Is Ninja Kitchen Tech ACTUALLY Worth the Hype?

The video begins with an introduction to the Ninja Slushy maker, which promises slushies without ice or sharp blades, claiming to be whisper-quiet and producing frozen drinks in as little as 30 minutes. It features five presets (slush, frozen cocktail, frappé, milkshake, and frozen juice) and a 'slush assist' to help with ingredient ratios. The hosts test it by making a frozen blood orange margarita, following Ninja's recipe.

Next, the Ninja Foodi 3-in-1 Toaster is introduced. Marketed as having seven functions (toast, bagel, defrost, grill, panini, bake, reheat), it primarily functions as a vertical toaster, a grill, and a panini press. The hosts first test its basic toasting capabilities with bread, noting its seven shade settings and a countdown clock, though it prematurely pops up the toast. They also test the defrost setting.

The toaster’s grill tray and panini press are then examined. The crumb tray is noted as non-removable, making cleaning awkward. They prepare a panini, observing its capacity for only one, and note the longer cooking times for panini compared to a café. While the panini tastes delicious, concerns are raised about cleaning the device after messy ingredients. The toaster is priced at £129 and receives a combined rating of 7 out of 10 for its good toasting but fiddly panini function and cleaning challenges.

After 30 minutes, the margarita from the Ninja Slushy is ready. The hosts find the machine easy to pour and are impressed with the smooth, slushy texture, even with alcohol. They appreciate its versatility for customising drinks and its user-friendliness. A rinse function is demonstrated before they prepare a frappuccino mix, which requires specific sugar content for proper consistency. The frappuccino function adjusts temperature and rotation speed.

The third product, the Ninja Sizzle Pro XL griddle (plancha), is introduced as an XL indoor grill. It offers both flat and griddle inserts, with claims of even heating across the surface and a bevel for grease drainage. The hosts plan to test it with a breakfast of pancakes, bacon, and eggs. They discuss its features, such as the ventilated lid for smoke reduction, custom temperature/timer settings, and its large cooking surface.

The griddle is preheated for 7-9 minutes to ensure even cooking. Bacon and pancakes are cooked, and the hosts evaluate the non-stick surface and even heat distribution. They acknowledge the benefits of cooking on a plancha for volume and versatility but note it lacks variable temperature zones. Priced at £179.99, it receives a combined rating of 8.5 out of 10. The Slushy maker, at £259.99, is praised for its ability to produce excellent, varied textures and receives a high rating of 9.3 out of 10. The hosts conclude by discussing which appliances they would include in their dream kitchen, with the toaster being rejected due to its limited utility compared to the griddle and slushy maker.