Is the Ninja Foodi FD401 worth it?

It is worth it if you want pressure cooking and air frying from one large appliance. At $299.99 at Staples as of November 7, 2026, it is at the high end of its range, so waiting for a lower price makes sense.

How big is the 8-quart model?

It holds 8 quarts, enough for a whole chicken or meals for five to six people. It is a large, heavy countertop unit, so measure your space first.

Can it air fry and pressure cook at the same time?

No. You pressure cook with one lid, then switch to the crisping lid to air fry. The TenderCrisp process is sequential, not simultaneous.

What comes in the box?

The cooker, a pressure lid, a crisping lid, a cook-and-crisp basket, a reversible rack and a recipe book. The inner pot is removable and dishwasher safe.

Is it dishwasher safe?

The inner pot, basket and rack are dishwasher safe. The lids and base should be wiped by hand.

The FD401 tends to drop during Black Friday and back-to-school sales. Track its price history here and buy below the current $299.99.

Where is the Ninja Foodi FD401 8-Quart cheapest?

At Staples, for $299.99, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Ninja Foodi FD401 8-Quart?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Blain's Farm & Fleet, Staples.

Ninja Foodi FD401 8-Quart

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Our take on the Ninja Foodi FD401 8-Quart

The Ninja Foodi FD401 is an 8-quart electric pressure cooker that also air fries, steam-crisps, bakes and dehydrates, using a 1760W heating element and a switchable pressure/tender-crisp lid. Its size suits families and batch cooking, and the inner pot and accessories are dishwasher safe. At $299.99 at Staples as of November 7, 2026, it sits at the top of its recent price range, so it is not a bargain right now.