Multi-cookers

Ninja Foodi SmartLid Multi Cooker OL650 (air fryer mode) review

Ninja Foodi SmartLid Multi Cooker OL650 (air fryer mode)

CHOICE Expert Rating

88%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent for multi cooker performance.
  • Easy to assemble.
  • The lid has a front lift handle for easy access and opens up to the left.
  • Light weight ceramic bowl and non stick coated air fryer basket with detachable diffuser.
  • Stable lid when opened.
  • Lid has a slide mechanism to change from wet cooking functions to air fryer and stove functions when the element is used.
  • Racks can be stored inside the unit.
  • Lid has a hot surface warning label.
  • Removable cord.
  • Comprehensive instruction manual plus 45 recipe book with cooking charts.
  • Easy clean ceramic non-stick cooking bowl and cook crisp bowl.
  • Steam clean function specifically for removing residue inside the lid it will preheat for approximately 5 mins then run for 30 mins this helps to remove oil and residue build up around the lid cavity.
  • Digital controls with dial. Large digital display clear and bright, Illuminated written labelling under digital display for all functions.
  • Large removable condensation cup.
  • Countdown timer is large with audible feedback when preheated and cooking completed.
  • Adjustable cooking time and temperature.
  • Fingerprint resistant stainless steel.
  • Wider surface area for searing larger cuts of meat.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Heavy bulky unit, not suitable to store.
  • Lid is not removable.
  • The lid has an exposed element that can accumulate oil residue. Difficult to access all areas of the lid to clean.
  • No handles to remove cooking bowl or to hold comfortably.
  • Fairly noisy fan when using air fryer function.
  • When stirring the bowl spins, need hand protection to hold the hot bowl.
  • Manual steam release, need to take care when releasing steam due to finger proximity to steam.
  • Measured volume of air fryer basket is less than claimed, unable to accommodate 1.8kg chips.
  • Exterior can become hot when air frying.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Lid

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
88%
Performance score
98%
Ease of use score
73%
General ease of use
70%
Ease of using the controls
80%
Ease of cleaning
70%
Crumbed chicken score
100%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
95%
Marinated chicken wings score
100%
Roast pork score
95%

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$800.00
Running cost per year
$8.00

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
35°C / 11°C / 44°C (stainless steel sides 51°C )
Temperature range
25 – 240°C
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
36 x 39 x 36
Weight (kg)
11.4
Claimed capacity
7.5L ceramic coated bowl and 4.7L crisp basket
Claimed power (W)
1760
Controls/indicators – type and location
Soft press buttons and dial
Pre-programmed settings
Pressure, Steam meals, Steam Air fry, Steam bake, Steam bread, Air fry, Grill, Bake/Roast, Dehydrate, Prove, Sear/saute, Steam, Slow cook, Yoghurt, Keep Warm
Accessories supplied
Ceramic Cooking Bowl, 2 x Stainless Steel Trivet, Collector Condensation, non stick air fryer basket
Internal pan/bowl material
Ceramic
Website
ninjakitchen.com.au
Measured usable capacity (L)
3.8
Measured capacity of a cake tin
Not measured
Number of chicken nuggets that fit in the basket
Not measured
Cooking mode/s
Not checked
Size of cooking basket
Not measured
PFAS and PTFE-free claims
Not applicable

Features

Rotating basket
Timer cut-out
Dishwasher safe
Twin basket
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