I'm a 33 year old male who has never cooked in my life, not once😅, not until I got the ninja speedi. I absolutely love that machine!! Highly recommend it!!
Hi James so do you have to put rice or pasta in the bottom everytime you want to cook something,Also what meal takes 15mins like it advertises thank you 😊
Exactly the video I was looking for. No marketing bs, very informative and detailed explanations. This channel deserves more views. Thank you very much!
This video is awesome! It shows how the Speedi works and what it can do. I bought one yesterday (28-09-2023). It's such a handy and versatile machine. Thank you, James; I appreciate you sharing this video.
Thanks for this video. I don’t think the instructions on the Speedi are clear enough about what the difference is, and this is so much needed help. The difference between the steam and crisp setting, and the Speedi meals setting is subtle, but do use them differently. I use the speedy meals setting when I am cooking two different dishes at once, with the crisper plate in the upper position. When I use the steam and crisp function, I am usually only cooking one dish that I want steamed to cook and then crisped up. I put one or two cups of water in the bottom of the pot and the crisping plate in the lower position. That keeps the protein away from the upper heating element and prevents it from over cooking. That’s how I do whole chickens, or anything of that sort.
Hi CinSu. What would happen if you used steam/crisp on a 2 layer meal? I’m asking because I’m thinking about buying the smart lid pressure cooker which only has steam/crisp (not speedi meal). But, it appears I could accomplish the 2 layer speedi meals with the smart lid…but also get the benefit of the pressure cooker. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
@@bryancloar5760 Yes, the Speedi does 2 layer meals beautifully. A friend has the smart lid, and it does everything the Speedi does plus pressure cooking. But even so, since I already have a pressure cooker, I prefer the Speedi. Frankly, while the Speedi doesn’t cook as fast as a pressure cooker, it still cooks very fast.
Thanks for the tutorial, very informative. I’m partially sited so it saved me poring over the manual for ages. Living in England there a few differences but nothing insurmountable. The major difference is temperature. We use Centigrade versus Fahrenheit. Then just things like grill and no proofing. I make bread in a machine so it’s not important. Thank you
Big thank you for this video James. So helpful and informative, I use it to return to when not sure which function to use. So much better than the Manuel. I find your recipe videos great as normal cooking for everyone and everyday meals.
Hi James just wanted to tell you this has been the best review of any product that I have ever seen! Straight into it witout the faff and left no doubt on how every function works and what they are used for👌😊 THANK YOU so much 😊 you've totally made my mind up that I need a Speedi 😂😂
Hello there James and Happy Holidays to you as well; My name is Tim Williams and I just want to thank you for those good instructions on how to use the Ninja Speedi Food Cooker. My sister just recently got this for me on Christmas Day. it's a a blessing that you happen to be on CZcams demonstrating on how to use the product. I'm looking forward to see all the recipes that you use on th Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker and I plan to use it basically for steaming vegetables & other good foods. May your New year be joyous and prosperous for 2023. Tim Williams 🙏🏾🎉🎄
Ty so much for this. I'm literally the guy who everyone hates for me to put things together or use things because I refuse to do so without reading all of the instructions first. This time I didn't. I've cooked about 6 things. All good but clearly not perfect because I don't understand the settings or know which ones to pick. You explained it perfectly and now I see where I have used the wrong settings a few times
You've talked me into buying one. I'm a huge pressure cooker person, been pressure cooking for years and years. I don't slow cook because I'm afraid to leave any appliances plugged in and cooking if I'm not home, and, I can obtain the same taste using a pressure cooker in no time at all. This appeals to me for roasting a chicken, or grilling chicken thighs and I'd like to try baking in it as well. I don't own any Ninja appliances, my appliances are mostly Breville. Ninja seems to have a lot of good reviews, so I think I'll start with the Speedi, because of its versatility. Your video is quite helpful, thank you.
Awesome job explaining every step James! I moved recently and haven't located my booklet yet. I wanted to slow cook a turkey breast from the freezer and could not figure out how ro use the slow cooker. You are a lifesaver for me and others too, I suppose. Good luck with your channel.❤
This was a great video. It told me everything that i wanted to know, but didn't. I just bought mine yesterday. It was $99 at Walmart. I think they marked it wrong. I know i will love it. i used it for salman yesterday and it was great.
This video is priceless! I've been avoiding using some of the functions because it seems intimidating. Thank you so much James. I am about to make Chili!🖕
This was really helpful , thanks ! I find the functions confusing and have only made a handful of things in my Speedi using only 2 functions so I tend to stick to using my stove .
Bought this 2 weeks ago and I am really pleased with the various functions, especially speedi meals. One thing I am looking to do is to cook a cheese omelette in it. I do have a dedicated omelette maker but it is getting a bit old now and wonder if I can use the Speedi to cook a cheese omellet. I normally use sweet peppers and tomatoes with it. Any ideas on how to cok this with the speedi?
James, thank you so much for your informative videos, especially this one! Quick question, if I want to quick cook some breaded chicken escalopes with oven fries, could I use either the steam/bake or steam/crisp settings to cook both at once, or should I stick with the air fryer function? I followed another You Tuber who did this on steam/bake, with fries in the bottom (with a bit of spray oil) and chicken on top, and it came out great- not too dry or overcooked like it might have been on airfry mode. But I’m worried that this might destroy the lower heating element because there was no liquid in the bottom. Am I okay to use this method without water?
Thank you so much for your videos on the Ninja Speedi! We love it, but there is not a lot of info / recipes / timing and so forth about this appliance. I will explore your channel further, but I do have a question: How do you clean the top portion where the coil and fan are?
James, you can sous vide your food in a zip lock baggie. It is not necessary to have a vacuum sealer. When using the baggie you get the air out of the baggie by water displacement method and zip it closed. I only use baggies when I sous vide and I cook with this method many days a week. Then I reverse seared when the meat is done
Yeah, you can use regular ziplock baggies. I use the freezer ones because they are more durable. I also use my vacuum machine and honestly both methods work. I only prefer to use my Anova Sous Vide machine when I am doing Sous Vide cooking. It is nice they add Sous Vide features onto many machines for people to try Sous Vide cooking.
I’ve done that method too and it works. I had an instant pot Sous Vide immersion circulator and an Anova one a few years ago. They both stopped working so I bought another one. I used Fairlife milk and a few tablespoons yogurt to make a quart of yogurt. Because it was ultra processed the milk did not have to be heated first. You mix the yogurt and milk together and set the machine.
That’s a really good introduction and explanation of the ninja Speedi. Can you do a video on how to clean the heating coil and the fan and any parts that will get grimy with regular use?
Hi James, do you always need to put water to bottom when using the steam/bake option? To me logically the answer is yes cause it still involves steaming however the Ninja speedi instruction just says to put the tray to the bottom and add your ingredients.
We are loving your clear instruction video and recipes, we have already bought our foil trays for your meat loaf he he. I have watched this twice now and have a quick question if you wouldnt mind, we eat salmon on a regular basis, with home made honey and garlic marinade. Would it be possible to cook the salmon fillets in the marinade, wrapped in foil on the crisper tray and rice in the pot underneath.. I would love to hear your thoughts on that. Thank you
it seems that it's misleading to say it heats up in a couple mins. it seems to take 7-8 mins. but, other than that, I really enjoy your videos. please keep them coming.
Hi James, my son bought me a speedi for Christmas and I have not tried it out yet but have watched 4 of your videos. Thankyou. So informative! I find other videos miss a lot of important steps. Can you bake a potato in the ninja?
New to the Speedi and so glad I found your videos - have followed your recipes and made some amazing meals! I feel like each time it takes so long (10+ minutes) to pre-heat, am I missing something?
Thank you James, really helpful as new to the Ninja speedi.. Is is possible to cook chocolate brownies in it, ie a tray bake? If so, do I require a liner or tray suitable for the Ninja Speedi? Sorry to ask what seems like a stupid question!
That was such a wonderful video thank you so much! I'm still intimidated but I'm getting somewhat braver LOL do you always have to have the liquid on the bottom even if you're not cooking rice when using the rapid cook mode also I'm still a little confused about where the Shelf thing is supposed to go, depending on which function. Maybe you explain that later in the video I just didn't want to forget to mention it. Thanks again for your wonderful video
You only need water in it if your using a steam option, when it’s using the bottom element, which is all the options on the left hand side. If you just using the airfryer, or grill things on the right hand side are not using the bottom element, except the sear and sauté which you would be frying in with the top open. And the reason you need water when using the left hand side is to stop you burning the bottom of the pan. You wouldn’t stick a pan on the hob without water in it.
Love the videos. Great job. Are you going to use any accessories. I purchased the Ninja foodie accessory packet which I think will work with my Speedo. Want to try and bake bread or steam eggs. Looking forward to any videos you may make using the accessories
Just got my machine. I had a Nutrichef before,and was NOT completely happy with it. The worst thing was that the grills got heavily corroded just after the warranty expired. It *did* do the kind of meals I like,such as meatloaf and fried chicken breasts,but I am *not* a gourmet chef! My first use for the Ninja will likely be cooking a roast beef,or fried chicken breasts. I like your channel,btw,and have subscribed!
Happy Holidays James! Thanks for this, it is helpful. I did not know there were different fan speeds. I know there is fancy computer programming to the modes, but I could not find a description of what each mode actually does anywhere on the Ninja site. It is particularly confusing on the Rapid Cooker side. I'm going to try to roast a turkey breast (not a roll, the raw breast, about 5.5 LB). Do you have a suggestion on the best method for that?
Hi James...went to bake the brownies & the edge/rim of my 8x8 sq pan is just a hair too big...I or'd Amazon 6 inch sq; 7 inch sq; 8 inch sq with no rim...and lastly I decided to try two diff't silicone types..one round, one square... I want to see if I can lift out the silicone with ease..couldn't find one with handles...This is a project in the making...I may make first one with whatever size arrives first. Meanwhile, will make batch in small baking round thing that my Ninja XL Crisp air fryer came with... Will let you know when it all gets done in Speedi ! :)
Good video, thx. Just opened mine, (long story, been in storage for long time, manual has been misplaced,) haven't cooked anything yet, finding my way around on CZcams. Just wanted to add that alto it hasn't been mentioned anywhere yet I think you could make yogurt on the proof setting, temps are similar, just an issue of setting the timer for several hours? If you know please post, if I find out I'll get back to ya. Thanks again for the great video. .
Thanks for the informative demonstation and thorough walkthrough of the appliance but I want to know if I can put a little bit of Wesson Oil on my chicken and flour it shaking off and excess and put it in the Air Fryer will it come out crispy and crunchy like I fried it in hot oil on the Stove?
I did but I was just wondering if I could baste chicken with Wesson Oil and flour it like you would to fry chicken on a stove top? Because I would like to try it tonight.I was just watching your video and following the instructions to wash pan, pot, tray etc. and burn of any oil left in the inside of the unit.
@@blackjew725 you can do exactly what you do on the stove top, you just have to think of it as a compact stove top on the left settings, and a small oven with the settings on the right, with a bit of a boost.
My dad purchased a Ninja Speedi and only cooks for one. When using steam and crisp, how do you ajust times when you are only cooking 1 or 2 servings? Thanks. Great video.
Hi James, appreciate all of your videos. I like my broccoli sautéed (slightly charred), not steamed. If I steam my veggies, how would I cook my protein? Thanks in advance for your response.
James, many thanks for all the great videos. I got my Speedi yesterday and it's great, of course. Question: It is replacing an Emerald 14 in One Multi Cooker which stopped working after 1 year. The Speedi is a much better device but I miss the much larger cooking pan of the Emerald. I've searched but can't find a Ninja cooker with a very large rectangular pan like the Emerald that steams, fries, bakes, roasts, broils, slow cooks and dehydrates. Does such a beast exist or is there another multi cooker you recommend that would likely be a better choice than buying another Emerald?
Thanks for the reply. I'll just buy another Emerald to use on those rare occasions when I need a larger capacity. Anyway, thanks for explaining all of the ins and outs of using the Speedi. It is such a great product!
hello, can you do eggs in this thing like add water and soft and hard boil them under bake or fry them on saute? also for the steak on sous vide, what setting would you use to sear them after - just the sear and saute or broil or air fry?
I'm a 33 year old male who has never cooked in my life, not once😅, not until I got the ninja speedi. I absolutely love that machine!! Highly recommend it!!
Thanks so much for the comment! I love this cooker
I haven’t used mine yet but glad to see how happy people are with it!! Happy cooking!! 😊
You'll like it
Hi James so do you have to put rice or pasta in the bottom everytime you want to cook something,Also what meal takes 15mins like it advertises thank you 😊
I'm 31, and I'm the same. Just got mine and watch many videos on what I can do with it.
Exactly the video I was looking for. No marketing bs, very informative and detailed explanations. This channel deserves more views. Thank you very much!
You got it. Thanks so much
Thanks James!
Wonderful video with an excellent explanation of the functions of this amazing machine.
Great walk thru / tutorial James! Clear. To the point. Really helpful. I just unboxed my new Speedi today. Sothis was right on time. Thank you, sir!!
You're welcome. Got a great video coming out tomorrow. Thanks so much
This video is awesome! It shows how the Speedi works and what it can do. I bought one yesterday (28-09-2023). It's such a handy and versatile machine. Thank you, James; I appreciate you sharing this video.
James, just bought my Ninja Speed and I am learning so much from your video before I actually use it. Thanks - job well done.
Thanks for this video. I don’t think the instructions on the Speedi are clear enough about what the difference is, and this is so much needed help. The difference between the steam and crisp setting, and the Speedi meals setting is subtle, but do use them differently. I use the speedy meals setting when I am cooking two different dishes at once, with the crisper plate in the upper position. When I use the steam and crisp function, I am usually only cooking one dish that I want steamed to cook and then crisped up. I put one or two cups of water in the bottom of the pot and the crisping plate in the lower position. That keeps the protein away from the upper heating element and prevents it from over cooking. That’s how I do whole chickens, or anything of that sort.
Sounds like you got it down. Awesome. Happy holidays!
I agree with you! They should use this video for their instructions. This is wonderful.
Hi CinSu. What would happen if you used steam/crisp on a 2 layer meal? I’m asking because I’m thinking about buying the smart lid pressure cooker which only has steam/crisp (not speedi meal). But, it appears I could accomplish the 2 layer speedi meals with the smart lid…but also get the benefit of the pressure cooker. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Honestly I have never used it so I'm not sure
@@bryancloar5760 Yes, the Speedi does 2 layer meals beautifully. A friend has the smart lid, and it does everything the Speedi does plus pressure cooking. But even so, since I already have a pressure cooker, I prefer the Speedi. Frankly, while the Speedi doesn’t cook as fast as a pressure cooker, it still cooks very fast.
Clear and concise! Just what I wanted to know. Thanks!
Thanks for the tutorial, very informative. I’m partially sited so it saved me poring over the manual for ages. Living in England there a few differences but nothing insurmountable. The major difference is temperature. We use Centigrade versus Fahrenheit. Then just things like grill and no proofing. I make bread in a machine so it’s not important. Thank you
Big thank you for this video James. So helpful and informative, I use it to return to when not sure which function to use. So much better than the Manuel. I find your recipe videos great as normal cooking for everyone and everyday meals.
Thank you so much for explaining the machine functions in detail.
Thank you! Super informative and no one ever talks about the functions.
Thanks so much for watching
Great video explains the functions of the Speedi. It’s a great machine and saves me lots of time when preparing meals. Thanks for the video.💕
You're welcome. Thanks for watching
Hi James just wanted to tell you this has been the best review of any product that I have ever seen! Straight into it witout the faff and left no doubt on how every function works and what they are used for👌😊
THANK YOU so much 😊 you've totally made my mind up that I need a Speedi 😂😂
Awesome thanks 🙏 for watching. I have a lot of videos on it as well
Slowly making my way through them 😊
Best CZcams video I’ve seen on how to use this Ninja Speedi. That’s exactly what I was looking for.
Much appreciated!
Thank you for your input! Just got ours and I cooked corn on the cob, on steam for 9 minutes! Was so amazed!
Nice. Thanks so much
Excellent video! Thank you! I understand my Speedi so much better now.
You're welcome! Thanks for sharing
Hello there James and Happy Holidays to you as well; My name is Tim Williams and I just want to thank you for those good instructions on how to use the Ninja Speedi Food Cooker.
My sister just recently got this for me on Christmas Day. it's a a blessing that you happen to be on CZcams demonstrating on how to use the product.
I'm looking forward to see all the recipes that you use on th Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker and I plan to use it basically for steaming vegetables & other good foods.
May your New year be joyous and prosperous for 2023.
Tim Williams 🙏🏾🎉🎄
Thanks Tim.there are so many cooks you can do with this. I have a lot already on my channel. Happy holidays
Great video, most helpful I've found so far, thank you!!!
Hi James, I bake bread about twice a week and have tried the proofing function and it works great, especially in the winter when the house is cooler.
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing 👍
Hello, great video. I'm trying to find accessories for this unit. Could you send me in the right direction?
I could have read the instructions but I find your voice very comforting & your recipes amazing.
Thanks so much!
Thank you for this video!! It's very informative and easy to follow!
I got a ninja speedi yesterday. this is exactly what I was looking for! thanks much for your detailed explanation :)
You got it. Please subscribe. I have a lot of videos on this
Thank you so much for such an informative video. Extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work.😊
Thanks so much for watching
Just got my one today . looking forward to using it ! Thank you 😊
You got it 👍! It's fun
Thank you so very much! Very helpful information. I love your other Speedi related videos too! Appreciate you.
Thanks so much 🙏
Many thanks Jamie. Very helpful and clearly presented
You're very welcome!
Thanks for the video! Very clear and super helpful.
Great presentation. I just received my Cooker today and found your video very informative. Thanks.
You got it 👍
This is really helpful. Thanks for the orientation for this appliance!
You’re welcome. Thanks so much for watching
Ty so much for this. I'm literally the guy who everyone hates for me to put things together or use things because I refuse to do so without reading all of the instructions first. This time I didn't. I've cooked about 6 things. All good but clearly not perfect because I don't understand the settings or know which ones to pick. You explained it perfectly and now I see where I have used the wrong settings a few times
Thanks for watching
How I’d bread turning out for you ?
happy holidays James all the best to you and ur family ty for all u do
Happy holidays!
You've talked me into buying one. I'm a huge pressure cooker person, been pressure cooking for years and years. I don't slow cook because I'm afraid to leave any appliances plugged in and cooking if I'm not home, and, I can obtain the same taste using a pressure cooker in no time at all. This appeals to me for roasting a chicken, or grilling chicken thighs and I'd like to try baking in it as well. I don't own any Ninja appliances, my appliances are mostly Breville. Ninja seems to have a lot of good reviews, so I think I'll start with the Speedi, because of its versatility. Your video is quite helpful, thank you.
Best video ive seen on this device. Thank you!
You're welcome!
James 👍, very informative straight to the point information👍
New proud owner of a Speedi! Thanks for this awesome video!
You got it!
Excellent Info! Learned a lot. I enjoyed understanding the entire functions of this cooking item. Well done and nice voice.
Appreciated!!
Thank you so much 🙂
Great video I have had my Speedi for a few months I have not used all the functions and thanks you showing me things I didnt see in the book!
You're welcome.
Make sure to subscribe to my channel if you haven't. Thanks
@@CookinWithJames I did. I have a few speedi videos on my channel too
Awesome job explaining every step James! I moved recently and haven't located my booklet yet. I wanted to slow cook a turkey breast from the freezer and could not figure out how ro use the slow cooker. You are a lifesaver for me and others too, I suppose. Good luck with your channel.❤
Much appreciated 🙏
Happy Holiday James , thanks for the informative video Cheers 🍻
Thanks. Happy holidays my friend
Thank you so much for all this info amazing.. I just got one for Christmas and I’m so lost 😂I really will love to see more amazing videos. Thank you.
You're welcome. I got a lot of good videos on my channel.
@@CookinWithJames thank I sure look at them. Will try some ❤️🔥
This video was so helpful and I love your recipe.. Thanks so much!
You're welcome 😊
Great at explaining how the Ninja Speedi worked.
Thanks. I really enjoy your videos
Thanks Sally. Happy holidays
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:34 Quick rundown of the device
2:07 Speedi meals + Steam & crisp
4:03 Steam & bake
5:32 Steam
6:04 Proof
7:01 Air fry
8:06 Bake / roast
9:20 Broil
10:11 Dehydrate
11:46 Sear / saute
13:00 Slow cook
15:18 Sous vide
18:21 How switch works
19:59 Conclusion
Thanks
Thank you very much for this video was very helpful.
Thanks for watching. Watch more and share!
This was a great video. It told me everything that i wanted to know, but didn't. I just bought mine yesterday. It was $99 at Walmart. I think they marked it wrong. I know i will love it. i used it for salman yesterday and it was great.
That is awesome!
I’m a bread maker. I’m excited about the proof setting!
Very helpful....Thank you!
You’re welcome
I am not a cooking fan but hey hit the gym found this machine and absolutely love it can’t get enough absolutely love it y’all gotta try it
Thanks so much
This video is priceless! I've been avoiding using some of the functions because it seems intimidating. Thank you so much James. I am about to make Chili!🖕
I’m glad it helped. Tell me how chili turns out
This was really helpful , thanks ! I find the functions confusing and have only made a handful of things in my Speedi using only 2 functions so I tend to stick to using my stove .
Bought this 2 weeks ago and I am really pleased with the various functions, especially speedi meals. One thing I am looking to do is to cook a cheese omelette in it. I do have a dedicated omelette maker but it is getting a bit old now and wonder if I can use the Speedi to cook a cheese omellet. I normally use sweet peppers and tomatoes with it. Any ideas on how to cok this with the speedi?
thank you for your nice EXPLAINED
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you James so much from the UK. I got my Speedi today and it terrified me 🫣 you're video explained everything perfectly 👌
Thank you!
Awesome thanks for watching!
I got my Speedi as an open box deal at a great price but can with no instructions or recipes. This video explains so many thing I didn't understand
Thanks love your videos.
You're welcome. Thanks!
James, thank you so much for your informative videos, especially this one! Quick question, if I want to quick cook some breaded chicken escalopes with oven fries, could I use either the steam/bake or steam/crisp settings to cook both at once, or should I stick with the air fryer function? I followed another You Tuber who did this on steam/bake, with fries in the bottom (with a bit of spray oil) and chicken on top, and it came out great- not too dry or overcooked like it might have been on airfry mode. But I’m worried that this might destroy the lower heating element because there was no liquid in the bottom. Am I okay to use this method without water?
Tysm for the tutorial✨👌 I’ve just purchased this in copper and black version but it had no instructions .. 😊
very helpful, thank you
You're welcome
Thank you so much for your videos on the Ninja Speedi! We love it, but there is not a lot of info / recipes / timing and so forth about this appliance. I will explore your channel further, but I do have a question: How do you clean the top portion where the coil and fan are?
Thanks James! So can the Speedi do everything that the Foodi Grill XL can do and more? Which one would you recommend if you had to buy just one?
James, you can sous vide your food in a zip lock baggie. It is not necessary to have a vacuum sealer. When using the baggie you get the air out of the baggie by water displacement method and zip it closed. I only use baggies when I sous vide and I cook with this method many days a week. Then I reverse seared when the meat is done
I never tried that. If it works that would make it easier
Can you please demonstrate how to do this, please?
Just make sure bags are safe to use. Bpa free
Yeah, you can use regular ziplock baggies. I use the freezer ones because they are more durable. I also use my vacuum machine and honestly both methods work. I only prefer to use my Anova Sous Vide machine when I am doing Sous Vide cooking. It is nice they add Sous Vide features onto many machines for people to try Sous Vide cooking.
I’ve done that method too and it works. I had an instant pot Sous Vide immersion circulator and an Anova one a few years ago. They both stopped working so I bought another one.
I used Fairlife milk and a few tablespoons yogurt to make a quart of yogurt. Because it was ultra processed the milk did not have to be heated first. You mix the yogurt and milk together and set the machine.
That’s a really good introduction and explanation of the ninja Speedi. Can you do a video on how to clean the heating coil and the fan and any parts that will get grimy with regular use?
Thanks. Ya I've been wanting to do that
Hi James, do you always need to put water to bottom when using the steam/bake option? To me logically the answer is yes cause it still involves steaming however the Ninja speedi instruction just says to put the tray to the bottom and add your ingredients.
We are loving your clear instruction video and recipes, we have already bought our foil trays for your meat loaf he he. I have watched this twice now and have a quick question if you wouldnt mind, we eat salmon on a regular basis, with home made honey and garlic marinade. Would it be possible to cook the salmon fillets in the marinade, wrapped in foil on the crisper tray and rice in the pot underneath.. I would love to hear your thoughts on that. Thank you
Absolutely. Just use speedi meals function. Follow directions for rice
it seems that it's misleading to say it heats up in a couple mins. it seems to take 7-8 mins. but, other than that, I really enjoy your videos. please keep them coming.
Hi James, my son bought me a speedi for Christmas and I have not tried it out yet but have watched 4 of your videos. Thankyou. So informative! I find other videos miss a lot of important steps.
Can you bake a potato in the ninja?
Yes. It's easy. I might do a video on it
New to the Speedi and so glad I found your videos - have followed your recipes and made some amazing meals! I feel like each time it takes so long (10+ minutes) to pre-heat, am I missing something?
Steam and crisp shouldn't take that long. Steam and bake will take a lot longer
Thank you James, really helpful as new to the Ninja speedi.. Is is possible to cook chocolate brownies in it, ie a tray bake? If so, do I require a liner or tray suitable for the Ninja Speedi? Sorry to ask what seems like a stupid question!
That was such a wonderful video thank you so much! I'm still intimidated but I'm getting somewhat braver LOL do you always have to have the liquid on the bottom even if you're not cooking rice when using the rapid cook mode also I'm still a little confused about where the Shelf thing is supposed to go, depending on which function. Maybe you explain that later in the video I just didn't want to forget to mention it. Thanks again for your wonderful video
Thanks so much. The shelf can be used on top or bottom.
You only need water in it if your using a steam option, when it’s using the bottom element, which is all the options on the left hand side. If you just using the airfryer, or grill things on the right hand side are not using the bottom element, except the sear and sauté which you would be frying in with the top open. And the reason you need water when using the left hand side is to stop you burning the bottom of the pan. You wouldn’t stick a pan on the hob without water in it.
Wow Thank you!
You’re welcome
Love the videos. Great job. Are you going to use any accessories. I purchased the Ninja foodie accessory packet which I think will work with my Speedo. Want to try and bake bread or steam eggs. Looking forward to any videos you may make using the accessories
Speedi not Speedo. Damn auto correct
I don't have any accessories. What do you have
@@CookinWithJames sorry don’t know how to download the video
Just go to cooking with James on CZcams. You don’t have to download anything. You can just watch my videos
How do you Pause the Speedi Rapid Cooker? Do you just open the lid or do you press the 'start/stop' button?
Just got my machine. I had a Nutrichef before,and was NOT completely happy with it. The worst thing was that the grills got heavily corroded just after the warranty expired. It *did* do the kind of meals I like,such as meatloaf and fried chicken breasts,but I am *not* a gourmet chef! My first use for the Ninja will likely be cooking a roast beef,or fried chicken breasts. I like your channel,btw,and have subscribed!
Awesome thanks so much
Happy Holidays James! Thanks for this, it is helpful. I did not know there were different fan speeds. I know there is fancy computer programming to the modes, but I could not find a description of what each mode actually does anywhere on the Ninja site. It is particularly confusing on the Rapid Cooker side. I'm going to try to roast a turkey breast (not a roll, the raw breast, about 5.5 LB). Do you have a suggestion on the best method for that?
Ya. I did a turkey breast video. Check it out
Thank you!!!!
You're welcome 😊
Hi
Is it ok to use tin foil on the top tray to stop the sauce dripping into the rice on speedi meal function
Interested to know whether it is easy to clean the fan/top element area? Great video by the way.
Thanks. It is. I have a video coming out on that
Great video, I just subscribed. One question, do you use the rack for all functions on the right? I assume you don't want a full bottom with airfry?
Full function for everything. I love this cooker
hi, great video, just got my Speedi today. I'm wondering if you can use silicone muffin moulds inside?
If you can use it in an oven you can use it in speedi
I reckon the slow cooking is better than other options to tenderise the toughest cuts of meat, or perhaps get the collagen off of bones.
Amazing video, thanks, one question, how can i make yogurth?
Hi James...went to bake the brownies & the edge/rim of my 8x8 sq pan is just a hair too big...I or'd Amazon
6 inch sq; 7 inch sq; 8 inch sq with no rim...and lastly I decided to try two diff't silicone types..one round,
one square... I want to see if I can lift out the silicone with ease..couldn't find one with handles...This is a project
in the making...I may make first one with whatever size arrives first. Meanwhile, will make batch in small baking
round thing that my Ninja XL Crisp air fryer came with... Will let you know when it all gets done in Speedi
! :)
Awesome. Yes let me know how it turns out. Thanks
Good video, thx. Just opened mine, (long story, been in storage for long time, manual has been misplaced,) haven't cooked anything yet, finding my way around on CZcams.
Just wanted to add that alto it hasn't been mentioned anywhere yet I think you could make yogurt on the proof setting, temps are similar, just an issue of setting the timer for several hours? If you know please post, if I find out I'll get back to ya.
Thanks again for the great video.
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I’m not sure on yogurt
Like their dual draw air fryer, air fryer is full fan but bake function fan speed is lower I use that most of time reduced burning
hello again, how heavy would you put this machine at?
I experiment frying eggs with just a dash of butter, so much better than oil & eggs were great.
Can you cook dry black beans in the speedi?
Hi, thanks for the explanation. Can I just add that I use mine to fry my meat and omerlottes and even fried eggs. Great video. Thanks
Yes
Thanks for the informative demonstation and thorough walkthrough of the appliance but I want to know if I can put a little bit of Wesson Oil on my chicken and flour it shaking off and excess and put it in the Air Fryer will it come out crispy and crunchy like I fried it in hot oil on the Stove?
I have a fried chicken video. Look on my channel
I did but I was just wondering if I could baste chicken with Wesson Oil and flour it like you would to fry chicken on a stove top? Because I would like to try it tonight.I was just watching your video and following the instructions to wash pan, pot, tray etc. and burn of any oil left in the inside of the unit.
@@blackjew725 you can do exactly what you do on the stove top, you just have to think of it as a compact stove top on the left settings, and a small oven with the settings on the right, with a bit of a boost.
Thank you for answering my question I'm good to go.
Thank you for putting it into laymen's terms because I was scared that I would damage the appliance by using the it incorrectly.
how is it for cleaning behind the element in the lid ?
My dad purchased a Ninja Speedi and only cooks for one. When using steam and crisp, how do you ajust times when you are only cooking 1 or 2 servings? Thanks. Great video.
Depends on what you are cooking. Let me know and see if I can help
Hi James, appreciate all of your videos. I like my broccoli sautéed (slightly charred), not steamed. If I steam my veggies, how would I cook my protein? Thanks in advance for your response.
Use steam and crisp for protein
Can one buy an extra perforated pan so one is in the lower area and one is on the top. That way you can crisp veggies and protein at the same time
James, many thanks for all the great videos. I got my Speedi yesterday and it's great, of course. Question: It is replacing an Emerald 14 in One Multi Cooker which stopped working after 1 year. The Speedi is a much better device but I miss the much larger cooking pan of the Emerald. I've searched but can't find a Ninja cooker with a very large rectangular pan like the Emerald that steams, fries, bakes, roasts, broils, slow cooks and dehydrates. Does such a beast exist or is there another multi cooker you recommend that would likely be a better choice than buying another Emerald?
Great question. Honestly I’m not sure because the steam function. I know other cookers that can but no steam
Thanks for the reply. I'll just buy another Emerald to use on those rare occasions when I need a larger capacity. Anyway, thanks for explaining all of the ins and outs of using the Speedi. It is such a great product!
You got it
I made home home made chili it turn out good
What is the capacity of the Ninja Speedi please and what is it’s low to high electrical consumption?
hello, can you do eggs in this thing like add water and soft and hard boil them under bake or fry them on saute? also for the steak on sous vide, what setting would you use to sear them after - just the sear and saute or broil or air fry?
Yes you can do everything you mentioned. 🥚 hard boil. Yes sear and saute for steak. I'm doing a steak video this Saturday. Thanks
In the Ninja Grill I have a rack so making jerky is great.
Hey James bought speedi for husband for Christmas we love it question can you cook orn on the cob.
Thanks so much
Karen
Absolutely. Put 4 or 5 cups of water in and put it on steam for 20 or 30 minutes
Your videos are the best ...detailed... step by step and easy to understand. Thanks for those and the quick reply
Karen
Thank you. I appreciate it. 🙏
Thanks for the info...what setting, time, temp to cook only pasta with sauce would you suggest?
Use steam function. Add pasta and water. Depending on the pasta, 10 to 18 minutes
@@CookinWithJames thank you James!