The main differences between a traditional pressure cooker and an Instant Pot is that of usability, technology and safety. While pressure cookers pose a risk of an explosion, causing a mess and even injury, Instant Pots come with advanced safety features that make them much safer to use and far more user-friendly.

What owners say. On Amazon, the Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven has earned itself 4.6 stars from more than 20,000 customers who praise its convenience, ease of cleaning, and fast cook times. They say it looks great on the counter, and stows pretty efficiently when not in use.

While the Ninja Foodi Deluxe was better at searing meats and slow cooking, we give the Instant Pot Duo Crisp the edge because it has a sous vide function. I slow-cooked a 3.5-pound pork shoulder in each unit for 10 hours on low. The Duo Crisp's pulled pork turned out good, though slightly dry.

TURN LID - The pressure lid is not fully installed. Turn the pressure clockwise until it clicks to use the. Pressure, Slow Cook, Steam and Keep Warm functions. Why does the display show "ADD POT"? This means the cooking pot is not installed in the cooker base.

Ease of use: Air fryers are good for beginners, while Instant Pots have a learning curve. Price: Although both are quite affordable, Instant Pots offer better value for the money because of their versatility.

Although both can take the fuss out of cooking some meals, these two appliances have many differences. Air fryers help crisp up food that you may otherwise cook in a deep fryer, while Instant Pots cook meals that need a liquid element like stews, soups and rice.

The Foodi also probably isn't great for people who live in small spaces. It's large and heavy, so you'll need lots of counter space and plenty of storage space for when you're not using it. Some of the modes, like the SteamCrisp mode, can also get pretty loud - which might be annoying in a studio apartment.

To sum up, Ninja Foodi is a fantastic, versatile pressure cooker - and much more; it can grill, it can bake, it can simmer and broil. However, if your kitchen is small, *do not* get it. It really is a huge appliance with multiple additions you *have* to have room for. Otherwise, I recommend it for everyone.

The final verdict: First, it's expensive - so if you're really just interested in one or two of the functions, like the dehydrating mode or the air frying mode, then it might be better to find a cheaper, more specialized appliance. To get your money's worth, you'll need to make a lot of meals in the Foodi.

The icon of a pot with steam coming out shows up when the Keep Warm button has been pressed. The fan symbol shows that the Air Fryer smart program is in use. Shows Pre-heating, Cooking, and Keep Warm progress.

And pulled pork. The air crisp function delivers a crispy golden texture using little to no oil the bake roast function allows you to cook meals. Just by you would in your oven.

Although both can take the fuss out of cooking some meals, these two appliances have many differences. Air fryers help crisp up food that you may otherwise cook in a deep fryer, while Instant Pots cook meals that need a liquid element like stews, soups and rice.