Ninja is the market leader in kitchen technology for a reason – but don’t make the mistake of thinking it only sells air cookers. In fact, one of its most beloved products is taking the humble toaster to the next level.
And right now the Ninja Foodi 3-in-1 Toaster, Grill & Panini Press is discounted on Amazon – the full price drops from £149.99 to £129. So what do you get for your money?
Let’s start with the toaster function, which is a lot more high-tech than what you’re used to. It has seven toast tone settings – so you can really customize how well you like your bread done – and promises edge-to-edge toasting so you don’t have a burnt center and raw edges.
But it’s not just a toaster – it’s actually a three-in-one device that also transforms into a grill and a panini press. The design is quite ingenious, as the device stands like a normal toaster when using this function and then turns to the side when you want to grill or use a panini press.
In classic Ninja style, it promises multiple ways to cook in one convenient location, with its seven cooking functions covering toast, roll, defrost, grill, panini, bake and reheat. That means there are tons of possibilities – from making a cheesy panini to reheating an old slice of pizza and more.
And out of 372 reviews on Amazon, the gadget has earned itself 4.6 stars out of five. One happy buyer said it had “transformed my kitchen experience with its innovative features and multi-functional features”, adding: “This kitchen appliance is truly a culinary powerhouse, offering a range of cooking functions that make it a must-have for every home!”
Another reviewer wrote: “I pondered for a while [it] seemed like an expensive toaster, but I was wrong, I’ve never had such good, crispy but not dry and perfectly toasted toast, then turn it on the grill, again the cheese on the toast was perfection.” A third chimed in: “I love this little beauty. Perfect as cheese on toast!”
However, others had more critical remarks to share. One customer cautioned about the size of the appliance, saying: “The product looks good, but you need quite a lot of space for it, as it is quite tall and since it folds down, you need plenty of counter space.” Another said that “the grill is very slow” so it might take a little patience to use it.
It’s quite rare to have a toaster, panini press and grill all in one place. If you want to shop around, you can go for a panini grill – like this Daewoo model, available for £25.99 from Currys, or you can go for a more traditional toaster, like the Black Ribbed 2-Slice Toaster, which costs £22. From George at Asda.
