While it didn’t score quite as highly as our runner-up Ninja model, this 8-in-1 slow cooker can still hold its own and impressed our testers with a particularly moist and tender chicken curry that only lost 0. If you want the functionality of several appliances but only have room for one big piece of kit, the Ninja Foodi Max 9-in-1 Multi Cooker should definitely be it. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Pressure Cooking uses super-heated steam to quickly cook tender meals – perfect for tenderising large cuts of meat, enjoy juicy beef brisket or pulled pork in a fraction of the time.

For those who aren't familiar with multi cookers, they are what you would expect from the name – a kitchen appliance that offers a variety of cooking functions. I was most excited to check the Ninja's slow cooking skills to see if this all-in-one could be a replacement for my existing slow cooker. It is also worth looking for one with a timer if you can afford an upgrade but I've never personally had one and it isn't a deal breaker. Create everything from golden chips, sweet potato fries and vegetable medleys to fish fingers, chicken wings and salmon fillets. This function can be found on the majority of slow cookers, helping to retain the temperature of your food without cooking it further – handy when you’re struggling to round up the family!litre capacity, you can try out new slow cooker recipes to treat your whole family to a hearty meal. Air Crisp meals and sides using little to no oil, from golden chips and sweet potato fries to crispy fish fingers and chicken wings – up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods**.

If you enjoy lots of stews or roasted meats it is sure to get plenty of use, but for those who are less keen on cooking, it also cooks frozen foods.

It’s also dishwasher-safe and easy to clean thanks to its non-stick coating, so overall it’s a reliable option if you don’t want to splash the cash on the more premium Ninja slow cooker. Casseroles – sauté your onions, add the rest of the ingredients, then pressure cook to have a stew in no time.

If you’re a small family or living alone, go for the user-favourite Morphy Richards 460013 Slow Cooker which lets you simmer, stew, and serve in the same bowl.

We've picked out the most important features to look out for when trying to find the best slow cooker for you. If you’re tired of take-outs and frozen meals, get this budget-friendly appliance to replicate your mum’s slow cooker chicken recipe.