchen-wrecking scenario if you open it too soon. Pressure cooking uses high-pressure steam and water to slow-cook food. It is ideal for stews that use tougher cuts of meat, making the meat soft and delicious to eat. You can also pressure-cook lentils, squash, beans, mashed potatoes, and soups.

Air Fry – This is what air fryers are all about – air frying! This process uses hot air that is circulated in the basket to cook your food quickly and evenly, using up to 70% less oil than conventional cooking. Air frying is a healthier option and your food is still crisp and delicious.

Steam – Ideal for people on a diet who want to avoid fats altogether. Steamed veggies somehow taste better when done in an air fryer than in a stove pot. This is because they still retain all the flavor and nutrients that would otherwise be thrown away when you drain the water from a conventional pot.

Broil – Broiling uses heat from the top combined with very high temperatures to crisp or brown the top of your dish. If you want to melt cheese or brown a casserole, the broiler feature will do it for you. It uses direct, top-down heat to get a crisp, bubbly top to your dish. The Ninja FD302 has a stainless steel nesting Broil Rack that provides the ability to steam and broil. And, it stores away inside your cooking pot when not in use.

Roast – Just like a great roast from an oven, but much faster and with less oil. But, it tastes as good if not better!

Bake – Baking a cake in an air fryer can be a wild experience to start. But there is no limit to what you can make. Try a chocolate cake, here is a great recipe. You can also make delicious jelly donuts for the kids. Or, how about cinnamon buns, scones, and bread?

Dehydrate – Ideal to make healthy snacks and treats. You can dehydrate apples, bananas, and apricots to make a tasty Safari mix for a school or office lunch.

Keep Warm – When someone calls just as you are about to serve dinner and the call can’t wait, this function will keep your meal warm without drying it out and rendering it inedible.

Sous Vide – A must-have technique for any aspiring cook. This process involves vacuum sealing the food in a plastic bag and cooking it slowly by immersing it in warm water. I love to sous vide salmon and serve it with coconut rice or baby potatoes. Both of these can easily be made in your air fryer too.