Ninja - OL500
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Last updated: Aug 14, 2025 Scoring
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"I’ve used mine at least once a day if not 2 or 3 for 4 years. ... Solid and dependable. ... I love it so much I bought a backup last week, I don’t want to not have it."
"Best appliance I have ever purchased. ... I'm on around 4 years of using at least 3x a week for various tasks and it works as good as day one. ... Never had an appliance I use and abuse this often hold out this long."
"Ninja Foodi took an absolut beating from us. ... We use ours literally everyday. Prob like 6 years too. ... we rely on this so much."
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"I've roasted fried and pressure cooked with it. ... Ramen broth that would take 24+hrs (I've cooked at very good ramen restaurants) take 2-3hrs tops if you include roasting the pork bones in the fryer before adding the rest and switching to pressure."
"It has an air fryer, slow cooker, and instant pot settings. Frees up some space and you have a gadget that does all of them."
"changed my life. ... Air fryer, saute, slow and pressure cooker all-in-one"
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"I've roasted fried and pressure cooked with it. ... Ramen broth that would take 24+hrs (I've cooked at very good ramen restaurants) take 2-3hrs tops if you include roasting the pork bones in the fryer before adding the rest and switching to pressure."
"I’ve used mine at least once a day if not 2 or 3 for 4 years. ... Solid and dependable. ... I love it so much I bought a backup last week, I don’t want to not have it."
"Best use for me is for sausages, can get up in the morning, chuck them in there for 13 minutes and they’re done without having to tend to them."
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"I've roasted fried and pressure cooked with it. ... Ramen broth that would take 24+hrs (I've cooked at very good ramen restaurants) take 2-3hrs tops if you include roasting the pork bones in the fryer before adding the rest and switching to pressure."
"Makes perfect rice ... Makes better rice than a rice cooker"
"Makes better pulled pork than a slow cooker."
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"I've roasted fried and pressure cooked with it. ... Ramen broth that would take 24+hrs (I've cooked at very good ramen restaurants) take 2-3hrs tops if you include roasting the pork bones in the fryer before adding the rest and switching to pressure."
"changed my life. ... Air fryer, saute, slow and pressure cooker all-in-one"
"It has an air fryer, slow cooker, and instant pot settings. Frees up some space and you have a gadget that does all of them."
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"I hate how not only how much counter space it takes up but that you can't put it under any cabinets because the lid is on a fixed hinge and needs a ton of clearance to open."
"Also the lid flips open so you need room above to be able to open it which may limit where you can use it if you have cupboards above all your sides."
"it ’s kinda big because of the extra air fryer lid. The pressure lid is always attached."
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"My first foodie lasted 4 years, 2nd one 1 year 😔"
"Mine died just recently at the 2 year mark and they wont do anything about it."
"first one broke after two years, the second one not even one year ... can`t say I`m too happy with the quality build ... the cable going from the board to the lid through the hinge is a known failure point now"
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"cleaning it is a bitch"
"infinitely prefer cleaning the dual basket than trying to remove a hot plate from the bottom"
"making it much more difficult to clean and remove food"
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"My Ninja Foodi came with a non-stick pot, but I bought a replacement stainless steel pot on Amazon. ... I also replaced the non-stick rack with stainless steel. ... Worth a little extra investment to protect our birds."
"My Ninja Foodi came with a non-stick pot, but I bought a replacement stainless steel pot on Amazon. ... I also replaced the non-stick rack with stainless steel. ... Worth a little extra investment to protect our birds."
"my nonstick coating was starting to chip"
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"Ninja's removable plate design would always result in a soggy underside if I overfilled due to the air being unable to circulate."
"Probably better options if you only want the air fry option"
"I actually use it more often my Ninja now! ... when it comes to plain ol' air frying the Gourmia is great"
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