It looks like it belongs in an industrial kitchen. It's a behemoth. But it genuinely replaces several appliances — and that earns it a permanent spot on the counter.
Unlike a standard air fryer with a pull-out basket, the Ninja Speedi opens from the top — you flip up a hatch like you're climbing out of a tank. Inside is a large crisper plate that sits at two adjustable heights, which means you can cook multiple things at once. Rice on the bottom, chicken up top. One machine, one cook time.
It has 12 cooking modes, and they actually do different things. This isn't like the "Sport" button on your car that just makes the gas pedal more sensitive — these modes genuinely change how the machine operates.
What It Can Do
The One Downside — Because I'm Honest
There is a real learning curve. This machine will cook things faster than you expect, and you will absolutely have a moment where you open the hatch and think — what is happening in here? Trust it. You might not know what it's doing, but it knows.
Tested By Tom Verdict
Final Score 4.13 / 5 ★★★★★
This thing works great and will replace several appliances. The learning curve is real — it has so many modes that it takes time to figure out what you're doing. But once you do, it's remarkably simple. If you cook for a family and want one machine that can genuinely do it all, this is it.